Resumed Bombing of Gaza Will Be Crushing to Palestinian Students Shot in U.S., Says Victim's Mother

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We speak with the mother of Hisham Awartani, one of the three 20-year-old Palestinian college students who were shot last weekend in Burlington, Vermont, in a suspected hate crime. Elizabeth Price traveled from her home in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to see her son, who is still hospitalized in Burlington. He was shot in the spine and, while in stable condition, now faces an immediate loss of mobility. Price shares how her son's "resilience" and "brotherhood" with his childhood best friends who are the other survivors of the shooting, Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, have been an integral part of his recovery. She also emphasizes that had Awartani been shot in Palestine, "he would have been dead in prison or thrown somewhere in a medical facility without the support to recover from this." We also discuss life under occupation in the West Bank, U.S. displays of solidarity with Palestinians, and the media narrative surrounding the shooter's motives. Of the three young men's commitment to highlighting the larger picture of Israeli oppression of Palestine, Price says that "the fact that the Israelis have started bombarding again in the Gaza Strip is something that will crush them more than their injuries."
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[@NinjitsuHiboshi]

Irish and Palestinian, no wonder this kid is such a survivor. He’s got the best of both worlds. The Irish and Palestinian are some of the strongest people in the world considering what they both have gone through. Smart woman. She speaks for all oppressed peoples. May Allah give them sabr.

[@ICHope1]

🇵🇸🇮🇪🇵🇸🇮🇪🇵🇸🇮🇪🇵🇸

[@zaraalawi4660]

✌️✌️✌️

[@user-me6lm5lw8m]

We were told that the stongest people in the world are the Turkish people?!

[@remogatron1010]

Irish and Israeli girl EMILY HAND taken hostage by HAMAS, no wonder this kid is such a survivor. She's got the best of both worlds. The Irish and Israelis are some of the strongest people in the world considering what they both have gone through. Smart woman. She speaks for all oppressed peoples. May Allah give them sabr.

[@AC-mp7cx]

rare for a european country to support the cause, but heartfelt

[@nazemabdelfattah5115]

Praying for Hisham that he makes a full recovery. Free Palestine 🇵🇸.

[@Kiska7118]

Free Palestine from Hamas!!!

[@mohammedtjr9236]

“Have I been shot in the West Bank,…the medical services who saved my life here would likely have been withheld by the Israeli Army. The soldier who would’ve shot me would have gone home and never be convicted.” Spot on!

[@FATIMA-by1hb]

Thank you Madam Elizabeth, a remarkable and strong lady.

[@user-tf5kh7et8t]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

😢 I am a widow of a spinal injury C4.... This beautiful Soul, has a journey. I will think of him every day. The Mother is strong. I am so sorry. CYNTHIA

[@marymcguire603]

Incredible Mom.

[@1999Zeena]

Wow her words were so comforting. The comradery Palestinians hold is beautiful.

[@TheRandompaint]

Brainwashing really goes far 😂

[@FuckFistingAss7osuFF7osu]

@@TheRandompaint i wonder what makes you think they're brainwashed almost like you've been brainwashed yourself

[@TheRandompaint]

@@FuckFistingAss7osuFF7osu they believe their false prophet split the moon for starters 😂😂 you can see that all religions are just brainwashing operations?

[@sympaticog8033]

Democracy Now! has been a godsend over the past months. Thank you.

[@aminarami1966]

Democracy now you are on the road of justice

[@youtubeowl9544]

I must say, Hisham's mom, Elizabeth Price, is very articulate.

[@grzegorzgreg09]

Thank you Democracy Now for talking not only about rise in antisemitism👍 All the best Hisham!👍✌ Free Palestine now!!!!!!🇵🇱

[@hayfaa.8955]

What an eloquent and beautiful woman Hishams mother is! No wonder she has such a thoughtful son. I wish Hisham and his friends speedy and full recovery and I wish all the Palestinians freedom, dignity and healing

[@jackie5522]

This mom Isn’t Palestinian. She was born in Ireland so she doesn’t have that fanatical religious way. Which most Palestinians raise their kids differently then she has. I’m sure thus family’ denounces terrorism/Hamas

[@dr.saifuddin7096]

Aameen

[@user-yi2dn1wv3o]

Израиль поможет им освободиться.

[@cobra8888]

@@jackie5522Palestinians don’t grew fanatically. Circumstance does that. Reckless bombardment makes one fanatical. His home is from Ramallah. Basically Tel Aviv of Palestine.

[@LeighPhillips78]

Elizabeth is beautifully spoken, so elegant & eloquent. I can see the thread of brilliance between herself and her son. ❤

[@WalburgisLuppus]

@@YaakovAltmann stop spamming, at least have different comments to add

[@pookiewood]

This mom is so on it! Everything she says is on point! Everything in this whole video! I wish her, the boys and her family well!!

