This Israeli Soldier Fought In Gaza. Now He Speaks Out

[@OwenJonesTalks]

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[@ManobadhikarForEveryone]

"If the US goverment is serious, it can take those proposals straight to the UN security council. It can vote with a unanimous vote 15 to nothing of the UN security council for the recognition of a Palestinian state that includes Gaza and the West Bank, that includes the demilitaralization, demobilisation of Hamas, it can win the support of Arab countries that have called for exactly that. It would win the support of the world community. So, if the US follow that logic, this war could end immediately. The chapter seven of the UN charter gives the UN security council the power to implement actions to preserve the Global Peace. This is what the US should do." - Prof. Jeffrey Sachs.

[@AiNews-dq6ib]

To be fair , you need to interview an IDF Officer who has actual information , all this soldier is talking about is what he experienced it does not go to show of the mentality or the specifics , i served in the Military (Not the IDF) and i was not aware of the actual targets we attacked using drones and artillery , i was only aware of specific targets we engaged So his claim about bombing buildings in order for ground troops to feel safe is at best unsubstantiated, as proof , even today , the Israelis can simply destroy ANY building that is still standing but they don't . this at least from an outside perspective give you an understanding that they are targeting something specifc

[@BlackIce675]

And with all he said and is about to say.... how could he wonder why those " terrorists " want to kill him😮4:46

[@Sylvia-zg6yh]

Owen, what drug are you on? You can't sit still for one second. Your twitching more than your taking a breath

[@demejiuk5660]

Why do these types of videos always come with some Israeli advertising before or after the video. So bizarre. I've seen more Israeli adverts since October 7th than in I've ever seen in my life.

[@arnystieber732]

I was in the Army, infantry in the US war against the people of Viet Nam. His stories resonate deeply with me. I’ve spoken with many vets, my age and younger, most would agree. War and violence are the tools of those in power. We, the ordinary people, on both sides suffer.

[@lightdestiny7]

Exactly. The power of the Devil himself, in humans that takes up space playing the role of leaders who are blood thirsty and hungry for power for material gain etc.. etc. It's a deep rooted sickness and the whole world of innocence has to suffer due to these sociopathic mental cases. Sad to say.

[@dekik.979]

It was always the rich vs the poor

[@SriUtami-sg8hz]

I hope you don't have trauma in your life, sir.

[@waleolabowale9825]

Exactly what happened in south africa..

[@nasnur71]

@@dekik.979and the strong against the weak.

[@MariamSleiman944]

"Our enemies are not the ones they tell us to fight but the millionares and politicians." -ex US soldier

[@KyokaMaruyama]

True

[@EmbeddedHMITutorials-py4ww]

Yes, totally agree with you

[@stalked5627]

We are not our government.

[@shanouboubou]

And when will people finally realize that ? It was never a question of being Pro-Palestine or Pro-Israel, it's a question of humanism and stop the war instead of funding it. Why are humans lives not prioritized over everything else ?

[@DarkResonance]

Nah, I don't feel sorry for these "soldiers" at all. Izrail or US or British. They're guilty just like the politicians.

[@juliaeberle4095]

"that level of dehumanization is required to keep this level of oppression." Perfectly said, Owen!!!!

[@philipangelo595]

It sure was!!

[@irfanidrees9158]

Very true

[@onepath9363]

100%

[@Waldemarmarine]

Absolutly

[@RobinMask77]

Dehumanization happens to all soldiers in EVERY war. It's not a reason to not fight unless you are willing to just roll over and die to an enemy that has no problem dehumanizing you.

[@TheVinor14]

i really cant express how brave it is to be an Israelite speaking out against the policy. these people are different and need to be protected

[@martis5744]

Well, israel is a democracia and has Freeman speech, he cancelado sya whatever he watts. Not the sale in Gaza

[@tysondennis1016]

@@martis5744Speak English

[@sobanahmed2012]

​@@martis5744 try to live in isreal and see what they do to you.... It's not the 7 October but 1948 that trigger the things... Don't be a little brain

[@lgspeical7879]

Israel is not a democratic state but a communistic state as this is brave person to speak out against these attacks ect. he does need protection b.c. if Israel locks down borders and does not allow Press, and even kills 140 press reports in 7 mos. what do you think they will do with some one speaking up about the military operations!

[@OverseerMoti]

​​​@@martis5744pfft. Haaretz got its funding frozen by the IDF and Knesset sometime after October 7 for its skepticism in its articles; something of lighter weight than what Ariel speaks up here. Were Israel as desperate as Gaza, I swear with utmost solemnity that Israel will adopt totalitarianism. Also be specific on which "democracy" you're referring to; an ethnostate like Israel does NOT abide to the tenets of true democracy. Quit your hasbara, unless you are really fond of licking Israeli boots.

[@stompthedragon4010]

Imagine being kidnapped by the IDF at 7 years old, seeing your home destroyed , your family and friends killed. You might be holding a grudge 15 or so years later.

[@fatoumfatoumeh]

Yep…Hamas are just angry orphans trying to break out of the concentration camp that they were forced into by the people who are occupying their land and stealing their resources. Fighting barefoot and armed with primitive weapons and their faith.

