Rabbi Alissa Wise & Israeli-Born Novelist Ayelet Waldman Arrested Trying to Bring Food to Gaza

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Israeli police arrested seven rabbis and Israeli activists Friday at the Gaza border during an action that accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against Palestinians. The delegation of Rabbis for Ceasefire carried bags of food to the Erez crossing between Israel and northern Gaza amid reports that famine is imminent for more than 1 million Palestinians in Gaza. “It is incredibly important that those of us who have privilege use that privilege to call attention to this ongoing catastrophe,” says Ayelet Waldman, one of the seven people arrested Friday. Waldman emphasizes that her “mildly uncomfortable” arrest pales in comparison to the violence and repression encountered daily by Palestinian detainees. “Right now what matters is stopping the starvation and murder of millions of people in Gaza,” she says. The action was planned to mark the tradition of Passover, which celebrates the Jewish exodus from slavery in biblical Egypt. “What does it mean to sit around a table and celebrate freedom when in our names a forced starvation and a mass murder is taking place?” asks our other guest, Rabbi Alissa Wise, a founder and organizer with Rabbis for Ceasefire and the former co-executive director of Jewish Voice for Peace.
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[@ZionistDeceptionExposed]

"The nazis made me afraid of being Jewish and the zionists made me ashamed of being Jewish." - Israel Shahak

[@leilaoksanen5142]

❤ ein weises Wort. Eigentlich erschuetternd gleichzeitig.

[@georgetteghenta]

Such an interesting remark, you make me cry be proud of who you are

[@SandyCampbellHemet]

I think sorrow and attention is more focused from much of the world on the hell the Palestinian people have been put through by the Jewish. Because of you however, I learned my own country is just as bad if not worse than yours.

[@mansoorasgerally2828]

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[@joeblog-yw9tn]

Only Zionists should feel shame not Jews Jews stand with palistine and the rest of humanity only the Zionists do not and Zionists are mostly Christian not Jewish hope this stops you feeling any kind of shame in this my friend

[@mdshamimshamim7585]

Stop genocide. Save the humanity.

[@Passion886]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@FreeDom-nm5tu]

No one cares, only a small fringe minority of morons

[@eugeniasanda9629]

Adresează-te celor care sunt organizați în afara statului, în întunericul existentei umanității,cei care susțin adevărul lor care nu coincide cu restul civilizațiilor.

[@commercialbreak8290]

And free the hostages…

[@commercialbreak8290]

And free the hostages…

[@suzankhoshnevisriahi824]

Thank you rabbis and other Jews who are helping the people of Ghaza. You show the world courage.

[@user-kg8cv6cc3c]

As a Muslim words cannot convey my gratitude towards you and others for attempting to bring food to Gaza...may the Almighty God strengthen you on your road to bring peace between Palestine and Israel,may God Almighty soften the hearts of the israelies towards there brothers and sisters in Palestine.

[@chedliahader246]

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[@sakura-dante9059]

My dear, isrealis don’t hate Palestinians, it’s a false narrative.. All this is so messy that it’s awful, I pray and hope that both sides heal from this and some intervention comes in

[@sakura-dante9059]

@@spritedust64 most isrealis don’t hate them ffs

[@michaelbrennan3580]

​@@sakura-dante9059nonsense. Israel lives to kill Palestinians. Settlements, denial of basic rights, thousands of Palestinians held hostage in Israeli jails without trial. Where are the Israeli protests about these things ?? Most Israelis right now want the genocidal war to continue. Free Palestine from the vile Apartheid state of Israel

[@michaelbrennan3580]

​@@sakura-dante9059yeah right. Free Palestine from the vile Apartheid state of Israel

[@1cpascal]

It's always nice to see Jews speaking out against the human rights violations of the Israeli government.

[@eugeniasanda9629]

Din 2005 sunt liberi și...? Este vreo schimbare la ei, au primit ajutoare... cum le-au folosit? De ce se întâmplă toate astea? De ce statul Israel nu are liniștea cum o au toate tarile civilizate???? Părerile voastre sunt ale unor oameni civilizați care nu sunt identice cu educația primită de cei cărora le plângeți de mila, sunt doua lumi total diferite.

[@chedliahader246]

C'EST DU CINÉMA POUR AMOINDRIR AUX YIEUX DU MONDE LEURS SAUVAGERIES INFLIGER AUX BLESSÉES GAZAOUI ET LES TUEURIES DE LEURS RESPONSABILITÉS HASBOUNA ALLAH WA NA3MAL WAKIL 3ALAL KHOUBATHA MOUJRIMINES 3IDOUINE EL ISLAM FI FALASTINE WA GHAZA ALLAH Y ZALZALHOUM une amazight chaoui de 84ans Allah Iberék

[@crmesson22k]

Arresting people who are trying to help feed starving humans is not a good look at all.

[@alnon6304]

Tell that to ham/as.

[@crmesson22k]

@alnon6304 buddy Israel is arresting these people and starving Gaza, not hamas.

