THREAD: Marvel’s new film featuring an Israeli military “superhero” is more than ironic—it’s offensive, dehumanizing, and actively harmful to Palestinians and Muslims. Here’s what you need to know.
1) Marvel has announced that CAPTAIN AMERICA: NEW WORLD ORDER will feature a character called Sabra, whose story arc follows her time as an Israeli police officer and spy for Mossad, the Israeli government agency responsible for killing and imprisoning thousands of Palestinians.
2) The character’s disturbing origin story centers on the death of a Palestinian child, employing a slew of racist, anti-Muslim stereotypes and dehumanizing depictions of Palestinians—all while glorifying Israeli military violence.
3) Marvel's character Sabra is a callous reminder of Israel's human rights atrocities: this month marks the 20th anniversary of the Sabra and Shatila Massacre, when thousands of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians were brutally murdered while the Israeli army looked on.
4) There is nothing heroic about Israel’s brutal military occupation.
5) By glorifying the Israeli army & police, #Marvel is promoting Israel’s violence against Palestinians & enabling the continued oppression of millions of Palestinians living under Israel's authoritarian military rule.
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