Meet the Mayor of the Unofficial Capital of Palestine (Full Documentary) | The Short List

An intimate and darkly comedic look at what it takes to be Musa Hadid, the beloved Mayor of Ramallah, during the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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[@sadhbh4652]

This is a great film but could we have subtitles for the parts in English, please? I am Deaf, and could not hear entire conversations because the subtitles suddenly stopped.

[@iesaismail9965]

@@michaelsansour7812 it's not available for this video

[@alokozay300]

Why is this banned in certain countries? Everybody needs to see this work of art.

[@KayRayz86]

Because people dont like the truth... They prefer lies...

[@ForteExpresso]

Because many countries recognise Isreal not Palestine I myself had never heard of this country until recently

[@alokozay300]

@@ForteExpresso how have you not heard of Palestine but think not a lot of countries recognise it 🤔

[@Shemratov]

@@KayRayz86 gotta say that it is not restricted here in Israel so I don't know about that 😅

[@KayRayz86]

@@Shemratov the entire world should see it.not selective country. But what can I say...

[@alonglongchar2205]

As a public school teacher, im certainly going to teach my students this. The mayor is truly an eye opening person. He CARES, and he DOES IT. God bless

[@user-th1fq8lx8g]

Why public school children end up homeless . Jpg

[@Linuxfy]

@@user-th1fq8lx8g i was in public school own half million on bank account at 22 years old and don't go into university . I guess my family doesn't bribe my way to Oxford like rich family fake exam results. 💁‍♂️

[@user-th1fq8lx8g]

@@Linuxfy send your bank statement to my email address for verification

[@MoTHFC]

@@Linuxfy don't listen to these guys, they know they are wrong but still comes to these videos to bash Palestine and scream "anti semetic" all the time lol

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@adude8424]

I actually feel bad for the mayor. He's a rare kind of politician, the kind that actually does his job.

[@SirEpsilonn]

I do too. It seems to me that he would give his life if it meant he helped his people. I truly hope what palestine is going through right now will be over soon ..

[@אבישייערי-ג2ת]

Yeah dont you forget hes being filmed so its logical thats what youll see

[@sammndl9592]

Tough times produce tough leaders. Normal times on the other hand...

[@raveesh86]

Wow ur civic knowledge jus blows my mind 😳, he’s a civic servant not a mayor FYI there ain’t no democracy in Palestinian territory

[@neguinlk]

Me too

[@williamwolfe519]

"I just hope that people see that ramallah is a beautiful city with a beautiful fountain. You shouldn't be scared to visit." *Banned in the US and all 5 eyes countries*

[@muffinmendy7327]

5 eye countries?

[@ANYA.RIZALI]

meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow

[@vladnickul]

womao

[@annasipul]

@@muffinmendy7327 what he meant 5 eye country is nation state that share intelligent wire, lead by us

[@vazeerkhan4838]

More likely.. USA, UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND.

[@SZeroS1]

Employee: Hatem annoys me. Mayor: Hatem annoys everyone. Nothing new about that. Ah yes, there is my comedic relief.

[@lust4222]

THE US NEEDS THESE KINDS OF NEWS don’t Restrict the video

[@muffinmendy7327]

The us is no better then Russia. Censor's what it wants to. Has to identical partys. It's sad.

[@anthon3919]

@@muffinmendy7327 yes the us is better than russia ? Im not even from there but i hate when people do bulsshit comparisons to try and seem woke

[@sko1beer]

@@muffinmendy7327 some of them still cling on to the hope that a vote matters. Let them keep that dream alive or else the people will wake up to nothing and that would be violent and sad

[@Phartacus217]

I had to switch to japan on a VPN to watch it wtf do they not want us to watch this for

[@REALDJNOW]

Makes you wonder why they restricted it. IP VANISH 😎

[@CatOfTiktok7]

*The fact that this video is restricted in 'certain countries' should tell you something*

[@bipbopking1101]

I'm Israeli and it's not restricted here. Ironic isn't it...

[@CatOfTiktok7]

@@bipbopking1101 duh! It's happening in your own backyard 🤭, not in the West, where people are only shown one side of the story to sway the masses in their favour politically by demonizing the other side.🥴

[@CONSIBS]

@@CatOfTiktok7 Im in Sweden watching this is that west enough for you?

[@CatOfTiktok7]

@@CONSIBS Yes 😉

[@creeperFIN123]

Here in Finland its not restricted, interesting. But it seems that atleast the english speaking countries dont show it. They all simpin israel because of good ol murica and well the west created the whole state of israel so...

