Acts of terrorism led the world to brand Palestinians as terrorists, but it also drew attention to the Palestinians' plight, making people question whether they are terrorists or freedom fighters.

• Negative Impact: Acts of terrorism, like plane hijackings, gave Palestinians an unfavorable image globally.

  • Real-world Example: Imagine getting caught cheating on a test. Your classmates might label you as a cheater, overlooking any good qualities or reasons you might have had for cheating.

• Increased Awareness: Despite the negative image, these acts made the world think more deeply about the Palestinian problem.

  • Real-world Example: When protests happen for racial equality or LGBTQ+ rights, they force people to think about issues that they might have otherwise ignored.

Refugee Camps: The international community started learning about the terrible conditions in which many Palestinians lived.

• Real-world Example: Think of the global attention that the Syrian refugee crisis got. Pictures of crowded camps and struggling families made people empathetic.