We live in a post-truth world. The digital era has increased accessibility to information, but it has also made it easier to spread misleading content that can shape narratives. This has contributed to confusion around complex political issues, such as the rise of anti-Zionist rhetoric, particularly among younger audiences. Social media makes it easier to have a polarized opinion than to engage in critical analysis. This has made it more challenging to develop a comprehensive, multifaceted understanding of what’s happening in the Middle East. The reality is that my peers and I – like everyone else – are far removed from the situation on the ground. For example, after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack in Israel, a student I spoke with at McGill University in Montreal expressed deep concern that

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