[@shredderly]

Deep respect for this man, trying to do his best in a world stacked up against him. When he said 'do people in America know what's happening here?' i felt bad, this vid should be available world wide.

[@jeanphilippearlet4317]

People in America only cares about shopping sales rap music junk food and daddy israel

[@wh2960]

@@jeanphilippearlet4317 that's why this video is blocked in the US.

[@leonkuhlen9478]

Wtf this video is blocked in the US? Free your media us... Really... A country like mine (germany) wouldnt do smt like that

[@Toujeo]

@@leonkuhlen9478 indeed that is scary, would never happen in sweden, its a crime to censur like that in swe

[@RaeZax]

@@leonkuhlen9478 Germany also cencores some videos from the USA and other countys, which dont fit into the political climate here.

[@nananananananana4867]

I had to switch from Mexico to USA to Switzerland to be able to watch this 🙌🙌 much love

[@Stewnat7299]

Crazy. So much for the land of the free

[@azypk]

That us show how big the problem is

[@petergriffin6999]

Of course, you are not allowed to see that your so called enemies are normal people who wants the best for their country and for their family just like you and me

[@azypk]

@@petergriffin6999 Remember that they differ in the way to obtain this...

[@petergriffin6999]

@@azypk but who gets to differ whats right and whats Wrong

[@HarmsFootball]

This is one of the best things that I've seen in a while. Not just on Vice, but in general. Hopefully this'll gain some traction, 10k views is nothing for a channel of this size (and the movie of this quality).

[@amirmoradi9595]

It's because the video is restricted in the US. I had to use my VPN to access the video

[@HarmsFootball]

@@amirmoradi9595 oh, I didn't know that - that's a shame.

[@lust4222]

Yeah I’m using a VPN cannot see it in the us

[@theretardskater]

Had to VPN for the UK as well

[@user-03-gsa3]

This is not really truthful / Distorted. The West Bank is not in chaos...

[@asdkljhfakjshdfgka]

Why cant I watch this in America, also why does my smart TV keep redirecting me when I cast it? What are you keeping from me US government? You can't keep the truth from me, my FBI agent knows I'm too curious for that

[@hobonate2196]

Use a VPN, I’m in the States but browsing out of Poland.

[@leakahoshi5049]

US didn't recognize Palestine

[@nipunkothare]

Land of the free** ** T&C Apply

[@elektronischerliebhaber]

Here in Germany its fine. Maybe because of some movie copyrights?

[@rotshepherd3817]

@@hobonate2196 he's obviously already using a VPN if he's commenting on the video you dimwit

[@katiemakalatia4205]

44:30 they’re singing old Georgian song “Suliko”.It was love poem written by notable Georgian writer Akaki Tsereteli in 1895. I wasn’t expecting that in this documentary. I am really happy to hear that from Palestinian people❤️ Mayor of the Ramallah city is real life hero indeed. I wish peace and sovereignty for them. Greetings and my support from Georgia 🇬🇪 🇵🇸

[@lifeishard5379]

That is actually very nice ! I was wondering what were they singing!! Also, Thank you so much for you support 😊 I love Georgian food , especially chinkali and chačapuri adžaruli , I order it whenever I feel homesick (I study abroad) as it is very similar to palestinian food and very delicious 😋 I would love to visit Georgia one day but unfortunately Palestinians are banned from entering Georgia :/ before 2018 we only needed an eVisa to visit but suddenly in 2018 they stopped giving visas and put a complete ban, I was really confused as to why ? Maybe it has sth to do with trump, I tried to search in the internet to figure out why but to no avail 😕 Maybe there are sources in georgian language that explain why ?

[@katiemakalatia4205]

@@lifeishard5379 hello Aref Thanks for you sympathy for my country and culture🙏 About visa and tourism industry I don’t have accurate information.after your question I was trying to find article or sth informative but couldn’t find anything useful. My friends from Iraq were telling me that policy changed for all Arab countries and automatically for their citizens.They were concerned because after university graduation there’s no opportunity to come back and travel in Georgia as a tourist. I’m sure concretely it’s not about Palestine or trump issue. Hope after political changes in Georgia everything will be better for us and for you too :)

[@turkturkic7015]

Maybe something from the past, the Ottoman Empire.

[@cirONE65]

CHRISTMAS MUSIC AND SONG KNOWS IT ALL OVER THE WORLD AS "GINGLE BELLS", AND IT HAS ORIGIN IN THE UNITED STATES AND WAS WRITTEN AND MUSICED BY "James Lord Pierpont" IN 1857. PLEASE DO NOT WRITE LIES, I COME FROM ANCIENT CAPITAL OF WORLD MUSIC, SO I DO NOT SUPPORT DISINFORMATION.

