In this episode of Palestine Exists, hosts Petra and Hiba delve into the complex narratives surrounding the Palestinian conflict, focusing on the manipulation of statistics and media representation. They discuss how numbers are weaponized to dehumanize Palestinians, particularly through demographic profiling that labels young males as combatants. The conversation highlights the implications of such narratives on civilian status and the broader context of international humanitarian law. In this conversation, Petra and Habuba discuss the complex issues surrounding the use of children in conflict, the impact of detention on minors, and the challenges in accurately reporting casualty statistics in Gaza. They highlight the misinformation surrounding these topics, particularly focusing on the misrepresentation of data by various sources. The discussion ...