[@joemaguire5575]

maybe 50 years

[@isang4432]

That is the point he was making

[@jasoncole8607]

Norman Finkelstein said it best they have the right to hate their guts

[@Hakeem-20]

They didnt expect the retaliation

[@ainnzm6781]

Thank you Ariel, for your courage and candour in exposing Israeli military psyche and aggression

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@davidange4168]

@@Hebrew-Spirit copy and paste much dude or dudess. Btw bridge is still for sale

[@mohamedkamel2694]

@@Hebrew-Spiritthe first 2min, he said:”we kidnapped teenagers” Sigh dude I didn’t even need to watch the whole thing to prove you wrong 😂. Anyway I continue watching ✌️.

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

@@mohamedkamel2694 again, I will see this loud and clear you have no right to demand the 22 Arab state and a second Palestinian state on my borders you don’t have the right to self-determination in my state want self-determination go to your state am I clear?

[@mohamedkamel2694]

⁠@@Hebrew-Spiritagain what? This is the first time you mention this 😂. Are you alright? I hurshly disagree btw

[@AsMYE-zb5ke]

Thank you Owen for your integrity and bravery, this is how journalism should be.

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@MrsTeacherHighSchool]

Detaining n terrorizing 7 yr Olds puts u on the right side of history?

[@mariondean8499]

@@Hebrew-SpiritI think he got a moral conscience, something you seem to be missing.

[@ruthhorowitz7625]

​@@Hebrew-Spiritno, he is outright lying.

[@Synoopy2]

@@Hebrew-Spirit Who is he being paid by and do you have personal knowledge on what he is saying or is it just your opinion that he is wrong. Have you served in the IDF? I am not being critical of you but asking for clarification.

[@DanMorgan-bh5fv]

Every American should listen to this interview in high school before they become an adult and understand who our "allies" really are.

[@beverlyallison4768]

Allies respect women’s rights !!

[@vladpadowicz5946]

Exactly!!!!

[@Sir_AwgieDawgie]

@@beverlyallison4768coming from a women 😂. Maybe you need to. Rethink. Your world view

[@gray8091]

@@beverlyallison4768According to United Nations 70% of those murdered in Gaza by the US allied country are children and women, but you choose to say that

[@racechick2033]

I really appreciate Ariel's open and well voiced perspective. I don't trust the popular narrative that we're force-fed by most of the media and western governments. Hearing his explanations help me fit the jigsaw pieces together. Thank you Owen for giving him a safe place to talk openly.

How did you comment 7 hours ago when the video was only uploaded 15 mins ago

[@SatoYuqi12]

​@I don't understand either🥴

[@ameliamariakelly]

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[@khadijahbegum3546]

​@ fr😂

[@ColtDee]

Yes Ariel has my respect if he's genuine.

[@sarat8577]

What he said about dehumanization is unfortunately a tactic used across the world. In Pakistan, I grew up hearing about the oppression of Kashmiri people by India. I felt so helpless and angry at the world for being silent spectators. As I grew up, I started became aware of similar horrific acts of violence my own army was committing in balochistan. I have to say, it’s very hard to see it all when you live inside a bubble and only listen to mainstream media. When the bubble finally breaks, it’s both heartbreaking and eye opening. It’s also very hard to engage reasonably with those who still live inside the bubble of lies.

[@artimidz3451]

Stay true, brave individual! The whole Truth flatters no one, that's for sure..💓

[@kibaorion4460]

indonesians to west papuans too and the whole country is still in the bubble! it is especially sad because many would insist that oppressed people including people who used to be colonized, could not be oppressors.

[@AqsaFatimaAqsaFatima-ly4xd]

I too, am a Pakistani, and I agree with each and Every word that you wrote.

[@Iamthelightindarkness1111]

Very well said. A bubble of lies.

[@artimidz3451]

@@Iamthelightindarkness1111 his or her point was that Every ethnic group tells itself self serving lies. In fact national pride is normally founded upon self serving lies.

[@andregonsalvez9244]

He deserves to be listened to , Shame on the Israeli government past and present.

[@Life_is_a_scam]

Shame on US , israel is only an another state of the US

[@ColtDee]

Great Shame on the Israelis war government, the world watches inert into positive action, Turkey, Russia, China, Lebanon, Egypt, are only watching mostly, next year the pieces on the Chess board will be moving into place. 2024 is going to be a terrible year, hmm.

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@davidange4168]

@@Hebrew-Spirit what he said over and over again is that you try to look squeaky clean while you terrorise people. And if you believe that your country isn't then I have a bridge or 2 for sale going cheap

[@MrsTeacherHighSchool]

​@@Hebrew-Spiritpaid troll...commenting on every comment

[@Ordstroem]

Thanks for being a human being, Ariel!

[@chinysukainepyobytt4506]

TRUE HE IS VERY COURAGEOUS

[@xcaliber4141]

​@@chinysukainepyobytt4506are you insane

[@usermk99]

Lot of respect for Ariel for speaking out the truth.

[@owi2056]

Thank you for coming out and telling the truth. You are speaking voiceless people of Palestine.

[@bl1204]

So nice to hear from a pro-peace Israeli.

[@khadijahbegum3546]

Indeed because it's very rare

[@essem123]

he still belongs in prison

[@aragornthebrave]

It's not rare, their voices are just suppressed.