[@burtdeernie]

Especially her advocation of treating people with different colour skin differnently. Stunning and brave.

[@BuiltInBrooklyn]

@@burtdeernieWhere did she advocate for that troll? Where are your sources? 🤡

[@user-nd3wy3hc2g]

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[@lizhyink5636]

Yes, agreed: this was a deeply thoughtful response to trauma, infused with hope. Regarding solidarity, numbers, and physical support for the many new people now living with life-altering injuries that did not have the medical care and circumstances that he acknowledges, including amputations...Does anyone have ideas for mass production and specialties for prosthetics, and how to one day create accessibility for this service? What about 3D printed carbon fiber and community-based centers that offer training and expertise? The buildings of the future could also include more universal design to help wheelchair users, and people with various types of mobility aids, navigate them.

[@jlemmink]

@@user-nd3wy3hc2g Live in peace do. Do no harm.

[@fatemehm2949]

You are a brave mother and your son and his friends will remain among the Palestinians HEROES. I hope all the best for his recovery. God bless and Free Palestine!

[@fatemehm2949]

@@VerneRock 😂

[@BuiltInBrooklyn]

@@fatemehm2949He’s convulsing with rage because the majority of the world sees the Zionists for who they really are now. Like a narcissist when they get exposed, they start acting in a really ugly way! 🤡

[@dianerobertson4894]

There is no Palestine. Gaza is in the country of Israel. Actually they are Arabs. Israel should have the land God gave her. One day Israel will be whole again. Israelis are God's chosen people. Israel will exist forever.

[@fatemehm2949]

@@dianerobertson4894 There is no Israel. All of so called "Israel" is a Zionist entity created by Western Powers on Palestinian lands. After WW2, The Britain took Palestinian lands and encouraged the European Jews go to Palestine and the first settlers and Palestinians conflict began. You need to read history books by IIan Pappe: 10 Myths about Israel, or the Holocaust Industry by Dr. Norman Finkelstein and also The Hundred Year War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi. Then you will be educated on the subject and will be ashamed of bringing God and Zionist mythology into this matter. Real Jews are all against Zionism especially the Orthodox Jews and they protest along us every day in the US.

[@yammy217]

​@@dianerobertson4894это последние предсмертные вздохи израэля.

[@algharglobal1752]

Mrs. Price, as she admitted, has all the right to be proud of her beloved son. Considering herself as "lucky" to be Hisham's mother is so touching. May God help her to overcome her pain and the difficult time she is facing, wishing her son gains fast and full recovery soon.

[@MOverDose]

⁠@@VerneRocka psychologist once said that the use of this emoji indicates that the sender wants to compensate something lacking within them by exaggerating their response. In your case my guess is that it’s a mixture of defeat and hate. You’re angry the world now sees your true colors. And I do enjoy seeing you guys panic over losing the victimhood narrative that you’ve built for decades.

[@algharglobal1752]

@@MOverDose you are quite a sick hypocrite, why don't you ask the advice of this psychologyist to cure yourself.

[@faizam523]

​@@MOverDose, Well said👏👏

[@user-nd3wy3hc2g]

Peace be with you 💚 We Invite You To Join The Religion of Islam, as you may find peace. Islam is the latest Revelation from Allmighty God (Allah) for All the Human & Jinn kinds WorldWide. Our suggestion just Study all Religions including Islam, then you're welcome to convert to the religion of Islam in order to successfully pass this Test of Life and be saved 📗from🍀🍃 everlasting Punishment of the HellFire. We wish All the Best 🕊🍀💬📗💚💝💝

[@TheRandompaint]

Typical muslim thinking 😂😂

[@roselipton2113]

I love his Mother.....She said: "I am lucky to be his Mother.." He is Irish and Palestinian...he would never accept injustice..it's in his blood...

[@syedareza]

My highest deepest to HishAm’s mom!! She should be a regular contributor in democracy now . She knows a lot leaving in Palestine.

[@terriej123]

Great idea! She’ll have her hands full for a while now. But yes, I hope that she’ll return & personally update us on her son’s prognosis & on all things related to this awful situation in Gaza & the West Bank. I hope that she’ll come back on regularly, given that this issue will be ongoing, even if & when the bombings stop.

[@moshebuchachevsky5650]

Hamas - the acronym for Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya, meaning "Islamic Resistance Movement", not "Free Palestinian Movement", they don't care about Palestine and Palestinians. It's not a freedom fighter organization like the IRA fighting England to get it out of Ireland, it's, as you saw on October 7, a brutal Islamic organization, like ISIS, that wants to destroy Israel by killing Jews in Israel, i.e. genocide. Their Islamic belief is that the land of the State of Israel is a holy land of Islam, and therefore they must conquer and return it to Islam. Read the Hamas charter, do your own research.

