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Douglas Murray critiques the Western movement calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, highlighting that many protesters lack a real understanding of the complex issues at hand. He argues that the anti-Israel sentiment is often performative rather than based on factual debate, and accuses some Jewish groups of mistakenly aligning with extreme views. Murray warns that the uninformed protests, driven by groupthink, could lead to harmful consequences, as superficial outrage might overshadow rational discourse and informed policy decisions. He questions the implications of allowing such uninformed activism to shape Western opinions and policies about Israel and broader Middle Eastern politics.