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I was involved in vetting arms for Israel and learned about a 13-year-old boy being raped in an Israeli prison. We found the allegations credible and informed the government. The next day, IDF raided the charity's office and labeled them terrorists. It's crucial to prevent all atrocities, including sexual violence and other human rights abuses. People need to be valued and not dehumanized.

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.

As an American with Israeli citizenship, I was raised to believe that Israel was always defending itself and that Palestinians were the aggressors. However, my perspective has changed. The ongoing issues in Palestine, including open-air prisons, checkpoints, blockades, and violations of human rights, have opened my eyes. Palestinians face challenges such as limited access to water, electricity, and the COVID vaccine. Children are separated from their families, and homes are taken by Zionists. It is crucial for everyone to support a free Palestine. This injustice must come to an end immediately.

I was raised by my great grandmother, a Holocaust survivor who lost her entire extended family. She never supported the State of Israel because she believed it was wrong to inflict on others what was done to the Jewish people. She saw the state and the Zionists as becoming what they had once fought against. As a woman raised Jewish, it's unpopular for me to say this, but I no longer believe in the faith. However, the Jewish people are still my family.

The speaker describes a personal progression of political and emotional shifts surrounding support for Israel and the treatment of Palestinians. They begin by recalling that they had supported Israel for many years, expressing surprise and distress at what Israel is doing. This leads to anger directed at Israel for “misguiding me all my life and getting me to support the maltreatment of Palestinians.” The frustration is not only about external actions but about the sense of having been deceived, and this provokes a second wave of emotion: anger directed inward. The speaker says they became angry at themselves for being such a dupe and for being so ignorant and never checking anything out. This self-directed anger is followed by shame and embarrassment, which then give way to a deeper sorrow for the Palestinian people and all that they have endured. amid these feelings, the speaker aligns with a particular critical perspective. They state their agreement with Noam Chomsky’s claim that “this propaganda stands on thin ground,” using that reference to support their view of the situation. They argue that one of the reasons people become so hysterical when confronted with the facts is that they know, at some level, they do not admit certain realities. The speaker notes that “most people I’ve met” do not admit that they’ve never studied the history, even if they implicitly know it. The implication is that there is a cognitive dissonance or a hidden awareness that contradicts widely held beliefs. The speaker emphasizes that, deep down, people know they haven’t studied the history. Therefore, when confronted with a revision that proves what they believed was completely wrong, those people can become hysterical. This observation connects the emotional responses of anger, self-blame, guilt, and sorrow to a larger claim about how people react to new historical information that challenges their established beliefs. The overall narrative traces a personal journey from long-standing support and subsequent anger at external forces, through internalized guilt and shame, to a compassionate concern for the Palestinian people, all within a framework that cites a scholarly critique of propaganda and the emotional defensiveness it provokes.

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.

I used to support Israel, but after witnessing the situation in Gaza, I can no longer stand with them. While I don't condone Hamas, I can't condemn the Palestinian people either. The more I learned, the worse it got. Israel has been continuously punishing the Palestinians, not caring about civilian lives. They bomb and slaughter them to break their spirit, not just the terrorists. Their goal is to make the Palestinians stop resisting Israeli occupation. The more I dig, the more I realize that Israel's position is indefensible.

I teach at Duke University and notice that many college students today view the world through a lens where those with less power are seen as being wronged and therefore right. This mindset leads them to automatically support the underdog, even without fully understanding the situation. After a recent event on October 7th, many young people quickly sided with Palestinians without considering the full context, sometimes even supporting Hamas.

I attended UCLA in 2016 when Trump was elected. During midterms, professors offered students time off to "heal" from the election. In a mandatory discussion class, everyone was emotional, and when asked how I was coping, I shared that I voted for Trump and believed it would be a good four years. I was then kicked out for being a "threat" to my classmates' safety. This experience made me realize the need to speak out against such intolerance. I recently started posting on TikTok and encourage others to do the same. I don’t hate anyone, but I’m unfairly labeled with negative terms that don’t reflect who I am. It's important to stand up and be heard.

I am Anath Murad from Israel, speaking on behalf of the Jewish people. In Israel, we have a unique way of doing things, often blaming Palestinians for our own actions. We have a history of controversial incidents, like the bombing of the King David Hotel and the flotilla to Gaza. It's better for us if people remain ignorant about these events. On a personal note, my sister is considered crazy because she refuses to be a soldier.

Before visiting Palestine, I had no knowledge about it until I turned 18. It's concerning how our education system and media fail to provide a balanced understanding of the situation. Initially, I had some idea about Palestine, but the reality is far worse than I imagined.

I am here today to support the oppressed people and stand against the occupation. Israel, in my view, is a colonial apartheid genocidal state that does not represent Judaism. I was exploited when I was younger, living in Israel and learning the language. As I delved deeper, I realized the horror of this state exploiting our trauma from the Holocaust to oppress another people. They deserve the same rights as everyone else. I became aware of this in 2014 when I witnessed Israel's massacre in Gaza. Since then, I have separated my Jewish identity from this occupying fascist brutality. Today, I march with the Palestinians and support justice for all oppressed peoples. Thank you for speaking with me.

I am mayor Baruchin, a history and civics teacher in Tel Aviv. I was fired, arrested, and jailed for four days in solitary confinement in a high security prison. For what? For posting about civilians killed in Gaza. Growing up, I was taught the Zionist claim of a land without people for people without land. I learned of Arabs either as evil and dangerous or as ridiculous and stupid. I didn’t know any Arabs, and I never learned about the Nakba. After these charges were dropped and I returned to teach at my school, some students refused to attend my class. Others cursed me or spat at me or on the ground in front of me. Today, most of my students are respectful and are even willing to listen to what I have to say about what we are doing in Gaza, something they refused to do previously. Education provides an opportunity for Israelis to recognize Palestinian suffering and their history. Through education, we can write a new story of Palestinian and Jews who can live in this place in equality and dignity. But first, Israel must start this genocide.