[@habib6499]

That moment when you don’t know if you should read the English subtitles or just listen in Arabic

[@jesuschrist2612]

فقط استمع بالعربية حبيبي

[@habib6499]

What I meant is as an Arab I didn’t know if I should listen or focus on the subtitles #bilingualproblems

[@michaelaboud-azran4592]

sa7 😅

[@jesuschrist2612]

@@habib6499 I feel you sha

[@habib6499]

thanks Jesus 😔 it’s nice to know I’m not alone lmao

[@perajuritmerah2547]

Stay strong 🇵🇸 from Malaysia, Indonesia & Brunei 🇲🇾 🇮🇩 🇧🇳

[@grade3328]

Eat pig

[@KaRuNaRuGa]

Dayum my comment got deleted, good fer ye bois.

[@khalifaezzar5151]

💚💚💚💚💚💚 You too

[@khalifaezzar5151]

@@grade3328 the prophets PBUT said it is forbidden

[@khalifaezzar5151]

kzbin.info/aero/PLq4HFAwfHlA3HCGojX0Of45XKoLN-tTCs

[@hannanasghar3984]

43:10 maaaannnn.. "Dignity is not negotiable" Mayor

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@Sasha.Z.]

They celebrate Christian holidays in Palestine ?! I was nicely surprised when i saw that. I never knew there are Christians there.. Also the mayor look loved and respected by his ppl. It's good to see ppl there trying to live as normal life is possible in the brutal and a injustice situation they are

[@nizamaroth]

The mayor himself is Christian.

[@nizamaroth]

@Pringles forever Why the surprise? He's even a member of the Higher Presidential Committee of Church Affairs in Palestine.

[@bvellcendarrel]

I mean even Jesus Christ himself was born in Betlehem, Palestine

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@ibrahimbah1044]

@@bvellcendarrel well if Israel should have been a country in Jesus day he would be Israeli .

[@wellmakeitworth1316]

A single city that looks much more developed than most of the cities and metro in my country.

[@CryptocurrencyInsider]

Meanwhile leftists will scream “iSRaEL aRE ThE NaZiS nOw”

[@AsperaZeit]

@@CryptocurrencyInsider am I? what more am I saying, like what more words would you like to put in my mouth?

[@r3n837]

Olivia what are you talking about, people say that???? O is it a thing you made up just to get mad at??????????

[@MelonHaiUwU]

@@CryptocurrencyInsider what are you even on about

[@wh2960]

@@CryptocurrencyInsider I still can't remember the time I said that

[@Longestspring]

Imagine living under the constant pressure of an illegal armed military. They can’t even find peace inside their own homes. So frustrating

[@glmartins]

Yeah, it’s a terrible thing what the Palestinian Authority does to their own citizens. Luckily they have the IDF to protect them - and play football with the kids. Look it up.

[@Longestspring]

@@glmartins 🍪

[@ashiqrh317]

@@glmartins IDF is a blessing for Palestinians . It was IDF who liberated Jerusalem from Jordan in 1967

[@glmartins]

@@ashiqrh317 exactly. B”h they will be liberated from Hamas soon too

[@carljohnson6717]

@@glmartins the way you say it reminds me of Theresienstadt

[@MsShark2007]

So sad to hear it when he said to the kid, “no one left to liberate us” 😔😢😭

[@felipedaiber2991]

Its also a funny joke considering the popular front for the liberation of Palestine was mostly made up of trotskist foreign volunteers

[@edsonlizarraga9633]

@@felipedaiber2991 how does that make u feel

[@JoJoBoOzK.O.]

Yes but why r u crying?

[@jeroona5648]

VPN gang wya?

[@JasonSighn]

Here

[@MNM-lq9te]

Not here, i guess my contry allow it

[@asdasd-hx1ql]

@@MNM-lq9te yaah same no vpn needed

[@radian9097]

We out here lol

[@lou3492]

Right here

[@kostadinivanov8242]

Ain't no one gonna say nothing about the soldier who shot a kid in the leg that pose no threat?

[@zmanafacation]

Welcome to Israel, you must be new here

[@blartsampsin8633]

Israeli protocol

[@omardaradkeh4687]

This soldier must've had bad aim, they usually go for the kid's head.

[@mrninjew1025]

Its a rubber bullet, you can tell because no other soldier even looks when he shoots, plus it has a larger flash than a regular round due to the blank used to fire it.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@mrninjew1025 Not sure what this is supposed to explain away. Perhaps I misunderstood your explanation as justification for the kid being shot?

