There are no words to describe the strength of Iris Haim, the mother of Yotam who was held hostage by Hamas and was tragically killed by IDF soldiers in a horrific accident.
Iris addressed the battalion involved in the tragic incident in which her son was killed:
"Hello to the Bislach Brigade, battalion 17, this is Iris Haim, I'm Yotam's mother.
I wanted to tell you that I love you very much and I embrace you from afar. I know that everything that happened is completely not your fault, it's nobody's fault - except the Hamas, may their name and memory be wiped off the face of the earth.
We invite you to come visit us at the earliest opportunity, whoever is willing, we want to see you with our own eyes and embrace you and tell you that what you have done - as painful as it is to say, and as sad as it is - was likely the right thing to do at that moment, and none of us are judging you or angry with you. Not me, not my husband Raviv, not my daughter Noya, not Yotam, of blessed memory, and not Tuval, Yotam's brother.
We love you very much, and that's that".
At an anti-Israel, anti-Jew protest in DC some days ago, I stood at a table run by socialists, and a young man said, “I like your hoodie.”
I froze.
He was the first in the crowd of about 200,000 to spot the familiar green and yellow of my Israeli Defense Forces hoodie. As a Muslim feminist, I wore it as a symbol of my recognition of the state of Israel and her people and their right to exist and live in peace.
He asked if he could interview me. I wondered if I should. I didn’t know him: @KoshaDillz. Was it a setup? I extended to him trust and voila! This surprising interview.
We found kinship and that is what can happen when we take risks!
In the few days since KoshaDillz posted his video, I have gotten hundreds of messages of gratitude from new Jewish friends, telling me that my witness was a balm to the soul wounded. It started by taking a risk, and with that, friendship was born. Here is to many more collaborations, starting with this one “a Muslim and a Jew meet off Pennsylvania Avenue….” Enjoy Dr. @yudapearl 🫶🏽
If Muslims can have 57 countries, why can't Jews have only one? The world needs to understand that #Israel is a crucial part of the future in the Middle East. However, #Hamas and Al-Qaeda have no place in the future. It's a war between builders and destroyers, #Gaza and Israel against Hamas.
#HamasTerrorrists
Me: "We should have peace between Israel and Palestine."
Western leftist: "Actually you support war. You said you want to free Palestine from Hamas."
Me: "Hamas started this war. They are an obstacle to peace."
Western leftist: "A real Palestinian would support bin Laden."
The video Hamas is trying to hide: Palestinians refuse to be used as human shields and escape south, away from Hamas’ terror hub.
Testimonies of a Palestinian woman saying Israeli forces were shooting, but not at the civilians (could be at Hamas attacking at the civilians).
Update from the Israel rally in London today:
0 arrests
0 public disorders
0 firecrackers shot at the police
0 police attacked
0 injured
0 calls for genocide
0 racist slurs
0 hateful signs
The police reported the protestors thanked them for their service.
I’m watching the news and I’m legit seeing ISRAELIS protesting Bibi right now… during a fucking war!!!
Playing right into Hamas/Hizballahs hands…
This is what pure hatred does to people.
Do they really think Bibi is going to resign NOW? During a FUCKING WAR???
A 28-year-old evacuee from Gaza City now residing in Khan Younis saw his brother murdered by Hamas. Both had been involved in peaceful demonstrations against Hamas...
The voices of Palestinians living under Hamas:
https://t.co/fbzQXX9Wty