[@seeibe]

@@essem123 Agreed. If 80 years later, we still lock up Germans for working as a guard in a concentration camp, 100% this dude deserves to be locked up for a long time. "I was just following orders" was not a defense then, nor is it now.

[@undead9999]

​@@khadijahbegum3546 it's not that rare. They are just silenced, like in any regime

[@laminmohamedkamara-fi8of]

Thank you so much guys especially Ariel... It high time for the Israelis to allow the Palestinians to enjoy right to life, freedom of movement, access to pure drinking water, and access to quality education. I strongly believe if the Israelis allow the Palestinians to be...total peace will prevail

[@Summersky24]

Salute to this guy Ariel for his bravery for telling the truth to the whole world.

[@eatlovesleep5990]

He's one of many. Follow Breaking the Silence which is a group made up ex-IDF members, lifting the lid on Israel's atrocities

[@Irishtinian494]

Bravery!!! It's called guilt where I'm from.

[@samitabbakh8409]

Thank you for being on the side of truth and humanity! I’m already a patreon, but this is just a gesture of appreciation for your independent work.

[@gracejones8387]

Thank you on behalf of the world

[@OwenJonesTalks]

right back at you, we are a team! ❤️🇵🇸

[@user-vr6hp8eo7d]

Thanks

[@mintinaharolds8921]

❤

[@mintinaharolds8921]

❤❤❤

[@123slither]

Thank you Ariel for some respect and integrity in your response to what is happening in Gaza. Wish more people had your view

[@raniah9640]

Thank you for sharing this! You are brave, and seems that you have wisdom.

[@drbowater]

Blimey this is one perspective I didn't think we'd get. The way dehumanisation sets in and how it allows such actions is chilling. Brilliant interview thank you Owen.

[@drbowater]

I wonder what happened to those kids he arrested. Are they still being held after all these years? It's so upsetting to think about.

[@ferhanakhan5706]

U should have a lookbat breaking the silence on you tube. Ex Israeli soldiers speak out and struggle to live with what they were trained to do

[@SuhailButt]

What do you think happened in WW2 Germany? Or Rwanda or Cambodia or North and South America or Australia or....this shouldn't be a shock or surprise or anything new. This is exactly how it happens.

[@nisahmed9121]

KIsrael wants Egypt too! Watch Rabbi Uzi: Sinai ( Middle East Eye)!

[@MustardSkaven]

Yes and if the roles were reversed it would be the exact same thing. I am tried of reading about right and wrong. Logic is the way forward, not accusations of which side started it or is more wrong than the other.@@SuhailButt

[@nadiaasri315]

Thanks for giving a voice for the voiceless. You a standing for humanity, freedom and justice.

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@peterswires8439]

​@@Hebrew-Spirit Toll alert

[@kanikani5941]

​@@Hebrew-Spirit Hi, you still writing the same comment over and over again.

[@savethejungle1789]

More moderate Israelis need to be given a voice

[@nisahmed9121]

KIsrael wants Egypt too! Watch Rabbi Uzi: Sinai ( Middle East Eye)!

[@anasabu-rasheed544]

They are very rare to find one though

[@sullyrulezz3191]

@@anasabu-rasheed544 True that though I got to admit that Haaretz has been very ballsy spreading the truth about Israel’s motives and their actions, especially on Oct 7 with the Hannibal Directive

[@hellebachmann8260]

Look up “Breaking the silence”

[@DMC1982]

@@anasabu-rasheed544 They are many, but they are been intimidated harassed and muted.

[@sohailakhtaraadil-humkalaa4881]

Thank you Owen Jones for bringing Ariel on. It shows there's people whose consciences are still alive,whether in journalism or in the IDF

[@eronaz2539]

Thank you for this interview. We need more people like him exposing the atrocities committed by the IDF. ❤ Thank you Ariel.

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@totallynotthefeds]

​@@Hebrew-Spirit Does the IDF give you lunch breaks? you're everywhere desperately commenting 😂

[@Foxtrot213]

​@totallynotthefeds36 do you believe everything as long as it's antisemitic?

[@agluebottle]

@@Hebrew-Spirit You obviously didn't listen to the part where that same guy said warning people to leave was an obvious farce so people like you can crow about your false virtue. You don't listen to what's inconvenient to you because you lack the courage. I'm from the US South, so I know a racist coward when I spot one.

[@notbornagainbornright5046]

Thank you ! Ariel

[@feet9100]

Very open and balanced interview well done to this Israeli young man speaking his truth

[@bakarangerpinku]

The truth is not subjective. 😐🙄

[@hexxan007]

@@YourFavoriteSociologist-pw3cm Entering the quantum world as we speak, it is about time to realise that we, humans, CREATE "the truth"...

[@kendamaahfood8075]

Thank you for your high journalistic integrity owen and thank you so much ariel for your bravery

[@margueritekeenan8960]

Thank you Ariel for your bravery. We honour you and send you love and support from the YJxx🥰

[@johannabernstein4130]

He’s telling the truth. He is placing himself in a dangerous position sharing his truth. Need many more like him.

[@RonYonassiProduction]

he's telling the truth according to you,because it is fit to your narrative that you want to hear.

[@khaledj.9985]

@@RonYonassiProduction He’s not telling the truth according to you, because it doesn’t fit your narrative that you want to hear.