[@seethrough_treeshrew]

Calling the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "ongoing" has got to be the understatement of the century

[@freejay6091]

but i guess since its not the center point its fine for the time being, to shorten that and not be 100% politically correct. no ?

[@user-03-gsa3]

Soy consumption: critical

[@mahdiadib9295]

Soy consumption: has reached dangerous levels

[@SID_2406]

The mayor of ramallah, well, I must say his job is one of most complex jobs! The toughest thing might be to keep the wonderful people of ramallah normal in the ever volatile region.

[@uhJoshh]

Unfortunately its banned in the US

[@sleepstudyrelaxingsounds8322]

How is it that the international community just sits and watches this???????

[@1MillSaviour]

Because they raceist, they dont abide by the laws they made self.

[@jamie2012list]

Lust rules

[@yakuzaboy99]

Cause UN is just a dog of U.S n western countries

[@DBT1007]

Did u even watch the video??? SOLVING THINGS IN DISCUSSION IS HARD. Look at that part when that Germany representatives ask those Ramallah's officials to work together with Israelis. They don't want that. It's about dignity. Israeli destroying their city lot of times. AND THE INTERNATIONAL TALK IS MORE DIFFICULT BECAUSE LOT OF PPL TALKING WITHOUT EXPERIENCING THAT PROBLEM. The USA and their allies. Dont blame UN. UN DID AND DOING THEIR BEST. UN IS JUST A MEDIUM. NOT A PROBLEM SOLVER. The result of the discussion of course all about the parties there. Israel with USA being an ahole. It's hard to make them confess they're wrong and will fix what they did.

[@DBT1007]

honestly im tired to see comments like.. "wHeRE iS thE Un?" BRUH. DONT BE DUMB. UN ALWAYS THERE TRYING TO SOLVE THIS WORLD'S PROBLEMS. EVEN THE LGBT ISSUE. THE ISSUE THAT MOST OF THE PEOPLE HATE. Imagine.. country = class UN = student council or some student organization thing. each class has representatives, right?? the class president and etc. the same goes with countries. UN is just a MEDIUM. INTERNATIONAL DISCUSSION ROOM. UN CANT DO ANYTHING BESIDES GIVING THEM A ROOM TO DISCUSS THINGS. Like student council. when the school festival comes, the student council will gather each school club and also class representatives to discuss the incoming school festival event, right? the results depends on each representatives. the student council just acting like a moderator. a medium. a place to discuss. after they discuss together, the student council will archive/record it and tell the school about the event programs. and also will tell the students in that school through some announcement thing. About the money, they get some money from the school and also from searching for sponsor and selling some stuff. fundraiser thing. UN also works like that.. edit: even when i type this thing, probably someone in UN still talking about how to solve the israel-palestine conflict. or at least thinking about it. edit2: but in UN itself, they have the "special members". it's basically the founder of UN. The winner of the WW2. USA, UK, France, Russia, China. These countries are the "VIP" member. They have veto rights. But still... overall, UN still working properly. Please appreciate them. Except for some cases where some of those "VIP members" use their veto rights. When they use their veto, that's the time where UN not working properly..

[@Niki-eq2sx]

This is rare, a politician who actually cares !!! Love and support to Palestine from India!

[@kopkiadoapdonrochit5514]

I love Palestine🇵🇸, from Thailand 🇹🇭 We are on your side, Palestine.

[@kimhillsong7295]

who's on the otherside? Cambodia or Burma

[@TheGremlinoid]

Why there should be sides?

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@ArifAtaullahBAzmi]

@@kimhillsong7295 Its depend on the people

[@snagh]

Excellent documentary , I hope this finds its way to American hearts and start pointing to the American politicians the injustice that has been taking place for the last 70 yrs

[@mohamedsaib6110]

Its restricted in the US, so i dont think it will reach many people there unless they have a vpn on that isnt on the Uk or France...

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@malikiskandar5510]

I hope our friend in America will find this movie. I hope after their saw this masterpieces they mind will be open.

[@SirEpsilonn]

Amazing documentary. Deserves much more attention then it has currently been given. Great work VICE

[@achimachi5519]

Love from morocco my Palestinian habibis ❤🇲🇦🇵🇸

[@madrasaseries]

Fix the misleading description, its an occupation since 1948 not "conflict" !

[@JoJoBoOzK.O.]

It's actually just all fucked up really

[@cuejumper]

This was a great watch. Please do a follow up to it, maybe 5 years later?