[@BrendaHeeligan]

So much potential snuffed out in Gaza, all those children slaughtered. I was watching a young man who works for NASA, he’s a scientist and also was born in Gaza. He’s so proud to be a Palestinian/American.

[@rickster3488]

- this young man reminds me of my son, I pray that he has a quick rehab and starts to enjoy life again. He has millions of people on his side.

[@seriela]

This interview will be forever etched in my heart. Warmest regards from Puerto Rico. Viva, viva Palestina.

[@AnitaPerches-gw1es]

Muchas Gracias Señora Price for being Hisham's Mom!!! FAST RECOVERY FOR THE Se 3 YOUNG MEN! Archeology= Arqueología!!! I am going to write a few Spanish words to Hisham here. Mi Querido Hisham, Deseo de todo ❤ (corazón) pronta recuperación para ti y tus amigos también). Mi hermana menor: Regina, quién falleciera, en Enero, 2023, era Arqueóloga como tú quieres ser. Aquí, en México, tenemos una gran riqueza Arqueológica, sabes? Siempre serás bienvenido acá para mostrarte un montonal de sitios arqueológicos como: Teotihuacán, Cuicuilco, Chichenitza... RECUPÉRATE PRONTO, por favor al igual que tus amigos!!! Hasta Pronto ANITA PERCHES

[@valley466]

So sorry for your loss. Archaeology is fascinating

[@marilacey5790]

Fantastic Interview of Hisham’s mother! A remarkable woman who talks about her brilliant son. I pray for his recovery

[@Darckfire43]

​ @YaakovAltmann Fine and happy? Have you ever been shot not being able to move from your chest down? If yes then you are a psycho if you felt happy and fine after that.

[@amalali9304]

Ammen.

[@teenina6829]

​@YaakovAltmannyour utter lack of humanity as well as your profile picture of an israeli flag tells us all we need to know

[@semperfi6801]

@@Darckfire43 At least he can talk, get his fame on TV, his richie rich mom gets her fame while Jews were slaughtered, raped and burned alive to no longer have an opportunity to live their lives. At least her son has his life, is breathing and can live a long life. Democracy now would support the Nazis just as they support Hamas and would never have an injured Jew on their program. Talk about antisemitic. That's democracy now and Amy

[@MultiViejitas]

I am a Mexican naturalized US citizen and work for a corporate company in Texas as a chat customer service representative. My name is Fatima and a customer assumed I am muslim, which I wouldn't have an issue accepting if I was, but I am not. Long story short as soon as my name showed up on my customer's screen he started being abusive and telling me I was a disgrace to humanity and many more things. It sadden me so much. I don't take sides in this conflict, I feel bad for all the innocent people suffering because of this war, but it also frighten me to realize how hateful humanity can become. It is horrifying. My prayers go to all this suffering innocent people and I pray for a better future for all.

[@habib-vq9fl]

Amazing isn't it? How divisive religion can be? In the Age of "Smart"phones. Shouldn't we all be evolved enough at this point in human history to be guided by moral and ethical thoughts and behaviors OUTSIDE of religion and based more upon our own individual humanity (free will?)?

[@vgvlogs4182]

What I have known of Palestinian men is they are the kindest men, smart, educated and well mannered. How a nation can be remain so humble, soft hearted and kind after all they have been through is a blessing from Allah. The men who are my friends have familys in Gaza and they are loosing their family members and worried about the others. But they still ask how I am and tell me to let them know if I need anything, right amidst their pain and worry. ❤

[@user-et2ng1qb2m]

Palestinans are amazing people as a collective ❤

[@balajiraju4157]

@@user-et2ng1qb2m 69% of Palestinians want to kill apostate the survey....left will white wash their their atrocities

[@Lila77722]

The people of Palestine are such strong people. Respect to Elizabeth for raising such a handsome, smart, and caring son. Elizabeth your son is lucky to have a mom like you. I can tell why your son has such a good heart when I hear you speak. I hope this terrible oppression and war ends and the people in Palestine can be free. ❤🇵🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@Kiska7118]

This confrontation will never end as long as Hamas and other terrorist organizations control Gaza and the West Bank. This woman is afraid to say this, because these organizations will come for her and her whole family.

[@smostar569]

Very highly educated and profound woman. 👏👏❤

[@islamtawheedsunnahmanhaj-u8499]

Democracy Now is doing a great job for standing up and speaking the facts - HATS OFF !!!

[@Revenant74]

You mean Islamic Terrorism Now.

[@creativet4915]

The world community must stop the atrocities of the Zionists (false Jews) by urging the governments of their respective countries to bring Netanyahu and the IDF to war crimes court due to the genocide they committed against the Palestinian people.

