Eran Halperin, a professor studying communal emotional responses to conflict at Hebrew University, noted that previous wars between Israel and Hamas may have garnered more condemnation for similar photos and videos within Israeli society. However, he suggested that the October attack, revealing significant army shortcomings, led to trauma and humiliation for Israelis... Read More
Eran Halperin, a professor studying communal emotional responses to conflict at Hebrew University, noted that previous wars between Israel and Hamas may have garnered more condemnation for similar photos and videos within Israeli society.
However, he suggested that the October attack, revealing significant army shortcomings, led to trauma and humiliation for Israelis in a novel way. Consequently, when people feel humiliated and threatened, their ability to empathize and apply moral judgment towards the enemy diminishes. Read Less
