'Israelism': How deep do indoctrination and Israeli army glorification go? | Talk to Al Jazeera

The documentary Israelism examines the rift among Jews regarding Palestine, highlighting young people's increasing criticism of Israel and Zionism.
This divide is driven by firsthand accounts of Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
As the film faces opposition from groups trying to cancel its screenings, its main protagonist, Simone Zimmerman, and its co-director and producer, Erin Axelman, talk to Al Jazeera.
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[@fadius17]

Incredible human beings. As an American of Palestinian descent, thank you so much to you both. Your voice is so important right now.

[@1suitcasesal]

These courageous young people really have it right. The future is in their hands. With more young people like them in this world peace is truly possible.

[@terriej123]

This film is incredibly important.

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

💯

[@RobinHerzig]

It's also a great movie (search) israelismfilm $5 online

[@isabeltaylor1762]

Where can we access it?

[@RobinHerzig]

@@isabeltaylor1762 search ‘israelismfilm’ $5 online

[@daneal]

why?

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

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

[@iosebchikvashvili1864]

First Zionist was prophet Mozes. Zionism is just an idea that all the Jews will live on promised land.

[@iosebchikvashvili1864]

Who is israel shanak? Prophet?

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

The Zionists make me afraid and ashamed of everyone who supports Israel’s genocide of the Palestinians.

[@elizabethjgall8054]

You really should not be ashamed of being Jewish. That is buying into Zionist propaganda that Judaism and Zionism are the sam 20:53 e. Be proud of your Jewishness you have a proud history of social justice and caring for your community.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If policies of Starvation,Death Camps,Gas Chambers/White Phosphorus,Pogroms,Ethnic Cleansing,etc are repeated - Does not amount to Holocaust?

[@user-zq7kl7kf6v]

As a Palestinian I Admire the two people and they have all my support and respect ✊

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

“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

[@DMC1982]

​@@iosebchikvashvili1864 You mean Prof Finkelstein. You wish you had an ounce of intergrety this man has.

[@iosebchikvashvili1864]

@@DMC1982 may God gives him all the best. He less interesting for me. And his words mean nothing

[@dianamincher6479]

MINDBOGGLING!

[@rayjames777]

@@iosebchikvashvili1864 You are nothing.

[@iosebchikvashvili1864]

@@rayjames777 thank you very much. You are everything. While mr. or dr. Finkelstein is the most smart jew in the world. There is no anyone smarter

[@JLSMaytham]

This isn't about being traitors to your own people, the people who say that are traitors to humanity and are trying to divide, conquer and manipulate in the cause of fascism. I love you people, thank you so much for your courage

[@Criticalthinker605]

..."O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives. Whether one is rich or poor, Allah is more worthy of both. So follow not [personal] inclination, lest you not be just. And if you distort [your testimony] or refuse [to give it], then indeed Allah is ever, of what you do, Aware"...4:135, The Holy Quran.

[@EmreDemirkayaLoves]

The lowest point in human history, a Palestinian 6 year old girl in a devastated car and dead relatives ... calls for help on the phone BAm BAM Bam !!!! Can't get it out of my mind

[@junebrilly5302]

Neither can I. I remain deeply haunted by this grotesque story. Its beyond GROTESQUE.

[@VegasElement]

Wait, what? They killed the girl?

[@EmreDemirkayaLoves]

@@VegasElement R.I.P Hind Rajab 🥺 You can hear her voice talking before ....

[@Aleksamson]

Me too. I also can't get it out of my mind. 8y.boy on Oct.7 covered in blood from his dead father, crying "Why I am still alive" when "freedom fighter" opened the fridge and took a drink of coke...while the boy was crying next to his dead father. I'm also haunted by this grotesque video. I don't know if the boy was killed or was he taken to Gaza and he's kept hostage...by uncles, cousins, brothers of that poor Palestinian 6 y.old girl.

[@rachaelik]

​@Aleksamson And there are now thousands of eight year olds experiencing the same and worse, while the IDF posts vids of themselves laughingly committing war crimes, vandalism, and theft for over 200 days. If these IDF soldiers were in the US military, they would be in the brig.

[@HolyInspiredOrthodoxChristian]

As an Orthodox Christian who was never taught to hate anyone, especially not for a firm belief in God, I applaud these young Jewish people for their courage. A real pleasure listening to you. It is hard to watch the Zio n ists in each religion go against Gods fundamental laws. Evangelicals today are the biggest of hypocrites and do not follow Noah, Moses or Jesus Christ. Thankyou for your strength of character. ❤

[@Hesham_MK]

When I see this younger generation I actually for the first time believe that the Palestinian liberation has a chance.

