Bethlehem Pastor Rev Munther Isaac criticises Western hypocrisy and Church complicity in Gaza crisis

[@jeromesuain7640]

As a catholic belgian living in Mexico I am ashamed of the silence of the EU about this genocide. A lot of sanctions on Russia but none for Israel?

[@newsbuster292]

Yes, that is inexplicable now. The mask has fallen off. There are no rules anymore from now on, when it comes to international and humanitarian laws being supposed to be upheld.

[@inettpiliang2725]

mereka semua adalah teman dalam membunuh . membunuh adalah kebiadasaan mereka.

[@c666s]

Unfortunately they only apply sanctions which USA calls for, and this genocide blood is on their hands too.

[@adamesd3699]

And Russia in two years didn’t do one tenth of what Israel has done in Gaza in two months.

[@chouchou7519]

Peace to you friend ✌️ From Morocco

[@ninobajric1142]

I’m Austrian 🇦🇹 and I stand in this dark hours of humanity with the people of Gaza.

[@classics39]

Have you seen the Christmas Edition of the Kronen Zeitung? It's a perversion of Christmas.

[@Ascertain4Yourself]

Where is the moral outrage in Australia? it's so disappointing that our Politicians and Media hardly covers this genocide. Sometimes I feel we are controlled by the Israeli lobby.

[@samiawad4505]

May Allah help these innocent Palestinians in Gaza.

[@auntiesemite9295]

Too bad your austrian r3gime is with israhe11.

[@xekuta747]

@@classics39 We are in the hands of the "Woke", because we are in the hands of the "Allies" for 78 years now. A broken state with broken people who don't know what to do against tyranny. But something is changing in our country, silent and hidden, like in every other country now.

[@artbysherrie]

We are not just appalled we are outraged, disappointed and disgusted by our leaders

[@ibrstellar1080]

The Western leaders are nothing but puppets of the Sabbatean cult who are planning many more wars and destruction in 2024.

[@atfaithvalue1728]

I assume you are a Palestinian. In that case, me too. I'm outgraged by Hamas leadership. That criminal terrorist organisation destroyed Gaza in just 18 years, from 2005 till 2023. And they blame Israel for it. And then on 7 October, the slaughtered women and children.

[@hasnahkepol9727]

I think he meant most of the western leaders@@atfaithvalue1728

[@keihan5]

@@atfaithvalue1728 Are you an American? Then you need to denounce the colonists that attacked the British during the founding of America as well. While I don't support the killing of innocent civilians, they were fighting a similar cause. If you can't denounce that and hold the founding fathers of America as heros, then you are a hypocrite.

[@davidlafleche1142]

@@atfaithvalue1728 Finally! Somebody knows the truth!

[@Atif_Ph.D._Kate_Bush_Fan_Club]

As Muslims we stand shoulder to shoulder with all Palestinians including our Christian brothers and sisters. The Palestinian 🇵🇸 Christian’s have been betrayed by their fellow so called ‘Christians’ in the west namely Europe and the USA 🇺🇸. The pastor is spot on. This was a brilliant speech full of truth. May God protect you dear pastor and your church and your flock.

[@JohnFelinn]

I wouldn’t say that most Israeli citizens agree but I have seen no evidence on their part to refute the bloodlust , racism and fascism. So what are we to conclude?

[@mnoorbhai]

Palestinians whether Muslim Chritian Jew are under siege by the Zionists and the world must rise .

[@Sulayman.786]

SubhanAllah! As Muslims we stand with all people, including Christians and Jews, who are honest and true enough to speak out against Zionism and any other form of colonialism.

[@Aladdin-J]

@@JohnFelinn most of them agree you still have some of the brainwashing at least 70% of israeli's hate Palestinians and want nothing then to see them all disappear its a racist based state that is only built for jews even tho they stole it.

[@angeldust7591]

​​@@tlw6932it is spot on if you are truthful, and not a hyprocrite.

[@GlesgaBumble]

As an atheist I applaud this man for telling the truth to power. The people of Scotland are with you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸✌️

[@sas-lt4qv]

It’s more like the pastor is “telling the truth” to greed, not power.

[@FaribaKatz-eh1xe]

I’m an atheist as well and 100% agree with you. He’s written a great book called “The Other Side Of The Wall”, which I highly recommend. It’s free on audible.

[@keihan5]

@@sas-lt4qv Its both

[@davidlafleche1142]

The Lord Jesus Christ is the Messiah and King of the Jews. He shall soon return to save Israel and give them the Holy Land. "Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion" (Psalm 2:6, KJV). Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Establish the Kingdom of Peace in Jerusalem (Isaiah 9:7, KJV)!

[@keihan5]

​@@davidlafleche1142 Can you speak? Do you have a brain of your own? Or you just going to quote scripture? Say what YOU actually mean when you quote something.

[@violinstar5948]

I’m a native Englishman and I agree with this pastor 100%. Every time I hear our stupid prime minister talk about “rule of law” “human rights” it makes my blood boil

[@NYC10008]

He is a HAMAS groomed mouthpiece, not a real Christian priest. The real reverend for that church is pastor Mitri Raheb.

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

You speak for me also. Both the main political parties and our media are complicit.

[@mistykaikai]

Honestly, it’s so scary once we realise how they try to control what we think, and control our perception of reality with empty cliches like the ones you mention. All to legitimatise participation in genocide to kill & displace Palestinians.

