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'I'm breaking the silence because I'm Zionist, Israeli and a patriot'
Yehuda Shohat
Published: 21.01.16, 23:33
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1. I'm breaking the silence
David ,   New York, USA   (01.22.16)
Go to Gaza. Find Hamas leaders and ask pardon you.
2. good article, good discussion. The young paratrooper
Rafi ,   US   (01.22.16)
... is smart & courageous. His family can be proud of him!
3. In other words, from Zionist Union, anti-Israeli & patriotic
Juliana   (01.22.16)
to destroy Israel. Typical Leftist.
4. Truth doesn't need so many words
Observer ,   israel   (01.22.16)
5. Avner
Chutia ,   New Delhi, India   (01.22.16)
Hats off to you - you are a true mensch!
6. What proof that he isn't lying?
Shep ,   Memphis   (01.22.16)
In America, you are innocent until proven guilty. This guy is prosecuting his brothers in the court of public opinion without a shred of prood. No recordings, no videos, no one else to substantiate his claims. YNET is giving him front page space because he fit's their agendda to demonize ISrael. That's it, isn't it?!
7. !איזה טמבל
JVC ,   LA, USA   (01.22.16)
8. The less we hear from this Quisling is better for him& us!
(01.22.16)
9. breaking with normality
Larry ,   LA (formerly)   (01.22.16)
Breaking the Silence make a basic mistake. They should have taken their 'evidence' to the army instead of the anti-Israeli press. If they have an accusation, go to the authorities with it first, not to the media who use it to get more readers and money. His mistake is a basic mistake. He is not breaking the silence but breaking with normality....
10. A true hero!
A Jerusalemite ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (01.22.16)
11. this boy is at best very naive
C   (01.22.16)
his problem is with war itself. all wars negatively impact the civil population. he has very little understanding of what is actually occurring in the larger political situation. were it only that a house is taken over for the night. a hundred thousand missiles are aimed at all of israel. he wants a moral army when fighting monsters.
12. holier than thou: a moral army
C   (01.22.16)
tzahal is fighting monsters. stop your preacheefining and join obama's cult.
13. Thinking F*A*I*L!!
UR   (01.22.16)
If this is all the man can think of in terms of realizing his Zionism then it's better off without him. Zionism needs thinkers not haters. There is no reason not to report any concerns through the regular IDF channels which are more than adequate. In fact, leading armies around the world are now worried about the precedents which IDF is setting.
14. More on this guys background please
WhoReallyIsHe? ,   Jerusalem   (01.22.16)
I think more about his lifestyle and background would reveal his mindset the article doesn't really tell us much, personal lifestyles do........?!!! Very suspicious or is it just another old old story of loyalties on a very( personal lifestyle) basis ....!?? For sure he comes from a very spoiled American Jewish background that allows him to pontificate another old story sadly.
15. I'm a Zionist, Israeli & Patriot and........
tiki ,   belgium   (01.22.16)
A Gutmensch, Usefull Idiot & therefore an Imbecil! Beware of those proclaiming doing you a favour by harming you. In plain language it's called SM!
16. Funny how he won't report his claims
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (01.22.16)
He refuses to supply any information whatsoever to the IDF so they can investigate his claims. Oh and by the way - he was the commander of the unit that he claims committed those crimes. If anything he is guilty of those crimes
17. Yeshivas claim they develop the brain
Moshe ,   Israel   (01.22.16)
So how could such institute bring up a moron, who does not understand that the occupation diminishes the Palestinian terror abilities and saves many lives, possibly also members of his family ?
18. the point wth large number of 'haredim'-ultras- they are Egyptians+ Baal-believers +NOT jw!
Aaron, ,   brother of Moses   (01.23.16)
and than they develop more radicalism AND deluded gutmenschs - and third parties are clapping in their hands - and Israel has to suffers of all and: stucks!
19. THIS GUY IS NOT RUINING ISRAEL
IRANIAN JEW ,   LA USA   (01.25.16)
The settlers are. The settler biz is. The zionist movement has turned into a joke because of them. We must face the fact & realize that enough is enough eve though we know PALIS never meant peace. We are giving them plenty of excuses for them not to.
20. Far from the truth
Isaac ,   Mexico   (01.26.16)
I don't believe a word of what he said, sold out!, hes a puppet for all the capitalist industries that profit from this. In my country this is called treason and he is merely a low self esteem coward. But hey at the end of the day cowards need also to eat and make money right?
21. Traitors of Israel
Rozie   (01.27.16)
This group is a disgusting organization of traitors. If they want to "fix and change" as they claim why are they going outside of Israel and going to the enemies of Israel to make these disgraceful claims. There many channels in Israel to fix problems with the IDF. These individuals don't care about their land. Just think for one second if there would be no IDF..there would be no Jews and no Israel. Blood would be flowing in the streets of Israel. This group is self serving making lost of $$$$$ by bashing Israel.
22. Speaking Truth to Power
Kenover ,   San francisco   (08.16.19)
Avner is a very sensible, articulate and brave young man. Israel cannot maintain a state of perpetual occupation. And Jews, of all people, should know this. It’s morally wrong and weakens Israel at home and abroad. Israel will never achieve the peace and prosperity it seeks until the question of a Palestinian state is resolved. Settlements and endless internal strife are not the answer. Avner and his organization are on the right path. I applaud them.
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