Gideon Levy urges Israelis to self-reflect and acknowledge responsibility for the war in Gaza

Gideon Levy, a columnist at Israel’s Haaretz newspaper, told Al Jazeera that he hopes that “Israelis will start to look upon themselves and not to blame the whole world for what’s going on”.
“The notion right now in Israel, as usual, is that the whole world is against us, the whole world is anti-Semitic and let’s get together, we the victims of the world. I don’t know how long it will last because there must be cracks,” he told Al Jazeera.
“Israelis should start to ask themselves, ‘Where is my responsibility’? Is it really only the world’s blame? Or maybe there were crimes of war in Gaza. Maybe our leaders should be brought to justice.”
These conversations are not yet being had, Levy said. Israeli society, he added, is living in total denial. “And the Israeli media, which is the biggest collaborator with the occupation, is the main reason why the discourse in Israel is still a blame game against the world,” he said.
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[@PatriciaClaireEdelstein]

A journalist with utmost integrity. Thank you.

[@nicholoswilliams9463]

Mr Gideon Levy thk u for being an honest man. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@leilaoksanen5142]

❤

[@abhatirkey2869]

Did Gideon Levy convert to Islam😅

[@nicholoswilliams9463]

@@abhatirkey2869 naa he just tired of the senseless genocide.

[@Athens0709]

​@@nicholoswilliams9463no, he's a traitor. During WWll in my country, his days would be counted...

[@montsec3445]

​@@abhatirkey2869no

[@stonale736]

Mr Gideon is the most sensible Israeli today! The only voice of reason and decency. Let’s pray there is more of him in that country 🙏🏼

[@gavriloking5637]

There are but sadly they are in the minority, just like progressives in America are, and so the conservatives always win in both countries.

[@user-ob4cc1jl5h]

Israel is a terrorists occupation not a country!

[@Intelligence_Failure]

ilan pappé also

[@d.t.6790]

There are many

[@tomito8896]

Mr Levy is one of the few voices of reason in Israel. With international pressure, the ICC and war criminals brought to justice, maybe there is hope after all.

[@realdeal7074]

If it weren't for SOUTH AFRICA THIS WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE SO DON'T FORGET THEM TOO.

[@Jouantiese]

If it weren't for the corrupt ANC, neither 28 000 murders annually, nor the world's highest unemployment would have been possible for SA..

[@Ken-cg2wr]

Long live South Africa!

[@Upsidedownmangt]

@@Jouantieseright. They’re just doing this to distract their citizens 😂

[@karrole88]

​@@Jouantiese you are in seven stages of grief and with time you will accept.

[@Zfold5-q3e]

Mandella said SA freedem is not complete without palestinian freedem as well.

[@rachidhaboub2064]

Gideon Levy : wonderful human being, full of empathy + brave journalist❤❤❤

[@bobmcgahey1280]

brave indeed he risks more than his reputation

[@yeasminchowdhury6090]

Very shame for US government and western some countries

[@gs123]

Mr. Levy is always so insightful

[@douglasinglesepertutti4230]

God bless you Gideon Levy! Your words give us all a glimmer of hope.

[@mrabdi]

Thanks Ireland 🇮🇪 Thanks Norway 🇳🇴 Thanks Spain 🇪🇸 ,thanks south africa 🇿🇦 respect for you all 🙏for your humanity 🙏beautiful countries 🥰with beautiful people ❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@kevinreynold1248]

Amen.

[@realdeal7074]

AND SOUTH AFRICA!

[@careydepass130]

Where is Canada? Silent as a mouse. Pitiful.

[@Athens0709]

Delusional

[@realdeal7074]

@@Athens0709 no. Zionazis are delusional

[@billisenberger7112]

It's people like Gideon Levy that give hope to this crazy world.

[@user-wq9eg3nm4c]

Does Gideon Levy know what Palestinians really think and want?

[@1Deep43VA]

He says good things some of the time…. But his paper Haaretz also has done some terrible things also.