[@simonkarlsson6692]

The problem is that he doesn't mention the people, i.e. the ethnicity, controlling the West. Maybe he is not courageous enough to do that, maybe he lacks insight into the matter, I don't know.

[@aminjaw]

all he does is just talk about touching topics and no action, real example of a p**sy

[@francesfarmer4888]

Fantastic speech..I agree with everything this man said. Why Western leader are complicit in this genocide is an absolute disgrace. I am a UK Christian

[@punapeter]

yeah yo! the UK is supporting the genocide as well, you missed that out on the farm?

[@5pAcEiNvAaDeR]

Politicians are no leaders, most are bought and payed for and in this case controlled by Israeli interests

[@rimmer187]

These aren't christians there actors you fool trying to gain support from christians against israel it wont work we stand united with the jews

[@mankind3032]

I too agree with this speech. Every decent human being should agree with this specific speech!

[@AllOtherNamesUsed]

While studying scripture, I was shocked to realize the current state of Israel in the Middle East did not fulfill Isaiah 66.8 (“a nation born in a day”) as we’re always told - the context (verses 15-16) is speaking about the day of the Lord which coincides with the physical resurrection of the dead (‘born’ out of the land) which is further elaborated in 26.19. This did not happen in 1948. So if the state in the middle east isn’t biblical Israel, what is it? Isa 1.10, Jer 23.14, Rev 2.9, 11.8, 17.5 comes to mind.

[@lucaswirtz]

As a dutch citizen I am apalled and I am grieving for all Palestinians, and I cannot reject more the complicity and silence of our deeply colonial and racist politicians. Deeply moved by the speech of Pastor Rev Munther Isaac.

[@Najda007]

From Slovenia, I stand with all Palestinians and I am deeply ashamed of the EU politicians. And yes, I am shaken to the core 😱

[@th3truth]

From Scotland........I stand with the Palestinians regardless of religion.

[@punapeter]

yea and?

[@adnanchowdhury614]

Proud of You, Scotland !

[@raulnicolaueffgen5556]

I support palestinian People!!! Greetings from Brazil! 🇧🇷🇯🇴🇧🇷🇯🇴🇧🇷

[@flare-4779]

there's no and … are you dumb? @@punapeter

[@anniechorley4940]

​@@punapetertroll. Go and sort US out.

[@martindavies6640]

I'm a atheist Welsh man, a native briton, and I stand with Palestine and the people of Gaza.

[@alisikander]

Much respect brother.. Xx

[@punapeter]

stand where? in the safety of your livingroom?

[@anniechorley4940]

​@@punapeterwell we see where you are. Are you happy with your taxes going to support a wealthy country which occupies and ethnic cleanses an open prison, while your own country has no decent health provision and many homeless people???😂

[@mataleongermany7169]

Thank you dear friend

[@weyoun6535]

Me too as a Yorkshireman

[@SantoTrafficanteBoss]

As a Christian I am ashamed of Europe. For me personally, this is the true ending of the EU. What do we stand for, if we do not stand up for innocent civilians being murdered? 😢

[@mountainman8775]

Couldn’t agree more, this is the end of an old era and the beginning of a new, and this time it is we Europeans whose hands are stained with the guilt of this unjustifiable and absolutely illegal atrocity against an illegally occupied oppressed people.

[@mountainman8775]

@patriceagulu8315 you are correct. “You have heard that it was said, Love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven. For he causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward will you have? Don’t even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what are you doing out of the ordinary? Don’t even the gentiles do the same?” Matt 5:44

[@mountainman8775]

@patriceagulu8315 I would.

[@mountainman8775]

@patriceagulu8315 I’m not a Muslim though brah

[@-Emmeline-]

Very well said Reverend. As an Irish Catholic, I stand with people of All religions in Palestine,especially the #ChildrenofGaza

[@punapeter]

does it matter you nationality or magical belief? As a human on the planet you can feel empathy.

[@dmurphy3202]

​@@punapeterpeople are merely stating who they are and showing support....

[@anniechorley4940]

​@@dmurphy3202it's just a troll, without any real argument, as most of the isra hell supporters are.

[@dolores.t.hodgkins3140]

@@punapeter Be at Peace with your decision, inner Peace, then you will be at Peace with others in their chosen Faith stand. We should as humans be developed enough in 2023 to let go the medieval ignorance that caused the division, try to embrace "our similarities, rather than our differences. Ceasefire Now 🙏🌿💜

[@MakeLoveNotWar865]

Love and respect to our Irish brothers and sisters from Palestine.

[@christianblattler6518]

From Switzerland. I am ashamed of our Western leaders and their silence, especially my government which is hiding behind our so-called "neutrality".

[@classics39]

NZZ has become Neue Zionist Zeitung...... I feel with you. In my country it's Mitläufertum 2.0 again without any danger for life. It was Never again and every one would have fought the Nazis in the resistance. No criticism is allowed... Genocide is not mentioned in the media . It's sickening.

[@JP-ve7pp]

Agree, as your government decided not to be neutral regarding Russia; neutrality are not according to circumstances, it seems!

[@kgbgb3663]

@@JP-ve7pp Yes, the Swiss sanction those who take military action to _end_ genocides, but support those who _commit_ them. Some "honourable" neutrality! (Mind you, who am I to criticise? I'm British. I join you in shame at our governments.)

