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Young relative of Arab MK makes waves slamming teens' abductors
Hassan Shaalan
Published: 16.06.14, 13:57
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1. Kol Hakavod to this young man!
Smadar ,   Ariel, Israel   (06.16.14)
I hope he stays strong and doesn't give in to the threats he receives. Maybe his example can encourage other Israeli Arabs to honestly speak out against terror and to show they identify with the state that they are citizens of. It would be much better to have him in the Knesset, instead of his malicious, terror-supporting relative Hanin Zoabi.
2. "Why Israel can't ne a Jewish state"
Rob ,   D.C.,Nations Capitol   (06.16.14)
Al-Jazeera 9/30/2011
3. THANK YOU FOR TELLING THE TRUTH!
Riva ,   Israel   (06.16.14)
AND MAY G-D BLESS YOU!
4. Dear Haneen
Israeli ,   Lod, Israel   (06.16.14)
The only delusional and stupid here are you. Not only you are a traitorand a disgrace for the country,but you expresste fascism you charge on us. In your deluded mind, any israli arab who want to defend the country is a traitor. Well, make us a favour. Prepare the tissues and move to Arabia. We won't shed a tear. And i want to see whether Ynet will publish this or not.
5. Make this young man the next PA President!
David ,   Hartford USA   (06.16.14)
It will take a young man like this to forge a lasting peace. I fear Hamas already has other plans for him. He has balls to say what he said.
6. We love you Mohamed
Yosef ben Israel   (06.16.14)
thank you to share our fate. You are right you and us we are ONE nation. Long live Israel and its people. לך בשלום, ילדי
7. Wow
Lee Lipman ,   Leeds   (06.16.14)
Wow I am simply blown away by this video. What an articulate and intelligent young man who speaks 3 languages perfectly. You are what Zionism was and is all about. A place where all its citizens are treated as one regardless of ethnicity or religion. You are just as Israeli as any other Israeli and I salute you for your bravery.
8. No David not the next PA President
Lee Lipman ,   Leeds   (06.16.14)
Your missing the point he is Israeli. He was born in Israel and loves HIS country. I would be happy for him to be the first Arab Israeli PM. Anyone who defends his country and loves it like he does would make a great PM. Are PM does not have to be Jewish just a Zionist. Probably do a better job anyway he have my vote.
9. Correction to earlier post...
Rachel ,   Hadera   (06.16.14)
I meant to write to Dear Mohammad- I apologize for my mistake in writing Haneen.
10. The State of Israel, although the sovereign nation-state of
N.L.Katz ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (06.16.14)
the Jewish people, is also the most liberal-democratic country throughout the region, one in which all citizens are equal before the law. This young man reflects the increasing sense that all young Arabs feel: That while they are Arabs, culturally speaking, they are citizens of the State of Israel and are proud to be so. I salute such people, including this young man.
11. To his MK relative!!
Deborah ,   Jerusalem   (06.16.14)
G'd bless this Young Men!!!Sane, Clear and Brave!!!We'll adopt him he could teach arabic to my kids although we can't teach him hebrew because he speaks it so beautifully!!!True Am Yisrael Chai!!! Deborah
12. What a young man!
Helen ,   West Hartford, CT   (06.16.14)
He might even be the Prime Minister some day!!!
13. great message! great young boy ! I'm crying !
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14. Hard to believe indeed! He should be very careful now. Puts
tom ,   tel aviv   (06.16.14)
our Leftist Judeo-Quislings in proper light, yes Siree!
15. Which Zoabi is delusional?
ed stack ,   Jerusalem   (06.16.14)
Just wondering
16. He's not the first Israeli Arab to say this
William ,   Israel   (06.16.14)
Others have been saying this too and their numbers are growing. Mostly Christians but they are growing in the Muslim community too. In a generation, they will be the norm, growing up in democratic Israel and not knowing the Arab racism and wars the older generations lived through.