[@christinetaia8735]

Absolutely Totally agree with your comment 💯 Free Palestine 🇵🇸🕊️🇵🇸 New Zealand 🇳🇿🕊️🇵🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@christinetaia8735]

​@@user-wq9eg3nm4c Absolutely he wants what the world wants !!! Stop the Genocide on innocent Palestinians !!! A man with integrity obviously Humanity !!! Free Palestine 🇵🇸🕊️🇵🇸 New Zealand 🇳🇿🕊️🇵🇸

[@Zotosen]

Gideon is a true friend of humanity.

[@khalidabegum100]

Netanyahu crying himself to sleep knowing how badly things backfired - he never thought that this war would be final straw that countries around the world will start recognising Palestine

[@davidt8087]

Backfired hard. There's no way their intelligence didn't know October 7 would happen. They let it happen just like 9/11 so they can use it as an excuse to finally settle gaza by killing or kicking others out. USA is building an "aid" port. Yea if it's for aid why don't you ask the Palestinians then. They don't because USA and Israel are in it together as always

[@Vjaffacake-c6t]

Yes, I remember on the 2nd day of this "war" standing next to blinken. He said " now the world will see" and I thought, yes they will !!!

[@71suns]

​@@Vjaffacake-c6tFINALLY.

[@hazelem1266]

Let’s be honest, they thought they can just do what they always done. Thank you to the people of the world.

[@AidaAR-r6x]

Of course they would-u have the United Bullies of the world-USA, UK, Germany & France supporting them.

[@alraziosmany]

Nice to see Mr Gideon levy on Al Jazeera studio ❤

[@abdusaziz1266]

Justice ⚖️ Always prevail. True freedom of Palestine.

[@annapclarke1293]

And Israeli's - even if they can't see it now. Their security relies on a true just peace, not occupation. Sooner they realise, the better for them.

[@inconvenient-truth99]

Exactly

[@B_Bodziak]

​@@annapclarke1293 They don't want occupation. They want to steal the land.

[@SirajAbdurahman1961]

Gideon Levy is an epitome of courage, honesty & integrity. Thank you Sir you’re on the right side of history.

[@Rnankn]

Our world suffers from a dearth of humility. If someone accuses you of crimes against humanity, you should be concerned and apologetic, not belligerent and self-righteous. Not least because whatever happens to Palestinians, or to Jews, could easily happen to anyone else, no matter how privileged they may feel.

[@cooldata2000]

Israel will never know peace, until it makes peace with it's neighbours

[@M-hl2qs]

gaza n west bank probably not last , greater israel project including part of egypt jordan lebanon and syria. next probably lebanon

[@user-wq9eg3nm4c]

It is a two way street.

[@akeel6328]

Israel has got to go.

[@nukleartaro490]

Zionism is antagonistic at its core

[@giselapfeifer4666]

Israel is a peaceful country that has been however under constant attacks by it's neighbours..!!

[@yahyatwili658]

How right you are, Gideon Levy, well done!!!!!!!

[@abdullahihassan2937]

Long live leaders of Ireland, Norway and Spain. Freedom is coming to tomorrow to the people of Palestine

[@kevinreynold1248]

Amen.

[@realdeal7074]

And SOUTH AFRICA!

[@Candyfloss119]

Ireland stands with Palestine 🇮🇪💚🇵🇸✌️

[@Candyfloss119]

@@realdeal7074yes! They led the way 🇿🇦💚🇵🇸💚🇮🇪✌️

[@harooni1101]

Ameen 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@kezza8099]

Gideon levy is a legend, what a shame more in Israel didn't think like him

[@ANAHERNANDEZ-nw7mc]

Nothing will change the way we see Israel, US & UK today. We, the rest of the world. We won't forget.

[@EmekaOkusor]

Exactly. Nothing they do going forward will interest anyone!

[@irondoc1251]

Germany also 👎

[@andreskorge1828]

may Absolute, Honest, Unbiased and Objective Truth and Justice be both sought and prevail ! towards Peace

[@amoahable]

aren't the israelis tired of playing the victim!

