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What drives a society to justify violence in its own name?Following a screening of Planet Israel: A Cautionary Tale, director Gillian Mosely joins the Britain Palestine Project for a powerful and thought-provoking Q&A.Drawing on psychology, history, and lived experience, Planet Israel explores how trauma, identity, and political narratives shape Israeli society—and how these forces contribute to the ongoing war in Gaza.In this discussion, Gillian reflects on:The role of trauma and “collective psychology” in shaping public attitudesWhy so many Israelis support the war effortThe concept of responsibility—and whether trauma can ever justify violenceMedia narratives and the “parallel realities” shaping perceptionThe role of international pressure and shifting global opinionWhether there is still hope—and what it might take to break the cycleGillian also shares insights into the making of the film, audience reactions, and the challenges of bringing such a project to screen.🎬 Planet Israel: A Cautionary Tale is now available in the US via Kinema, with a UK cinema launch at Curzon Soho (14 May) and wider release from June.🔗 Find out more / host a screening:https://planetisrael.co.uk🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more — just search Britain Palestine Project#Palestine #Israel #Gaza #Documentary #MiddleEast #HumanRights #Politics #War #Trauma #Journalism #BritainPalestineProject
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What drives a society to justify violence in its own name?Following a screening of Planet Israel: A Cautionary Tale, director Gillian Mosely joins the Britain Palestine Project for a powerful and thought-provoking Q&A.Drawing on psychology, history, and lived experience, Planet Israel explores how trauma, identity, and political narratives shape Israeli society—and how these forces contribute to the ongoing war in Gaza.In this discussion, Gillian reflects on:The role of trauma and “collective psychology” in shaping public attitudesWhy so many Israelis support the war effortThe concept of responsibility—and whether trauma can ever justify violenceMedia narratives and the “parallel realities” shaping perceptionThe role of international pressure and shifting global opinionWhether there is still hope—and what it might take to break the cycleGillian also shares insights into the making of the film, audience reactions, and the challenges of bringing such a project to screen.🎬 Planet Israel: A Cautionary Tale is now available in the US via Kinema, with a UK cinema launch at Curzon Soho (14 May) and wider release from June.🔗 Find out more / host a screening:https://planetisrael.co.uk🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more — just search Britain Palestine Project#Palestine #Israel #Gaza #Documentary #MiddleEast #HumanRights #Politics #War #Trauma #Journalism #BritainPalestineProject

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