This Israeli Soldier Fought In Gaza. Now He Speaks Out

Ariel Bernstein is a former IDF combat soldier who fought in Gaza in 2014. Now he campaigns for peace and against the occupation. This is one of the most fascinating interviews I've done - he tells me about his experience in Gaza, about dehumanisation, Israel's wartime propaganda - and where this is all heading.
Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the pro-war media here: / owenjones84

[@OwenJonesTalks]

Please like, subscribe - and help us take on the pro-war media here: www.patreon.com/owenjones84

[@latestgadgets6616]

"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.

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

Independent journalists with journalistic integrity are the heroes of our time.

[@fatimab5145]

True 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✌️✌️✌️

[@xyo1337]

Integrity? Lol.. c'mon. This is Owen Jones...

[@alricmarchand2877]

Can you please elaborate? Or is it just an opinion? @@xyo1337

[@shantishanti1949]

@@xyo1337integrity YES in abundance. You’re watching him so hopefully you will find your moral compass too. Miracles can happen.

[@PerceivedREALITY999]

@@xyo1337 Wise people speak because they have something to say, you speak because you have to say something stupid.

[@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..

[@lh6046]

From this day forward, let the common people of America fight against their government. And parents should not send their sons to the army. Let the American military and police stand with the common people (black and white, of any religion) and not with the government, and everything will be fine.

[@mariamsleiman3499]

"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.

[@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

[@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%

[@user-sv7mt7nv9t]

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.

[@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

[@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

[@Ordstroem]

Thanks for being a human being, Ariel!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@Sukunaglazer12]

​@I don't understand either🥴

[@ameliamariakelly]

Patreon members get early access to Owens videos hours/a day before they are published to the public :)

[@khadijahbegum3546]

​@ fr😂

[@ColtDee]

Yes Ariel has my respect if he's genuine.

[@samcrosswords8979]

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

[@Gaby-gyab]

He must go and demand from Hamas to release the Hostages

[@chocolatediary6336]

Agreed 100%

[@anabey5783]

Icj should use Ariel testimony

[@RahmoSheek-je4oz]

True

[@MisbahNoureenAli-zd9tl]

They came to my land They stole my home They killed my family When i fight back They call me terrorist

[@fatimab5145]

True 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✌️✌️✌️

[@rehanaim8343]

Very true

[@user-bq6zj2hh4c]

so True

[@chadechevalric686]

Asking this for a friend. Do you have oil ?

[@dhydhy852]

True. Free palestine from israhell and satanyahu

[@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.

[@luzecheverri9161]

I salute this men for speaking up! Your ancestors must be so proud of you!!!

[@ayaan8877]

They won’t be until he leave Palestine. He’s apart of the occupation as long as he continues to live on these innocent peoples land

[@AA-ti9od]

And who his ancestors might be?

[@alvinbonny1562]

​@@ayaan8877 His ancestors used to live there so

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.🤝

[@totallynotthefeds36]

​@@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

[@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

[@RS-kp8jd]

Owen, one of our true voices in independent media. One of phew who has not sold his soul to the devil. Thank you for this honest interview with Ariel. Thank you Arial also for speaking up against the conditioning of Israeli military IDF.

[@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!

[@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.

[@kierandoran1]

Brave man for speaking out against atrocities and terrorism

[@lanagrossman489]

Brave ?? He will be brave to go to Gaza and help children of Arabs. He is getting paid !!!

[@kierandoran1]

Have you an issue with Palestinian People fellow human beings you refer to as Arabs?

[@roselee4445]

​@@lanagrossman489paid by whom

[@MrsHawkinsHouse]

This type of journalism is the road to peace ☮️

[@ArieGartenlaub]

I can understand your feeling but the opposite is true - There is nothing that keeps peace away more than that

[@nabawi7]

I doubt it, this just lets us into the minds of those who are perpetrating the inhumane war crimes and allows us to better understand how the IOF conducts military operations. Those who are on the receiving end of the war crimes however will do everything they can to take arms against their occupiers because they have nothing else to live for but liberate their people and that will only strengthen Hamas further. Peace cannot be achieved without justice either militarily or diplomatically.