[@OneSixSun]

No. It makes their days meaningful. Their bills are already paid for by the US, so they have lots of spare time.

[@patrickcowan8701]

I am of Jewish heritage. I have friends of all religions or not. But the hubris. The exceptionalism of the Israelis is off the chart. Decades of deception and propaganda. We are all one and we are all the same in the end. Human beings.

[@fornolina]

No, they are not and can't be. Zionism is a serious mental condition that precludes any self-reflection.

[@abhatirkey2869]

Same goes for Gazans

[@careydepass130]

Um, I think the Palestinians in Gaza have been suffering and dying.​@abhatirkey2869

[@lollydoodles-ej2qx]

I love this man. Everytime he nails it.

[@xai_al]

Como judía sefardí me siento totalmente horrorizada de lo que está haciendo el Estado genocida de Israel. No en mi nombre!! 🇵🇸💜💜

[@Lubnara764]

Eles não são verdadeiro judeus, voçe e verdadeira, lindo da sua parte, obrigada 😊

[@RabeaKhalifa-yv5zx]

Bravo señora.

[@awadnofal]

Como Palestino que soy, aprecio mucho tus palabras y estoy absolutamente de acuerdo, no es en nombre del Judaísmo, es en nombre del sionismo.

[@anairis4987]

Entao senhora judia! Voce como judia deveria entender que Israel ñ meche com nimguem! Entao o que o Hamas fez dentro de Israel,, tem como vc responder isso? Te prepara tem muita coisa ai pra ser revelados.... Estados Unidos ajudava Israel so no interesse! Uma coisa te digo, Israel vai vencer tudo isso! Pra vc como Judia deveria entender, Israel numca vai perder....!!!

[@anairis4987]

E OUTRA! HA MUITO INTERESSE POR DE TRAS AI, A ONDE JA SE VIU 3 PAISES DIFERENTE QUERENDO FAZER UM ESTADO PALESTINA.... PREPARA PRA GUERRA, ISRAEL Ñ VAI ACEITAR ISSO!

[@robbinghook3571]

Gideon Levy is a wonderful Jew beside many others. Thank you Sir.

[@ChristineEbadi]

He’s a good man. Intelligent.

[@Karim-vt1xb]

Common sense is not that common! Thank you Mr. Levy!

[@biomat-eu]

Denial flows like a mighty river through the streets of Zion, sweeping truths beneath its waters and tearing fragile hopes apart.

[@Haha__]

🔥📃✍️ 🗣️💯

[@kati200009]

Much love and respect for courageous and outstanding Mr. Gideon Levy!

[@ProphetJahiya-mp8yi]

Up up, go, Levy .. God bless you 🙏

[@maxbouknecht8816]

Israel has a majority of citizens who are Jews, but it also has about 20% who are Palestinians or other Arabs. That's why being opposed to Israel's war against Gaza is not "anti-Semitic" - not at all - but it's anti-Israel.

[@sikiyahomarmoussa8191]

Go and ask them how the Arabs live in Israel

[@maxbouknecht8816]

@@sikiyahomarmoussa8191 I'm well aware of how Israeli Jews treats Arabs in Israel and the Palestinian lands.

[@DMBK-jn5rz]

I keep hearing about this rubbish argument about "antisemitism" but the Palestinians are the actual semite by definition so how does it make sense that we only call Israel citizens semite when a lots of them are from European descent and we ignore the very ppl who are actually semite????

[@maxbouknecht8816]

@@DMBK-jn5rz Yes, I've made that same comment several times but, of course, many just refuse to accept it.

[@DMBK-jn5rz]

@maxbouknecht8816 It's mind-boggling, tbh 🤦🏾‍♂️ Ppl are like a bunch of zombies that don't want to see reality, but some preconceived and prejudiced ideas that they've been consistently programmed to believe like sheep... The infiltration of society at all levels by radical Zio ideas has absolutely polluted mankind and depleted ppl of any sense of humanity!!!