[@maryrine-marybel7118]

Don’t forget s Jewish man was killed by a Palestine protester in California too. Whole thing cray

[@creativet4915]

@@maryrine-marybel7118 What must be stopped is the Zionist genocide against the Palestinian people, but we must continue to protect true Jews who defend humanity.

[@remogatron1010]

Democracy Now is doing a great job for standing up and speaking the facts about terrorists acts by HAMAS - HATS OFF !!!

[@Emmadaniels100]

Praying for a fast and complete recovery for Hisham. Peace!

[@saraa3248]

In solidarity for all of us!

[@paulprescott72]

Elisabeth Price is so calm and centred, but her voice is loud and clear. Her son lies wounded in a hospital, and has the courage and composure to express herself clearly to the world. Thank you Elisabeth for your strength, a testimony of hope for the world to become a better place.

[@fazaniaullah5415]

​@YaakovAltmannwhat a inconsiderate and dumb response, hes paralysed with a spine injury but I guess some people think its not a big deal getting shot

[@pansensitive]

@YaakovAltmann Paralized from chest down, shame on you.

[@ForPeace14]

To the mother of Hisham: stay strong and never give up. Your positiveness, calm and inner strength are admirable and inspirational. I will pray for Hisham and his friends.

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

It's so moving to listen to such a story and don''t find aedequate words.

[@romanakhatoon9608]

Thank you for this amazing reporting

[@dawnij8121]

I am so moved by the strength of this mother and her son.

[@memully]

His Mum is amazing, strong and proud, intelligent and articulate!

[@ForPeace14]

What an amazing young man. He is very seriously wounded, with injuries that may affect his life going forward (God forbid!), yet he is gracious, selfless and stoic. May God heal him.

[@MichaelPhoenixCrow]

Please DO NOT stop bringing this information to us. The pressure can not stop until we have the same momentum as the 1960s anti war movements.

[@olgakarpekina2140]

What a powerful statement by Hisham! Hats off to his mother and a father, who raised such a resilient and compassionate human being. End to Israeli occupation and atrocities they've being committed for years. Free Palestine.

[@shakirfarah3449]

My heart goes to the families of these precious young people. I wish I could do something about the suffering of the Palestinian people

[@user-tf5kh7et8t]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤🎉

[@kjmax1068]

14:40 wonderful interview. Why is there so much racism in this world. Love and compassion to these people. Thanks Democracy Now

[@heliosmou]

Humor is a marvelous coping skill. Period. Thanks also for clearly addressing convenient use of stereotypes as somehow predictive of violent behavior to further the spread stigma. Great mom. Incredible kid. Best wishes, Hisham!

[@irenet3204]

Pray the 3 boys will be fully recovered ! Pray God has mercy on Palestinians and let them free to live peacefully in their lands forever! Let the Palestine kids grow up happily and healthy ! Prosperity bring in to Palestine! 🙏🙏🙏🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸❤️❤️❤️

[@gabrielacrit876]

Thank you, Amy, Democracy Now, for your journalism!

[@creativet4915]

The world community must stop the atrocities of the Zionists (fake Jews) by urging the governments of their respective countries to bring Netanyahu and the IDF to war crimes court due to the genocide they committed against the Palestinian people.

[@zforzone]

@@johnsmith7140 Same story every time, uncultured American with a gun that couldn’t point Palestine on a map.

[@silentmajority8365]

@@zforzone Did we all forget the Pro Palestine professor in CA that beat an old Jewish man to death? Did we all forget the Chinese student at Cornell arrested by the FBI for terror threats against Jewish people?

[@silentmajority8365]

They brought the war here Did we all forget the Pro Palestine professor in CA that beat an old Jewish man to death? Did we all forget the Chinese student at Cornell arrested by the FBI for terror threats against Jewish people?

[@remogatron1010]

Free Iran as well!! We need democracy there as well. Pray for us too.

[@adrianacanavati8212]

Such a wonderful mother , god bless your family, as well your son to recover fast , love and prayers from PA

[@fgc120]

What an incredible young man! I pray all of you young guys get well soon. After these 2months 'Palestine' has become an inspiration. Freedom for Palestine 🇵🇸

[@user-tf5kh7et8t]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤🎉

[@user-ry2kt9fo5m]

Respect to this woman showing so much grace spite of what her family is going through. True spirit of the people of Palestine. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@hydrofire100]

Her strength, empathy and courage is applaudable. Thank you Amy for interviweing her and asking great questions. The stories and human experiences she shared of all three of them, play a big role in humanizing Palestinians in West. Praying for his ease and speedy recovery.

[@bouchtaab8281]

Ideed, her strength, empathy and courage are applaudable. So are Her eloquence and composure.

