Hostages × Prisoners – Palestine Forum of New Zealand

“Hostages” get headlines.
“Prisoners” get forgotten.
Palestinians are prisoners—thousands held, many without charge.
Israelis are hostages—and the world moves mountains.

Prisoners × Hostages

When Israel speaks of its hostages → global outrage.
When Palestinians speak of their prisoners → silence.

Hostages × Hostages

The world sees Israeli hostages.
It doesn’t see 2 million Palestinians trapped in Gaza — hostages of occupation.

Prisoners × Prisoners

A few Israeli prisoners = headlines.
Thousands of Palestinian prisoners = ignored.
This is what double standards look like.