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

We indonesian also neutral, but we got eyes too.

[@roniguyana1293]

FUCK Switzerland

[@ninjatiger1427]

I am a Christian woman for England, I pray for Palestine and will always support Palestinians!

[@childofgod4862]

@ninja you are NOT a Christian person because you speak lies about Israel. You know Palestinian went into Israeli's house and kidnapped people, murdered people, raped people and you don't care for the justice?

[@-xyz-012]

If you’re a true follower of Christ, not just a Christian in name only, then you should be standing with Christ and praying for peace in Israel, as as Jesus stands by Israel. Choose who you will serve, your flesh or Christ?

[@ninjatiger1427]

@@-xyz-012 God does not support genocide. Nice try.

[@GlobalmanMan]

​@@davidlafleche1142the isarel Police always make truble Palestin People even though nothing make probrom

[@HeWhoMustNotBeNamedIsAlive]

@@davidlafleche1142And Israel hasn’t attacked them before? 😂 seriously your indoctrinated

[@thebeliever5002]

A powerful speech by a TRUE Christian, "it is a sin and a darkness you willingly embrace".

[@travellerintheworld5717]

​@@user-lt7er2xk1t Bot

[@siew3970]

@@user-lt7er2xk1tDoes this video call for your comment, or do you think the dead and suffering Gazans deserve a little more respect from you?

[@thebeliever5002]

Thanks for the support.@@siew3970

[@davidlafleche1142]

All Christians know and believe that Israel is destined to rule the world with their Messiah and King, the Lord Jesus Christ. "Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion" (Psalm 2:6, KJV). Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Establish the Kingdom of Peace in Jerusalem (Isaiah 9:7, KJV)!

[@Lvnshyrn07]

Im an athiest, but this *sermon* was right on point because it points out exactly what is happening in the "Christian" US.

[@easternequinox9324]

Controlled by those who they can't criticize no matter what. The likes of Ben are too deeply rooted into the political realm of the Western World that it's actually terrifying.

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - If USA/West Leadership - Empower a Govt/Nation - Who use Starvation,Death Camps,Pogroms,Gas Chambers/White Phosphorus,Ethnic Cleansing,etc - Not akin to enablers of Nazis?

[@deanbarnett8538]

​@@easternequinox9324Those who cannot be mentioned had rape gangs in Rotherham. Look it up for yourself!

[@artfull334]

@user-rn7hv7of1bmore than half of the people in the USA are completely brainwashed. The land of the free is not free

[@katyharries6824]

I am a South African and Rev Isaac Munther's words are full of dignity, courage and intehrity. May there be a ceasefire in Gaza now followed by a peace process that leads to justice for Palestinians and Israelis

[@makeroplig]

In order for there to be peace until Palestine is liberated and the European Jewish occupiers hand over the lands to their original inhabitants and they return to where they came from.

[@peltekechum5215]

As a Norwegian 🇳🇴 I stand with Palestine. No mainstream media can change my mind.

[@imhuman11]

Protest and spread their message

[@AmrHussein1805]

Mainstream media lost me since the start of this genocide campaign - I always knew they were biased, but now it is just too obvious too disgraceful. They people don’t understand the word shame

[@justaperson-a2w]

mainstream media probalby caused u to think that

[@barley4813]

As a norwegian, I know our country had nearly 44 000 members of NS during the war. Not all of those members of our naziparty were antisemittes, but they nevertheless supported a regime that lead to holocaust. We have to learn from the darkest chapter in our history so we won't do the same horrid mistake ever again. Hitler wasn't right, he was all wrong. Genocide is always wrong. Israel will without a shred of doubt win this war against terror, but even more important than a military win, is their moral victory. Terror isn't right. Terror is always wrong. Use of terror to promote NationalSocialism, communism or islamism is litterary dead wrong. They're all a ethal threat to democracy. I therefor stand with Israel and democracy, against terror and dictatorship. We need to chose love over hate, and some day also the palestinians will understand that they have to love their own children much higher than they hate the jews. "We share the same biology, regardless of ideology. Believe me when I say to you, I hope the palestinians love their children too".

[@deryapektas8622]

"Regardless of religion, language, nationality. A good person is good. Tolstoy"

[@rosymylene1878]

Well said, Reverend Isaac!! He is 100% right. The Israeli Diaper Force will now target this great man. May God bless and protect you and your Parish, Reverend!!

[@naijaman6639]

The imbeciles will soon tell us Hamas was hiding behind him during the sermon...criminal terrorists, who are doomed forever.

[@coverupper1354]

“Diaper Force” Good one! 😂

[@eudyptes5046]

@@coverupper1354 Until WW2 countries were much more honest in their namings, it was "ministy of war" etc., then they replaced the "war" in all these names with "defense".

[@artfull334]

@@coverupper1354surely this is an insult to diapers

[@coverupper1354]

@@artfull334 😄

[@kro6876]

I am an American Christian and I stand with Palestine. I feel so helpless about what the US government is doing.

[@putra4101]

​@patriceagulu8315Whataboutism 😒

[@69Solo]

Get out there and vote, not Biden, Nor Trump!

[@blogintonblakley2708]

I'd go to church whenever it was held if the minister told truth like this.