[@chedliahader246]

​@@alnon6304 LONGUE VIE À LA RÉSISTANCE PALESTINIENNE LE HAMAS ET LES HOUTHIS QU'EN DÉPLAISENT AUX MANIPULATEURS MENTEURS UNE PROPAGANDA À L 'HITLÉRIENNE DEPUIS LA COLONISATION DE LA PALESTINE EN 1948 ET LES CRIMES N'ONT PAS CESSÉ ET L'ONU N'AVAIT PAS LE DROIT DE RENDRE JUSTICE ET CONDAMNÉ LES COLONISATEURS JIIFS SIONISTES PARCE QUE LE MONDE QUI DÉFIS LE CRÉATEUR ALEF ÉTÉRNÉL EST SOUS TUTELLE DE SATAN DES OBÉDIENCES SATANIQUES KABALISTE SORCIER MÊME S'ILS PRÉTENDENT ATTENDRE LE MESHE'A ET JÉSUS FILS DE MARIE C'EST DU CINÉMA TOUT EST DANS LA PRÉSENTATION THÉÂTRALE HYPOCRISIE MENSONGES MANIPULATIONS ET RUSES VOILÀ LEURS VALEURS TOUT ET SUPERFICIEL ETX UNE RAGE DE MAFIOSI SUR ARMÉE ILS SE NOURRICENT DU SANGS D'INNOCENTS COMMD LEURS MAITRE SATAN LE SOLEIL NE SE COUVRE PAS PAR UN TAMIS QIMA TOUDINE TOUDEN TÔT OU TARD ILS PAYERONT une amazight chaoui de 84ans Allah Iberék Que

[@novailablename]

​@@alnon6304 Okay, "Hey hamas, look at the 'moral' idf being worse than you guys. They arrest their own people trying to feed starving humans. That's not a good look at all."

[@straytysg]

IDF doesn’t care. They’re there for their power, not for the image or welfare of Jews elsewhere

[@nanaabdelkader9079]

Why aren’t our politicians listening to people like these???

[@simonapalosan3208]

Because they are not there for "us".

[@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794]

Because Zionism is another "ism" against people, and all Globalists are Zionists : a reason to cause division & war, depopulate and conquer. Here conquer = world control OWG and soon OWR

[@zerotoleranceforsataniceli4794]

It was the purpose of setting up Israel in the manner they did It gave an outpost for the USA from which to cause war & conquer the Arab nations. These evils are planned many decades ahead . This is the intended fruition of their "plans" for world control along with war in Ukraine to get regime change in Russia . They know what they are doing and why. People - you, me , Palestinians, Ukrainians and even Israeli people are irrelevant Neither our knowledge nor our consent is required by satanic people

[@yuraina430]

that 1% only want money and power

[@hussamayesh1963]

Because they r part of the other party

[@GraemeWight-wx3xz]

Arrested for the high crime of trying to feed starving people. 🤬

[@lidashamas3590]

Thanks to all Jewish people who are working very hard to ease the suffering of the Palestinians, fighting for humanity and real Jewish values 🙏🙏🙏

[@kelivuyi]

Amen ❤

[@abdulazizalzut8963]

I think it might be dangerous for Alissa Wise to be near the aid is dangerous. She might eat it all by herself

[@alpheuswoodley8435]

,💩

[@alpheuswoodley8435]

If they are in Palestine, they are the problem or they are incarcerated.

[@lidashamas3590]

@@alpheuswoodley8435 free men are free whenever they are. Will fight for humanities, free of speeches and the equalities

[@sandrajensen497]

These rabbis are admirable and courageous people who are living their principles!

[@Dul929]

😀😂😂😂 is it

[@713FallenS07]

'No one is free until we are all free' Your bravery is inspirational!!

[@im_giogaudet]

This is the Jewish I know of ... I'm from Georgia Tbilisi and my Jewish neighbors what have being known for compassion, kindness, and friendship ... Jewish ppl have being living in Georgia for centuries and centuries... my grandmother from mother's side is Jewish and I know what true Judaism is teaching and it's definitely not violence .

[@ammash2526]

Zionist never represent Jewish people. Dont worry bro, I do understand that. What happened to Palestinians had nothing to do with those peaceful Jewish people.

[@Emma-Maze]

Most religions when practiced faithfully don't allow for violence and oppression, exactly the opposite. So people of genuine faith are usually kind and upstanding human beings.

[@maiamartini9095]

​@@Emma-Mazevery well said. It is those who are not genuine and who use religion to do or excuse wrong that give religion a bad name. Those that want to seek to be better and help others are a better representation of religion

[@trendgil]

The issue is extremism within a religion. It tends to infiltrate every religion and cause separation within.

[@keihan5]

"You are being detained because you are trying to bring food to the people of Gaza". Nothing more needs to be said. Insanity.

[@robertamurphy1124]

Pure evil!

[@latrekistaboricuablogger7421]

I recorded that part of the interview so I could write about it. Unimaginable!!

[@meself349]

Interfering with a genocide

[@canitbethat]

It was a publicity stunt. Thousands of tons of food are trucked in daily, so a few more bags of food mean nothing. They carried their little bags of food to a place they knew they weren’t allowed, so that they could get arrstd and get interviews on channels like this one.