[@RonYonassiProduction]

yes exactly,but compare to you and those audience who listen to this guy that i respect his opinion, i am live in israel also and my friends also serving in the IDF,so i am probably knows better than you,oh and one more thing he is getting money for what he is doing,their is enough people that can sell their mother for money,and their is alot of perspectives in this conflict that he don't tell you in this interview@@khaledj.9985,he's getting the money from "breaking the silence",that getting fund by european regimes,just to let you know,you can check it out by yourself if you don't believe me.

[@normanshneider8840]

Johanna Berndtein, are you Ariel's mother? Beside Ariel, did you have another abortion?

[@markshandshake1]

i know x special forces people both israeli and canadian and the DONT talk about their missions period. so pray for this guy who may be in a precarious situation. perhaps a regular army guy would but NOT special forces!

[@ColtDee]

This Israeli soldier seems genuine, for that I thank you Sir, there not a lot of love in the world, hearing your message brings hope!

[@Nina.ek.eli.]

I’m Palestinian and I respect Israelis that has come to this realisation 🙏👏

[@Arabiangigachad]

يا زلمة دام انه قاعد بارضك ما بيستحق احترامك و

[@RonYonassiProduction]

they just fit to your narrative.

[@YGSTAN06]

​@@RonYonassiProductionalong with humanity... check yourself. Mayb a parasite took controle over you😂

[@andrew_owens7680]

@@RonYonassiProduction It actually is interesting to hear someone from the occupying force say the same thing about war crimes as what we hear clear evidence of in the ICJ.

[@winterismyfavseason]

@@RonYonassiProductionyou are a g3noclde supporter

[@JillianEmerson-me8cx]

Thank you,Owen Jones, for making the effort to produce this interview.

[@sandrajensen497]

Thank you so much, Owen, for providing a platform for this brave young man to speak out. This is an insightful, brilliant interview.

[@mmm-mq3zr]

You will be labeled an antii-semiite for pointing that out...

[@knossos574]

He sort of reminds me of Amos from The Expanse, always ready to crack skulls but he'll protect his own. The people of Gaza need protection.

[@katpuss6564]

I didn't hear anywhere that he was sorry for what he had done.... Only excuses that his superiors made him do it....

[@couldbe8348]

Not sure what he added to the grand conversation.

[@athlonrulez]

@@katpuss6564 agreed, then he talked about how Hamas not wanting peace while they bombed the civilian populations every now and then since 1948. What a joke. He's nowhere near a hero as someone perceived him.

[@kerenahellemn6012]

I am an american who's heart breaks in hearing this. I've been crying this entire video. We all want our families, our children, to be able to live with hopes and peace. I really think Governments get in the way of this. I love all people and always will.

[@ayaan8877]

That all sounds beautiful and all but this world is a horrid place filled with injustices and you have to choose a side . That side should always be the morally just side. The real victims and oppressed people are minorities and people of colour. In this case it’s the middle eastern people and black people all over the world 😢

[@pauljames7936]

Anarchism... everything done by consensus... no rulers, no oligarchy...

[@ignatiusjackson235]

​@@ayaan8877 Not always. It's about studying each specific situation in order to determine who is doing the injustice. Otherwise, you end up with the Israeli population, living an hour away from Palestinians and never having actually met one. Lies are bred from that. Skin color is practically irrelevant here. The issues are both cultural and industrial.

[@Lololololhhhh]

Thank you greetings from Somalia 🇸🇴 we too are victims of American aggressions they will be a day we all stand for infront our creator for the deeds we have done .

[@haider5044]

Humanism is one of the saving graces of the West. I just don't know how can we can justify, refuse to condemn and, worse, directly support these atrocities.

[@Trepines]

Very moving interview Owen. Thank you so much for sharing. I went on to watch other videos of Ariel Bernstein which includes one video in which he pays tribute to a Palestinian friend ( Khalil abu Yahia) that he knew in Gaza. Khalil abu Yahia was killed, alongside his wife and two daughters, in an airstrike whilst sheltering from the bombing in October. He was only 28 years old. They never met each other (only via Zoom). The tragedy was that they had hoped to have a coffee together one day, and now they never will. They saw the humanity in each other and spoke of co-existence.

[@aggelikispiliotopoulos7179]

I'm crying 😢😢😢😢...

[@aggelikispiliotopoulos7179]

Mr. Ariel you are a well-balanced man and I'm proud to be listening to you!

[@Trepines]

@@aggelikispiliotopoulos7179 You're a beautiful and caring person 😊

[@compassion-t9y]

Beautiful ❤️ we all hope for the best outcome in that region of the world.

[@Trepines]

@@compassion-t9y Truly the best outcome is peace and harmony. There are deep wounds being inflicted that will take a long time to heal (if at all) if peace comes.

[@maryhuckaby2239]

There is no one more courageous than a soldier who sees that the war he is engaged in is wrong and rebels. I am in awe of such people.

[@HabibiSpice]

I’d argue that the people on the receiving end who remain steadfast in their faith and strong are pretty courageous as well.

[@BetAgain2]

Thank you all for genuine conversation. We need to have more of this kind

[@emilyr8976]

OMG 😳 I cannot believe this. Finally someone telling the truth of what goes on. My heart is with the Palestinian people and how they have been repressed for waaayyyy too long.