17. Mohammad Zoabi
vivianne waldman ,   london UK   (06.16.14)
Mohammad, I am humbled by your video. You are an amazing brave young man, not scared to say the truth. May G'd bless you and may there be many like you .. and may we see the return of Eyal, Gilad and Yaakov Naftali very soon now
18. Zoabi
Melchizedek ,   Sion   (06.16.14)
This zoabi has more brains then Ron ben ishai
19. Idealistic child
Dan   (06.16.14)
This poor child has nice thoughts, but he is obviously very idealistic and not aware of the world. By doing what he did, he put his life in danger. I imagine that many israeli arabs feel somewhat like he does, or at least happy that they live in safety unlike their relatives in other arab countries. but to come out like he did, he risks being killed. i hope he stays safe and grows up. the best thing for idealists is to leave the region entirely, before you get burned by the dark truth of what is really going on.
20. #4 - Do you condone kidnapping teens?
michael redbourn ,   Lisbon Portugal   (06.16.14)
No talk please about children being in Israeli jails? Do you agree with kidnapping teens for ransom? We can go into other issues later. Just a yes or no answer to the question so we can see where you stand. Be honest. Michael
21. I'd like to encourage the young man
Erin ,   USA   (06.16.14)
to stand up and speak, hatred is not for those who want to live, really live. I will pray for him and his loved ones, I imagine he loves them as much as he loves Israel, if not more. What a beautiful display of love for his fellow youths. Have we checked under all the houses in Hevron for tunnels and caves dug under the homes? I hope so, they wouldn't have travelled too far with Israeli surveillance everywhere. I'm praying for you.
22. #5 he is ISRAELI...
orli.naaman@yahoo.co ,   Jerusalem Israel   (06.16.14)
he can't be 'PA president because he is not part of the PA...he is part of Israel...Just like you can not be Mexican president
23. PA and Hamas Delusional for 66 years
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This young man proud Arab but clearly not a delusional religious or political extremist recognises the value of living in a democratic state that exists without internal violence and warfare. When his fellow Arabs come to realize the wisdom of his foresight there will be peace for the Arab Palestinians and the possibility of creating a homeland of their own.
24. Mainstream Palestinian politicians intimidated by 16yr old
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16 year old palestinian boy shows mainstream political representatives the failure of their thinking and representation and how to come to terms with Israel existence.
25. Mohammed
Devorah   (06.16.14)
You said more in that video than any 10 politicians, editors or assorted blowhards, and you did so with no apology. And that takes guts. You are bucking the wind, Mohammed, and people are angry with you. Just be careful.
26. Remarkable man...with fanatical enemies
dante   (06.16.14)
it took a lot of courage to make the video that he did. and, it is a powerful reminder of the power of human courage and that that rare quality is found in all parts of Israel. Mohammed is obviously smart and well-educated, speaks at least 3 languages very well. we pray that Arabs and Jews of good will stand up for this courageous man and that Heaven protect him and prosper him>>>>
27. Pathetic...
Avi ,   NYC, USA   (06.16.14)
The Israeli Hasbara ins in poor shape if it has to resort to interviewing disturbed Palestinian teenagers. Anyhow, for every Palestinian teenager with problems who supports Israel, you can find hundreds of intelligent, sane Jews who support Palestine!
28. "Proud Israeli citizen..."
Avi ,   NYC, USA   (06.16.14)
Let's see how proud you will be, Muhammad, when you get rejected when trying to join a kibbutz or a Mitzpe in the Galillee. Or when you get beat up for talking to a Jewish girl in Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem. Or when the geniuses from Mishmar Hagvul decide to harass for no reason other then being bored. Let's see how proud you will be then.
29. Dear Haneen
Rachel ,   Hadera   (06.16.14)
I'm proud to share this country with you! You are proof that it is possible to be proud of your Arab culture while being able to show your appreciation for the country you are a citizen of. Continue to be brave and to express your opinions in the democratic country you were born and raised in!
30. He isn't the first Zoabi family member to denounce Haneen
William ,   Israel   (06.16.14)
Others from the Zoabi family have called on her to stop using the Israeli Arab community as a platform for her own racist ideas and political aspirations while neglecting the needs of the Israeli Arabs.
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