[@dali338]

This is his official YT channel youtube.com/@muntherisaac?si=wkPJfwgK5Qg4HbvU

[@deb9784]

What a powerful statement! I agree, we all need truth in these dark times! JESUS was known as the Prince of Peace! I don't understand how anyone can preach another gospel! And HE taught us to love one another!

[@truther001]

Like I always say, I never found God in a church. But I have found Him amongst the people.

[@AlbaTramonto-ub4qc]

​@@deb9784 They are blind by hate. The chosen ones are putting the ground to the come of antichrist. The Christ will never bless criminals.

[@kenjimallone2191]

The Church is within you. Just believe in God/Jesus and live a Law abiding Life and you'll be okay. Paul said: Greet the Church that is in their House. Church means people. God is coming for his Church not Buildings. Matthew 18:20 KJV

[@jns61962]

The Christmas message the world needs to hear.🙏

[@демкен]

From Russia my biggest deepest hug to Palestine people.

[@stephenwereta7822]

this speech will be remembered in 100 years time, very well said

[@Bazi_Gitinovasi]

Дай Бог вам долгой жизни в здравии🙏🕊

[@mahdiahmed8611]

That is exactly true. I am sick to my stomach and disgusted by the evil, barbaric and atrocity of the Israeli government against innocent Palestinian civilians. Shame on you Israel.

[@nadiranurulmubarakah9357]

As an Indonesian Muslim I always and forever support Palestine. All Palestinians regardless of their religion. May our government still keeping their commitment to support Palestine.

[@Sebastian-x5f8m]

💞

[@Sebastian-x5f8m]

💙

[@stevebenton9193]

As an American Catholic living under the thumb of ZOG, I am sickened and ashamed of my country and my church. I stand with all Palestinians against the horrors being committed against them by the Occupiers and all governments who are complicit.

[@nunyabusiness9013]

At least the Pope spoke out. American Evangelicals are cheering on the genocide in the hopes it will bring about the end times.

[@МагомедовМагомед-в5у]

✊🏼.

[@rimmer187]

REAL CHRISTIANS STAND WITH ISRAEL

[@justicebringspeace]

@@rimmer187Knowing full well that Israel doesn’t recognize Christ and Israeli zionists spit on Christians

[@Typicalsemsem]

​@@rimmer187You're not a real Christian. You don't even listen to your priest 😂 stop trolling

[@KS-yz5mn]

I am a Muslim. This speech made me cry. And it rang so true when the Reverend spoke of European and western powers and of their shallowness and hypocrisy when it comes to international law. I’m so sorry our leaders are like this. I’m so sorry the world has come to this. May God protect us all, Ameen.

[@eudyptes5046]

I might add that the muslim countries also never cared much for the palestinians. Especially the gulf dictatorships (=monarchies) are all deeply financially involved with the USA - money is all that matters to them.

[@user-gl5ux5xk3k]

I'm from the US and ashamed

[@rimmer187]

These are not christians there actors trying to get christians on there side against israel it wont happen we stand united always with israel

[@beastvader]

​@@eudyptes5046Sadly you're 100% right, the so-called 'Muslim' governments are the biggest traitors of all. I have a suspicion they don't have an ounce of faith in their hearts, only a love of money and power

[@Nournor199]

@@eudyptes5046 leaders yes but not people

[@amani22023]

As a Muslim in Germany I am angry about the German‘s support on this genocide! They didn’t learn from their history to be human and to be on the right side! Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@artschool673]

I am Europea, not religious and I stand with Gaza, always have and always will. Free Palestine.

[@coverupper1354]

They are “tormented by the silence of the world”. Incredibly sad. 💯% agree with the Pastor.

[@Shumailawasim1945]

Salute to you sir .As a Muslim I am grateful to you for speaking out against this genoside which the world is watching silently and senselessly.

[@Stephanie-zd5im]

Brilliant Speech. This should be shown across Western Media. God please help the Palestinians.

[@ravenblack7052]

Then share it, far and wide!

[@imhuman11]

Protest and spread their message

[@industriousbug]

Spread across western media? To what end?

[@KarimaDerridj]

@@industriousbugthey are complicit in spreading lies , they are to be held accountable

[@industriousbug]

@@KarimaDerridjThey wont be.

[@sirpugsolot1215]

"If you are not shaken to your core there is something wrong with your humanity", I screamed "YES EXACTLY" when I heard it because it's the truth.

[@peaceonearth63]

As a Christian in Norway, I stand with Palestine!

[@Naomi-de2ps]

Wow, he said it straight. "We are outraged by the complicity of the church. Let it be clear friends, silence is complicity." And straight to the crux of the matter he goes on to say: "Gaza today has become the moral compass of the world. Gaza was hell before October 7 and the world was silent. Should we be surprised that they are silent now? If you are not appalled by what is happening in Gaza, if you are not shaken to your core: there is something wrong with your humanity." And: "If you fail to call this a genocide that is on you. It is a sin and darkness you willingly embrace."

[@SamPathan_69]

Palestinians have a right to defend their land, property, family, against a racist oppresser.

[@blogintonblakley2708]

All of Israel is Palestinian land. Let's not slide by that truth in this moment of outrage. This latest Israeli atrocity doesn't absolve it of all the other atrocities Israel has committed. The first of which was annexing an entire region with force and against the will of the people in the region. All of this violence by Israel was premeditated and openly discussed BEFORE Israel was annexed.

