Here in India, media is a tool of the fascists. I am ashamed to say it but the concept of journalistic standards is alien to the audience here. The media literally parrots the IOF line, to such a degree of precision that makes me think that I underestimated the sheer evil that can exist in the heart of human beings.
But India is a kind of a special case in the Global South, since its an Islamophobic Hindu fascist state and the preposterous IOF talking points slot well with the racist talking points.
But I am wondering what the situation is like everywhere else. Please fill me in.
@SadArtemis
There is a relevant community here in Brazil that came from the middle east. There are 20 thousand Brazilians in Lebanon right now. So there are some vocal people here, including politicians that speak out in defense of the Palestinian people. Even, Michel Temer, who assumed the presidency after the coup against Dilma Roussef in 2016, criticized Israel for the massacre in Lebanon (he is of Lebanese descent).
But I think the mainstream sentiment is divided, those from the far right who supports Bolsonaro and also evangelical churches supports Israel unconditionally while those more left leaning does not.
@rainpizza