[@60asteroid]

​@canitbethat You actually believe this!? In April 2024? Israeli Defense Minister (Yoav Gallant) said in OCTOBER, "We are putting a complete siege on Gaza … No electricity, no food, no water, no gas - it’s all closed." Waiting to see how David Mence is gonna spin it?

[@lesaamoore]

For bringing food they are treated that way?? Horrible.

[@paulamartin9238]

Abd they are Israeli / Jews citizens *just imagine how they treat Palestinians*

[@ariellife1273]

Gaza is not a safezone . So far total 70000 tons of bombs has been dropped there in name of defeating Hamas. Every utility infrastructure , public places, residential buildings, schools, universities, hospitals, churches, mosques, museum , roads habe been bombed . Rafah is a tent city on built on desert sand . So by no means, these folks , even though they are trying to bring food , is safe in Gaza.

[@71suns]

Zionists aren't Jews they're Nazis.

[@leviashanken2506]

Was the food even delivered eventually? Or dumb question?

[@canitbethat]

It was just a publicity stunt. Thousands of tons of food are trucked into Gaza daily, so a few more bags of food are insignificant. The whole point was to get arrested crossing the border illegally and get media attention.

[@121otty]

As a Palestinian, I cannot say any more than what your guest have said thank you all

[@priyanka5316]

Amazing, a survivor of the October 7 attack wants to help the oppressed Palestinians. These people are TRUE Jews. Thank you for your example of true followers of HaShem!

[@alpheuswoodley8435]

The Oct 7th false flag

[@dragonlet64]

Respect and love for the brave Jewish people speaking the truth. Bravo!👏👏👏

[@Dul929]

😅😅

[@almostthere6098]

Soon that speech will be outlawed in the United States also they have it going through Congress now to make it illegal to say anything negative about Israel

[@chedliahader246]

UN PEUPLE JUIFS CRIMINELS NAZIS GÉNOCIDAIRES SIONISTES DE BABYLONE À SODOME DE LEURS MISES À L'ÉRRANNCE PAR L'ÉTÉRNÉL À CAUSE DE LEURS MALIFICES JUSQU'À LEURS IDÉOLOGIES SIONISTES SUR TERRE ET LE FOYER EN PALESTINE LE GÉNOCIDE DE GAZA A DÉMONTRÉ LEURS VÉRITABLE PERSONNES DU PETIT AUX GRANDS JAMAIS NON JAMAIS ILS NE SERONT ABSOUS DE LEURS CRIMES L'ÉTÉRNÉL NE SE MONNAYE PAS ET NE CRAINT PAS LE CHANTAGE ET LE NUCLÉAIRE une amazight chaoui de 84ans Allah Iberék

[@shaheenhussainhussain9034]

So we'll said lady.Its the least we the public can do .But our voices and actions falling on deaf ears .🙈🙉😡

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

Stopping a genocide is not "Jewish values" rather they are values of a decent society, Jewish or not.

[@ruthbarrett4527]

Well our society is not decent then

[@SoupBone-bp1qk]

​​@@ruthbarrett4527- I agree to a point but I would humbly say those protesting to stop genocide are the best of our society. Those emailing and calling their representatives are among the decent ones as well. Generally speaking, everyone speaking up and speaking out are the decent ones of society.

[@ruthbarrett4527]

@@SoupBone-bp1qk agree!

[@1000OtherFoxes]

@@ruthbarrett4527 we are decent worldwide! The only ones pushing for genocide are the very few people in power, those who have a direct intere$t$ in gaza, the rest of the world voted massively for a ceasefire, and regular people who have zero, absolutely zero desire to see humans beings massacred..

[@jamilazidane9527]

De l humanité

[@lightingnabottle6065]

I LOVE MY JEWISH BROTHERS AND SISTERS !!!! IM SOOO PROUD AND PLEASE WITH THOSE WHO ARE STANDING UP To this genocide.!!!! Thank You ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏💪👊💪👊💪👊♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@joebondo2422]

These women of courage are to be commended to the highest degree 👏👏. 🙏🇵🇸😔

[@anngroves6586]

Thanks for speaking out against the genocide of our neighbors.

[@ZionistDeceptionExposed]

*_“The biggest insult to the memory of the Holocaust is not denying it, but using it to commit genocide against the Palestinian people.” - Norman Finkelstein_*

[@leilaoksanen5142]

❤

[@RG91977]

Amen !!

[@HOUSEOFJHVH]

PSALM 2 🥱

[@elainem7442]

🖤🇯🇴🇯🇴🇯🇴

[@venusiansuperstar]

both are bad i would say but yeah

[@user-sk4cp5pn5v]

Respect. You are Great to bring food. Peace for Israel and Palestine.