[@cluff667]

"do you think people in america know what's happening here?" Vice: *Blocks video in america*

[@asari9731]

Lmaoooo

[@MNM-lq9te]

I think its youtube that blocks access in certain countries, you can't decide what country get to watch your video or not before you post it.

[@JasonSighn]

Anti-bds laws

[@chilenapromedioRU]

@@MNM-lq9te It's either copyright agreements that the filmmaker made before the agreement with Vice or it's simple Zionism.

[@muffinmendy7327]

Vice didn't block the video. Your government did!! Open your eyes to the horrifying truth that the us is a fucking psykopath

[@rightyouare2004]

Why is this documentary not available for viewing in the United States? I’ve been pro-Israel as it relates to the conflict. However, this documentary has really opened my eyes to what’s going on. I feel like I’ve been fed so many lies and propaganda.

[@thomaspotterdotexe]

Ask your government.

[@catherinemark998]

it's available in the US just not at this link. it's a distribution decision. mayorfilm.com clearly shows the film can be seen worldwide.

[@ProudNoobDXB]

Tell your friends about this and spread the word plz.

[@ArifAtaullahBAzmi]

Alhamdulillah. Glad that you're now not a pro-Israel

[@temaalyanoglu1110]

Love and support from Turkey. May god help you overcome these difficult days!

[@JoJoBoOzK.O.]

Ur government is supporting the wrong guys though....dirty politics as usual

[@mysteriousmist7335]

The Mayor is so charismatic!

[@fahmyabdulmannan5350]

What is charismatic

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@fahmyabdulmannan5350 He has a great personality and outgoing as a human being.

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@lasal8613]

Eye-opening, to say the least.

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@fubytv731]

Man, the audio is totally brilliant!

[@darksoul2046]

Remember people it's not about religion, it's about the Land.

[@arel4333]

@@Tamutu-1sorry i cannot find your depiction in this movie? Can you help point out in which minutes? What? So you're talking about star wars? Oh you went to the other cinema... ok nice to know u, hv fun and gtfo

[@ArifAtaullahBAzmi]

@@Tamutu-1 Sir this is not about ISIS. You're on a wrong video

[@4n0nym0u5]

Yeah right... That's why you only see christians and no muslims, yet the majority of Palestine is muslim. Palestine is a muslim country afterall...

[@chilenapromedioRU]

Support to Palestine from Chile, always! 🇵🇸🇨🇱

[@khalifaezzar5151]

💚💚💚💚

[@khalifaezzar5151]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLbo6t3Zql9ldE

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@simonireland5208]

From the rivers to the sea Palestine will be free #FREEGAZA sending some love from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@themiddleeastproject3102]

Palestine is Ireland.. they all come to your land. Because Judeah doesnt have room for them

[@ashiqrh317]

Lomoo 🤣

[@leodante2874]

This is why i love Irish People.

[@muffinmendy7327]

You can watch this in Sweden but not in Amerika? Such liberty very Freedom

[@chickenwing1804]

Someone commented that it was due to licensing issues

[@vonxoliver]

@@chickenwing1804 or hidden agenda

[@jagermaesta]

Really enjoyed the docu and the interview, Great job!

[@sazzam21]

Amazing Video. I'm a Palestinian American and have visited back home many times so i have seen these things first hand but far too many people around the world have no idea the struggles the Palestinian people have to bear. Their hands are tied behind their back and then told they are free. Makes no sense.

[@Marco-wz3pz]

Lol how the video came like 15 minutes ago yet this comment is a month old

[@SandroM_]

Can u share your time machine with us?

[@CatOfTiktok7]

@@Marco-wz3pz damn, that's weird 😯

[@_________________________nikki]

@@Marco-wz3pz vid prob unlistd b4

[@Marco-wz3pz]

@@_________________________nikki yeah probably

[@titonaga4714]

Such a Beautiful Example of a Leader!! #Love from Nagaland: India 🇮🇳

[@sajeshkn1234]

Watched completely.. It opened my eyes what the Palestinians suffering at present. For Palestinians: It's a question of dignity. For rest of the world: It's just a matter of perception.

[@shahabutanjinsinha424]

@48:31 i cried man!Every time I meet someone from Palestine,Iraq or Syria,my heart bleeds for them🙂 Have the people around the world any idea how much they suffers? 🙂 Insha Allah..Palestine will be freed..Insha Allah..People's sufferings will pay off.. Sincerest prayers and Love for Palestine,Al-Quds and People of Palestine❤❤ Wishing Peace and Sovereignty ❤ Love from Bangladesh🇧🇩 I stand by Palestine❤

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@abujundob540]

Palestinians: minding there own business Israel: I took that personally

[@JoJoBoOzK.O.]