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

Exactly! Jewish-Zionist Terrorism And The Establishment Of Israel : “The activities of three Jewish terrorist groups in their quest for Jewish state are discussed against the backdrop of the historical events of the world war II.” Source : U.S Department Of Justice - Office Of Justice Programs NCJ Number 57642 Author(s) J L PEEKE Date Published 1977 Length 129 pages

[@jfryer485]

18 year olds fighting for land they had 75 years ago?

[@blogintonblakley2708]

@@jfryer485 When would you give up trying to get your home back from whomever took it from you?

[@smuggop]

@@jfryer485yea most of the older folk were murdered by idf i guess

[@SumayaAhmed-bd9zl]

As a Muslim I am crying every day for Palestinians children may God gives them freedom 😢😢😢

[@hannahr77]

yeah give them freedom from hamASS and islam

[@siminoof]

@@hannahr77 The day is coming when they will get their land back and be free from JewNazi occupation

[@Cleo330]

Amen

[@zainahsaat7108]

@@hannahr77satanyahu crony please get lost!

[@burakcoskun38]

@@hannahr77 nah give them freedom from Israel and zionism

[@samreensarfaraz7632]

Very powerful and honest speech

[@mohd.imranali91]

We love our christian brothers and sisters for standing with humanity and truth. We will fight this injustice together In Sha Allah

[@rimmer187]

Hahaha how are us christians your brothers and sisters dont be stupid your pagans who listen to a fake prophet who slept with children .. christ is king we stand with israel now and always

[@Lost_Patriot93]

us christians are not your brother and sisters

[@ruthpicon2203]

@@Lost_Patriot93 Go troll somewhere else, Mr. Clueless Christian.

[@mousiebrown1747]

Amen/Ameen

[@mousiebrown1747]

@@Lost_Patriot93. I’m a Christian and Muslims are fine by me! Muslims are descendants of Abram’s / Abraham’s first son, Ishmael; Jews are descendants of the second son (Jacob) of the second son (Isaac) of Abraham. Christians have no genealogy in common with either Muslims or Jews; they are considered “heirs” by faith/believing that Jesus is the Son of God, that He died but was raised alive from death by God Almighty.

[@ziadn24]

From Canada, I'm ashamed of our prime minister Justin Trudeau and his whole government.

[@paulwalker5221]

As a christian I stand with the people of Palestine that the peace and justice promised at Christmas will come permanently to this land. Indeed our saviour Jesus was born in the West Bank.

[@raulnicolaueffgen5556]

FREE JERUSALEM !!! Get out ilegal occupants!!! 🇯🇴🇯🇴🇯🇴🇯🇴🇯🇴🇯🇴

[@rimmer187]

Real christians stand with israel

[@Murad-qr9jw]

​@@rimmer1874 pregnant women were shot and then bulldozed by your Nazisrael.

[@AlbaTramonto-ub4qc]

The story as well as the history of Palestine’s name is vague but can be restored from ancient texts. When going back in time, the name Palestine was certainly derived from one of the so-called Sea-Peoples that settled in Pileshet on the eastern Mediterranean coast at the end of the 13th century BC. Pileshet consisted of five Philistine city-states (with kings of) Gat, Ashdod, Gaza, Ashkelon and Ekron. The stories of each of these city-states are told in the Bible accompanied with famous individuals such as Samson, David and Goliath. The Philistines were a strong entity and different from their contemporaneous Israelites (later Judah) to the east and bordering to the north with Phoenicia. Numerous excavations of the past 65 years (A. Mazar in 1985) can testify to these geographical regions. However, at the end of the 8th century BC the Philistines were defeated (in 702 BC) by Sennacherib (S. Gitin 1989) and have never regained their ancestral importance since then. Also the Assyrians mention the early name on the Nimrud Slab from around 800 BC. where they called the region "Palashtu/Palastu" or "Pilistu", many centuries after the Aby Hawam Temple (1150 BC) in Egypt had given it the name Pilestim or Pirestim, an issue that is still debated. Even Aristotle mentioned the Lake of Palestine that he describes as what we refer to as the Dead Sea. In fact, Aristotle was right; the Dead Sea is a perennial lake by having no outlet to a sea. The origin of the name Palestine has often be an object of controversies, because it was generally accepted that the name was given by the Romans of the second century AD. Some even named an emperor, Hadrian, who gave Jerusalem the name of Aeolia Capitolina simultaneously being the one who gave the name Palestina referring to the archenemy of 1300 years earlier, the Philistines to the biblical land of Judeah out of disrespect to the Jews who he conquered after Bar Kochba’s revolt in 132 B.C. Nevertheless, besides the fact that Hadrian did not like the revolt in his Provincial Arabia after 106 AD, the name Palestine goes back almost six centuries when Herodotus used it first, something which indicates that Hadrian knew the Greek author of ‘The histories”, i.e. Herodotus. By placing Herodotus in a biblical milieu, Herodotus wrote in 464 BC which is just 120 years after the fall of the First Temple of Jerusalem in 586 BC. That is probably why Herodotus did not mention Jerusalem or its destroyed temple nor did he mention any city in Palestine, with the exception of Ashkelon. Living in the 5th c. BC., Herodotus from Halicarnassus (490/80 -- 430/20 BC) was a Greek historian who wrote his book entitled 'Histories" which originally meant 'Facts' or ‘Stories’ and which was the root for our notion of a consecutive series of natural and human events that took 2 place within a certain time period, now called history. He used the word Palestine Παλαιστίνη five times and Palestinians two times in different chapters of his book; for a total of seven times. Herodotus provided a geopolitical description of the main powers in the fifth century BC when he narrated the wars between the Greeks with its protagonist Athens against Persia or vice versa. Among the many names and topics which Herodotus treated with authority and respect, are the names of countries and peoples and their territories. One of the geographical names that occur five times in Herodotus' work is the name Palestine.