[@shmuelg3873]

You think they are better? The difference is that they don't have soft hearted soldiers like our Ariel here.

[@muslimahsharing4761]

​@@shmuelg3873 yes they are better 1000x better!

[@MrSemoosam]

⁠@@shmuelg3873 Definitely hearts will dying and retuns black &full of anger when you live under this kind of massive occupation

[@rafikabdulla126]

Omw it's nothing new tell us sumthing we don't know .

[@zealousideal]

These IDF soldiers have been coming out and saying this for decades. Lol 😂 where have you been. They were doing this for 75 years. Nothing new. I’ve seen endless interviews like this for decades. This is why we are against Israel and pro Palestinian. Israel created this.

[@nk-gp1ml]

Unfortunately this decent person probably represents a small minority in Israel. However, I think he underplays the extent of this genocide as the population is not just being bombed and physically attacked. It is also being starved, deprived of water and denied medicines and medical assistance. It’s happening because Israeli society has been conditioned over many decades to have no shame for its actions or compassion for its victims.

[@annieluxemborg4115]

Underplayed is an understatement. He also provided a justification of forced dehumanization for what these criminals are doing. They know the Palestinians are humans, they just don't gaf.

[@alisonjoubert9960]

​@@annieluxemborg4115He wasn't justifying, he was explaining.

[@annieluxemborg4115]

@@alisonjoubert9960 it's not an explanation though, it's a thinly veiled justification

[@sho-na]

@@alisonjoubert9960I kinda feel like he said what all pro Palestinians have known and been saying for many years. What I somehow find uncomfortable is that it becomes truth when an i$raeli voice says it or rather confirms it. There are so many layers to this interview. I feel off about it somehow.

[@crackthefoundation_]

​I agree with you but if that helps one ignorant person click on this video and learn literally anything thats true.. Would help I hope. ❤

[@wizardofaus8457]

What a brave, honourable and respectful human being Ariel is. I feel for what he has experienced and seen, and can't imagine the sadness and inner struggle he must have to stand up for peace and speaking out.

[@mariapadilla7501]

I am ugly crying as Ariel is in detail describing the IDF approach of dehumanizing and justifying the atrocities before us. Thank you for acknowledging that in order for true peace and security for Israel is to end this draconian occupation.

[@tv503com]

Israel occup[ation of Judea and Israel lamd ? Arabs came 7 century in that land :-)

[@lameezdavids7130]

​@@tv503comFREE PALESTINE FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA PALESTINE WILL BE FREE

[@tv503com]

@@lameezdavids7130 Palestina Will Be Free From Hamas = KGB FSB Putin minions :-)

[@georgiegardner6794]

First time hearing the expression 'ugly crying'. Found it in the Slang Dictionary. 😒 I've only ever heard it as 'bawling' or maybe 'wailing'. 😭😭😭

[@lightdestiny7]

​@@tv503comoh, and Canaanites, land of Canaan, who do you think those people were, who lived in that land, region blah, blah, blah???

[@saracapley8616]

Seeing videos today of a 8 year old crying over the bodies of his mum and 2 year old brother just broke me. Imagine any country being able to wipe out thousands of children and the west full support it

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@zanzi_1]

That video stopped me being a christian.

[@MMMMMMMMMMMP]

Same thing happened to Israeli families on October 7.

[@dorothyleeuw8774]

@@MMMMMMMMMMMP Was it shocking in Nat Turners Rebellion of 1831 when Black Slaves killed 65 White People in a Slave Revolt?

[@mel24681]

Imagine more, a Absolutist Theocracy like Israel, doing that for 75 YEARS! And being actively sponsored mainly by supposedly- 'Democratic' USA.

[@leannefranson1198]

Thank you for inviting Ariel, and thank you Ariel, for giving your insights and experience. Absolutely, when we think of the others as humans the same as us, our family, friends, community, we can see what we are doing in a different light. I'm here after South Africa has taken Israel to the ICJ in the Hague, and before anything has been decided that I can see. The dehumanization of children, especially, is shocking and unacceptable. It is horrific to be sitting here at home watching the horrors of the current Gaza Strip situation. Thank you for speaking out. We need everyone we can who can speak out.

[@andrew_owens7680]

It's extremely brave. I wonder what speaking out will cost him in his life.

[@halloumi420]

Hitler also used dehuminisation as a tactic in his reign of terror. I don't know how people are so blind to Israels tactics. It scares me to see everyone I know supporting Israel and not caring about what is happening to people in gaza.

[@wallsgreebo8352]

Thank you for proper journalism 🙏🏼

[@Jadouadam1821]

The truth will always prevail. Thank you sir for your honesty and courage.

[@kezzabrinks6049]

I have the greatest admiration for any individual who breaks free of their societal conditioning. What a decent fella.

[@kkamca1]

Thank you for telling us your story. I hope your (both of you) voices can be heard by a lot more people.

[@user-mc6lv7mu9p]

Respect to Ariel for speaking like this and of course to Owen for his continued work, I've been watching a lot of your youtubes lately, well done.

[@kiranshahzada]

Balanced conversations are needed. But no one can call an oppressor a victim. No matter who you are. Palestinians should have equal rights in their land.

[@patience123]

People on Gaza are oppressed by their own "Government". Hamas made their life hell and gives Israel no option but to defend themselves.