[@1Dark.Paradise.Lost1]

​@@nabawi7 In other words, you cannot obtain peace with bombs

[@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

[@Palestinian_lives_matter.]

The desire for vengeance following Oct 7th, can we begin to imagine how much rage the Palestinians feel? They've suffered worse than Oct 7th for much longer and yet their rage or pain is never seen, heard or understood.

[@fatimab5145]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✌️✌️✌️

[@inesnis50]

💯

[@samara6041]

🎯🎯🎯

[@khadijahbegum3546]

Bang on💯

[@joemetz3769]

This comment alone shows how ignorant towards reality you are. They did NOT suffer massacre like October 7, Im sure you didnt even watch any deep footage of Massacres because you didnt want your sensitive soul to see how evil and barbaric your freedom fighters are.

[@vinceneuwirth568]

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

[@unapologetickitty]

Love from Cyprus 🇨🇾 the people chant and pray for Palestine ❤️ “Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” - Kahlil Gibran

[@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.

[@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

[@5UM0N3]

Hugely respect Ariel. It's not easy to overcome conditioning. I hope more Israelis find their humanity and oppose the brutality the state is perpetrating in their name.

[@xyzabc9628]

Will they face the guillitine for war crimes, aparthied and genocide? Or they'll get away the way Afrikans did ?

[@hexxan007]

@@user-uj5tb6pp9s Try to check out who helped to found Hamas... Hint: it wasn't Putin.

[@DA-pw8wl]

​@@user-uj5tb6pp9sBut you have not targeted hamas. Your army has targeted civilians, mostly children.

[@ntombozukomqikela2883]

They need not to Kill innocent Civilians, why they are unable to defeat Hamas

[@devctor]

@@user-uj5tb6pp9s it didn't start on October 7: Haifa massacre - March 6, 1937⁣⁣ Jerusalem massacre - Dec 6, 1937⁣⁣ Haifa massacre - March 27, 1938⁣⁣ Haifa massacre - July 6, 1938⁣⁣ Jerusalem massacre - July 13, 1938⁣⁣ Jerusalem massacre - July 15, 1938⁣⁣ Haifa massacre - July 25, 1938⁣⁣ Jerusalem massacre - July 26, 1938⁣⁣ Balad al-Sheikh massacre - June 12, 1939⁣⁣ Haifa massacre - June 19, 1939⁣⁣ Haifa massacre - June 20, 1947⁣⁣ Jaffa massacre - Dec 12, 1947⁣⁣ Abbasiya massacre - Dec 13, 1947⁣⁣ Al-Khasas massacre - Dec 18, 1947⁣⁣ Bab al-Amud massacre - Dec 29,⁣⁣ 1947⁣⁣ Jerusalem massacre - Dec 30,⁣⁣ 1947⁣⁣ Balad al-Sheikh massacre - Dec 31, 1947⁣⁣ Deir Yassin massacre - April 9, 1948⁣⁣ Abu Shusha village massacre - May 9, 1948⁣⁣ Tantura massacre - May 22, 1948⁣⁣ Lydda massacre - July 1948⁣⁣ Qibya massacre - Oct 14, 1953⁣⁣ Al-Dawayima massacre - Oct 29, 1948⁣⁣ Kafr Qasem massacre - Oct 29, 1956⁣⁣ Khan Yunis massacre - Nov 3, 1956⁣⁣ Rafah massacre - Nov 12, 1956⁣⁣ Abu Zaabal factory bombing - Feb 13, 1970⁣⁣ Sabra and Shatila massacre - Sept 16, 1982⁣⁣ Al-Aqsa Mosque massacre - Oct 8, 1990⁣⁣ lbrahimi Mosque massacre - Feb 25, 1994⁣⁣ Qana massacre - April 18, 1996⁣⁣ Jenin massacre - April 3, 2002⁣⁣ Qana massacre - July 30, 2006⁣⁣ Gaza Strip massacre - August 5, 2022⁣⁣ Jenin massacre - January 26, 2023⁣⁣ Jenin massacre - July 3, 2023 I AM ALLOWING EVERYONE TO COPY PASTE AND SPAM THIS COMMENT EVERYWHERE TO SPREAD AWARENESS

[@DanMorgan-bh5fv]

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

[@usermk99]

Lot of respect for Ariel for speaking out the truth.