[@leopacino6876]

All respect to all kind- hearted rabbis fighting for peace and justice for all! We love you

[@ZionistDeceptionExposed]

"A victory over Zionism is victory for humanity." - Amir Fahmi (A Truth Warrior)

[@HOUSEOFJHVH]

PSALM 2:9 🥱

[@Red-jl5dq]

She got 83 likes and you got thumbs down 👎 guess what go to hell free Palestine from design and horrific Zoinest occupation . Proud member of JVP 🇵🇸

[@afterkwiss]

@@HOUSEOFJHVH Harry Potter Chapter 2 🤔

[@baxtronx5972]

​@@HOUSEOFJHVHI don't think your reading comprehension is quite what you think it is. 🙄

[@canitbethat]

In a "victory over Zionism," what happens to the 7.2 million Jews living in Israel?

[@user-ue1hu9nk6j]

Rabbi Alissa , you are truly a child of God. What you feel in your heart is the revelation of the Lord. All Jews should be proud of you. You give me a sense of hope for our world. Thank you.

[@madmars135]

Thank my jewish friends for this beautiful initiative. I am muslim and have met many jews during my life. What i remember of them is their generosity, sens of humor, and open to other cultures. What i see with the nazi zionist is far away from jewish values. Muslim and jewish have lived for centuries together. Then the crazy zionist came to take control and crush this long time friendship. I really hope that all the jews worldwide are going to stand against these fanatics.

[@janetyrrell7535]

The world needs to hear this, honesty, compassion and empathy from Israelis.

[@remustudor2390]

Stop WARCRIMES! Free Palestine!

[@Dul929]

7 0ct is crime ?

[@arabicsahlonmsa5303]

@@Dul929 Do you mean 7 oct 1948?

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If a States policies are - Starvation,Death Camps,Gassing/White Phosphorus,Pogroms,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Has the right to exist?

[@ZERO_O7X]

​​@@Dul929 Of course it was, and nobody on our side argues anything different. I can list dozens upon dozens of Israeli led atrocities before Oct 7, but all your side has is "bUt WhAt AbOuT oCtObEr 7th?" and "dO yOu CoNdEmN hAmAs?". You're watching actual Rabbi's being attacked for trying to help starving Palestinians and you still just repeat the only attack you have left. You've lost the war (at least morally) and the argument if thats all you got... 🤷‍♂️

[@DalisDemon]

​@@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings I feel like they've lost any right they had to exist. 'They' being the Zionist Nazis running shit. However, those presented here, in this report, these Israelis and those like them, absolutely have every right not only to exist but to flourish, to live in happiness and peace. ❤

[@UTubeISphere]

Thank you rabbis, novelist, and activists. The values of Judaism will long survive those of Zionism.

[@ArleeStarr]

"The values of Judaism" should have been there for 75 years. I give them credit though, for trying to stop the final solution.

[@wizardmaster6639]

We need to do more so that the innocent people that are getting murdered and slaughtered also survive - at least those that are still alive - Allah the God of Jews, Muslims, and Christians is watching ALL OF US and what we do to stop the killings of his creation.

[@alpheuswoodley8435]

💩

[@alpheuswoodley8435]

Let's hope not, Judaism is a racist religion. It will always be a racist religion.

[@chedliahader246]

TOZ TOZ TOZ TOZ TOZ YA TAZTAZ LE MONDE DES JUSTE N'EST PAS DUPE

[@Aspiring_Saint]

Respect, Respect, Respect for Rabbi Wise & Ms. Waldman. God bless you both!

[@adilsamara5005]

Thank you Ammy for introducing/ interviewing those amazing humanitarian brothers and sisters. Love on earth

[@canolli2944]

Thank you Ayalet and Alissa, if there were more Israelis like you and others, Netanyahu would have been gone by now and the whole extremism of the far right Israeli Government.

[@sabrinalastname9719]

They literally said "you're being detained for bringing food to the people of Gaza"? The shamelessness is too much 🤮

[@canitbethat]

It was a publicity stunt. Thousands of tons of food are trucked in daily, so a few more bags of food mean nothing. They carried their little bags of food to a place they knew they weren’t allowed, so that they could get arrstd and get interviews on channels like this one.

[@nosuchthing8]

​@@canitbethatgood lord when did you lose your soul

[@canitbethat]

@@nosuchthing8 Do you think that insulting people is a way to prove them wrong? If you think something I said above isn't true, say what it is, and why you think it isn't true.

[@userNKg11]

​@@canitbethatyeah. She said that at the start - it was a demonstration of support. Also, those tons of food being shipped is not anywhere near enough. But then, we must remember that the Israeli government has kept Gaza just above starvation rations for years.

[@mattnewhouse1781]

​@@userNKg11ive seen fat people over there. The lack of food is just recently from war.

[@hussamayesh1963]

Thank you rabbis 4 standing against oppressions and may Allah Bless u

[@joyd9981]

Thanks for this interview of a very courageous Jewish woman and a Rabbi doing the right thing!!

[@karimaferras9083]

Thank you Democracy Now for your great coverage. God bless these Rabbis for their noble actions. My love and respect to these Beautiful soles.

[@emmy2322]

Those who “demonstrated” and blocked food trucks entering Gaza were also in a military zone, but nobody bothered them. They even made a family event out of it, with strollers and snacks. Disgusting and infuriating.