[@Saby217]

After hearing this insightful interview, I'm thinking why can't Arabs and Israelis live as one country with equal rights under a new name for the country. 💡 Seems Israel has occupiers are in constant fear of the oppressed retaliating which makes it difficult for a 2 state solution.

[@littlestar1519]

​@@Saby217you mean Palestinians and Israelis.Israel will never agree for Palestinians to have equal rights under a one state solution because their intentions is stealing the whole land from day one! Israel's fear is not a justification for their brutal oppression.

[@Доброта-ж7ц]

​@@Saby217потому что израил хочет полного господства над Палестиной и Палестину без палестинцев. Посмотрите как израил ущемляет права палестинцев, посмотрите коментарии большинства сионистов и Вы заметите явную агрессивность , злобность и жестокость в их комментариях, они называют палестинцев как ,,животных ".Это много о чем говорит.

[@freedomunltd]

@@Saby217Israel wants it all and not just Gaza or the West Bank

[@laurentlambert6347]

Thank you, Ariel, for talking about what you could see as Commander of a unit and during these years. Please continue to speak up.

[@jaw444]

Ariel, you make a difference. you will touch that place in people who like you, could feel that somethimg was seriously morally wrong but changing a person's whole life is very hard. until continuing to be used by greedy power hungry liars becomes clearly what is happening. thank you thank you thank you. In the IDF you were a leader, and you are still a leader

[@adecrowshaw7235]

Fascinating interview Owen. Thank you to Ariel for his candid account & perspective.

[@clivesmith6081]

Thank you Ariel Bernstein a brilliant and incredible insight that the world needs to see.

[@1Deep43VA]

Not a Leftist, but a Libertarian. I’m happy Owen uploads at like 5am so I get to drink my coffee and learn first thing in the morning. Unfortunately what I’m learning is some of the darkest, inhumane things happening to Palestinians and my government is complicit.

[@asif530]

When the human conscience wakes up we are pulled towards what is right and just. There is hope in humanity still

[@evinwhiteson4902]

We see those who have none

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

Absolutely. Ariel is great man!

[@tayibahussain]

​@@evinwhiteson4902me must try and have hope. Who would have thought together we should end the apartheid in South Africa but we did. We must live with hope for a better day and humanity to prevail

[@mhhd77]

In the 1970s Israeli PM secretly met Mustafa Barzani and stated its to support for PDK (Patri Dimukrati Kurdstan). The Israelis trained some PDK members on how to place explosives on vehicles, place mines, conduct assassination attacks...etc. This is all documented by either side, My father had a book about this with evidence and pictures of many of the members being literally introduced to and trained on what's considered today as TERRORISIM because the Israelis wanted to spread as much as destabilisation in Iraq as possible.

[@GhAt-f7d]

And not just in Iraq, they are doing the same in Syria, in Africa...

[@alyahamzah1952]

Why does this makes so much sense and im not surprised at all? Thanks for sharing.

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@ImYourHuckleberry_29]

​@Hebrew-Spirit youre on every thread just disputing every single view that you don't want to believe while it is actually happening. You my friend are the ultimate Manchurian candidate.

[@mhhd77]

​@GhizAt After 1991, they started to station their intelligence officers, agents, and (the whole works) in Erbil and Iraq but expanded their intelligence gathering capabilities, cyber espionage...etc and spies, opperative...etc more broadly after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Their stations in Kurdistan are used to eavesdrop, gather huge amounts of data, and even coordinate acts of sabotage and operational activities specifically against Iran and Iraq of course. Its not secret, my people know where they are, all over. Of course not to mention all the other American military stations And the huge American Embassy comex in the "Green Zone" of Baghdad which is an absolute abomination and threat for everything that means lasting stability and security for our people in the region. When I was a kid, I saw someone in black-and-white say the following: *-Every status changes -The world never stays in the same state -It changes from one state to another state -That is the only continum of status*

[@vinceneuwirth568]

Thank you for speaking out so people could understand what's going on.

[@africanqueenmo]

When Adriel described how dehumanization becomes convenient when doing wrong it clicked in my brain. Its not just in Gaza & Israel but a global issue.

[@MrBezigebij]

That you would even think that dehumanization would be unique to this conflict or one side of this conflict and not an extremely common and historically pervasive part of so many wars is shocking to me. But maybe you are young and only just now learning about history.

[@africanqueenmo]

@@MrBezigebij who do you think you are?

[@pechoja]

America. Police have been trained by Israeli soldiers for more than 12 years. IN articles plentiful. Why? Who decided Americans to be addressed as occupied treated? Gradual infiltration.

[@Tina-ik6dq]

exactly...

[@Time_flies_fast]

He is 14. And he discovered something new to him. Be proud ​@@MrBezigebij

[@lenesvingel4450]

'This a very safe, comfortable space for you to speak' - apart from your tremendeous work of casting a clarifying light on the truth, it's heartwarming to witness your compassion for this brave israeli.

[@RobEdwards369]

Owen I've never been a fan of yours but your reporting on this terrible conflict is superb. Subscribed! Of all the many differences that exist in this beautiful world humanitys greatest challenge to fight for peace and understanding

[@sam51412]

Respect for the truth! Love for Palestine from India 🇮🇳

[@Cazador60140]

Everybody is so in love and praying and well wishing why then is there no peace tell me now WHY

[@muhammadsuleman9328]

❤🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸❤

[@bismakhan5393]

Your country is supporting genocide by sending weapons to Israel.