🤨

[@PEMUDASUCCESS]

our Brothers Still Not Get the freedom we will never Give Up To help them Allah with them...🥺🇲🇾🇮🇩One Ummah...

[@charlstephen]

Watching this from Washington DC with a VPN changer that says I am in Germany 😎

[@thedarkside13]

Not all capes wear heroes. 😎

[@chriszani3698]

Why does this have so little recognition? KZbin please use your recommendation wonders

[@prebens7955]

Blocked in many countries including US and here in Britain

[@prebens7955]

@@ZiroDeagle i honestly had no idea either 🤷‍♂️ I just clicking Vice's posts randomly and ended up here, but it somewhat blocked? And there is a guy saying that the video is blocked on certain countries including US

[@matrixagent115]

the video is against israel thats why

[@chilenapromedioRU]

It needs subtitles in more languages since it's seems it's geoblocked in all the main English speaking countries.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@matrixagent115 But how is it against them when it's just the story of a mayor.

[@fz6760]

Good job! blessings from diasporic palestinian in Argentina :) This is very important to share

[@martin_cgfx]

Are you gonna make subtitles availible? Even if they are auto translated, it would help a lot.

[@cylored5627]

@@TheFalseShepphard Lol😂

[@roothik]

They aren't auto translated.

[@asari9731]

Um bruv subtitles are already available....

[@marriebandz5769]

@@asari9731 cant see subs ????

[@asari9731]

@@marriebandz5769 Im talking about the one in the video...

[@allenpunk]

Watching from Hong Kong !

[@muffinmendy7327]

RUN TO BRITANNIA WHILE YOU CAN

[@KaRuNaRuGa]

Run before the CCP gets ya!

[@nizamaroth]

@@KaRuNaRuGa and send off for 'rehabilitation' in Xinjiang

[@Brother_frojd]

Better make your way out of HK before CCP gets hold of hour city. And if they don't get you then the ever rising cost of living will.

[@Defferleffer]

I surprised at how clean and well functioning the city is, normal when you see pictures from Palastine it’s all ruins. Also I’m proud to say that I did in fact NOT need a VPN to watch this :)

[@muffinmendy7327]

Neither did I!!

[@fahmyabdulmannan5350]

Me too where you from

[@Defferleffer]

@@fahmyabdulmannan5350 Denmark

[@adhyharris7478]

I know i'm a bit late but for sure the place where you see in ruins were basically in the gaza strip, which is on the hold leadership of hamas.

[@fahmyabdulmannan5350]

@@adhyharris7478 of course everyone know about that man, so why if hamas lead that place

[@AnthonySmith-ru8in]

Support to Palestine 🇵🇸 From Panamá 🇵🇦 ❤️

[@carlocorsello6883]

I think your country could also need some support my friend stay strong 🤝

[@TheAnikasis]

I had to switch from Uk, to USA, to France to Portugal in order to be able to watch this.. it speaks for itself.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

That's crazy. I wonder why.

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

I really do think Vice is afraid of some sort of backlash. From groups who have a lot of social capital in the U.S and the U.K.

[@JamesBideaux]

no problem watching from germany.

[@sisik3241]

No problem watching from the Netherlands but i have to say that i received a warning from facebook for liking 2 israeli pages. One for Human rights, the organization B'tslem & the other about IDF soldiers breaking the silence on the war crimes they are committing over there. I received a warning for violating their policy right after i liked them so it says a lot about how they try to censor

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

@@sisik3241 How sad. Shame on Facebook!

[@TheAzuradark]

1 week only 32k views, you know when a video is restricted for sure

[@combat2064]

There's no word for me to describe that scene where the Mayor was walking in front of the White Palace

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@Excellentbug]

If vice knew Suroosh and Shane is what I and most wait for .... No beef with other content creators but those two are what brought me here in the first place

[@gagaoe]

He actually nailed what branding mean, it's not just a logo, slogan, or a visions, it's an activation! the whole city itself is the brand! a lady icon won't become a starbucks brand unless they activate it.

