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Speaker 1 reflects on the haunting aspects of their time as a soldier, specifically the routine control exerted over Palestinians. They describe how Palestinians live in constant uncertainty, not knowing if soldiers will invade their homes or if they can go about their daily lives. The goal is to break down the Palestinian population, asserting dominance and humiliation. The speaker mentions segregated roads, settlements, military activity, home invasions, patrols, and digital surveillance as means of control. They emphasize that Hebron showcases all these elements in a short walk. Speaker 0 acknowledges witnessing all of it.

I used to be a Zionist and planned to move to Israel. However, after visiting Hebron, the largest occupied city in the West Bank, I witnessed things that I cannot forget. I saw Palestinians being prohibited from walking on certain streets, while Israeli settlers enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle on top of a hill, protected by soldiers. At the same time, Palestinians lived in slums at the bottom of the hill, despite having lived there for generations. These experiences made me question my own biases and the beliefs I grew up with.

Jewish settlers in Kavon enjoy the same rights as those in Jerusalem, while Palestinians live under Israeli military rule. The speaker acknowledges the power imbalance, describing how they can take over Palestinian homes, arrest residents, and restrict their movement. Realizing the injustice early on, the speaker no longer felt like they were protecting or helping anyone. Instead, they felt like a terrorist, tasked with instilling fear in the hearts of Palestinians. This was their mission, and they carried it out in Chavon.

In Hebron, there is a unique situation where 850 Israeli settlers live among 180,000 Palestinians. To maintain control, 650 combat soldiers patrol the city. Their goal is to make their presence felt, so they conduct nightly patrols, breaking into random houses and waking up families. They search the premises and then move on to the next house, repeating this process throughout their 8-hour shift. This has been happening since the start of the Second Intifada in September 2000, with the aim of creating a constant sense of military presence and the feeling of being chased among the Palestinian population.

Jewish settlers in Kavon enjoy the same rights as those in Jerusalem, while Palestinians live under Israeli military rule. The speaker acknowledges the power imbalance, describing how they can take over Palestinian homes, arrest residents, and restrict their movement. This realization shattered their belief in being on the "good" side, as they felt like they were terrorizing people. They began to question the narrative they had been taught and saw themselves as the ones instilling fear.

I am an American Jew who recently lived in Israel for four months. When you visit the territories around the West Bank and Gaza, you see the wall, surveillance cameras pointed at Palestinians' homes, and autonomous weapons at checkpoints. It's hard to understand the reality of occupation unless you witness it firsthand. Growing up as a Palestinian child, you know that the country you live in hates you and is willing to kill you based on video footage. Israel's advanced technology allows them to target Hamas members without bombing the entire region. This level of intelligence suggests that Israel's actions are a massacre and genocide, driven by white supremacy, dictatorship, and control over a people who are innocent of the crimes committed against them.

The speaker discusses how acts of violence against Palestinians are ignored by the military. They believe the root issue is the occupation of Palestinian territory, which inherently lacks morality. The speaker regrets following orders to use flashbang grenades to assert control. They argue that the occupation must end for security for both Palestinians and Israelis.

In the West Bank, every house has a number. We would choose a house based on its location and features, making sure the occupants were innocent. However, it was the intense gaze of young Palestinians that made me question my actions. One particular incident that stayed with me was entering the home of a physician in the middle of the night, restricting their movements and privileges. This encounter led the physician to explain the Palestinian experience to me. I realized that despite thinking I was doing the right thing, I was actually contributing to the occupation.

As a Holocaust survivor, I initially believed in the Zionist dream of a Jewish state. However, I soon realized that achieving this dream meant oppressing and expelling the local Palestinian population. The Nakba, or catastrophe, was the foundation of Israel, yet it is not allowed to be mentioned. During my visit to the occupied territories, I witnessed the brutality of the occupation, including the destruction of olive groves and denial of water rights. Palestinians are trapped in what is often referred to as the world's largest outdoor prison. Criticizing Israel does not make one an anti-Semite; it is about standing up for Palestinian rights and justice. The Western press often portrays Palestinians as terrorists while giving Israel less criticism. Israeli historians, professors, and soldiers have spoken out against Israeli policies. It is important for people, regardless of their background, to speak up against injustice and not be silenced by accusations of anti-Semitism.

The speaker spent 10 days in Palestine and Israel and was shocked by the complexity of the conflict. However, upon visiting Hebron, they quickly understood the situation. They witnessed the segregation and restrictions imposed on Palestinians, such as limited mobility and voting rights. The speaker compared this to their own experiences with racial oppression in African American history. They also discussed their personal journey in understanding nonviolence as an ethic and the corrupting nature of violence. The speaker questioned the justification for the killing of innocent people and emphasized the importance of dignity and morality. They expressed concern for those who can participate in violence without remorse.

People are fighting back against the Israeli soldiers who shoot at them during demonstrations. Despite the fear, it is important to fight for what is right and not live under occupation. Many families have experienced the same tragedy of losing someone to violence or imprisonment. In our family, our 14-year-old cousin Emce was murdered after going to pray in the mosque. He was caught, tortured, and shot in the heart at close range.

In Hebron, there is a unique situation where 850 Israeli settlers live among 180,000 Palestinians. To maintain control, 650 combat soldiers patrol the city. Their goal is to make their presence felt by conducting nightly raids on Palestinian homes, waking families up and searching their houses. This routine is repeated throughout the night, with the soldiers constantly moving from one house to another. This has been happening since the start of the Second Intifada in September 2000, creating a constant feeling of being chased for the Palestinians.

