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Israel’s Defense Forces attempted to wittingly and mockingly explains why the Palestinians in Gaza organize “riots” and why they’re not “protests,” on Twitter.
It backfired.
On March 29th, the IDF’s Twitters posted a “witty” and “quirky” remark, comparing Palestinians protesting for the livelihood to looking for dates on popular app Tinder.
Calling a violent riot a “peaceful protest” is like calling @Tinder a place to make friends…
It just isn’t.#StopHamas
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 29, 2019
Then, some were arguably funny, but not really:
Using bombs at a “protest” is like using a lawnmower to shave your legs…
You just don’t.#StopHamas
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 29, 2019
Then came the one that was simply awkward, arbitrary and needless, honestly:
Saying a violent riot is a “peaceful protest” is like saying @shakira’s hips lie…
They just don’t.#StopHamas
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) March 29, 2019
Naturally, Twitter users sharpened their pitchforks and lit their torches and took to the IDF twitter account and applied the same tactic, making “quirky” remarks of the IDF’s actions. Many of the comments, were quite morbid and, honestly, right on track.
Using an F-16 for a surgical strike is like using a sledgehammer for a thumb tack … you just don't.
Using live ammunition against fire bombs and stones is like hanging your child for being impolite .. you just don't.#StopIDF
— Gabriel Steel (@Steel94010) March 29, 2019
Calling bombing of cities a ''self defence'' is like calling US a civilised country…
No it's just not.#GazaUnderAttack #GazaBleedingWorldSleeping
— Muhammad Khan (@SocialIngineer) March 29, 2019
And calling you a "moral army" is like calling Charles Manson a playful toddler.
— ISAACSG (@simangeo) March 29, 2019
Calling a herpes sore a love zit is like calling the IDF a defensive army
It just isn't#StopBadHummus— Sexy Brezhnev ? (@squirrel_doom) March 29, 2019
Then other users decided to apply the same approach to Israel as a whole.
Stealing others property and pretending it to be like your own.
You just don't..#stopBombingInnocents
— Jadoon (@muhandask) March 29, 2019
Calling the @IDF ‘the most moral army in the world’ is like saying Israel is a ‘vibrant democracy’
It just isn’t….#endtheoccupation
— Mohammed Nuseibah (@MoeNuseibah) March 29, 2019
Then some weren’t even trying to be funny, but simply to show the brutality of the situation:
Shooting children living under an evil occupation and calling for freedom is like what the Nazis did to Jews in WW2…
You just don’t.
…
— Pogbaholic (@SallyTheManc) March 29, 2019
Calling murder of hundreds of civilians a ''self defence'' is like calling Hitler a peacemaker….
He just wasn't.#GazaUnderAttack#GazaBleedingWorldSleeping
— Muhammad Khan (@SocialIngineer) March 29, 2019
Some where more moderate and simply commented on the poor taste of the IDF’s comments:
Using fun pop culture references to address what’s happening in Gaza is like acting like this isn’t real life.
Stop doing these tweets.
— Kyle Berger (@kberger16) March 29, 2019
well i’m glad the genocide y’all are doing is at least cute and funny to you
— chris (@MuellerDad69) March 29, 2019
And, as expected, there were supporters of the Israeli position:
Calling islam “the most peaceful religion in the world is like saying 99% of terrorists didn’t had any religion! And only 1% had.
It just isn’t…….#longliveisrael
— Ansh (@politicsask) March 29, 2019
throwing stones in a'PEACEFUL PROTEST' is like cursing someone during meditation.
just not the same.#stophamas
— KARTHIKA (@WISEMENTHINK) March 29, 2019
Using Balloons ? with incendiary devices attached is like serving birthday cake ? , laced with arsenic to kids…
You just don’t.#StopHamas
— Dan Hamburger (@DanHamburgerUK) March 29, 2019
Using tear gas at a riot is like using toilet paper as toilet paper…
You do.#StopHamas
— Judah (@notJudah_) March 29, 2019
They, sadly, weren’t so funny.
Meanwhile, the IDF also warned Palestinians who are expected to attend mass protests on March 30th “Land Day.”
It is threatening Palestinians, with death, if they pass the “red line” – breaching or even approaching the separation fence.
“The IDF will not accept attempts to harm (Israeli) civilians, soldiers or the security fence,” Col. Iyad Sarhan, the Head of the IDF Coordination and Liaison Administration for Gaza, said in an Arabic-language video directed at Gaza residents on Friday, telling them that if they abide by the rules they could end the weekend “safe with your families.”
“It’s all up to you,” Sarhan said.
“I repeat. Keep away from the border and don’t approach the fence, stay at least 300 meters (320 yards) away,” he said. “Israel is determined to protect our citizens and will not tolerate any rocket fire or terrorist acts. Any such violations will draw a harsh response. Save your selves, keep innocents away from points of conflict and from terror instigators in the Strip,” he said.
The Zionist entity must be defeated.
you wouldn’t expect anything more from the baby killers
We are learning to adapt to the enemies way of suppressing each tribes lands. Jews have invaded and stolen Palestinian lands just as Jews invaded and stole German lands. https://scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com/vp/6d98c4803d0249bde0e50ef6c6e6f5ad/5D43AA9F/t51.2885-15/e35/29736903_166890014020535_7813738898151964672_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-ort2-2.cdninstagram.com
In the zionist mind, the palestinian are not people…………they are “Untermensch”……kill them is not a crime.
Zionism: the art of terrorism, genocide and greed fulfillment.
Zionist: psychopaths who practice the art of Zionism.
Israel: hotbed of Zionists practicing Zionism.
re.. ““I repeat. Keep away from the border and don’t approach the fence, stay at least 300 meters (320 yards) away,”
Interesting.. given that IDF scum are know to have killed protesters over 300m away form the fence. Might I also add that the border/fence was imposed on the Palestinians without them ever having a say on it. Palestinians have every right not to recognise it.