[@AlbaTramonto-ub4qc]

​@@rimmer187 Am I the only one noticing that isael is supported by garbage?🤔🤔🤔

[@mahomedrafik6908]

I hope the presidents of US,UK,Germany and the rest of the Nato nations who say they are Christians hear the honourable Pastor

[@filipeareias3265]

the president of usa is a neocon

[@truther001]

'Many will say my name but few will follow in my footsteps'.

[@rimmer187]

These are not christians they are actors used to gain christian support against israel there is no christians over there dont be fooled my fellow christians we stand with israel now and always ✝️

[@eudyptes5046]

Unfortunately dishonourable people don't hear hounarable ones.

[@kgbgb3663]

@@rimmer187 1/10 - and that's purely for the grammar not being _too_ bad. I've corrected it for you: They, the leaders of the West, are not Christians. They are actors used to gain Christian support for Israeli crimes against true Christians. (And against Muslims, and against Jews who are not filled with hate and contempt for non-Jews). There are no Christians over there in the hallowed halls of Washington, Whitehall, Berlin, Brussels or Paris. Don't be fooled my fellow Christians -- we stand against those who think of us as sub-human "cattle", now and always ✝

[@henriettapaine1185]

Well said. I am ashamed to be from the UK. I am ashamed that the UK has condoned this mass atrocity. The government does not represent the views of all people here. ❤

[@NikoHL]

Powerful testimony. I despair of our Governments in the West. The ongoing Gaza genocide is far worse than the atrocities committed during the Balkan wars of the 1990's, that triggered NATO intervention against Serbia.

[@eudyptes5046]

The Balkan wars were about the dissection of a communist country, that's why NATO intervened. War crimes and genocides don't matter to them.

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

I'm not religious, but I will be praying, as I have thus far, for the people of Palestine.

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

May God answer your prayers.

[@GlesgaBumble]

Me too. Well said.

[@clivemortimore8203]

I too am of no faith but I pray every day for peace, for a world where people don't live in fear of attack from their neighbours, a world where there is no revenge or need for revenge, a world where as one race, the human race, we make our home, the third rock from the sun, safe for everyone.

[@mistykaikai]

Your prayers are a form of resistance, I do believe your prayers are powerful.

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

I believe that there is a Creator and there is meaning and purpose to life and that justice and reward will finally be served. This life is merely test. While we are here,we need to strive for peace and justice.

[@princesachirimiri4134]

As a German I am deeply ashamed of the policy of my country, and the whole western world. I stand with Palestinians and so should we all! We can not let this genocide continue! May Allah help the Palestinian people and bring peace.

[@momoney1327]

Vielen dank

[@massford2767]

This Pastor gives a perfect sermon and it needs to go viral.

[@dragonbladestudios8061]

Its about time the church was called out on this.

[@stephenhegney4370]

We Salute this man, and each and every single one of the Palestinian People for their courage and dignity. Belfast, Ireland 🙏💚🇵🇸🇮🇪

[@Whooopwhhoooop]

Thankyou Pastor, for speaking out. 🙏🦋

[@johnjarou2357]

Thank you for broadcasting this to the world. JUSTICE FOR PALESTINE, NOW!!!!!

[@nassibimrit3561]

The Whole World is Witness

[@hamzauix]

as a Muslim, I appreciate your kind words sir. Muslim leaders need to learn some lessons from you. Thank you! Hope one day humanity will win.

[@bensanderson7144]

As a Catholic I can say with confidence that this man is a true priest. For any non-Christians watching, this is what Christianity is in its truest form. This priest is living the life of Christ, and speaking truth to the powerful

[@fikaa2388]

No Muslim has a problem with Christianity, but just like this priest, they have a problem with a church that has nothing of Christ in it!

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

As a Muslim, I would say he is a true man of God.

[@mslmmountainbiker]

He's speaking from the city where Jesus was born.....the Palestenian Chrsitians will be closer to what Jesus preached than anyone else because they are from there. Ironic that so many western Christians won't even be thinking about the Palestenians, especially the Christians in Bethlehem because they are not white....just like Jesus.

[@Nournor199]

@@alanniven-qq6tj what a you saying bro?

[@imhuman11]

Protest and spread their message

[@EsmondLyons]

Wow! The courage to lambast the hypocrisy of the West and Christianity! This is what a true man of God does. Many blessings upon him.

[@yoyok6781]

100%👏👏

[@luizamsalgado]

He is a Giant of a TRUE Human Being for what he said SO CLEARLY! What a courage too!

[@imhuman11]

Protest and spread their message

[@ibrstellar1080]

What Israel is doing has nothing to do with Christianity and everything to do with the Sabbatean cult.

[@hannahr77]

a true lying pastor

[@sanskrit7548]

As a Canadian, I completely agree with Pastor Munther Isaac's message.