[@DalisDemon]

All the while denying that there was any form of food shortage or 'extreme hunger' in Gaza. While bouncing their chubby babies on their knees. Made me so sick to watch and hear.

[@meself349]

​@@deborahnewman2450show us some actual independently verified source material that every Israeli citizen who has been blocking food aid from going into Gaza had a "family member killed or taken hostage" on October 7th. Go on, I'll wait. Also these Gazans that are starving are not supposed to be the "enemies" of Israel's Zionist government....Hamas is. I'm quite sure that a far smaller percentage of Hamas fighters are being starved by these Israelis blocking food trucks than is the percentage of completely unarmed, non-combatant members of the general Gazan civilian population. And most of the Gazans being killed, buried alive under rubble, burned beyond recognition by white phosphorus, having limbs amputated without anesthesia and all the rest of it...most were either not born yet or too young to vote in 2006 when the last election was held in Gaza which resulted in Hamas taking power. So why are you going to go around blaming these genocided, starved, homeless, burned, crippled for life Gazans and labeling them as being "enemies" of the State of Israel and therefore deserving of the living hell being created for them by the State of Israel? Every murdered crippled burned Gazan child or baby as well as everybody under 35 who was not eligible to vote in that election, all these people are "enemies" of the State of israel? I can't actually believe I spent so much time on this comment because you're probably not going to read it anyway but just in case you do: You're absolutely, clinically insane. And your critical thinking skills are totally non-existent as well. You're a rather dangerous 🤡

[@ArleeStarr]

@@deborahnewman2450 zinist see you in tea.

[@HasnaaAlaa]

​@@deborahnewman2450they're not feeding them, they're not paying for the food or making it, this is food donated by countries that still have their humanity

[@emmy2322]

@@deborahnewman2450 no demonstrators were not families of hostages. They were ultra right nationalists many of them and illegal settler supporter groups. There was investigative journalism made on these people I send the link here in a second.

[@AlKarameh]

Blessed are the peacemakers.

[@enriqueortiz5670]

Thank you for speaking the truth . Pls continue to stop the genocide . Praying for all of you.

[@lucianamaffra1607]

Many thanks Rabbi Alissa❤

[@rajpoot99]

Hold apartheid accountable

[@user-oz7hu3sb8l]

What apartheid? Can you give examples?

[@grmpEqweer]

​@@user-oz7hu3sb8lone example: In Israel? Palestinians (and there are Palestinian Jews) live under military law, are charged in much stricter military courts. Israilee Jws are subject to civil courts.

[@FREE_THE_OPPRESSED]

May Allah protect our human brother's and sister's (no matter their background) for speaking out for our Palestinian brother's and sister's

[@bombsingaza]

Oh, my God! A rabbi who survived the attack on the kibbutz and now are worried about the lack of food supply into Gaza! ❤ Will never forget this!

[@Red-jl5dq]

Aylete , thank you for clarifying the horrific apartheid system that palestnians live under thank you from Gaza .

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

Not just gaza the west bank

[@Dul929]

Drama only drama 😌😁

[@user-oz7hu3sb8l]

What apartheid system? Can you give examples?

[@Waitingformarty]

​@@user-oz7hu3sb8l Controling and restricting the amount and type of food that can be allowed in, the supply of electricity and water, who can leave and who can return. Shooting hundreds of unarmed and peaceful protestors in the March of Return, and many other occasions. This was prior to 7th October and part of the background to what happened on that day. This is a bit of an attempt at explanation, not an excuse

[@user-oz7hu3sb8l]

@@Waitingformarty The International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid defines apartheid as “inhuman acts committed for the purpose of establishing and maintaining domination by one racial group of persons over any other racial group of persons and systematically oppressing them” Prior to Oct. 7th Israel provided 50% of Gaza's electricity, and 10% of its water, for free. Gaza could easily have used the billions in foreign aid to upgrade their water and electrical systems, but they did not. Israel supplied water and electricity for humanitarian purposes, even though they were under no obligations following the withdrawal in 2005. How is that apartheid? According to Al Jezeera, the goods that are banned are those that could be repurposed for military use, such as concrete, agricultural fertilizer, certain chemicals, and other miscellaneous items such as underwater cameras. Israel would not be banning any goods if Gaza hadn't started smuggling weapons and firing rockets at Israeli cities in 2007. How is this apartheid? As for controlling who can leave and return, Israel has the right to decide who can enter its territory, just like any other country. Before Oct. 7th Gazans in fact entered Israeli daily for work and medical care. Is that apartheid? Egypt has a steel border wall with Gaza. Is Egypt apartheid? Regarding the Great March of Return, here is what it says on UNRWA's website: The so-called Great March of Return demonstrations (GMR) began on 30 March 2018 to demand the end of the Israeli blockade and the right of return for refugees. While protests have continued to be largely non-violent and the vast majority of those in attendance are unarmed, there are often reported incidents of stone throwing, as well as tire burning, attempts to damage the fence and, since April, some demonstrators flew kites or balloons towards Israel that carried burning rags and damaged Israeli property, including agricultural land. Israeli Security Forces (ISF) have responded to these civilian demonstrations with the use of tear gas, rubber-coated bullets and live ammunition." Further according to UNRWA "More than 200 Palestinians were killed in the riots and thousands were injured. In addition, Palestinians regularly flew helium balloons into Israel carrying explosives and incendiary devices, sparking fires that destroyed large swaths of foliage." So even UNRWA admits that the marchers were not always peaceful. Israel has the right to protect its border, like any other country. How is this the same thing as apartheid?