[@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.

[@e.mbonanno7471]

This was powerful. Thank you both for sharing this.

[@dulcamara2851]

Ariel Bernstein's courage humbles me. Infinite admiration. A philosopher of our times. From the heart.

[@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.

[@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"...

[@user-gk8vg4sw5e]

Toda raba, Ariel and Owen. A very impressive, frank and courageous testimony. It gives me hope!

[@AngieF8]

I find a soldier being unaware of the international laws of war to be in very troubling, no wonder atrocities are committed, both ordered and individually.

[@andrehunter1295]

It's not easy or cheap to create any army with just law students, have you been studying international law's yourself!? It's a complicated things, and specially when you see the responsible politicians in Washington support Israel with everything. Show that we don't even have international law's anymore when the US don't respect international law's themselves 😢 They keep saying that it's New rules based order now, but nobody else knows what rules based order is except for Israel and US. New rules based order are something that they saying every time they don't following international law's, meaning every day now... Insanity put into the system 😢

[@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...

[@pulla2268]

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

[@owi2056]

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

[@ayeshagierdien7683]

😢In south africa during apartheid we lived with fear that 30 years later is still inside me today when I watch Isreal and its aggression all the memories rush back 😢😢😢

[@yvonraoul2198]

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

[@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!

[@Kevin1230san]

Has HAMAS attacked any other nation other than Israel? The concept of resistance is strange to the Western World. They have historically labelled every resistance movement as terrorists; from Mau Mau in Kenya to uMkhonto We Sizwe and Nelson Mandela in South Africa. History will probably celebrate HAMAS as a liberation movement, just as has been the case with two I have mentioned above!!

[@Gaby-gyab]

They aren't resistence movement. They are terrorists who want Israel for themselves

[@BosOzy]

Pls don't forget big Che

[@user-yx1vw4rt5y]

Black panthers as well

[@enderdrow8844]

Don’t forget the Kurds

[@Gaby-gyab]

@@enderdrow8844 Turkey kills Kurds . Someone is talking about? Turkey exterminated Kurds and Armenians. Someone is talking about?

[@SuperStella1111]

You were born for this moment, Owen Jones. Keep it up, and well done.

[@clivesmith6081]

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

[@SourceAwareness]

💙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.

[@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.

[@cassandramarkland]

They were all very long questions. And thank you Ariel, you are courageous as hell.

[@JillianEmerson-me8cx]

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

[@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.

[@johngill2390]

Thank you Ariel, great testimony from your personal experiences. Let’s hope the conflict ends soon for everyone

[@fuckyzeit]

Thank you, Ariel for speaking up. It takes more courage to speak up than to fight.

[@karinapflima]

I wish there were more people like Ariel in Israel, especially in leadership positions. One can only hope for peace and humanisation for all, despite the rather discouraging reality. Thanks to you both for this enlightening interview. Best wishes from Brazil.

[@mark.flemdog]

Nothing but respect for that man. Can't be easy to speak out.

[@jello4318]

I've heard plenty of Israelis speaking out, from top policy makers down but no Palestinians speaking out about the horror of Hamas. Free speech is still much more available in a democracy.

[@rodrickdemunnik4582]

Israel is a democracy with free speech, so it is not that hard.