Jewish settlers in Jerusalem live with the same rights as the speaker, while Palestinians live under the speaker's military rule. The speaker has the power to take over Palestinian homes temporarily, arrest the residents, and restrict their movement. Realizing this early on made the speaker question the lies they were told. They didn't feel like they were protecting or helping anyone, but rather terrorizing people. The speaker's perception of good and bad was shattered, feeling like a terrorist whose job was to intimidate people into not opposing Israeli settlers or the military.

Jewish settlers in Kavon enjoy the same rights as those in Jerusalem, while Palestinians live under Israeli military rule. The speaker reflects on their realization that they were part of a system that oppressed Palestinians. They describe how they could take over Palestinian homes, arrest residents, and restrict their movement, creating a sense of terror. This experience shattered their childhood belief in being on the "good" side, as they now saw themselves as the ones instilling fear in Palestinians.

In Israel, Palestinians face violence, house demolitions, and property confiscation. They are deprived of basic rights and held under occupation for generations. Israelis expect them to accept this situation, but when they react in a violent way, Palestinians are blamed. Criticizing the killing of innocent civilians in Gaza can lead to political persecution and job loss. The speaker wanted Israelis to know the truth about what happens in Gaza, but faced threats and persecution. They were fired from their job, interrogated by the police, and put in solitary confinement. Students also demonstrated violently against them.

I strongly believed in Zionism from a young age. After college, I moved to Israel, served in the army at Quetzi'ot camp. A Palestinian prisoner described the harsh conditions there. The camp administration forced prisoners to build more sections, leading to a deadly confrontation. Jeffrey Goldberg, a guard at Quetzi'yot, shared his experience in an interview with the New Yorker.

Jewish settlers in Kavon enjoy the same rights as those in Jerusalem, while Palestinians live under Israeli military rule. The speaker reflects on their realization that they were part of a system that oppressed Palestinians. They felt like they were terrorizing people and saw themselves as the terrorists, tasked with instilling fear in the hearts of Palestinians. This experience shattered their childhood understanding of good and bad.

Commanders had soldiers throw flashbang grenades to assert dominance over Palestinians. The soldier questioned the morality of their actions, realizing the occupation must end. They believe oppressive regimes like this will ultimately fail, emphasizing the need for security for both Israelis and Palestinians.

I'm an Israeli patriot who cares about Israel, but I believe there is no symmetry or conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Instead, there is a brutal Israeli occupation that must end. The regime in our backyard is one of the most cruel and brutal tyrannies on Earth, resembling apartheid. In the occupied territories, one group has all the rights while the other has none. Visit the Jordan Valley to witness the stark contrast between prosperous Israeli settlements and the Palestinians living without basic necessities or rights. It's clear that this is apartheid, and no one can deny it.

As an American Jew deeply involved in Judaism, I had a profound experience when I visited Palestinians in the West Bank. It reminded me of the Jim Crow South, witnessing people living without rights, citizenship, or freedom of movement. They endure a harsh military legal system. While I don't agree with Mifda, who supports violence, it's important to acknowledge what Ilhan Omar said: people should see the situation for themselves. I've never met anyone who hasn't been transformed by such an experience. It's similar to visiting SNCC during the civil rights movement and dismissing them based on connections or anti-white sentiments.

The speaker discusses their experience in Israel and Palestine, highlighting the misconceptions about Hamas controlling Palestine. They explain that there are three different areas: the West Bank, under Israeli military rule; the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas; and Jerusalem, an international city where both Arabs and Jews live. The West Bank has been under military occupation since 1967, with checkpoints and political parties being illegal. Palestinians face severe restrictions and imprisonment for sharing photos or belonging to a political party. The speaker shares stories of attending a funeral where Israeli forces tear-gassed and shot rubber bullets at attendees, and another incident where an old man was shot at a checkpoint. They also mention the restrictions on Palestinians visiting Jerusalem and the ban on entering Gaza.

Jewish settlers in Chevon have the same rights as those in Jerusalem, while Palestinians live under Israeli military rule. The speaker acknowledges the injustice and oppression they witnessed during their service, feeling like a terrorist rather than a protector. They describe their mission to instill fear in Palestinians and the use of Palestinian homes as military posts. Despite facing consequences and incitement campaigns, they emphasize the importance of speaking out against the Israeli occupation and standing in solidarity with the Palestinians.

Every house in the West Bank has a number, and soldiers would use maps to locate specific houses. After verifying the house had the best parameters and geographical area, they ensured the people in the house were innocent before entering a Palestinian home in the middle of the night. The piercing eyes of young Palestinians motivated the speaker to break his silence. He recalls entering a physician's house in Nablus in the middle of the night, confining him, his wife, and his daughter to a room, requiring them to ask permission to use the bathroom, kitchen, or phone. The physician explained to him what it means to be a Palestinian. The speaker thought he was a good moral soldier helping entrench the occupation.

Soldier 1 admits that controlling Palestinians is routine and involves invading their homes, controlling their daily lives, and humiliating them. The presence of military activity, home invasions, patrols, and digital surveillance is widespread in the West Bank, particularly in Hebron. The United Nations reports that between 2008 and 2020, 5,590 Palestinians were killed compared to 251 Israelis. However, a member of the European Parliament claims that the numbers are much higher, stating that over 150,000 Palestinian civilians, including 33,000 children, have been killed or injured in Gaza and the West Bank since 2008.

I was in the army, tough Israeli. 6 soldiers testified to indiscriminate violence in Palestine. They shot without distinction, targeted all males 16-50, and killed those who looked at them. Palestinians were killed fleeing a school, treated homes as souvenir shops, and destroyed property. Soldiers were bored, drew on walls, stole money, and burned down houses after use. Despite objections, commanders ordered destruction.