[@Kiska7118]

This confrontation will not end as long as Hamas and other terrorists control Gaza and the West Bank. This woman is disingenuous and is afraid to talk about it, because she will be a victim of these organizations. These organizations have influence throughout the world. A German tourist died and two other people, including a British citizen, were hurt after an attack by a man armed with a knife and hammer near the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Saturday.The suspect had in 2016 been sentenced to four years in prison for planning another attack, and had been on the French security services' watch list, the minister said, adding that he was also known for having psychiatric disorder.

[@firegirl24]

humanism of Palestinians in the West? What are you about? The US supplies weapons to Israel to kill Palestinians. Don't be hypocrites.

[@valeriewedel2775]

Wow. This student and his friends are amazing! I am so sorry this has happened. My prayers for the young men and their families. My prayers for all the people of Palestine.

[@carinaskincare5147]

Sending love to Hisham , speedy recovery 🙏 exceptional mom .

[@menudobucket9837]

Incredibly moving interview! Praying for a speedy and full recovery for your son. If the TRUTH was known, the shooter’s command of his own native language probably leaves much to be desired. It’s striking to think that so much violence against intellect is being perpetrated by so much ignorance..

[@MrMooemoney]

This is so sad to witness so much pain by not only innocent Palestinians also American Palestinian and the hole world while "our politicians" support this genocide just UNBELIEVABLE

[@TheRandompaint]

Go cry to the ottomans

[@laflossie]

What an incredible mother and young man. I hope he will recover from his injuries. This makes me so angry. Very glad his friends will be OK.

[@yesiamathinker1580]

Sad, inspiring and yet achingly beautiful story.... I wish that I, as a mother, I could have her strength and fortitude in the face of such adversity. Peace and respect!

[@yesiamathinker1580]

@YaakovAltmann How so? Do you mean that the truth is her being happy and thankful that her son was shot or maybe her being angry and vengeful toward the perpetrator??

[@lylylala3747]

​@@yesiamathinker1580don't waste your energy, this entity is posting the same comment everywhere they're full time employees of hasbara

[@yasmeennour47]

True

[@yesiamathinker1580]

@@lylylala3747 Thank you. I will take your word for it.

[@faribakayyod8761]

🕊🙏🏽🕊our thoughts & prayers for speedy recovery 🕊 🕊I wish every child could be raised with a mother like you . The wisdom & compassion in every world you have said should be truly exemplary for all mothers 🕊🤝🕊 🕊🇵🇸🕊🇵🇸🕊🇵🇸🕊

[@faithmatthews830]

Such a privilege to meet Hisham's mom. The apple didn't fall far from the tree. Awesone mom and son. Prayers for speedy recovery!❤❤

[@shadow-zp9qx]

Wishing Hisham all the best and a speedy recovery from myself and mates here in Australia. Free Palestine. ❤

[@binder946]

Its heart wrenching 💔 😢 😞 How these kids are shot for no reasons at all.

[@lananasir8221]

What a wonderful amazing woman ❤praying for Hisham and all the innocent ppl of Gaza 🙏🇵🇸

[@kathifoynm]

This is such a beautiful tribute to these brave young men and their families and community. Tears of solidarity.

[@cobra8888]

@@YaakovAltmannHasbara spotted. I thought you guys were defunded. How much you get for repeating this comment?

[@maryrobby7134]

The three boys are gems and mother spoke so humanely and with love and compassion, if only those in power had an ounce of this humanity….

[@Aleksei.Jakuba]

The killer's mother.

[@TRUMPWON-cq9ll]

GO BACK TO PALESTINE...FAKE COUNTRY .... tell them to go back to their homelands to help make their country GREAT AGAIN.

[@Ilyaz3207]

💯

[@Ilyaz3207]

​@@Aleksei.Jakubano

[@Ilyaz3207]

​@@Aleksei.Jakubahaha you didn't even listen to the interview 😂

[@sallysimpson872]

Amen sister. You are correct. No need to victimize the shooter. We know what this crime was all about. Keep up your courage and strength!

[@valeriasancho2740]

She is a great communicator, it was a pleausure to hear her speak. Great interview.

[@o.z.p.]

Your son, and the young of his generation will change inhumane corruption, racism, etc. with their intelligence, their love of all peoples. We all need to believe in them and their endeavors. They are our hope to get it right. Bless all.❤

[@bouchtaab8281]

Amazing mother speaking absolutely eloquently about her amazing son. May God heal him and help him get stronger!

[@angelikalindenau943]

Wow - what an interview! I am so impressed, and grateful for the three young friends recovering and getting support including from Jewish people. And I am glad to hear Elizabeth Price reminding us about the implications of mental health or otherwise, because persons with mental health issues are much more often the victims of violence than the perpetrators. May all 3 shooting victims make a full recovery, especially when Hisham's injuries will take a long time to heal.

