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The conversation underscored that Israel initially received widespread international sympathy following the October 2023 attacks and its firm stance against Hamas and Hezbollah. However, Worerim argued that this support has begun to wane due to the strategic errors, notably the aid blockade. Public reaction, influenced by emotionally charged images of suffering, has often been superficial, leading to a distorted perception of the conflict.
He expressed the hope that more attention is given to the plight of hostages, particularly the approximately 20 still believed to be alive, suffering in Gaza. Worerim lamented that the protests did not visibly address these human tragedies, which ought to evoke equal or greater compassion.