[@cookiemonster6816]

Fun random things I noticed - 6:20 Yes that is a statue of Nelson Mandela, RIP 10:39 [Ha-bi-bi] My love, and [Ya Row-hi] My soul are of course not used here in a romantic context. These are common Arabic exclamations to create affinity with the one you're speaking to. And [Ta-we-le Ba-lak] means calm down or have patience. 11:10 The man uses [Be Rah-met A-bo-ye] On my father's mercy, and [Aa-la-y El Ta-la-k'] On my divorce. More typical Arabic exclamations to generate a feeling of trust with the person you're speaking to, so they believe or do what you want them to. 17:49 [A-kal-na Ba-te-kh] We ate watermelons. Means we're doomed. Also yes that is a drawing of Mahmoud Darwish behind them, RIP. The portraits hanging in his office are Yasser Arafat, the former leader of the PLO, RIP. And Mahmoud Abbas the current leader of the Fatah party and the Palestinian president for the past 16 years, contested by Hamas. 18:54 [Fash-rat ee-nak] I have no idea what the literal translation would be 19:13 It isn't translated but he's saying Jerusalem is our eternal capital 20:40 [Ha-ya-wan] An animal. 20:54 [To-fro-t] and 28:31 [Far-tat] to be ripped apart. 24:26 [Am-mo] [Am-mi] Uncle. Older men address children as such as if in 3rd person, makes them personable. Children also address older men as uncle. 33:23 [Al-aa-ff-ye] Another form of greeting asking for your well-being. Also [Ya-za-la-me] Man, bro. 1:17:32 [Mesh-yat] literally means it walked. 1:20:02 [Zy] Like, [El] The, [Zef-te] concrete, an analogy to bullshit. Throughout whenever they call the mayor [Abu Farah] they're calling him the father of Farah (his son's name), also as a respectful way to address someone.

[@billyherrington1937]

Honestly loved this documentary shows you the other side of things apart from what Israel says

[@danielbaker2635]

26k on a movie like this? KZbin really be hiding this lmao 😂 typical

[@kokojumbo972]

this documentary is fantastic. i liked how the story told itself, without a heavy narration. it shows basic life in the west bank. great job. i really hope it gets more attention.

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@euclidestorres2844]

May your fountains never dries. Best regards from Brazil.

[@Chris-ro7mn]

I feel bad for real people that have to deal with bearaucrats. Which seems to be this mans life. I pray he has good health and the strength to keep doing what is best for people.

[@LMvdB02]

He has to deal with a violent, oppressive occupation by a regime which works against his efforts to make life better for the people.

[@syke9747]

calling Ramallah as the capital is offensive , take it down right now , Palestine had and has only 1 capital , and that is Jerusalem.

[@wh2960]

First time watching vice?

[@JoJoBoOzK.O.]

U r irrational

[@borabora3506]

What's the marching music beginning at 48:50? It's very catchy.

[@freshnez1666]

Free Palestine!💛 From Croatia🇭🇷🤝🇵🇸

[@ashiqrh317]

Holy crap ! So Croatia occupied Palestine 🤣 . Lollygag punk spotted

[@yassinahmed4288]

Jerusalem is the capital of Plastine 🇵🇸 period

[@nadiazarrougui]

The director said that his reference was "Divine intervention", A film directed by "Elia Suleiman" and it's a must see !

[@LibertaPS]

where to find it ?

[@kittypewpew]

11:05-11:33 that scene somehow is a very universal experience :D

[@roothik]

Lmao at this scene. The thing where you give in and accept an offer because someone is busting your balls and in order to avoid misunderstandings like coming off as impolite...

[@khalifaezzar5151]

💚💚

[@mhavluciyan100]

How frustrating to try to run a city with the impediment of another country making your job impossible. The sewage issue alone just opened my eyes. My heart goes out to the people of Ramallah.

[@critiqueofcode]

1:42:15 : The goal is to add imagery to the idea of Palestine for western audiences. Vice: Restricts the video in USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand, France. Me: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Bobby-dm3oj]

Why does this have suprisingly low views and comments whilst Vice's other preternaturally idiotic videos have millions?!

[@soul0rison536]

Because it is blocked in the US had to use my vpn to watch

[@DBT1007]

Because it's still new. Wait for like.. 2 months maybe. It will be trending in some region

[@soul0rison536]

@@DBT1007 unfortunately it's mainly due to the fact that it is being restricted

[@DBT1007]

@@soul0rison536 restricted to which regions?? Only USA? NA restriction alone cant make that much difference. We still have Japan, Indonesia, Russia, etc. countries with lot of internet users. wait until 1 or 2 months. this will be like.. that China's concentration camp documentary again probably. will get millions of views after months.

[@soul0rison536]

@@DBT1007 it would appear it is blocked in most of western europe as well and due to that I'd imagine it is not getting recommend to very few if any

[@sleepstudyrelaxingsounds8322]

This is what I needed ❤️❤️❤️From 🇿🇦

[@sleepstudyrelaxingsounds8322]

@@TheFalseShepphard South Africa

[@khalifaezzar5151]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLbo6t3Zql9ldE

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

Same I never thought I would get to see it. After listening to an interview by the film maker 🇿🇦.. Mzansi life!!

