To her supporters, however, Ahed has become the international symbol of Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation. They are asking, for instance, why Malala got so much international support, while Ahed hasn’t? However, there is a world of difference between the causes that Ahed and Malala have championed. While Malala took a defiant stance against the internationally despised Taliban, Ahed has become a symbol of resistance against Israel. Ahed slapped an Israeli soldier, who had entered their backyard during widespread unrest in the West Bank, following the US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

Source: The Express Tribune January 26, 2018 04:41 UTC