A single kiss shattered decades of propaganda, exposing the fragile architecture of dehumanization—a truth Israel cannot contain: even in genocide, humanity refuses to be erased.
Thanks Salim .. it really was a watershed moment. So many people are getting caught in the debate about whether it is propaganda or not, whether it was coerced or not, avoiding the true profound nature of this moment, a disruption to dehumanization that will stir everybody and encourage them to challenge their status quo whether they want to or not.
They sure did. Netanyahu was seriously pissed at this display of humanity. Throwing another tantrum…In the early hours of Sunday morning local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the prisoners would not be freed "until the release of the next hostages is guaranteed, and without the degrading ceremonies".
I showed my mom this photo and we talked about the character of the Palestinian people, and how their actions of mercy and generosity and grace are turning tides.
Thank you, Ahmed, for writing this. As others have noted, your craft and skill are exquisite. It makes me happy to see such great writing serving the truth. May Allah swt bless your hands.
The full psychological propaganda of lies is on Hamas and the Palestinians. People that survived genocides don’t look so healthy, and they surly don’t make an every week appearance of grotesque and sick shows of releasing hostages.
Just watching the cynical use of this poor young man that spent most of his captivity under ground with no light and fresh air, for pure propaganda. Like he had a choice not to listen and obey his captives… you forgot to mention that in the full video we can see they tell him to do it.
When you defend a sick society that brings kids to see dead Jews in coffins and while during all this charade playing happy music says that you are blind.
You are so biased that you can’t even be objective and judgmental to evil acts.
Last but not least, it doesn’t matter what you say, when the Palestinians will chose life over martyrdom for a cause that is not realistic maybe then they would be treated as a normal society - this is why no other Arab country will ever want to help them or give them refuge.
This is beautifully written. And when you watch that young man’s body language, the kiss seems spontaneous and joyful. This is why the racist Zionists found it particularly repellent, I think. The bare idea that a young Israeli and a young Palestinian could genuinely like and respect each other! That horrifies the Zionists, but it gives me hope.
With all the propaganda the israeli war machine is spreading, I also am worried at posts like this… When Hamas is being vindicated by just a shot taken out of context. Thanks for sharing this video. I just am baffled how easy people fall into black and white thinking.
Body language is one of the loudest means of communicating. The ‘kiss’ seems to be reverent/respectful. It appears of saying ‘thank You’ and I hope U all get what U R striving for for over 8 decades.
Exquisite words that give lie to all that Israel represents and the justification it relies upon.
Words that resonate and reverberate like silent waves of a different, equally powerful bomb exploding. The bomb of truth that cannot be corrupted or extinguished.
Ahmed, our respect and gratitude. Kia kaha from Aotearoa NZ. Pai te mahi nui! ❤️🙏
A key moment in history deserves a beautiful article like this one. Thank you
Thanks Salim .. it really was a watershed moment. So many people are getting caught in the debate about whether it is propaganda or not, whether it was coerced or not, avoiding the true profound nature of this moment, a disruption to dehumanization that will stir everybody and encourage them to challenge their status quo whether they want to or not.
Yes it does. With all my heart. Thank you.
Peak writing!!
Thanks Michael, I’ve been really trying to channel my grief and rage against the machine in a constructive way.
And it totally worked out! 💪
Israel’s all lies falling a part, the kiss is presenting Palestinians as a human with humanity, not the pictures those Israel painted to the world.
However, some people are blind and dumb, as Allah SWT told us in Al- Quran,
Ya-Seen, 36:9 “And we have set a barrier before them and a barrier behind them, and We have covered them so that they cannot see.”
36:10 “10. Whether you warn them or do not warn them, it is alike for them, for they do not believe.”
Ameen
Did the kisses make Israel postpone release of Palestinian hostages? Violations after violations of the ceasefire and the media still paralysed.
They sure did. Netanyahu was seriously pissed at this display of humanity. Throwing another tantrum…In the early hours of Sunday morning local time, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the prisoners would not be freed "until the release of the next hostages is guaranteed, and without the degrading ceremonies".
He’s the one humiliated I guess but it’s ok when they dehumanise, torture and rape Palestinian hostages. Vile!!
Masterfully written, speaking truth to power. ✊🏼
I showed my mom this photo and we talked about the character of the Palestinian people, and how their actions of mercy and generosity and grace are turning tides.
Thank you, Ahmed, for writing this. As others have noted, your craft and skill are exquisite. It makes me happy to see such great writing serving the truth. May Allah swt bless your hands.
Gustav Klimt, 2025🙏💞🙌🇵🇸
One of my favorites! Although Schiele is my favorite artist!
My favourite is Modigliani 😊
I have The Kiss on my bedroom wall it’s stunning. One of my favourite artists.
On the kiss being discussed here, it’s great that the world are seeing the reality of Isreal.
This is where you wrong.
The full psychological propaganda of lies is on Hamas and the Palestinians. People that survived genocides don’t look so healthy, and they surly don’t make an every week appearance of grotesque and sick shows of releasing hostages.
Just watching the cynical use of this poor young man that spent most of his captivity under ground with no light and fresh air, for pure propaganda. Like he had a choice not to listen and obey his captives… you forgot to mention that in the full video we can see they tell him to do it.
When you defend a sick society that brings kids to see dead Jews in coffins and while during all this charade playing happy music says that you are blind.
You are so biased that you can’t even be objective and judgmental to evil acts.
Last but not least, it doesn’t matter what you say, when the Palestinians will chose life over martyrdom for a cause that is not realistic maybe then they would be treated as a normal society - this is why no other Arab country will ever want to help them or give them refuge.
All self-soothing lies and an embarrasment to thé real jeweish world population. You have been brainwashed, and you know it.
Like the IDF lying about Palestinian rapes when its actually an army of rapists?
Based.
Don’t you mean “biased”?
Topical Nazi response… go cry for false genocide…
You are a Nazi.
Sounds like projection given that the ultimate pedophile was the Prophet Mohammad (HFWH, which stands for “Hell follows with him.”)
This is beautifully written. And when you watch that young man’s body language, the kiss seems spontaneous and joyful. This is why the racist Zionists found it particularly repellent, I think. The bare idea that a young Israeli and a young Palestinian could genuinely like and respect each other! That horrifies the Zionists, but it gives me hope.
This is Top-Tier writing, Brother. Thank you for your analysis & perspective. *Unable to comment on your IG cuz zio 😤
I have the same problem. 5-8 comments and they ban me a week every single time.
Me too
Yes, we must all say it anyway.
We must.
Here’s the video of Hamas forcing him to do it. Cute article, though. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGYoqn7p_Kw/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
With all the propaganda the israeli war machine is spreading, I also am worried at posts like this… When Hamas is being vindicated by just a shot taken out of context. Thanks for sharing this video. I just am baffled how easy people fall into black and white thinking.
Body language is one of the loudest means of communicating. The ‘kiss’ seems to be reverent/respectful. It appears of saying ‘thank You’ and I hope U all get what U R striving for for over 8 decades.
That was powerful and masterfully done. I will remember that moment on stage with the kiss as long as I live.
Sterling writing Ahmed. I hope in my lifetime, Palestine will be free.
Exquisite words that give lie to all that Israel represents and the justification it relies upon.
Words that resonate and reverberate like silent waves of a different, equally powerful bomb exploding. The bomb of truth that cannot be corrupted or extinguished.
Ahmed, our respect and gratitude. Kia kaha from Aotearoa NZ. Pai te mahi nui! ❤️🙏