[@sssssinead]

​@cbs63 Get Real.. The Nakba started with Jewish violence, so please spare us your whinging BS. Free Free Palestine 🇵🇸 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@sssssinead]

​@@cbs63Tell that to Netanyahu and his Fascist Cowardly IDF.

[@halukkilic3171]

@@cbs63 Your comment is deeply offensive. Your'e joke. This genocide should and will not be forgiven - ever.

[@coffee6783]

@@sssssinead He's just one in a long line! Watch: The Dark History of the Kibbutz - How 'Socialist' Zionists colonized Palestine. by Bes D. Marx channel Fascism by any other name!

[@chiarayavhnoska966]

@cbs63 you cannot possibly see it but you Zionists are having a severe case of "accusations from a (cultural) narcissist are confessions". This is not gonna work anymore. We have seen.

[@princemahadi573]

In this regard AJ English plays a vital role ❤

[@lemon1657]

Definitely. I'm so glad I found alternative news sources because the Canadian ones aren't covering any of this. It was more limited 20 years ago but with everyone having a smartphone in their pocket now, there's no excuse for ignorance anymore. Many of us are waking up. Free 🇵🇸

[@jo-annerichardson34]

Well done. Kudos to these two wonderful and enlightened young people. ✌❤

[@ny8281]

"In a time of deceit telling the TRUTH is a revolutionary act." George Orville. Loads of respect to these young filmmakers & the Jewish people around the World who have stood with the Palestinians.

[@sybilwarner9998]

The truth shall set them free. Big up Simone & Erin.

[@Universalvalueofjustice]

I am from arabe country, and I love you both so deeply, with all my heart, because you give me hope in humanity. You are the light of hope for all those belief in fraternity between peoples.

[@junebrilly5302]

Yes! Thankyou. Peace be with you❤

[@walterlichtenberg9846]

In my view, these people are saints!!

[@acobbongcarawan7975]

Very grateful to the 2 guests who have at least the hearts that feels and eyes that see and and who love peace & equality of justice to all mankind. May God bless & guides to the real path.

[@angelameulemans7263]

You mean synagogue of Satan? These useful idiots should read about Islam first. In particular or for starters, 'Sahih Muslim 2922' ; 'Surah 5:51' and Surah 9:29

[@taslimapatel5878]

Ameen

[@ArzuAytac]

We must understand well and not be superficial. 🇮🇱 and 🇺🇸 do not want to liberate the kidnapped people, neither through negotiations nor militarily, because that is the only way to continue the aggression. If they are restored, the whole world will turn against them and tell them that they have been liberated and must end.

[@alucar.3338]

But that's if the hostages are alive after All that bombing from Israel, they probably already killed there own people. And at this point they are using the word hamas as a new type of lingo, bcuz they are saying Hamas is in every single country in the world according to Israel with absolutely no proof.

[@cromana5574]

Thank you so much.❤ As you said, having no accountability IS terrifying. With out justice what is our society? Much respect.

[@user-nq7ie8od4f]

It is great to see current generation speaking up

[@angelameulemans7263]

They should also speak up about 'Surah 9:29'; 'Surah 5:51' , 'Sahih Muslim 2922' .

[@ZaklnGritch]

​@angelameulemans7263 What does it say?

[@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew]

I 💜 Simone 💜. Her film, “Israelism” really changed my life.

[@SRKI786]

Where did you watch the film please?

[@raziablanchard2711]

I want to see this documentary. I Applaud 👏 these people for their Courage on speaking out as well as making this documentary

[@CW-xf1li]

The way the media props up the "monolith" myth is reckless. Thank you for having them on. I watched the film, and it was very well done. Education is not hearing just one side.

[@McCraeMotto]

It is so refreshing just to hear truth being spoken from some wonderful young Jewish people. For too long I have heard lies lies and more lies.

[@francinebarr1204]

❤ Awesome,,, It’s About Time.. Thank You For Explaining Your Story, Hopefully It Will Reach A Lot Of People!! Open Your Mind And Heart ❤️ 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

What a brilliant initiative. ❤ Bless these brave people

[@angelameulemans7263]

How is selling out their own people a brilliant initiative? The best display of Synagogue of Satan and useful idiots. Read 'Sahih Muslim 2922' and 'Surah 9:29'.

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

Rejecting zionism and condemning Israeli war crimes is not antisemitic.

[@WendyCobb-kl7ns]

What absolutely individually wonderful and truthful young people!

