When Hamas visits: Viral trend showcases solidarity for Palestinian resistance

A new online phenomenon is making waves across social media, challenging established narratives about the Israeli Occupation and celebrating Palestinian resistance through humor and solidarity.

This movement originated from a failed attempt by a user to criticize Palestinian supporters, leading to an outpouring of humor, solidarity, and defiance among users on X.

The trend was sparked by a post from user Jords, who addressed Irish-Palestinian solidarity, stating, “Irish people are not ‘pretending they’re as oppressed as the Palestinians,’ you stupid colonial-brained Yanks and Brits… You wouldn’t understand this as it involves learning the meaning of solidarity, of which you have none.”

Irish people are not “pretending they’re as oppressed as the Palestinians” you stupid colonial brained yanks n Brits quote tweeting me. You wouldn’t understand this as it involves learning the meaning of solidarity of which you have none.

— Jords (@jordsjailacc) February 19, 2025

In a provocative response, user Malou remarked, “Waiting for Hamas to visit you and your family.”

Waiting for Hamas to visit you and your family.

— malou (@MalouTenebroso) February 20, 2025

Instead of generating fear, this comment catalyzed a movement that celebrated Palestinian resistance while poking fun at the "Israeli" narratives.

Users humorously quote-tweeted how they would welcome Hamas into their homes. Many users showcased their cultural dishes in anticipation of a visit from Hamas.

When Hamas visit me and my family https://t.co/jAfJTGDtR6 pic.twitter.com/k7XJXUBDDL

— Hadi (@HadiNasrallah) February 22, 2025

Me when Hamas visits me and my family ( all halal of course ) https://t.co/BY0VIoVVFG pic.twitter.com/cu7XwItVx5

— Ladennifer Jadiniston (@_SPACEBAR) February 21, 2025

me and my family waiting for hamas to visit us https://t.co/AHhQBqI7na pic.twitter.com/W4zMUUuaJP

—  (@MRifgaR) February 22, 2025

If Hamas visit my house and my family
Not only Hamas but all resistance fraction. Al-Qassam, Saraya Al-Quds, The Mujahideen, Martyrs Al-Aqsa, PFLP https://t.co/qc2Nke9G2s pic.twitter.com/JOt6MVoobZ

— Hwallchii (@hwallchii) February 23, 2025

When Hamas visits my family (I'm Dutch. We don't know how to do this trend.) https://t.co/gbfo9wzwz9 pic.twitter.com/LvomMI1w9D

— werkschuwtuig (@thuisdus) February 23, 2025

me when hamas visit me and my family https://t.co/U8b8H9negF pic.twitter.com/VSHwqlcj5P

— regan (@stillreezy) February 21, 2025