JEWISH VOICES SPEAK OUT AGAINST ISRAEL
October 21, 2023In this critical moment, awareness about the situation in Israel and Palestine is on the rise. So, I decided that it was important to listen to the voices coming from the Jewish communities around the world on the situation. In this video, you will hear from authoritative voices.
They discuss issues including: the Nakba’s (operation of ethnic cleansing in 1948) enduring impact, concerns rising about the actions of Netanyahu and his government allies, American Jews joining the call for justice and peace, and aid to Israel should come with conditions. 🌍🕊️ #IsraelPalestine #NakbaAwareness #StandForJustice #PeaceForAll #Solidarity
English Script:
SARAH ANNE MINKIN’S
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I think that we are
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at an incredible moment where more and more people are conscious
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and aware of the oppressive tendencies and trend of the state of Israel.
Professor
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the Nakba continues every day
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in Gaza, in Nablus,
in the Galilee, in the Nakab
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and we should have a discussion
about the destruction
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of Palestine
Bernie Sanders
I am very worried about what Netanyahu is doing
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and some of his allies in government and what may happen
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to the Palestinian people.
Professor of History at Arab University in Jerusalem:
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Who would like to just define Nakba the best for us, Ilan you’re the historian.
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Yeah, yeah, okay.
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Just give us the historical definition in a sentence.
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Yeah,
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the Nakba is an operation of ethnic cleansing,
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which was a systematic expulsion of the Palestinians in order to de-Arabise Palestine
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and create on its ruins a Jewish state in 1948.
SARAH ANNE MINKIN’S ISRAELISM STORY:
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The State of Israel was founded and upon its founding,
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750,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homes.
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The occupation is neither temporary nor benign, but in fact growing,
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expanding, horrifying,
Bernie Sanders on USA policy With Israel:
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I am very worried about what Netanyahu is doing
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and some of his allies in government and what may happen
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to the Palestinian people.
SARAH ANNE MINKIN’S ISRAELISM STORY:
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I think that we are
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at an incredible moment where more and more people are conscious
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and aware of the oppressive tendencies and trend of the state of Israel.
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There is a growing number, growing voices among American Jews who are saying
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this is all wrong.
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Story after story of Jews saying, I didn’t know about the occupation.
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I’d never heard that word, and I’ve been to Israel,
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I’d spent time there.
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They had no idea.
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and to their credit, these young Jews are saying,
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“I’m going to listen.”
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“I need to learn.”
Bernie Sanders on USA policy With Israel:
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The United States gives billions of dollars in aid to Israel.
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And I think we’ve got to put some strings
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attached to that
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and say you cannot run a racist government.
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You cannot turn your back on a two-state solution.
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You cannot demean the Palestinian people there.
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You just can’t do it and then come to America and ask for money.
