In Israel, amid the trauma of the 7 October massacre by Hamas and the subsequent Israeli military offensive in Gaza, a silencing of dissenting voices has ensued, Euronews reports.
Palestinians there have told Euronews they fear arrest if they were accused of speaking out about the war - including liking or sharing messages on social media platforms.
Critical Israelis, including university lecturers, journalists, and politicians, said they have already been targeted just one month into the conflict.
“I don’t have walks with my grandchildren anymore because I don’t want anyone to know they’re my grandchildren,” she told Euronews' Shona Murray.
"We are not allowed even to cry for a Palestinian child who is killed there.”
A task force designed to monitor hateful speech against the state of Israel was set up in February by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Amir Badran and Itamar Avneri are Palestinian and Jewish political allies who are working for a joint approach to tackle fear and hatred which has gravely deteriorated between the two communities.
