Social media, Israeli ‘provocations’ blamed for minors’ involvement in terrorism
In Silwan, a 13-year-old boy opened fire at a group of Israelis, seriously injuring a father and his son. The attack took place in late January.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Published: FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Social media platforms, including TikTok, the popular Chinese short-form video hosting service, are one of the main reasons behind the involvement of children in terror attacks, Palestinians said on Thursday.
“The children are influenced by videos and posts they see on social media,” said Ibrahim Odeh, a political activist from east Jerusalem. “Every child has a smartphone or a computer, where they are exposed to all kinds of things.”
The involvement of three children aged 13 and 14 in the recent attacks in Jerusalem did not surprise many Palestinians, Odeh said. “The children watch videos of gunmen from Jenin and Nablus, and some want to be like them. They want to imitate the gunmen and other people who carry out attacks.”
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In Silwan, a 13-year-old boy opened fire at a group of Israelis, seriously injuring a father and his son. The attack took place in late January.
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Published: FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Social media platforms, including TikTok, the popular Chinese short-form video hosting service, are one of the main reasons behind the involvement of children in terror attacks, Palestinians said on Thursday.
“The children are influenced by videos and posts they see on social media,” said Ibrahim Odeh, a political activist from east Jerusalem. “Every child has a smartphone or a computer, where they are exposed to all kinds of things.”
The involvement of three children aged 13 and 14 in the recent attacks in Jerusalem did not surprise many Palestinians, Odeh said. “The children watch videos of gunmen from Jenin and Nablus, and some want to be like them. They want to imitate the gunmen and other people who carry out attacks.”
more.............. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-731848