[@athlonrulez]

@@rodrickdemunnik4582 when you have different set of rules for a specific race that is not democracy, That is apartheid but nice try Adolf

[@ayeshaahmar6351]

​@@jello4318well because the only horrors Palestinians have suffered and r suffering r at the hands of israhel....on one hand if hamas govt didn't do wonders for the people of gaza(mostly couldn't because of israel sabotaging every major developement project in gaza) then they also didn't exacerbated their sufferings......u will find a very few Palestinians talking bad about hamas.....and they r not controlled by khamas as israhel wants to tell all the world.....never were.

[@selimsenhadri6408]

​@@jello4318 yes, when democracy will be released in the biggest open prison under a criminal apartheid Israeli state.

[@_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.

[@Blissblizzard]

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 👍

[@sam51412]

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

[@maxstrata9967]

It takes a lot of courage to speak out against the policies of your own military/country due to the massive blowback and death threats. This IDF soldier is a man of courage.

[@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. 😢😢😢

[@carahiggs7157]

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.

[@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.

[@user-yo2hg6kq9p]

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

[@Katatonic2000]

Incredible interview to bear witness to and has certainly has given me food for thought. Thank you Ariel 🙏🕊️

[@BetAgain2]

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

[@user-oq9bu9gt1p]

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.

[@user-up7kc2nw5q]

​@@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

[@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.

[@daddycool889]

Great interview. Even the telling of the 2 children at the fence speaks volumes of what is happening in a greater context.

[@Net_Willis]

It is totally posible they were sent by someone to check IDF''s response, as he said.

[@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. ❤

[@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.

[@enrico2884]

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

[@Glef007]

Thank you both for this conversation. Ariel, especially thank you. I can't imagine the courage it takes to speak out against a system that is so supported politically, financially and militarily. You are a light in this incredibly dark and bleak period and offer hope to anyone who sees the humanity of both peoples and the need for peace, legitimacy, autonomy and security for both.

[@123slither]

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

[@azideane]

Appreciate that still have Israeli who have heart and humanity left

[@annieluxemborg4115]

The bar is low. This guy still deserves jail time.

[@j.daniels1548]

He’s still a war criminal at the end of the day, but I also appreciate his honesty about his crimes against humanity

[@SmileSmile-sf4sj]

He deserves forgiveness. Everyone makes mistakes

[@lovesilk1]

@@SmileSmile-sf4sj Labeling a letter with the wrong address is a mistake. Slaughtering innocent people is a crime.

[@NoName-cu4gr]

@@SmileSmile-sf4sj he deserves to stand trial for war crimes.

[@_Aurora__]

Well-spoken and introspective man who provides perspective from multiple sides - the Israeli citizen, the Israeli leadership, the Palestinians in the West Bank, the Palestinians in Gaza and the international community.

[@N-wx9sx]

Thank you Owen for all you do and thank you Ariel for speaking up and being a decent and humanitarian human being 🇵🇸🇬🇧

[@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.

[@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.

[@user-ol3rj7gs5u]

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

[@isasala9111]

Ariel, you have guts. Thank you for your valuable testimony.

[@colinandrews1118]

Life is short for everyone we all need to love and respect eachother ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Thanks Owen love Colin

[@ahmedelmesbahi7620]

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

[@kendamaahfood8075]

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

[@raniah9640]

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

[@guledsm]

Thank you for being brave enough and daring to be voice of the voiceless.

[@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.

[@user-gl2cd5fx1s]

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.

[@Vicky-Blue]

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

[@user-sh7ld8hh9z]

Palestinians are not terrorist. They are the indigenous people of that land and they are defending their lands and their way of life from invaders, occupiers and oppressors. FREE PALESTINE!

[@mikajarvio7489]

Impressive honesty in his eyes.

[@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

[@JJJ-hl2ud]

Thank you Ariel for speaking truth.

[@doeray023]

Thank you Ariel. You are a truth-teller and a hero. Blessings.

[@garethmoonsilver9173]

very moving and informative, thank you

[@tysonlesson]

We need more channels like this one. Thank you owen for your service to humanity with the truth❤❤❤

[@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-om4qd5kc8x]

A deep level of realisation and humanity is rewuired to speak against your own people.