I am not pulling my perspective on Israel Palestine out of thin air. I have studied and researched this extensively. As a Jewish woman raised by a Zionist family, I have overcome my pro-Israel bias to see the viciousness and violence of the Zionist state. My interest in the conflict grew when friends returned from birthright trips and spoke negatively about Palestinians. I took multiple courses in college to gain a well-rounded understanding of Israeli-Palestinian politics, which solidified my pro-Palestine stance. The history of colonization and exploitation by Britain and the US led to the establishment of Israel on Palestinian land. The current leadership, like Benjamin Netanyahu, prioritizes wealth and military power over the well-being of Palestinians. Israel's actions constitute a genocide, slowly eroding the will of the Palestinian people while benefiting the primary stakeholders.

I was once a strong supporter of Israel, working to secure aid for them. However, I learned that the pro-Israel group I was part of labeled a PLO member as a moderate, only to denounce him after his assassination. This made me realize they were hypocrites, using facts to manipulate the truth. It became clear that to them, the only good Palestinian is a dead one.

I teach at Duke University and observe that many college students today view the world through a lens where marginalized groups are always right. This mindset leads them to automatically support the underdog, even in complex situations like the conflict between Israel and Palestine. After October 7th, many young people quickly sided with Palestinians without fully understanding the situation, sometimes even supporting Hamas.

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.

I am not pulling my perspective on Israel Palestine out of thin air. I have studied and researched this extensively. As a Jewish woman raised by a Zionist family, I have overcome my pro-Israel bias to see the viciousness and violence of the Zionist state. My college experience and coursework on Israeli-Palestinian politics further solidified my pro-Palestine stance. This conflict is not as complicated as people make it out to be. It stems from Britain and the US wanting to exploit Palestine for military labor and land colonization. The establishment of Israel was never intended as a gift for Jews, but rather a trap to exploit the land and its people. Israel's actions over the years amount to a genocide, slowly exhausting and harming the Palestinian population while benefiting the primary stakeholders.

As a Holocaust survivor, I initially believed in the Zionist dream of a Jewish state. However, I soon realized that achieving this dream involved oppressing and expelling the local Palestinian population. The Nakba, or catastrophe, was the foundation of Israel but is not acknowledged in the country. During my visit to the occupied territories, I witnessed the brutality of the occupation, including the denial of water rights and destruction of Palestinian olive groves. Palestinians are trapped in what is essentially an outdoor prison. Criticizing Israel does not make one an antisemite; 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, providing ample information for those willing to seek the truth. It is crucial for people of goodwill, regardless of their religious background, to challenge the silencing tactics and support justice, liberty, freedom, and truth.

I was at UT Austin where I encountered transgender pro Palestine protesters. I questioned if Palestine mistreats trans people. The protesters were offended and refused to engage. I expressed disbelief that gay rights and support for Palestine could coexist. The situation escalated with insults exchanged.

As a white Christian conservative in the US, I was taught to blindly support Israel and view Arabs as enemies. However, as I grew older and gained access to global information, I began questioning these beliefs. I realized that Western media and the church had misled us. I no longer believe in the good versus evil narrative. We were taught to see Arabs as terrorists and Israel as morally superior, but I now understand that media control shapes our perception. This conflict started with the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and land theft. The US and other imperialist nations oppress those who challenge their capitalist system. Despite claiming moral superiority, America faces numerous social issues. I have had to deconstruct and challenge my indoctrination. We cannot claim that all lives matter while supporting the bombing of innocent civilians. I stand with the oppressed in free Palestine.

I used to ask people to silence those who spoke against Israel by labeling them as antisemitic. It's wrong, but that's what we did. It's shameful as a Jew to admit this.

I was offered $5,000 by a Zionist organization to support Israel. They acknowledged my passion for the Middle East but believed I had misunderstandings about Israel. They wanted me to go live and pledge my support, offering resources and experts to show me the truth. I found this offer disgusting and refused to sell out Palestinians. The organization's racist language and attempt to buy my support for a genocide was unacceptable. I stand with the Free Palestine movement.

I am not pulling my perspective on Israel Palestine out of thin air. I have studied and researched this extensively. As a Jewish woman raised by a Zionist family, I have overcome my pro-Israel bias to see the viciousness and violence of the Zionist state. In college, I took multiple courses on Israeli-Palestinian politics and the Middle East conflict, which solidified my pro-Palestine stance. The history of Palestine's colonization by Britain and the US, and the displacement of Palestinians for Jewish settlement, is clear. Israel's actions over the past 75 years can be described as a genocide, with the intention of exhausting and displacing the Palestinian population for the benefit of the primary stakeholders.

Growing up in the US, I was taught to have unwavering loyalty to Israel and view Arabs as enemies. However, as I grew older and gained access to global information, I began questioning these beliefs. I realized that Western media and the church had misled us. I no longer believe in the good vs. evil narrative. Israel controls the media and the way the war is fought. The conflict started with the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians 75 years ago, not a recent terrorist attack. The US and other imperialist nations suppress any alternative systems and then blame those nations for their failure. We claim moral superiority while having millions in prison, homeless, and without healthcare. It's time to deconstruct and challenge the indoctrination we've received. We cannot claim that all lives matter while supporting the bombing of innocent civilians. I stand with the oppressed.