[@rezrunnercl]

Gideon Levy is a gift to mankind. He has been the window of wisdom that has helped me understand so many things. Invaluable. He is truly an earnest man of compassion and integrity. I so often see his pain. He loves his people and grieves the path they are taking. But it is love. Tough love. All my respect! ❤️

[@pacha5]

Gideon Levy the 1% of Israhell citizens that has a heart and cares for humanity.

[@anapontopina86]

Gideon levy is too compassionate for this world. This war and the reactions of many people has changed my worldview...

[@RobinHerzig]

I love hearing from Gideon Levy ✊ a great journalist + an insider's point-of-view 👏 much appreciated

[@sherif.kenawy]

Mr Gideon , so Much ❤ and Respect , thank you

[@bergencounty6602]

Netanyahu needs to be replaced and put on trial.

[@TheMiketyson9]

Not just him his right wing government! also 😢

[@TripleAAA787]

He is already being investigated for corruption.

[@Ozzie786-m9z]

All the Solders returning to their countries must be charged for Genocide, Ethics Clensing and Crimes against Humanity in their respective countries. Some countries should even withdraw their dual citizen.

[@tal4546]

@Ossie786 ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Michael-du2fv]

Netanyahu will most likely be assassinated by his right wing, if he does anything except push the war onward. He will also be blamed for all the crimes for pushing the war forward. The right wing extremist don't care what happens to Netanyahu so long as they don't take the blame.

[@1917bal4]

Gideon is always so honest and genuine. Hearing him gives me hope that one day Israel will have leaders like him. How can you not coexist if you have him as a neighbor.

[@carlduplessis31]

In 1985 the South African President PW Botha in a famous speech gave the world the middle finger . In 1994 South Africa had its first democratic elections . Things can change relatively quickly , some time’s unexpectedly and for reasons that are not foreseen .

[@OneSixSun]

Absolutely. Big changes are often preceded by a complete lack of humility, and an attempt to suppress voices of truth and justice.

[@gbweber]

In the map showing South American countries that recognized the Palestinian Statehood, you have missed Uruguay. We are small, but we also exist!

[@NK-ht7tx]

We appreciate you.

[@vaclavkubicek2970]

@@NK-ht7tx💯👍

[@seanadam4465]

Thanks to yuroguay for siding with the truth and justice for the Palestinians people.

[@Johnniedallas214]

Uruguay 🇺🇾 🇺🇾 ❤❤

[@nina1608]

I am a 66-year-old woman who grew up in Germany. We were taught about the Holocaust and to always remember it in school. I was staunchly pro-Israel and I condemned any criticism of Israeli politics as antisemitism, that was just the default position to take. The actions by the Israeli government and by the IDF during the Gaza war, the callous disregard for human life, and for Palestinian freedom that has come to light during the siege of Gaza have turned me away from any sympathy for Israel I had regained in the last years. I am glad that there are voices like Mr. Levy's in Israel still advocating for a level-headed view on Israeli politics and for basic human decency (which a lot of Israeli citizens seem to have lost in the past decades).

[@notahuman3899]

love despite al-jazeera's ban still broadcast news out of israel just priceless!

[@najmarazgalla9699]

Gideon's position seems impossible. These are his people, yet he really plays the part of the messenger forcing himself to compartmentalize and detach from his heart to allow his conscience and logic to command his feelings. It hurts to think about, I feel a lot for his dilemma somehow. Speaking truth in such conditions is practically a holy struggle.

[@talihershkovitz689]

I have to tell you that there is a solid group of Israelis who are feeling like this and I am one of them. Although I live in the U.S. now. The problem is the majority of Israelis have the exact mentality he describes. I see it too with my family and friends. My entire family lives in Israel. I am Israeli-born and I served in the IDF spokesperson 2000-2003 and I used to talk to him weekly. At the time he had a column covering the abuse of Palestinians in the West Bank and would call to ask for a response knowing all I will tell him each time is that the IDF will look into it. He knew it was bullshit and so did I. He has been occupying this "impossible" position for decades now. I absolutely adore him. Just him giving an interview to Al Jazeera will be considered treason by many Israelis.