[@angelameulemans7263]

How is selling out their own peoplewonderful? The best display of Synagogue of Satan and useful idiots. Read 'Sahih Muslim 2922' and 'Surah 9:29' and see if you will still think that they are truthful people.

[@CJ-xl3dh]

This is a great interview. It's a joy to see Simone and Erin standing up to speak truth. I know doing the right thing as you have is lonely and never easy, but know there are many in this world who stand with you in our united defence of the Palestinian people and for constructively and diligently working towards ending this apartheid Zionism. No one should be treated like this in our world and governments like USA, UK and Germany, who support continued division and murder under such apartheid are equally culpable with Israeli govt who brainwash wholescale the Israeli people. Zionism will never be Judaism. 🙏🏽

[@KathyKelley-jl9bo]

Very well put!

[@CJ-xl3dh]

@@KathyKelley-jl9bo Thank you, 🙏. World needs this all to stop, and real fairness to prevail.

[@mrkhan-oj6mz]

Truth at last 💯 well done aljazeera

[@MoonBurn13]

Movie made BEFORE 7/10/23? Good on you kids!

[@junebrilly5302]

So disrespectful.of these two brave, inspirational ADULTS!

[@junebrilly5302]

So disrespectfull of these two Courageous ADULTS. you haven't even listened, have you??

[@MoonBurn13]

@@junebrilly5302 I’m 71. Everyone’s younger than me now. And I call them “kids” with all affection and respect. I praised them.

[@PrettyWhiteLady]

Thank you for bringing this wonderful film and helping to bring other Israeli people as well as Jews worldwide out of denial.❤

[@njayaram3741]

Bravi, Ms Zimmerman and Mr Axelman! Thank you! And thanks Al Jazeera!

[@shaheenmuhammad6468]

This sort of dialogue and rhetoric gives me real hope for the future. At a time when hope is rapidly dissipating. Thank you Simone and the makers for Israelism. Love to all my Pro Palestinian Jewish friends

[@llaliberellalibere9732]

Isaiah 41:10 - Fear not, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will support you with My right hand.

[@lauarascott]

Amen 🙏 .

[@ChairmanKim]

I’m a Jewish woman married to an Arab woman. I wish people can share a balanced and equal relationship like we do. We don’t fight fiercely, we kiss fiercely.

[@rajatrj5714]

hahahhah🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 but 7th century cult has many tribal laws to tolerate difference of opinions and freedom of life 🤫🤐

[@mahirhathim]

​@@rajatrj5714says the Talmudic Jew who believes his chosen and all else are unclean goyim😂😂😂

[@blairmaxwell5152]

So you're not a jewish Arab? Your European ? this is the problem, Jews were Arabs now you think your different, because a lot of you are not Arab of jewish religion. This is where you unconscious racism kicks in.

[@Mr.BlackSanta]

😂 great post!

[@user-kp2eb1mj9o]

Just thinking you are not isareli bot💀

[@rachelhailu8955]

Thank God for finally making sense.

[@kitchencounterculture8466]

Good interview, great film.

[@stephenmarshall1918]

Thankyou for speaking the truth you are two courageous humans.

[@alphagrapplingchampionship4627]

WELLDONE AL JAZEERA, TRUE JOURNLISM. WE LOVE YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK ❤

[@chicofrijoles]

Thank you for making this vital film. I am looking forward to seeing it. Free Palestine! Stop the genocide!

[@moatazasalah6081]

You are both beautiful and courageous and with tremendous integrity .i am a moslem from egypt and jews like yourselves are loved and appreciated by all of us here .stay strong and active , you are freeing palestine and freeing jews from the evil that is zionism .

[@EmreDemirkayaLoves]

Every time anyone says that Israel is our only friend in the Middle East, I can't help but think that before Israel, we had no enemies in the Middle East

[@firthm2]

I have immense respect for these directors and their fortitude to revisit, unlearn, and transform their deeply ingrained beliefs into a more accurate, balanced, ethical, and compassionate framework of understanding, knowledge, values, and actions. They are inspiring and eloquent too!

[@savascolakoglu7835]

..brilliant.. thank you..

[@crazylordbc3347]

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done in heaven and on earth. Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from Evil!.

[@AishaMoses-dp6rn]

Insightful and moving interview. Two good and brave human beings who happen to be Jewish. Well done.

[@wanalan9958]

At least there are still true children of God in Israel.

