Origin: Palestine | Documentary | Director: Zeteo | 40 minutes

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Israel’s Reel Extremism is an examination of Israel and its society after many months of war, seen initially through the prism of viral social media posts - and exclusive interviews with the soldiers behind them. These posts, some shared millions of times, show soldiers humiliating bound Palestinians, ransacking their homes, joking as they detonate schools and whole districts, and laughing as they launch high explosive ordnance into densely-packed areas. The award-winning team behind this Basement Films production traveled to Israel to interview some of these soldiers, who proudly defended themselves and their videos, some expressing callous disregard for Palestinians in Gaza. Through additional interviews with Israeli radical groups, politicians, and media figures, the film reveals Israeli Jewish society in the aftermath of October 7th, gripped by a vengeance and hate that puts into question any possibility for peace.

Watch the preview and (after having paid) the full movie: https://zeteo.com/p/israel-documentary-social-media

Watch this discussion with Mehdi Hasan, founder, CEO, and editor-in-chief of the new media company Zeteo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dw0FNrxHi9o

And watch the discussion of this panel including Haaretz correspondent Amira Hass, author of "Drinking the Sea at Gaza"; Simone Zimmerman, the co-founder of the Jewish anti-apartheid organization “IfNotNow”; and Najla Said, an award-winning actor, playwright, author, and activist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9E692W6OAg

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