[@raziablanchard2711]

Always love listening to Gudeon Levy

[@cynthiaelosegui5418]

Gideon Levy es una de las pocas razones por las que leo Haaretz👍🏾 Un ejemplo de periodista y ser humano digno. 👉🏾El sionismo ha usado al judaísmo como escudo humano para sus atrocidades. This is Free PALESTINE until Palestine is Free ✌🏾🇵🇸

[@sergiolalaian1558]

Israel have two options: recognize the State of Palestine or start vacating the territories and give the land back to its original Indigenous peoples, there is no way around it.

[@vaclavkubicek2970]

💯 %

[@westindianduchess]

The original indigenous people were black

[@rmd8790]

​@@westindianduchesswho mentioned anything about their skin colour (except for you of course)...???

[@sikiyahomarmoussa8191]

Let Paletsinians live whatever colour their skin or the skins of their ancestors might be

[@westindianduchess]

@@rmd8790 because the reference clearly implied the Palestinians and if you did not know, now you know.

[@salsanchez2114]

Gideon Levy is AWESOME!

[@ashling6698]

Thank you Gideon

[@lucyhenery2356]

Gideon levy the only wise man standing

[@ibrahimabubakari3509]

May Allah bless every nation and man supporting the freedom of Palestinians ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@andinorth1507]

Mr. Levy is a hero for speaking the truth when his countrymen hate him for it.

[@leilaoksanen5142]

❤

[@ismailbsaidin396]

Thank you Al Jazeera and Mr Levy for this interview. There will be no peace if Israel and Israelis does not want it.

[@Biolou]

Israel needs more persons like Gideon thanks sir for your fair words

[@marygarrapa3537]

It's taken a very long time (decades) for the world to open it's eyes, as Levy says, and so much, too much, innocent blood.

[@chehabmumAldoky]

Mr Gideon Levy is unique and a man of substance .

[@davidarchibald50]

At this dreadful time, the world needs her heroes. What gifts we have in people like Gideon Levy; people who speak up in the face of lethal power.

[@YugoSlaven]

Having a man like Gideon Levy as a prime minister of Israel, would change the world for good Respect Mr Levy

[@kathiemorgan5492]

poppycock

[@adrianpoesiat]

I’ve followed Gideon Levy journalism for a while. His family, from Hungary, survived the Shoah and his father didn’t want to live in Israel. Levy is a pragmatist. He communicates the issue of Israel apartheid very well

[@ThinkingCritical-oh8dc]

The questions (and their answers) posed by Levy are very simple. But I don't think Israel can see or hear anymore.

[@patmathew5757]

Gideon levy 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@margaretgrebowiec5585]

I hope that when my Grandma risked her life, having two small children herself, smuggled food to secretly feed Jewish children during WW2 in Poland, she fed the parents of the delightful Gideon Levy and not the likes of Bibi!

[@NevilleStewart-n3t]

What an inspiring story of hope, and faith.

[@leilaoksanen5142]

Thank you very much Mr Gideon Levy. God bless you and your family.

[@mamadoubarry6051]

Gideon levy !!! Look at a good man who is care about peace in both side .He is a very good human being !!!!

[@monirakhan5118]

Alhamdulillah may Allah almighty bless you help everyone who is helping other Ameen summa

[@IB4UUB4ME]

Yes things are changing rapidly but no one sees the bigger picture and they are concentrating on the symptoms of a bigger issue, we are almost there friends. Praise Jah!!

[@blitz8702]

If there is no criticism and if there is suppression of different opinions and debates it is a sign of not so healthy society .

[@noonnaz]

Respect to this man

[@MohammadAli-if6wx]

Gideon Levy is better than blinken. He always says the truth. May God bless him.