[@edjackson9365]

Bless these two individuals who created this film as well as the many others who have struggled for peace by spreading the truth on what is happening in Israel and Palestine

[@thekikster11]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@kirstymiller9332]

Thank you Al Jazeera & guests. This is a wonder discussion. So important for our world to hear your viewpoints. Free Palestine ✌️

[@terriej123]

Germany’s economy is in dire straits given the Ukraine war & other large factors. I think that has something to do with why they continue to sell weapons to Israel. No question that their history of perpetrating the holocaust has most to do with that. But continuing to give weapons to the state that is on trial for genocide, is an illogical way to repent for that history.

[@joebiggs135]

They are controlled by the Zionist US government. They have no choice

[@tarakadir9259]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️ 🇵🇸 🍉 🕊️

[@soniabenoliel-chantre6219]

Thank you for your courage and speaking truth ❤ where can I watch this movie 🎥

[@ishagabdulrazzak6298]

What is the name of that film, I would love to see it. Please tell me.

[@georgeazar]

Bravo!

[@MegaBeaumont]

Thank you for the reports

[@ernestolynch1926]

“If you believe anyone can claim a land from 2000 year ago, I pity you, because if that is the case, most of us living in most of the world do not belong where we actually are and could all be kicked out.” - Sue King

[@marilynrega3634]

Jews aren’t ordinary people they have a covenant with the one and only creator of the world. Shame on you and these dummies.

[@Daka613]

Thkyou for your hard and important work.The young are our good future

[@monamak8271]

DON'T LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOU THAT IT STARTED ON October 7th: 1. Haifa Massacre 1937 2. Al-Quds Massacre 1937 3. Haifa Massacre 1938 4. Balad Al-Sheikh Massacre 1939 5. Haifa Massacre 1939 6. Haifa Massacre 1947 7. Abbasiya Massacre 1947 8. Al-Khisas Massacre 1947 9. Bab Al-Amud Massacre 1947 10. Al-Quds Massacre 1947 11. Sheikh Bureik Massacre 1947 12. Deir Yassin Massacre 1948 13. Jaffa Massacre 1948 14. Tantura Massacre 1948 15. Al-Quds Massacre 1953 16. Khan Yunis Massacre 1956 17. Al-Quds Massacre 1967 18. Sabra and Shatila Massacre 1982 19. Al-Aqsa Massacre 1990 20. Ibrahimi Mosque Massacre 1994 21. Jenin Refugee Camp Massacre 2002 22. Gaza Massacre 2008-2009 23. Gaza Massacre 2012 24. Gaza Massacre 2014 25. Gaza Massacre 2018-2019 26. Gaza Massacre 2021 27. Gaza Genocide 2023-present

[@Monarchy3d]

Very proud of these amazing individuals. They are the hope of future. Their integitry and perseverance is to be honored and respected. Congratulations on your documentary. ❤❤

[@mkf0]

They are so clear and eloquent, great interview 👍

[@susantambling527]

Huge respect for the making of this film. They have taken a substantive stand that's not an easy path to take but the hardest one. True Jewish voices and reflecting true Jewish values ❤

[@jyotin.sengupta3712]

Well said, Simone.

[@taslimapatel5878]

Thank you both ❤

[@norhayatiothman8048]

I applaud you two for coming up with this documentary. I hope more Jews especially those in Israel and in US will open up their hearts and minds on the injustice that has been inflicted on Palestineans

[@Attackx_]

On October 7, 2023?

[@selloc7433]

Thank thank you for this piece . In all the turmoil and conflict this interview makes us happy that there are many good people in the world There is a ray of hope that exists and will gain strength We must differentiate between Judaism with its biblical values and Zionism which promises conflict , supports oppression and apartheid and continues to spill the blood of innocent people

[@robint7750]

Thank you❤! I'm so thankful for my Jewish friends in JVP who have been an inspiration for my activism.

[@saoussanerifai2946]

What an excellent interview. Thank you for your effort and courage as free Jewish people who are not afraid to speak the truth about the genocide happening in Gaza.

[@ehsanrehman1162]

Thank you! for standing up for justice and humanity.

[@neelufarhashmi569]

God bless these liberal minded young people to voice out for the truth! We need more people like them to bring peace in the world.

[@ArifKhan-qf2ff]

Respect to your guests 🙏

[@lau_dhondt]

good people

[@emanalharbi4322]

🥺🥺🥺🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸❤️❤️❤️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@SA-km3oh]

Very hopeful to see such truthful movements and actions 🙏

[@valeriewedel2775]

Brava for the young woman speaking out and speaking truth!

[@llaliberellalibere9732]

Shocking attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel..Sydney Australia.. suggestions?