[@Ahnaf57]

​@@Cazador60140Just wait a bit longer

[@Sz7-l8k]

​@@Cazador60140 peace without freedom and dignity is against basic human rights. ✅

[@imranallie4279]

Israel claim to be being kind by offering warning of a strike, but really "they're legitimising a battle ground". I pray more people start to see the light. Thank you Ariel for being a light.

[@MarianaMoreira-n6j]

Sim! Fugir para onde!?.

[@camilabenitez1696]

That's because it's an international law. It's required. At least Israel respects it, that's more than you can say about Hamas and all of their war crimes.

[@muhammadalijalaluddinrazal3753]

@@camilabenitez1696 imagine someone ask u to get out of your house because they want to burn it down. of course u will let em. but not for palestinian they r stubborn n brave thats what u need as ppl who is oppresed. n seems like u forget what they do in west bank. invading civilian , kidnapping children. n here u wanna compare with hamas? lol idf winning 100 - 0 in term of war crimes. international law doesnt apply on israel anyway.

[@PsychedSushi43]

​@@camilabenitez1696 you confuse hamas with israel. They are the ones doin war crimes.

[@Burair101]

​@@camilabenitez1696we're not saying Hamas is right or it's better than the IDF. I'm personally that all Israel does is wrong on so many levels. From bringing Europeans to occupy someone else's home to the indifferent killing of babies in Gaza.

[@ahmedelkhouli9255]

I'm Egyptian and I'm thanking you both brothers for this interview

[@jayneyaghmour7320]

Excellent interview Owen. Deep respect to Ariel for his courage in speaking out and for his humanity. ❤

[@keytomedicine]

I'm not sure if they'll keep him alive after this

[@rosestewart1606]

@@keytomedicine I think what is more likely is that internet in Israel will suddenly disappear. Then they can jail people like Ariel and prevent him from spreading his message. They're already trying to shut down Haaretz. Then they'll kill him...when nobody can talk about it.

[@lananasir8221]

Don’t worry he’ll stay alive! These veterans become activists for freedom after committing genocide. It’s an agenda they follow.

[@UnknownHumanOnline]

❤☮️❤️

[@enrico2884]

Is SADISM if they society want to see the dehumanising of others to feel satisfied, victorious and dominant.

[@Vicky-Blue]

What a honorable, kind man! It’s so hard to go against the grain and do the right thing.

[@babbyBoy]

I admire you Owen and I think you are such magnificent person

[@antnic21]

Thank you Ariel for speaking out and sharing 🙌

[@Ksu_]

This is absolutely eye opening. Thank you Owen and thank you Ariel for your brave testimony. May you find peace.

[@quantumics5298]

US is also guilty

[@salmabibi1221]

Even if you didn't admit it, it's crystal clear that the oppression, double standard of these innocent civilians victims in palestine are facing is beyond imagination.

[@Jennifer-e9r]

Only the children r innocent not the Palestinians .The amount of evidence coming out proves my statement

[@farleymarly2575]

Dam this guy opened up, I have to respect this brother

[@everythinggaming7938]

he killed many innocent people and you respect him?

[@farleymarly2575]

@@everythinggaming7938 hey the guy woke up if he can save more lives than he's killed gotta respect that.

[@2-da3333]

None of the innocent killed related to him. He will have different opinion if some were.

[@Q8Caffeinated]

I'm thankful for Mr Ariel for shedding some light on a matter that has been severely neglected and, more often than not, deliberately overlooked. I'm a firm believer that people can become friends with whoever as long as they're not facing the barrel of a weapon when conversing and Mr Ariel solidified my stance on his matter. I pray that, once their pains have healed, made peace with their traumas and properly bid their lost ones farewell, the Palestinians will have their chance for a proper, fruitful and meaningful life that they undeniably deserve.

[@Hebrew-Spirit]

he failed with his narrative in this video that soldier said nothing wrong. We warned civilians we take several measures not to harm civilians. He was a soldier and today he’s paid to sell his soul, but even after he sold his soul He just proved that we are doing the right thing.🤝

[@stuartfishman1044]

​@@Hebrew-SpiritI saw your soul on a poster. Apparently, it's missing. You should probably form a posse and search for it. Unless that would be too painful for you, like searching for your conscience with a microscope.

[@auroralopezconsuegra4744]

Amén amén amén amén

[@saibibinkeli]

BRAVOS ARIEL FOR YOUR FEARLESS WORDS 👍 YOU'RE WONDERFUL 💯

[@_Mentat]

I used to think Owen Jones was wrong on everything. Now I think he is right on everything. One of us has changed.

[@meetings3071]

Congratulations, my friend! Keep your heart open and keep growing.

[@rashaawale9999]

thank you for saying this, I always wonder if poeple can change and see through the media lies

[@RedBrigades]

Owen jones has always been a lefty. He knows the score.

[@Bytheirfruitsshall]

Dichotomous thinking is part of the problem Gullible, bubble switching.

[@lolazal1]

He's right about this topic - and others - not on everything! And that's OK 👍

[@morganesmorkle7544]

Thank you Ariel. It takes courage and determination to break free from your culture, your home, your family.