[@ghasss88]

Why are you comparing Mr Gideon Levy to blinken ?? Mr levy is good, blinken is bad !

[@selma5885]

Few people walk the walk of their faith and are truth tellers. Gideon Levy is one of them.

[@OneSixSun]

Their victimhood puts Karens to shame.

[@musajallow5710]

Israel needs leaders like this man a true human being and journalist

[@OneSixSun]

Let's not spend too much time wondering the impact on Isrl because the impact on Pales tine, as we speak, is Pig Gvir at al aqsa, aid trucks completely halted after karim khan's announcement and intensified offensive in Jabalia and jenin

[@ianr54]

Gideon is a great,noble person who speaks the truth,utmost respect for a true gentleman

[@belkiztukus6641]

Thank you

[@AodhanBeag]

Always been a fan of Gideon Levy and much respect for him

[@wizzyone6789]

Self-reflection only comes in defeat.

[@OneSixSun]

🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@irisheyes5890]

You won’t see this on U S media.

[@jaybeaton9301]

Mr Levy is free from the shackles of victimhood.

[@ricnyc2759]

Let me help them: Netanyahu let Qatar send millions to Hamas. Did I help, Israelis?

[@Kabir-cs4zd]

You should tell or ask Netanyahu, he's the one who created Hamas, in 1987 so that two faction fight each other throat! Political terms means kill two birds with single stone!! Initially did worked, later, Hamas realised and asked israeled to leave their lands occupied, and that's where grapes turned sour!!!

[@Peacetranquility447]

​​@@Kabir-cs4zd Interesting, it seems quite similar Afghan Taliban scenario who were created to fight soviet union and was US backed but later on, US turned on these trained groups and labelled them as terrorists and fight them for more than 20 years to just lose pathetically

[@aliahmed-kv5nt]

being following Mr. Levy for sometime now, a man of principles, thank you.

[@Citizen052]

Gideon is one of the few Israelis I admire.

[@izakm2769]

Mister gideon levy you have all my respect deeply The first jewish person with a brain! Regarding whats happening thankyou very much indeed, for your pragmatic analyse, and well done for your speech....my god you made my day, we need more people like you, to contribute to the peace for poor palestinian. Merci beaucoup

[@maymemont]

A gentleman with common sense and humanity!

[@aim2pliz]

Gideon Levy is a good moral man

[@oliveoil5789]

Caroline Glick is a perfect example of a reporter in Israel who lives in her own reality.

[@kefabosire]

Thank you Aljazera for inviting Gedeon Levy. I highly respect this Gentleman, together with Marwan Bishara. Gideon Levy is commendable for his unwavering advocacy for peaceful coexistence between a sovereign Palestine and Israel. His dedication to promoting dialogue and understanding stands as a beacon of hope for achieving lasting peace in the region.

[@Kabir-cs4zd]

Mr Gideon Levy is correct.

[@annapclarke1293]

Really good interview thank you Aljezera ❤

[@YinWhoo-zx2sz]

This is a good man with a conscience.

[@friedeswide]

This guy makes me feel there is hope in this world. We need people like this on both sides for peace to reign in Jerusalem.

[@wonderwinder1]

Self-reflection is not one of their qualities.

[@SaeedRusheed]

Real Jewish is not believe in anyone harm and fighting netenyahu is not Jewish

[@lvi25]

Not true

[@NK-ht7tx]

@lvi25 Time to re-read your religious scripture then…

[@magansingodia8511]

Always worth listening to Gideon Levy. He talks sense

[@delir.6488]

Great report, what you say is true. Your people are in denial!! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@lovesings2us]

Gideon Levy is a wonderful friend to humanity. I hope more people in Israel, and people in the US as well, will listen to him.

[@khatijaundre7803]

Israel always shed crocodile tears and pretends to be the victims but the whole world has seen how brutal state of israel is towards palestinian people😮

[@ianmaidment2258]

Antisemitism has no meaning anymore. If I'm antisemitic for being against genocide, I can live with that