Hamas is the de facto governing entity of the Gaza Strip, Occupied Palestine. Hamas is considered a terrorist organisation in part (Al Qassam Brigades) or in full by a handful of Western countries. Following the Oct 7 attacks in southern Israel, Western media outlets have repeatedly asked their guests on air this question to make them explicitly express their opinions on Hamas. This has been used so often that it becomes a way of greetings just like “how are you?”
Adj: Used to Show fear, or a sudden jump in heart rate in responce to a sight of horror. Causes oneself to stand in corners where the rest of the room, and or all doors in the room are visible.
This is the fake cough that non-smokers give to someone smoking, even in an outdoor setting. It is generally characterized by one dry cough and accompanied by a dirty look.
I was condemned to eternal damnation when I was fourteen years old, after realizing the Christiannarrative simply doesn't make sense. I didn't tell my mom for two years.
When a person who has a correlation with an individual or group (no matter how loosely) that did something problematic or evil, is repeatedly asked by someone to “condemn” the problematic group with the purpose of placating the askers feelings rather than having a constructive dialogue about the subject matter.
Person B: “The situation in Gaza is terrible. I hope aid gets there soon to help the civilians.”
Person A: “But do you condemn Hamas?”
Person B: “I condemn anyone who kills innocent civilians.”
Person A: “But do you condemn Hamas? Why won’t you condemn Hamas? Do you support terrorism?”
Person B: “I just answered your question. Stop condemnsplaining.”