[@nassibimrit3561]

STRONG STRONG message. I am appalled and shaken by what is happening in Gaza. The Whole World is Witness. I support a free Palestine. Thank you Pastor.

[@MelancholischerMond]

Love and respect to the Christian Palestinians in Bethlehem! ❤❤❤ Pastor Munter's speech/ sermon is lika a light in the darkness, like a candle in a niche of a dark cellar. I am Muslim but I thank him for speaking the truth.

[@rimmer187]

There is no christians over there their actors trying to get the christians support against israel we wont fall for it keep going israel

[@kgbgb3663]

@@rimmer187 They are the _original_ Christians, you ignoramus. Why are you cheering on their genocide? I'm not a Christian, but I was listening to a recording of an Ulster Protestant clergyman preaching a literal Hell-fire sermon a few days ago. I would not normally wish what he described on anyone. But I might make an exception for somebody who dares to call themself a Christian -- while cheering on the torture, burial alive and murder of members of Christ's original churches.

[@rubyslippers103]

This needed to be said. All the Ukrainian flags and support in the churches in Europe for a whole year for that war, and now nothing for Gaza. It’s disgusting to watch.

[@eudyptes5046]

On the contrary, you could lose your job if you speak out for palestinians.

[@Kobenoz]

As an Indonesian Muslim, I will always support Palestine, regardless of their religion

[@KanaiTripura-eq7kr]

You support Palestine because its a Muslim state there's no other way around

[@Innocent-Human-Soul]

Then you are not real Muslim if you are supporting just because of Muslim... You must support all if you see something wrong is going on...

[@germanchris4440]

To be religious is wrong. In the end, you need the truth. Which is the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. That is essentially all that is to be said. It's about eternity, and what happens to this world has long since been written! God's biblical word is either true or not true. Otherwise there is no possibility, no in-between.

[@KanaiTripura-eq7kr]

@@Innocent-Human-Soul no your wrong that's not how quran says, justice should be applied only to muslims only but for non Muslim there's no such thing, we are obliged to be punished

[@nohandler1493]

👏👏👏

[@ritaawal198]

Brilliant. To Europe & US : never dare to give lectures on human rights & international law.

[@eudyptes5046]

I'm a European and I say that for decades.

[@laetitialogan2002]

Christians ARE outraged......across the planet....we will NEVER forget Palestine ❤❤🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪 Ireland

[@DrumguyCiv]

We are trying to give the Palestinian people a loud voice. I can only hope that the world is hearing it. As we celebrate Christmas in the western world, it is muted in respect of those who cannot celebrate. Much love to those suffering.

[@unknownuser11237]

Extremely sad and wise sermon on Christmas Eve. Condolences instead of greetings in such a dark hour. Much respect.

[@JensPeterLiljegren]

I am Danish and a EU citizen. I shall never forgive the state of Denmark’s and the EU Commision’s active complicity in USA’s and Israel’s genocide against the Palestinian people. I cry and mourn the souls and terrified victims in Gaza and on the West Bank. ❤️‍🩹💧🇵🇸

[@deryapektas8622]

"Regardless of religion, language, nationality. A good person is good. Tolstoy"

[@deryapektas8622]

Who is the spoiled and rich kid. And what does he want? Actually, everyone knows.

[@banonasar164]

May GOD reward you for high lighting the truth ❤❤

[@michelegosse7116]

Loud and clear, be blessed.

[@odysseusprodromou3260]

as an atheist I stand by Palestinians and their culture and dignity in their resistance against greedy, soulless, colonial, racist imperialists.

[@germanchris4440]

As an "atheist" you have a belief beyond all truth.

[@germanchris4440]

@@user-lt7er2xk1t That nonsens won't help you.

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

From a Muslim in the UK. Thank you for standing on the side of humanity.

[@germanchris4440]

@@alanniven-qq6tj Humanity is on its way of getting judged, and is in need of salvation

[@GlesgaBumble]

Well said. Greetings from Scotland.

[@JessicaB81]

This was a powerful and moving message that all around the world need to hear! Thank you Pastor ! Our love and prayers and voices are with you!❤

[@hildeduc3184]

So well said, thank you so much. Greetings from Belgium and we will do what we can to support you

[@panagenesis2695]

He speaks the truth. Lord God have mercy on and save the people of Gaza, the West Bank and Palestine.

[@moldymush]

As an English athiest i stand with Palestine

[@punapeter]

why you need to clarify?

[@Tae96]

Thank you for showing solidarity with the Palestinians. ❤️

[@mislimrealno4251]

Ko si ti da ti pojašnjava​@@punapeter

[@primehouari9128]

💌

[@juror6900]

Love and respect to you my friend ✌🏾🇵🇸

[@miaj1949]

Thank you for speaking up. It is important to never stop talking and standing up for Palestine. May the Almighty guide us all.

[@zz4357]

Even though I'm muslim this pastors speech was so direct , uninhibited and fearless that it has shaken me to my core.

[@gachavids_weekly]

This makes me feel ashamed to be British. I stand with Palestine

[@imhuman11]

Protest and spread their message

[@CouncilofOneElectronic]

Britain's cowardly stance on this genocide has been disgraceful as usual. Along with the US and Germany, all of these nations have been behaving in reprehensible ways. Thankfully these evil governments don't represent their their people.

