“When Hamas Visits My Family”: A Viral Trend That Exposes Israeli Propaganda

A new viral trend has taken over X (formerly Twitter), flipping Israeli propaganda on its head. The phrase “When Hamas visits my family” started trending after a Zionist user’s attempt to attack Palestinian supporters backfired. Instead of fear, thousands responded with humor, solidarity, and defiance.
The trend began when a user named Jords posted about Irish-Palestinian solidarity, saying:
“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 response, a Zionist user named Malou replied:
“Waiting for Hamas to visit you and your family.”
Waiting for Hamas to visit you and your family.
— malou (@MalouTenebroso) February 20, 2025
Rather than sparking fear, the comment ignited a movement. Instead of reacting defensively, thousands embraced the phrase, using it to celebrate Palestinian resistance and mock failed Israeli propaganda.
Malou’s post amassed over 28 million views, but X hid the quote tweets. Still, this did not stop users from turning the phrase into a trend.
People flooded social media with posts about how they would welcome Hamas if they visited their families. The responses were funny, satirical, and deeply political.
Hadi Nasrallah posted: “When Hamas visits me and my family” alongside images of an Israeli prisoner kissing the foreheads of Hamas fighters in gratitude.
When Hamas visit me and my family https://t.co/jAfJTGDtR6 pic.twitter.com/k7XJXUBDDL
— Hadi (@HadiNasrallah) February 22, 2025
Ladennifer Jadiniston shared a photo of a barbecue party, captioned: “Me when Hamas visits me and my family (all halal of course).”
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
Rifga posted a picture of a family excitedly waiting at a dinner table filled with food, writing: “Me and my family waiting for Hamas to visit us.”
me and my family waiting for hamas to visit us https://t.co/AHhQBqI7na pic.twitter.com/W4zMUUuaJP
— 𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙜𝙖 ✿ (@MRifgaR) February 22, 2025
Many others shared how they would serve their national dishes to Hamas if they arrived. The trend showcased global solidarity and how Israel’s narrative about the Palestinian resistance was failing.
Me and my family waiting for Hamas to visit us. https://t.co/V4gXHzNmDf pic.twitter.com/MdM01mdH2K
— بَكّار (@Bakkar_74) 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
Me and my Basque family when Hamas visits us. https://t.co/08k4oSEAf9 pic.twitter.com/CWVzDhYhGB
— Xusti (@MalleusRuber) February 22, 2025
when Hamas visits my family pic.twitter.com/3FmgnsDypR https://t.co/j307b8MpPW
— Alexander Aviña (@Alexander_Avina) February 22, 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
#WhenHamasVisitMe Dress like these Japanese cosplayers with a toy gun available here to show my support for their recognized right to resist Israeli occupation, including through armed struggle. pic.twitter.com/3oU6qtNUkc
— 🇵🇸🇯🇵Thoton Akimoto (@AkimotoThn) February 23, 2025
The Bigger Picture: Israel’s Propaganda Collapse
For over a year, Israel has waged a genocidal war on Gaza, killing and injuring hundreds of thousands, most of whom are women and children. Israel and Western media have long painted Palestinian resistance as terrorism, but Israel’s actions have exposed its own brutality.
The world has seen Hamas fighters treating Israeli prisoners humanely, contradicting decades of Israeli claims. The viral trend further proved that support for Palestine is growing, and Israel’s propaganda is losing its grip.
“When Hamas visits my family” represents a shift in global consciousness, where people no longer blindly accept Israel’s narrative. Instead, they celebrate resistance and refuse to be intimidated.