[@echad6259]

Arrested bringing food to people Arrested protesting a war Arrested for supporting innocent people What? Me worry?

[@paulamartin9238]

What are the authorities afraid of?

[@Syzygy_Bliss]

@@paulamartin9238I’ll tell you what they’re not afraid of: public opinion. They can buy as much of that as they want (~90% of US elections are won by the candidate with the most money spent). We need to stop being sheep and our leaders need to stop assuming we’re sheep.

[@keihan5]

@@Syzygy_Bliss Aye, and we need to stop allowing foreign money influence our politicians. They are beholden to a foreign government, NOT "WE the people". They are unashamed, active traitors.

[@youmutha]

​@@paulamartin9238 Blood suckers.

[@starbaron5506]

All in defense of imperialism.

[@ann07ps49]

Weaponizing starvation is absolutely the lowest and worst

[@cathywood2519]

Bravo ladies for standing up. My deepest respect. It is so horrific.

[@Nanopeace]

From an Arab women , Alissa you are a beautiful human inside and outside keep speaking for truth and humanity ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@betro4292]

Are you kidding me?! They're still holding the zio project 'citizenship' while claiming peace and coexisting?! Without settlers they won't be a settler-colonial occupation, they are active participants in every atr0cities committed by this entity of more than a century! THEY ARE ZIOS!

[@ShivaniGrail]

Please 🙏🏼 dear God, make it Stop 🛑 Ceasefire 🔥 Now! The world is watching!

[@R.IAmEnough]

It won't stop. It must be stopped. Without our voices, this is will continue, till it reaches your doorstep and my doorstep.

[@71suns]

​@@R.IAmEnoughUnfortunately you are correct

[@YolandaRoa]

Thank you for standing for JUSTICE FOR ALL. May God reward you. That’s true Judaism not Zionism.

[@altonchian9212]

This action is “humanity at its best “ . This horrific genocide has exposed the two profoundly opposite sides of us human beings . You participants in this action are truly honourable human beings, your action has been driven from “love” within you , at its best , peace ☮️

[@GottuboiBeachVolleyball]

Thank you Rabbi Alissa and other Israelis who support civilian Palestinians (Gaza and West Bank). 🙏🏽🕊️

[@michellemdelara9117]

The rabbis are Jewish Americans not Israelis.

[@stefrost4029]

@michelle One was American. Many protestors, such as Rabbi Avi Dabush, are Israeli.

[@anildoolah3442]

@@michellemdelara9117 So in conclusion, we can say that American Jewish are more human than the Pissrahelli Jewish.

[@Waitingformarty]

​@@michellemdelara9117 there are Israelis who condem the war crimes committed against the civilians of Gaza. And before you ask I'm sure they condem Hamas and 7th October too.

[@betro4292]

Are you kidding me?! They're still holding the zio project 'citizenship' while claiming peace and coexisting?! Without settlers they won't be a settler-colonial occupation, they are active participants in every atr0cities committed by this entity of more than a century century! If they wanted peace they would go to their countries, denounced this settler-colonial occupation.

[@emmadilemma5274]

Listening to Rabbi Alissa Wise got me in tears.

[@artimidz3451]

Me too

[@TheNatty88]

Gave me chills

[@BigFadZ]

Ms. Waldman may you be granted paradise for all the hard work you do. Thank you for love and peace ✌️🇵🇸💕

[@user-qt8ye4wk6u]

Passover means the season of FREEDOM....

[@carolan9740]

Staying true to Jewish values and morals 👏👏👏👏❤️🙏🇵🇸

[@mansoorasgerally2828]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Dul929]

Aaaaahhhhh some other day he will be called kafier 😂😂😂

[@juliewake4585]

I’m not religious but yes, I’d like to think so.

[@malachi-]

So your values and morals are more special than everyone else? I see.

[@leviashanken2506]

​@@malachi-no, just clarifying that they are part of Jewish values, just as one might refer to their 'Christian' values.

[@ilovegoatsgoats]

HUGE repsect for Rabbi Alissa Wise. Drawing from the beautiful Jewish tradition to remind all of what Jewish values really mean, really require. Thank you, Rabbi Alissa!

[@touta1006]

As a muslim let me say may Allah reward every one of you highly for all of your good deeds and keep you safe and bless you. & Thank you ❤

[@jayharr6250]

Thank you democracy now for having the courage and simple common Sensical approach of TRUE journalism and taking the time to show these brave souls and highlight their cause to end genocidal killing peace for Gaza ☮️🙏🕊️

[@Timz123]

RESPECT 🙏 AND LOVE TO ALL THESE REAL JEWISH ✡️ RABBI'S ❤❤❤FROM SOUTH AFRICA ❤️ 🇿🇦

[@stevenjackson5106]

Many thanks to South Africa for standing with Palestinian people! This country was the first that filed lawsuit against those Zionists. May Palestinian and South African Brotherhood last long!