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

There is no need to be ashamed to be British. Be ashamed of our leaders and media and be proud to protest in whatever large or small ways, within your capabilities.

[@GlesgaBumble]

Me too. Well said.

[@justaperson-a2w]

protest 😭😭@@imhuman11

[@jensterooniam]

Although I am not a Christian, if I were to attend a service this year - this is the only sermon I would want to hear. These are the words we need to hear. They are the truth.

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

I'm am not a Christian either, but God bless you for seeing the truth and speaking out.

[@k0d4xbl1xy4]

As a westerner, I didn't even celebrate Christmas this year at all. I find it truly disgusting how they can act like there's anything to celebrate.

[@alanniven-qq6tj]

Please do some small activism! Even sharing this genuine sermon is of huge value to the people in Palestine. The Western masses, to whom I belong, are kept half asleep, fed a comforting narrative by the complicit Western media, who strive to maintain the status quo.

[@majordendrocopos]

This man is telling you the truth. As a British man I am ashamed of my spineless government and the western world in general.

[@Mo.Ali.2010]

Absolutely, this is the most powerful, beautiful and truthful message of the Church.

[@majbah]

I couldn’t agree more. I am shaken to core by the atrocity of Israel and complicity and hypocrisy of western leaders. Palestine will be free inshaAllah

[@industriousbug]

@@user-lt7er2xk1tAgain?

[@thepotato3275]

@@user-lt7er2xk1t 🤨

[@deloresholley-wk4tl]

I fear God wrath.I had a dream that God was angry .Out of all my life from a child 4 yrs old I had a relationship with God .Do to losing my sister next to me in a house fire at 3 yrs old .From that day I became so close to God . He's my guidance So I was praying.I got to the point for every nation to come together.God got angry and spoke back to me to me and say Every nation !!Not one is good !!It frightened me .And next a another outburst Killing my ppls. You know not what I know .The same thing God told his angels .Before a plaque of putting a ruler on the earth .It has gotten so bad that God has to put a man to stand in his place ? Who is he ?

[@rimmer187]

keep dreaming i dont know if your watching the news but your so called brothers are getting pounded😅🤣

[@jessepaquin]

God bless you all. I am an American Episcopalian and I am beyond disgusted and shattered by what my country is doing and has done to the people of Gaza, and all of Palestine. Please know that I am on my knees praying for you with my family every single day, and many, many others are as well.

[@santichatterjee7284]

Brilliant! You have truly succeeded in putting the world to shame. I salute you❤

[@mideastgirl8926]

sending out my love to him and all who supports palestinians. God bless you.

[@blackseedsoilckriss1332]

As an African and Tanzanian i stand with paletsian people..

[@user-ic7mv6bj4w]

Amazing speech. The world sees and hears you. We hope you hear us too when we take to the streets in the name of Palestine. God be with you.

[@user-bg9ws7ys4k]

Dear pastor, thank you for your words....every single word is the truth and I'm ashamed for what's happening. 😢

[@y2k704]

I wish more Christians knew and about about what's happening in Palestine, thank you for speaking out about this

[@fatemehm2949]

❤❤ free Palestine 🇰🇼🇰🇼 The Pastor Rev Munther Isaac is a hero of Palestine and compassionate human being!

[@frankr29]

I'm a Dutch-born Canadian atheist who agrees fully with the reverend. The silence of the churches and religious people is appalling: it exposes them as profound hypocrites. Please note, however, that the same silence applies to the ecological crisis. The rich and powerful are destroying not just Gaza, but the entire living planet. Except for Pope Francis, little is heard from those who supposedly cherish God's Creation.

[@zildamorais1108]

I feel ashamed and angry. I am Catholic and my church does not show indignation and action against the genocide in Gaza. I ask forgiveness from the Palestinian people and forgiveness from Jesus Christ and God.

[@YeasminiPhone]

So beautifully said, shame on the world leaders, hell awaits for them

[@AndrewLarby-mg1ou]

Brilliant sermon...shame upon Western governments...disgusting!

[@imhuman11]

Protest and spread their message

[@f11d8f3]

The world needs to hear this out loud!!

[@abdullahk8691]

Thank you sir. Spot on. One of the best speeches I've heard in recent years!

[@MoMo-kb9vl]

My respect for you Sir you must be broadcast at every TV station around the world ❤💪💪💪🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🤲🤲🤲 May Allah bless and protect you all

[@affy3104]

Merry Christmas to all my Christian Brothers and Sisters.As an Muslim,I felt crying on hearing the sermons message on the Christmas Eve.So Depth and Truth in his Words.May Lord Bring us On the Same Page of Humanity irrespective of our Religion,Country or Cultures. A'ameen.

[@fredsimmons2793]

God protect this man and all who agree with him.Our Lord will come.

[@eudyptes5046]

Well sorry, your Lord will not come because he doesn't exist and neither does any other god. The best we can hope for is that peace will come one day - and the chance for that is better without any "Lord".

[@imhuman11]

Protest and spread their message

[@Fredddy404]

Well said .. seriously .. I am sick of the western hylocrisy

[@alexkornet920]

This man is the true leader and i have great respect for HIM.

[@Timz123]

Reverend is 100% CORRECT. WHERE IS HUMANITY?WHERE IS OUR CHRISTIAN VALUES???