הדים דיגיטליים: סרטוני הזוועה של שבעה באוקטובר בעיני יהודים וערבים

This research explores the emotional reception of the October 7th videos of Hamas attacks among Jews and Arabs in Israel. Data was collected through a questionnaire distributed about a month after the attack to 432 participants. Approximately 70% of respondents reported watching the atrocity videos, though most avoided sharing them.The videos evoked intense feelings in both groups. An exploratory factor analysis identified three dimensions of emotional response: a proactive dimension of anger and a desire for revenge, which characterized Jews more than Arabs; a reactive dimension of victimhood and helplessness, common to both groups; and a collective memory dimension, expressed through historical analogies, highlighting the role of traumatic events in shaping national identity.Contrary to fears within the Jewish public of celebratory responses among Arabs, assessments of well-being revealed significantly lower mental well-being among Arab participants compared to Jewish participants. Similarities in fear and anxiety reactions underscore the hybrid identity of Israeli Arabs, navigating between integration into Israeli society and alienation. It is suggested that the strong emotional outbursts acted as a legitimizing force for military actions and supported policymakers in their decisions