[@maryheiman4091]

It’s one thing we learned from the holocaust is to get involved do not stand silent when people are being murdered and starved to death. That’s why it was such a great atrocity. Nobody spoke up and said this is wrong.

[@elainem7442]

🖤

[@DalisDemon]

Even worse, those that survived the holocaust or have family that did are now the perpetrators of equally vile acts on another population. I cannot get my head around how they could ever convince themselves that becoming the Nazis themselves is ok.

[@mschickie007]

Right ! We are doing what the holocaust victims claim they wanted ‘ never forget ‘ … ok ! We are on it !!!! Save Gaza save PALESTINE .✊🏼🇵🇸✌🏼♥️

[@paddyholly2184]

The Israeli Government and the Military was BEHIND October 7th. I'm One Person who's on the Right Side of History.

[@DalisDemon]

@@paddyholly2184 try getting people to see that though. It's almost impossible. Even when shown that Satanyahu actually moved Novafest CLOSER to the border days before the attack. Imagine that. He was funneling money to Hamas thru I think it was Qatar too. He literally helped orchestrate the entire attack bc he needs the fighting, the hating to continue. It's quite sick and very effective.

[@virel206]

Thank you Rabbi Alissa and Ayelet 🎉🎉🎉

[@elja7367]

I have great respect for this Rabbi and Journalist 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@NA-ub1hu]

Beautiful souls! May those who seek peace and justice have victory over this oppression and genocide.

[@cmajomi]

Bravo Rabbi Alissa. You're a credit to humanity

[@BigFadZ]

This brought me tears to see people understand humanity and have love for one another. We need to stand up to evil people . ✌️🇵🇸💕

[@TheTeaArtist]

We live in a world where criminals are applauded and innocent are abused, humiliated, arrested, etc.

[@buddyennis5487]

Thank you to those Jewish women and Rabbis who stood up against Zionism in Israel from Australia.

[@paddyholly2184]

Ditto from Canada 🇨🇦. 😢 😭

[@sfomann]

How can the world stay silent on such atrocities? What is the purpose of United Nations? Shame on those countries and organizations

[@woodrowbarstad4549]

well said true Humanitarians SEMPER FI

[@user-fu8mw9ny9m]

Beautiful children of God. Thank you so much

[@hudahammad5493]

Stop the genocide 😢

[@sashalalaa]

These are the true jews that we love and admire. God bless them and help them in their fight for justice for Palestinians

[@ntobekodlaminimkhize2118]

This gives me hope to see that there are people in Israel who are actually human .thank you

[@katrennada88]

Thank you Rabbi ,send you love

[@dannieee333]

WHAT BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEINGS❤❤❤✡

[@DrScott666]

Jews I am proud to support ✡️

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Can't say the same for Palestinians

[@yusufmustafa8048]

@@edwinamendelssohn5129 You're right, Palestinians are beyond beautiful with gorgeous souls being oppressed by human devils for decades.

[@cleoniceribeiro9868]

🤑🤑🤑🤑​@@edwinamendelssohn5129

[@R.IAmEnough]

​@@edwinamendelssohn5129Beautiful resilient people of Palestine are the best, by far ❤️

[@MrPhchello]

When the ones that blocked aid have nothing happen to them but people that are trying to bring food get arrested? Hypocrisy

[@gheedmurtadi8762]

Evil

[@Robert-mw5tp]

Yah but the demonstrators were from among the chosen ones and this Juzz that wants to give food to the hungry are not from the chosen ones 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@canitbethat]

It was a publicity stunt. Thousands of tons of food are trucked in daily, so a few more bags of food mean nothing. They carried their little bags of food to a place they knew they weren’t allowed, so that they could get arrested and get interviews on channels like this one.

[@stefrost4029]

Very little food is getting through. There's a famine occurring. And they said themselves that this was about highlighting the problem.

[@canitbethat]

@@stefrost4029 As far as I can tell, the following claim by Israel appears to be uncontested: "26 bakeries are currently operational in Gaza, providing close to 5 million breads, rolls, and pita breads daily." Do you claim to have evidence that this is false? If not, do you consider this to be consistent with your claim that "very little food is getting through?"

[@Genevagirl2]

Thank you all for what you are doing!

[@vanessa-atalanta]

I thank you so much that you understand and try to help the ppl. I am sorry for all the victims on both sides of this absolutely unnecessary war… 😢

[@theunsubscriptedtales5213]

The ending broke my heart into pieces 😢. Imagine living with these narcissists for 75 years.

[@R.IAmEnough]

They're psychopaths.

[@marioncarroll8994]

@@R.IAmEnough Yes. We always saw the Pissraelis as that here in Ireland. It’s amazing so few see the same or care enough in A Merika, England, etc.