[@0samaTV]

Yes it does

[@ravjaf]

Ariel is not breaking free from his culture, home or family. Not at all. He's challenging conventional wisdom and criticizing the methods, morality and even the strategic goals of the occupation. Nor is he some needle in a haystack. There are many Israelis who agree with him and oppose the occupation as well. This one included.

[@joeBX53]

I admire the guts on the part of this Israeli to speak the truth and to examine what is right and wrong for all parties involved.

[@paddyholly2184]

I've been wondering about the level of PTSD and suicide in the IDF. Of Course, not ALL the soldiers are racist thugs anymore than ALL the Palestinians in Gaza are Hamas Terrorists. One thing for certain is Both populations are traumatized - probably for life. Neither Side will Ever Feel Safe, again. 😢😢😢

[@Sigma10-c1k]

Israel is committing genocide you 🤡there are not two sides here Israel has been military occupying and massacring the defenceless Palestinians for seventy years.

[@luciahelenaoliveira7997]

​@@paddyholly2184A maioria dos soldados israelenses estão dominados pelo Ódio , com muita cede de matar, a adrenalina deles estão a mil, não sei se eles andam drogados.

[@alisikander]

@@paddyholly2184 many idf soldiers spoken up via Breaking the Silence. theyre more than a thousand now.

[@alisikander]

many idf soldiers spoken up via Breaking the Silence. theyre more than a thousand now.

[@yvonraoul2198]

A courageous man you are. You represent and live hope...thanks Ariel!!

[@FilmSpook]

💙The whole world is seeing the TRUTH about the illegal occupation. There is no turning back. The world is now knowing what Palestinians have been going through for 75+ years. Blessings, Everyone...💜

[@fatimab5145]

✌️✌️✌️🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@Naika-ew6ev]

Свободу Палестине 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🆘👏

[@Victor_James68]

👍

[@netaji-thebritishslayer]

Fr 75 yrs😂😂

[@cslrc2011]

Both the Palestinian and Israeli must see each other’s humanity. You cannot not blame one over the other.

[@marklacey6563]

Thank you Ariel for standing up for humanity! Very insightful, thanks Owen for sharing.

[@hanna-vl1ch]

Thank you Owen we need people like Ariels voices because people will understand what was really happening before 7october. Thank you Ariel

[@nancycole-auguste6614]

I admire these brave souls who risk everything for the truth.

[@shanahdil7981]

Thank you brother Owen for all your effort to shed light on the truth about the Palestinians struggle.

[@user-jodee89]

The truth is going to come out in the end. Sadly to late for many. The people have a conscience but sadly our governments do not. I hope this atrocity ends soon and the people who suffer get their freedom 💔 free Palestine 💓

[@user-pu7xw8qf3f]

Thank you Owen. You are serving a noble purpose of spreading awareness of what is going on for 75 years of occupation.

[@Lateralmove]

The only occupation is that of your mother being so fat, the UN issued a resolution to prevent her occupation of so much space

[@hussienjammal2254]

A very truthful and honest soldier,a true cousin Shalom cousin

[@Abdirahman83]

Thanks for the great journalism, Enough respect💯 for your channel.

[@OwenJonesTalks]

right back at you ❤️🇵🇸

[@Evoque786]

Thank you Ariel for being honest and honourable .. the world needs to know these facts

[@beyzayildiz5296]

It was a very interesting interview, thanks Owen for your incredible journalistic work

[@MannA-s3c]

bless you, son, it's refreshing to know there are humanitarian Israeli.

[@motaku7525]

There always have been and there always will be, but sadly, the other side has F-16's and 2000-lb bombs.

[@samcrosswords8979]

This testimony is very valid, genuine and strong enough to be heard at the ICJ.

[@Gabi-m5]

He must go and demand from Hamas to release the Hostages

[@chocolatediary6336]

Agreed 100%

[@RahmoSheek-je4oz]

True

[@Nidohuda]

This was extremely hard to listen to but extremely important. This should go viral because he explained and exposes all the horrors every body should know about.

[@JJJ-hl2ud]

Thank you Ariel for speaking truth.

[@bobthebuilder201]

Thank you for speaking up Ariel

[@ritamax5989]

Thank you for having Ariel on your channel Owen. How courageous of Ariel.... Respect to you both✊🏽✌🏽🇵🇸

[@ManwarAlam-nz7ld]

Owen you are doing what a true journalist is supposed to do. You have presented a true solder. Thank you.

[@realityzoner]

Amazing how the Traditional Media keeps the blind eye when the truth is in plain sight! Thank you both for being a voice for truth.

[@boatman222345]

Wonderful interview of a man who helps us all feel hope for the human race. Thank you to both of you for having the courage to speak truth.

[@leviashanken7281]

Kudos and Kol haKavode Ariel and Owen. And Shana Tova, praying for a new year of peace and health for the world.

[@Joe-xo4yg]

Brave young man with a clear head on his shoulders, a conscience and a beating heart Thank you, Ariel

[@4gimmi]

This was hardest battle that this soldier had! Standing up for truth and justice humanity! Bravo 👏🏼 for this bravery! Thank you for bringing him!

[@Menooy22]

He still thinks those Palestinians are part of Hamas. Don't be fooled. He's a murderer.

[@dr3357]

Thank you both for this ❤