[@gayprairiecanadian1301]

Vice please make this accessible to north american countries! We need to see this film. I am using a vpn to watch this. So amazing Edit: apparently it's not up to vice. Vpn gang!

[@muffinmendy7327]

I don't understand why people think they can chose who can and can't se their videos they can't. It's your government blocking it not vice

[@gayprairiecanadian1301]

@Aijaz Bhat oh didnt know that. That sucks.

[@Brother_frojd]

@@gayprairiecanadian1301 it's more worrying than just "suck". When a government chooses to make a video like this not accessible in its country unless you change your VPN like you did. I can't find one good reason for blocking this video.

[@atillar3321]

i have seen one comment that says the video exists in the US, but only on Amazon, iTunes

[@gayprairiecanadian1301]

@@Brother_frojd that's what I mean by sucks. There shouldn't be any reason it's blocked, but for whatever reason, probably political ones, our government (speaking from Canada) decides this video is not allowed. Which is just censorship when you think about it. Which sucks. A whole lot

[@Kolar522]

Good thing Vice still has some balls.

[@KBOSGroundAgent]

Seriously, why is this limited. Rocking VPN data. Open this to the 🇺🇸

[@Jin-1337]

The very fact that they have to do their own local governance instead of the entire country speaks volumes of how inhumane Israel is doing to Palestine.

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@mrsoshadabaadman]

"To live with conviction. To live with moral rigor. To live with dignity. Is a wish for most people. It transcends race, religion or gender. How you have lived is between you and your maker. The hell you raised on earth or the heaven you create is what awaits you when you fade into the eternal sleep. We are all one!"

[@jjandorliadul]

42:00 Note the use of language in the conversation at the meeting between the European educated managerial liberal elite and the mayor of Ramallah Musa Hadid. Both are speaking foreign languages and the European team have this overly technical and business manner of speaking while the artist and reflective side of Musa Hadid is expressed through his artful use of language.

[@ProudNoobDXB]

For real eh? Germans had a very much "robotic" approach.

[@khamfai]

Great film David! thank you for making it and thanks Vice for showing it. Sending peace, love, and solidarity to Palestine! from Bngkok, Thailand.

[@carlrodalegrado4104]

30:35 Ghost in the Shell(1995) Transition (Expressing the City and it's culture)

[@JasonSighn]

Absolutely an amazing documentary.

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@amanapart.]

This video is not available in the US. Tragic that a modern day apartheid is being supported.

[@yaxl]

42:27 It's not a negotiation when the two parties aren't in equal standing, it's coercion.

[@swapnil_dl]

Wish we had a better govt in India that would come out in support of Palestine against the atrocities committed by Israel on our Arab brothers and sisters. Lots of love❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕 from India

[@lucasskovgaard3526]

Free Palestine! 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸 from Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰

[@leodante2874]

Bravo 👏

[@Non_playable_collective]

Wuhuu. Danmark! Sådan

[@ArsenGagi]

One day my muslim brothers, you will be free. Greetings from a orthodox christian

[@shashederanderan4426]

it's a great documentary, everyone should watch it

[@alteast]

It is a bengali presentation on the issue - kzbin.info/www/bejne/larCoaCCp9Vlaqc

[@slabby476]

Why did I have to use a VPN in this “free country”

[@greenleafyman1028]

It's because "free" in your country is just a word not the reality.

[@2high4yo]

"Free country"🤣🤣 usa isnt free. All the information is controlled by puppet news outlets. Who are controlled by politicians. They show you "news" they want you to see😅

[@Looserkid13]

Give this man a damn radio!

[@ProudNoobDXB]

Gold comment. Cracked me up. Thank you.

[@pinkyfrogshop]

WeRamAllah. Thanks Allah for a beautiful city: Please don’t forget your brother n sisters in Gaza. 🇵🇸

[@justink5375]

Crazy that this is censored

[@LolixLP]

the amount of warcrimes captured on camera in a movie that is not abt the isreali occupation is making me reconsider my stance in allegations of warcrimes against israel.

[@jonathandavis346]

I just knew this 1 year subscription for this VPN was a good ass idea

[@rashidalmasoud4474]

I'm positive the future is bright for Palestine, the world is slowly becoming a more free and tolerant place, hopefully fast enough

[@Dan-kr9bm]

Very endearing, quite inspirational.