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The new 'Superman' is being called anti-Israel, but does that make it pro-Palestine?

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Israel Palestine ConflictRachel BrosnahanDc ComicsSupermanLex LuthorDavid CorenswetJames GunnBoraviaJarhanpurMiddle Eastern Stereotypes

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Palestinian Territories
"Superman also would have stopped the massacre on Oct. 7, not because hes pro-Israel or anti-Palestinian, but because his primary concern, as he tells Lois in an impassioned defense of his actions, is the preservation of life."
Israel
"A conversation between Superman and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan, from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) feels reminiscent of discourse about Israel and Palestine."
Gaza, Palestinian Territories
"That exchange almost perfectly follows the debate over whether Israel is trying to free the Palestinians from the authoritarian rule of Hamas or just wants an excuse to bring Gaza under its control."
United States
"Not everyone is happy with Supermans intervention, especially since Boravia is an ally to the United States."

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