[@user-fb1dr1pv7e]

Мухаммад Амин аль-Хусейни (араб. محمد أمين الحسيني‎) (ок. 1895 - 4 июля, 1974) - муфтий Иерусалима, лидер арабских националистов в Палестине. Военный преступник, который был приговорён к смертной казни, но избежал исполнения приговора. Происходил из одной из наиболее богатых и влиятельных арабских семей Иерусалима. Учился в школе еврейского движения Альянс в Иерусалиме, затем в исламском университете аль-Азхар в Каире и в училище, готовившем административных работников, в Стамбуле. В 1914-1917 гг. служил в турецкой армии; после захвата Палестины британскими войсками стал чиновником военной администрации. Возглавлял «Арабский клуб» - одну из двух крупнейших организаций националистически настроенной арабской молодежи в Иерусалиме. Аль-Хусейни был заочно приговорён английским судом к 10 годам тюремного заключения за организацию антиеврейских беспорядков в Иерусалиме в апреле 1920 г., но был помилован в августе того же года. В мае 1921 г. британский Верховный комиссар Герберт Сэмюэл назначил аль-Хусейни муфтием Иерусалима (до марта 1921 г. этот пост занимал его сводный брат). Аль-Хусейни принял активное участие в организации еврейских погромов в 1929 г. Он председательствовал на Всемирной Исламской конференции в 1931 году, в ней приняли участие 22 исламские страны. В 1936 году аль-Хусейни встречался со швейцарским банкиром Франсуа Жено (англ.)рус., позже ставшим известным как финансист нацистской Германии на Ближнем Востоке. Согласно Чаку Морзе, нацисты финансировали аль-Хусейни во время арабского восстания 1930-х гг. в Палестине. 11 февраля 1936 г., выступая на первом заседании созданной им по образцу Гитлерюгенда юношеской организации «Al Futuwwah», он отметил, что Гитлер начал с 6 последователей, а теперь у него 60 миллионов. «Al Futuwwah» стала основной арабской подпольной группой как в ходе беспорядков 1936-1939 гг., так и в 1948 году. В 1936 г. на конференции арабских партий в Наблусе был избран Верховный арабский комитет во главе с аль-Хусейни, возглавивший арабское восстание 1936-1939 годов. Полковник Фредерик Киш в 1938 году писал: Я ничуть не сомневаюсь, что если бы муфтий не злоупотреблял своей огромной властью, а правительство не терпело бы его выходки в течение пятнадцати лет, то арабы и евреи уже давным-давно достигли бы взаимопонимания в контексте мандата. Мухаммад Амин аль-Хусейни и Адольф Гитлер В начале Второй мировой войны британские власти сместили аль-Хусейни с поста муфтия. Он бежал, но продолжал руководить арабским восстанием из Дамаска и Бейрута. В 1940 г. аль-Хусейни отправился в Ирак, где принял участие в прогерманском антибританском перевороте Рашида аль-Гайлани в 1941 г. После подавления переворота англичанами он жил в Италии, а затем в нацистской Германии, где получал от её правительства 50 000 марок в месяц. 28 ноября 1941 года в Берлине состоялась встреча аль-Хусейни и Гитлера. Как сообщалось в сводке новостей из Берлина, «фюрер приветствовал Великого муфтия Иерусалима, одного из наиболее выдающихся представителей арабского национального движения». В ходе встречи аль-Хусейни называл Гитлера «защитником ислама», а тот, в свою очередь, пообещал муфтию «уничтожить еврейские элементы на Ближнем Востоке». Аль-Хусейни сказал Гитлеру, что Германия и арабы - естественные союзники, так как имеют общих врагов - англичан, евреев и коммунистов. Аль-Хусейни пообещал организовать панарабское восстание и предложил создать Арабский легион в германской армии. Гитлер пообещал упразднить «еврейский национальный очаг» в Палестине и предоставить арабам независимость после войны (однако официально такого заявления сделано не было). Согласно раскрытым в 2010 году данным спецслужб США, Гитлер пообещал аль-Хусейни, что немецкие войска, передислоцированные с Кавказа, и Африканский корпус «освободят арабов на Ближнем востоке», и что «главной целью Германии будет уничтожение евреев» Амин аль-Хусейни сформировал эсэсовскую дивизию из югославских мусульман-боснийцев (13-ю горную дивизию СС «Ханджар») В дополнение к этому он предложил создать под эгидой Вермахта многотысячный Арабский легион. В 1943 году он лично обратился к рейхсминистру иностранных дел Риббентропу, требуя предотвратить эмиграцию 5000 еврейских детей из Болгарии в Палестину. Он настаивал на бомбардировке Тель-Авива, требовал высадить в Палестине немецких парашютистов. 1 марта 1944 года по «Радио Берлина» муфтий призвал весь исламский мир вести джихад против евреев. Он заявил: «Арабы! Вставайте, как один и боритесь за ваши священные права. Убивайте евреев, где вы только их ни найдете. Это угодно Богу, истории и религии. Это спасет вашу честь»

[@Diana-jx1ju]

Wonderful mother!