[@himood]

Awesome ! Thanks Amy and ✌🏼❤️🇵🇸

[@jayharr6250]

I applaud Miss waldman for speaking up and standing up for those innocent women and children who are being slaughtered like fish in a barrel by the IDF. What she said was spoken Eloquently. It's very heartwarming and hopeful for a peaceful end to this horrific situation in Gaza. I applaud her and the rabbi group for doing what they're doing. It's sad that netanyahu can't think like her and these TRULY brave rabbis. Peace for Gaza ☮️🙏🕊️.

[@noona514]

Bless you Rabbi. Those who attack us for having compassion need to examine themselves.

[@deb9784]

God bless these women who stand up for righteousness and faith by trying to provide food for the Palestinian civilians currently being killed, starved, and traumatized by Israeli government! We honor their true faith being lived out! As a Christian, my faith declares we are made in the image of the God we serve wich sllows me to respect and care for those around me!

[@user-dj1zd5dx8f]

מטומטמת. והומניטרי לאוקריאנה לא אכפת לך?

[@muhammadayub9086]

Salute to both of you rabbies by bringing the true face of Zionists to the World. Thank you

[@sallthings3343]

Bravo kind and honest individuals with empathy and compassion. I hear the solidarity in your voice. You're mighty and not small. Your voice is loud, clear, and moving. Praying for it to end and healing can begin. Thank you Democracy Now for this coverage.

[@june2420111]

These courageous actions make me cry. God bless these rabbis for showing their humanity 🙏

[@user-gp5mb7bq5c]

Jordanian/ Palestinian passed from here.Respect and love for the free minded Jews!

[@Dul929]

Drama ,acting,fake

[@imaneessounaini8841]

@@CraigScottFrostmeaning « was here (watched the video) and left a trace » it’s just that English is not our first language ^^

[@gattaca5911]

@@Dul929 lol...keep crying...hows it feel under your skin..?

[@uyioghosaosunde4667]

@@Dul929 This is to make clear who the bad guys really are here ! Hamas are And pro Palestine says forget. About hamas Let’s focus on israel ??? How sick Forget the ones putting women and children in mortal danger? Forget the one that went into the hospital to fire rpg and grenades and shoot at the idf? Forget the ones that follows the innocent civilians into the sir himanitarian zones and launch missiles into israel? Forget about the ones diverting their aid? Forget about the ones who took the hostages into the tunnels in Gaza and brought the idf after them?? Forget about the ones who used schools and homes as launch pads and supply for electricity and cables and air into the tunnels storing missiles sent into israel? Forget about hamas who always always chooses to fight from denseley populated places using rpg? Forget hamas who murdered 1200 innocent Jews Forget hamas who forced many Palestinians to remain in their homes and not move after recovering warnings to leave? Forget hamas who started firing at the idf at the arrival of the food trucks?? Forget hamas who is committing genocide on both the Jews and on its people ?? Forget hamas ! It’s convenient for you to forget hamas Because you must blame israel and the idf for stats not proven by anyone not even hamas ? Hamas has claimed it has no official documented records of over 12,000 of their acclaimed killed women and children ? We should forget that also? Forget hamas is convenient for those who seek to sell hate on zionists ! The carnage was made possible thanks to hamas and all it has done since it came to power to ensure that it’s people women and children replaced them in any war they were ever going to be engaged in by their deliberate actions!!! Think again !

[@randomwalksatellite]

Peace is an action, y'all. It's not enabling. It does not spring from fascism. It does not ever try to justify genocide. Heal, yes, perpetuate, never. Beget love.

[@carmelovirgiliolim2984]

The well-meaning Jews deserves the respect of humanity as they partake in the sufferings of the Palestinians. May God bless you and protect you always..

[@pac17284]

Amen 🙏

[@talmudovsky]

Since you referring to the deity, God will bless all Jews regardless affiliation, good, bad or ugly. Also, read Genesis 12.3.

[@user-ex5nn2qb2r]

​@@talmudovskydelusional to think God will bless the bad

[@talmudovsky]

@@user-ex5nn2qb2r There is a duality here. God will bless his people as whole but punish bad ship in their midst. "For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required".

[@taherehfakour431]

We proud of you for standing for the truth. Thank you

[@olympe95880]

Know that you guys have my entire respect ! Going against your enemy is hard, going against your own people is also very hard ! May God protect you

[@irieify9334]

Thank you Rabbi Alissa and Eyelet Waldman.

[@MonaH.-pi2ct]

I can’t believe the level of courage and determination of these activists. You are the real heroes!

[@Lg54321]

Thank you for fighting for human rights! You are true heros! ❤

[@ghanishah]

Thanks Rabbi.. may keeps you and your colleagues safe!!

[@cynthiabragg2611]

Thank you for the jewish people standing for human rights 💔😢🇵🇸

[@rosencocoa4636]

I hope this man knows even if his government does not value his message, so many around the would do. Thank you for trying to get food to people, humans in Gaza

[@johnnyleopard2668]

This is honorable and inspiring. Thank you all for all of your efforts ❤

[@catchris6772]

Thank you for covering the important peace work of these brave individuals!