[@KathyKelley-jl9bo]

I'm an American of Irish decent. My ancestors suffered persecution in the early years of Irish immigrations to America. Because of what my ancestors suffered, I understand how it must feel to be hated because of a difference in race, religion and nationality. For these same reasons there are now many Americans who are empathetic concerning what the Palestinian people are going through and are welcoming them.

[@amandac7270]

This was such a good documentary I was mesmerized

[@firthm2]

I am very interested in watching this film. Where it can it be viewed/purchased?

[@abdulqayum8998]

Humanity is still alive.

[@mikecorbeil]

Very good, excellent interview, and may God Bless these types of Jews, people. They speak very well. And, thank you to the host and Al Jazeera for providing this kind of IMPORTANT information.

[@aniimastounian6758]

I look at their faces and see compassion and love for other human beings, and just comparing them to Natanyahus face, who truly has suffering and evil on his face, because deep down he knows what they are doing.

[@crazylordbc3347]

The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel..Sydney Australia..makes me confused.

[@haiderk3246]

Thanks to Al Jazerra for great work 🙏

[@user-er4jm1ln8c]

Thankyou to both of you for being so brave, I'm sure you have been threatened, bullied and harassed

[@wrv6927]

I would very much like to watch documentary with my students at university, how could I? Thank you, I live in Ecuador , South America.

[@iuliuli4352]

Syndei Australia.. Attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel | Andrew Tate Reacts

[@rrubens3026]

Such amazing integrity. 👏

[@falensami4962]

God will sort everything

[@dr.r.chowdhury6539]

Thank you for this interview with Great World Leaders. Simone Zimmerman and Erin Axelman are not only true Jewish Leaders but also World leaders.

[@emzed1275]

Great interview, good people.

[@emmanuelk.tambwe2628]

It is important to Understand that Zionism and Israel they are either not or the same and one in terms of values....

[@69655]

Massive RESPECT to this brave and beautiful people. To stand up against Fashism and Genocide of your own country is a very brave move!!!

[@FrankRichardson-pw7uj]

ISRAEL WILL NEVER COME BACK FROM THIS GENOCIDE

[@RAHULGANDHI-pr9op]

But Palestinians loves it because they are getting aid all over the world in this difficult times 😂😂

[@arturferrao7353]

@@RAHULGANDHI-pr9op Here's what happened to that aid: Damage to European Union-funded projects in Palestine during Israeli attacks and other incursions is nothing new. However, following the union’s move in 2015 to label Israeli settlement products, the number of EU-funded projects demolished or confiscated by Israel increased dramatically. In the first three months of 2016, the number of demolitions per month, of either private property or Internationally/EU-funded projects, increased to 165, from an average of 50 during 2012-2015, The United Nations office for coordination of humanitarian affairs 'OCHA' has documented 120 demolitions against EU-financed buildings in the first three months of 2016. Source: Squandered Aid: Israel’s repetitive destruction of EU-funded projects in Palestine

[@arturferrao7353]

@@RAHULGANDHI-pr9op And: Euro-Med Monitor estimates that since 2001, the Israeli authorities have destroyed approximately 150 development projects, of which totally or partial funded by the EC and its member states, of what incurs the EU a financial loss of approximately €58 million out of the total €85 million worth of damage. Euro-Med Monitor also estimates that since 2001, the total value of EU squandered aid money (development and humanitarian projects)amounts to €65million-of which at least €23million were lost during the 2014 assault alone. Source: Squandered Aid: Israel’s repetitive destruction of EU-funded projects in Palestine

[@arturferrao7353]

@@RAHULGANDHI-pr9op And: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has accused the Israeli army of obstructing medical access to civilians in the Rafah refugee camp, occupied since last week by Israeli forces. Nasira Butin, local medical coordinator for the charity, said: “Our teams have experienced enormous problems in reaching health centres and parts of town that have come under attack. There seems to be hardly any coordination among the Israeli authorities on the ground, and our teams, though officially authorised to travel, are having guns pointed at them and their path blocked by tanks. Source: BMJ. 2004 May 29 -> Israeli army accused of obstructing medical access to civilians

[@Mr.BlackSanta]

@@RAHULGANDHI-pr9opYou mean Palestinians living in Qatar

[@northerncousin7862]

I saw this movie in March. It tells the real story of Israel so well. Everyone should see it.

[@danieldavis3565]

Great people, trying to build the foundations for peace and not sow hatred.

[@kushalveersingh200]

Really important talk....

[@jahidhosssin54456]

It shows that Religion isn't the problem.Not all Jews are bad and support Israel's bad actions.Many Jewish have raised concerns about Palestine.

[@amorbendhia1839]

You are right to be hopeful .. we too