[@Pashanny824]

Thank you Amy, this mother and her story doesn’t get enough attention. The many crimes perpetrated by the government of Israel and support of the US have such long reaching effects. Thank you for covering this wonderful Palestinian family’s experience.❤

[@user-uw7yj2vk8e]

Praying for a full recovery for these 3 young men and all Palestinians and all people treated so unfairly across the world. And of course the innocent Jewish people killed on Oct 7th. Elizabeth's strength to speak at this time... is admirable...

[@garykentigian3675]

Oh glad you mentioned the jews. At the end

[@rhym_d]

​@@garykentigian3675why, do you still think this is about what hamas did at 7 th??.. So, please think about thousands of Palestinians were killed and kidnapped by your beloved israeli for 75 years.. Be fair, can you, if you think you're really a good person.. This is not about jews anymore, you know.. This is bz of zionist TERORRIST.. Not every jews support what zionist do in gaza.. It means, they know who is behind all these horrors. 😎.. Good people didn't hear only from one side of the story you know!! And don't feel they are good above others!!

[@silentmajority8365]

✡✡✡✡✡✡✡✡✡✡✡✡✡✡ Fislam

[@allohgashukrallohimqollasi2291]

Minglab Falastinlik bolalarchi ular hayoti nima boʻladi. Yaxudiylar beshavqat Alloh jazosini bersin yaxudiylarni

[@PhilTheBronxite]

I can’t imagine what she and the families are going through. My thoughts are with her and the families.

[@silentmajority8365]

Or Did we all forget the Pro Palestine professor in CA that beat an old Jewish man to death? Did we all forget the Chinese student at Cornell arrested by the FBI for terror threats against Jewish people?

[@BuiltInBrooklyn]

@@VerneRockHasbara troll 🤡 🤢 🤮

[@faizam523]

Amen❤

[@lylylala3747]

​@YaakovAltmannshut up zionist

[@RedFlagRevival]

​@YaakovAltmannIs that what you think of Palestinians after they get shot? No wonder you support and are happy with ethnic cleansing and displacement. Do you really think they just bleed rainbows and have a good laugh?

[@michcarp]

the way this woman talks about her son is beautiful

[@user-AgentCarter66]

All Brilliant Young Men.... My Heart Goes out to All 3 of You..... Prayer's 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@user-AgentCarter66]

It's So Sad.... The HATE Everywhere...... What The Hell is This World Coming to...... I hope that the Guy in custody..... Gets charged with HATE CRIMES!!!!!!

[@charlenee2751]

What a beautiful woman. And her son is as every reflects the spirit of Palistians that I speak with. Their world shredded and yet always concerned about others.

[@Attygie]

Undoubtedly, State of Palestine and its indigenous people will be free and be liberated in Allah's perfect time. Afterall HE is the best disposer and planner of our affairs. We love and pray for you all. 🇵🇸♥️♥️

[@truthalone3402]

Hasbara trolls all over comments here. These must be the ones who havent graduated Hasbara University yet. They're extremely immature and not very intelligent.

[@septcinq1931]

Lol. I never heard of Hasbara University. The calendar/tunnel guy must have been a dropout

[@nooriasayani4314]

What a beautiful family with such resilience, learning, grace and love for peace. Hisham’s statement was so moving. I pray for the healing of brave Hisham and the two other brave students, their recovery to good health. Talented individuals who will no doubt contribute to human civilisation. They have felt the pain of the Palestinian people. They know that suffering. These are extremely challenging times for your family and the Palestinian people, with moments of enlightenment. May that light of truth, bravery and justice, carry you through life, so others may open their hearts to see. 🕊️✨

[@odessafardipour6199]

Thank you Amy for this moving interview. How this woman is able to sit down and do a beautiful ,intelligent, and heartfelt interview after the shooting of her son I will never understand. What an amazing and inspiring family. I would have been on the floor unable to move if something like that happened to me😢 this interview gave me a little bit of hope and faith in humanity again.❤ Ceasefire NOW!

[@hassnaaelkalaa5288]

What an amazing mother and son

[@clarewillison9379]

An exceptional young man and extraordinary woman. Shining examples of selfless humanity using their personal trauma to eloquently advocate for the voiceless. I wish him and his friends the fullest possible recovery. 🙏🏼💝💐

[@angelstarlight5038]

Elisabeth Price is a shining light of what we should aspire to as humans. There can be no truth until we can all live in peace and see one another as brothers and sisters. My we all live to light the way for another as this woman is doing. Her life and the life of her son can and hopefully will change the dark world. May we have peace in our lifetime.

