I’ve come across an interesting piece in The Times of Israel about a graphic novel in development, collaborated on by a Canadian academic. However, it seems this work, unfortunately, leans towards moral equivalence, obscuring the distinct roles of Jewish victims and Islamic aggressors. Despite any assertions to the contrary, this approach is concerning.
In the realm of graphic novels chronicling tales of individuals impacted by the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, “Echoes of October” could be the initial work where the creators prefer to keep their identities largely hidden.
In the upcoming graphic novel, I’m excited to be part of a storytelling team that features four young narrators. One is from Gaza City, another hails from Toronto, a third resides in Tel Aviv, and the fourth calls Daliyat al-Karmel home. Each of us shares our unique stories, leading up until October 7, a day that marks the tragic loss of our fathers.
A father who is Jewish and lives in Tel Aviv, also a DJ, lost his life at the Nova desert party. Meanwhile, a young Druze man’s military father, part of Israel’s elite forces, met his end while protecting the kibbutz settlements near Gaza.
On that specific day, a Palestinian girl’s father was fatally shot among a group of Gazan civilians who crossed into Israel via the security barrier to participate in the violent conflict. Similarly, during the hostilities, the Canadian girl’s father, who was not Jewish, was tragically killed while assisting Palestinians at the kibbutzim.
It seems we are expected to empathize with someone whose father was involved in a mass terrorist attack, specifically a jihadist one, that targeted innocent women, children, and men. This raises questions about the role of Islamic religion in this tragic event, the extent of its indoctrination over the years within Hamas/PLO enclaves, and how taqqiya (deception) and the naive behavior of certain victims allowed jihadists to deceive and ultimately betray them.
As a cinema enthusiast, I strive for impartiality in my analysis, so I, along with three other creators – one of the screenwriters, the artist, and the colorist – opted to keep our identities hidden by adopting a shared pseudonym, Ami Adan, as the author name.
Omri Rose, an Israeli professional voice actor and co-author of the book, explained that they aimed to minimize any preconceived ideas and selected the name Ami Adan as a blend representing multiple identities. He is the team member who chose to identify personally in this context.
After the tragic Hamas terror attack on October 7, a fellow movie lover and Jewish Canadian scholar – whom I’d previously engaged with – started reaching out to me, expressing their solidarity. This heartfelt connection sparked an idea within me for a graphic novel.
“He wanted to do something, especially because things were so tough in Canada,” said Rose.
Rose’s fellow creator from Canada was keen on developing a work that would encompass perspectives from all parties involved in the conflict, yet without writers whose identities or origins might prompt readers to make their own presumptions.
“He sees this as a labor of importance,” said Rose.
They started brainstorming concepts for a children’s graphic novel, with an emphasis on diverse viewpoints and realism.
According to Rose, “It’s a stance for peace.” They strongly uphold the legitimacy of Israel as well as the rights of Palestinians to be treated with dignity and have a voice of their own, separate from Hamas. Essentially, they are against Hamas.
It appears this initiative may once more be seen as a means to justify the creation of a Palestinian state at the cost of Israel, while downplaying the fact that many Gazan extremists held nothing but contempt for their captives. This also overlooks the presence of translated versions of Mein Kampf in their homes, their rejection of Israel’s existence regardless of their stance on Hamas, and the term “multiple perspectives” suggesting a defeatist attitude. Furthermore, if this group fails to examine whether the so-called Religion of Peace played any role in the events of October 7, 2023, then what value does this discussion bring? The statement further points out:
[…] none of the fatalities have clear causes detailed, such as the Gaza man, who isn’t affiliated with Hamas but was drawn into their activities against his will. […]
Rose mentioned that he conversed with journalists from Gaza and various Palestinians, in addition to individuals from the Druze community, to generate genuine plotlines.
Is it suggested that he was forced against his will? Given testimonies from survivors, there were journalists who participated in the wrongdoings, and I’m questioning whether this graphic novel (GN) accepts everything said by Islamists in Gaza without question. Frankly, there are signs that if this GN exists, it won’t provide a balanced view of the situation, instead sticking to a politically correct stance that doesn’t allow for an objective look at the issues. Equating morality in such a way is not appropriate.
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