[@O-oo3uu]

Why cos she is white she is a shining example? Racist

[@herahagstoz6934]

He and his friends and family have been through this grotesque example of hatred playing out in microcosm while it continues on the macrocosm on the other side of the world. It shows the inescapably of all of us to things that happen far away but how the ripples reach everywhere and intersect in terrible ways other to other webs of hatred and myopia of spirit. His words are so profound because he is immediately able to connect his experiences to larger issues with those who do not get the spotlight as individuals. He instantly speaks from a place of love and support in the middle of the worst crisis of his own life. This is hope for the future. I think this event is a moment where we all have the opportunity to reflect on this profound response in a moment of extreme crisis and shock, not of retaliation or further violence, but with a clear intent to make powerful, positive connections and express love in the face of hate. If one human can respond in this way, then it can and should be seen as the goal of nations. His family is not reacting with revenge in their actions but rather expressing gratitude for his being and using this misfortune as a way to model a wiser and kinder response. ❤

[@santos7382]

I pray him shifa,

[@picassofriend3289]

Mrs, Elizabeth Price, you’re a beautiful human being, I wish your son and his friends a million blessings ❤

[@dianamaheux5503]

This is the most hopeful interview I have listened to in weeks.

[@bahmansaeedi]

Thank you so much ❤

[@MarkDC734]

Strong families , strong mom , strong kids. Prayers to keep up your strength in this recovery period

[@basheerahmed8132]

Respect to this brave mother. May Allah SWT bless her son with complete recovery and good health...

[@fallinfood9293]

Allhumdolillah that these kids survived ans inshaAllah they will recover soon and will be on their feet and their faith more stronger than before . I really wish all Palestinian kids And everyone Can be save. keep praying 🙏

[@mimikhan9546]

I'm SO SORRY MY BROTHER.

[@AndresPerez-tg9ms]

Listening to this mother and the stories she has of the boys, make me so sad because how many Palestinians and other young people from other oppressed countries, can’t dream and have the opportunity to a better future! I had been working with privilege young kids for more than 20+ years in an international environment and I know they all have dreams, hopes, work hard, and I had been teaching them to also be caring and aware of the injustice around them… so sad when I think for many those drama end due these conflicts. Free Palestine!

[@user-kn4ie7ot4h]

Thank you

[@shamielapeters7122]

Prayers to Hisham and hes two friends. ❤❤❤

[@Marajuli.]

I’m sorry you have been through this ,I’m praying for a full recovery for all of them 🥺 ❤️‍🩹 and all Palestinians 😔❤️‍🩹

[@anntrope491]

My heart breaks for these young students…& for all Vermonters whose ancestors fought oppression of the crown,& colonization !!

[@karenplante2593]

Prayers sent to you. Your statement will always be remembered by the World.

[@shakirfarah3449]

Thank you democracynow for giving a voice for the voiceless

[@joened4613]

Wow! What a brave mother! An iron lady! So strong & yet so tender! Amazing combination of abilities!

[@veenakhaleque8152]

Its really sad and shocking. May Allah help them to recover and resume a normal life.

[@megumirogers8004]

i am moved so much. i can not even speak out. i will not forget about them as long as i live!

[@dianamorris1647]

TY Democracy Now, AND to this young person's thoughtful statement. From my point of view, as a 75 yo Latina/American Indian woman, every day brings joy with the sun rising, yet also heartbreak, with the News of wars, suffering, and cruelty from a lack of Humanity. Indeed, nature can be harsh, even while bringing expansive beauty, hope and joy. But, this unnecessary suffering, brought by revenge & ignorance, perpetrated by Powerful humans...this is unexpected after ALL our historic lessons. That the US shares in responsibility by sharing weapons, and by its refusal to criticize, condemn and refuse becoming part of a solution. I married for 34 yrs with an Israeli/American Jew, who expressed his prejudices & fears of the Palestanian Leadership, even while having friends from Gaza & rejecting the Occupation. He has passed from this World, but his trauma & fears had lasting effects on me, even while making me all the more supportive of the Human Rights deserved all beings,and in this case, the Palestinian ppl in general. When I was 60 my husband lost his mind & forced me to move out, however, I spent 3+ yrs caring for a quadroplegic man, so I wish to extend all positive wishes and thoughts to this young man, who has this injury. AND, encourage him to know and believe in the power" of his will to make a difference, and contribute more Humanity, more Wisdom and Truth and more Help to our ailing world.

[@mannyrfresh]

God blessed Elizabeth, God bless Amy, God bless Hisham. Love and peace for all!!!