Hisham Awartani is a Palestinian-American college student who was shot and paralyzed after he and his two other friends were ambushed and targeted in November 2023. Awartani sits down with NBC News’ Tom Llamas to reflect on that day and the Israel-Hamas war.
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#nbcnews #palestinian #shooting
Legend has it they are still “investigating”. ✊🍉
How is it not a hate crime?
down with AIPAC
This is so stupid. The Palestinians were just minding their own business. Then all of a sudden some guy just decided to shoot them? Even I know who’s the actual bad here and im not even a cop. It’s already bad enough an innocent 6 year got killed by his landlord that used to be his friend. More ppl are actually going to be even more stupider than him? Really? 😒
Bring back trump
Free Palestine 🇵🇸
He’s Muslim and Palestinian, therefore it was ok to go after them because they’re probably anti Semitic
The moral rot and intellectual fraud of Zionism is on full display. With its holocaust in Palestine, Israel forfeits the right to exist.
Brave, sharp young men and beautiful family. Profound perspective from these two. They understand that the bias narrative crafted by western media paints Palestinians out to be evil or the enemy in turn fuels the hate in some Americans in this country.
Respect
Free Palestine
beautiful, kind persons
Probably if ur white ur alright how can he not in jail its terrorism
And the US congress is too busy passing stupid anti Zionism laws
Palestinians are incredible! Their strength and faith are something to admire
America need to stop their rise of gun violence in its different states. If they didn’t stop that one day America will be filled with radical warlord in its states that will destroy the country.
My heart breaks for them
My heart goes to this brave young man. It is really hard to live with all the hate directed towards all who look different, let alone express a different opinion. I am speaking from personal experience too as an expat living in Australia. Yet he still calls to address the wider issue and does not pick on the deranged guy who caused him pain.
Just like in Israel you calling for intfida again citizens
The systematic dehumanisation of Palestinians in the media and by politicians need to stop.
Im surprised nbc interviewed them
The lie of the “40 headless babies” that genocide Joe told the press was the reason this young guy in disabled now.
“…Whose mom is American…”
Fyi, all three youngsters are American.
So long as a culture of zionism persists palestinian wont be safe in either their own homes or the west but hopefully that changes soon
Subhanallah! Such a peaceful approach. Filled with kindness and not hate. So are the lives of Palestinians. Long live Palestine 💚
Glad you covered this
En eye for an eye
I was surprised, on the same land Zionistt made a refugee to Jesus and then crucified him from Caves😮, with the help of some blind zionistt Christian supporters and power suppliers under matrix of zionistt propaganda agains they gathered on same land and killing innocent, wake up guy and speak up
Surprised that NBC is covering this
“Antisemitism” leads to hurt feelings; Islamophobia leads to shootings. Which one are the authorities worried about?
Disgraceful what happened to him 😡😢 🇵🇸🗝🔻🍉☝🏻✌🏼
The US needs to be fixed.
These boys are a great example of Palestinians, they talked about the Palestinian issue and haven’t made it about themselves, even their mothers, they’re reminding everyone about what’s happening in Gaza
Hamas started a war and then set the civilian population up to be slaughtered for their benefit. They call Gaza civilians their martyrs.
I am very sorry. I eill pray for both of you and all of you
May Allah bless you and help you get back on your legs . May Allah heal you soon .
What a powerful way to going through something so horrifying. I wish them, and their other friend who was a victim, a speedy recovery (both mentally and physically)!
Palestinians are amazing people beyond imagination. Even through their trauma they’re not grieving and are immediately thinking of their people in Palestine who are going through too much trauma. How unselfish of those beautiful people 🧡
The most racist people being affected by racism. Shocking.
palestinians are racists because they dont want to be genocided by sionistes ?
lol
Finally American showing Palestinian as human beings
Why would you wear the symbol of arafat? That is your own fault if someone shoots you.
Because israel won’t stop killing us and we need to raise awareness because the media makes it seem like we are dangerous
Probably, they wore the terrorists outfit that’’s why that guy started shooting. Well, as the UN chief Guttieresh said “it is not happened in a vacuum”. Sad…
if the roles were reversed it would be called terrorism, American hypocrisy at it’s core
Hate towards people of color is fueled by American media outlets. To name a few, NBC, CNN, Fox “News”, ABC, Washington Post, MSNBC, and New York Times. They want such violence to occur so they provoke white people to commit crimes against people of color, particularly Palestinians/other Arab Muslims and Christians/Black Americans/Asians. These media outlets sow division and act as state media and propaganda wings for Israel and the US Government.
Racist against Palestinians he is zionest that guy
It is a hateful crime but we still investigating… What to investigate more, you said it all. #FreePalestine
if the US cared about palestinians rights as much as antisemitism ,we wouldnt reach here
That’s why US tax dollars go towards UN and UNRWA which is a collasal error. Unfortunately the quasi Hamas government have stolen billions of dollars meant for humanitarian aid for Gaza civilians. Hamas leaders are living the good life in Doha Qatar, London and Turkey while those not involved with Hamas’s terrorist activities live in poverty
😂😂😂😂😂😂 lie lie lie lie, Islam code of conduct: lie as much as you can. Lie and some infidels will fall. Lie lie lie Al-qatiya
shut up bot
Ok, little dog. Keep barking.
Liars liasr liasr liars
Shameful
Crazy no matter where you’re from as long as you’re an American citizen you have a right to high quality healthcare but Israel doesn’t want that for Palestinians not to mention how many hospitals Israel has destroyed. Thank you South Africa. It’s genocide without question.
Free Palestine.
Still investigating the crime ?! 😤
It takes three young handsome men to ppl feel sympathy for a whole culture. Their lucidity is impressive.
Israel = ISIS
So proud of my people. So proud to be Palestinian. 🇵🇸 humbles by the bravery of my people in Gaza and the west bank..i hold you dear. Forgive us 🤲🏼
What goes arnd comes around they terrorized ppl in thei hamas outfits first
I’m glad I left that disgusting country
Not so fun anymore when you are the victim of a terrorist attack, huh?
We’ve always been the victims. We’re the victims of the West and the terrorist organizations fueled and funded by foreign governments. It’s all because of the US and Israel
For all Americans who are seriously misinformed or have fallen for the propaganda and lies about Palestinians and their history, this video and so many others like it should be mandatory viewing.
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Palestinian-American?! I didn’t know that America has now become Muslim
Clearly you are from the Appalachians
That guy is a terrorist and still has no been charged for paralysing this young guy. Waaw
I wonder if he learned how spread t hate and violence is something that one should not do
Or how as a guest in this country to call for discrimination and hate against minorities is vile .
It’s completely obvious it was a hate crime…no one should go through such a horrible experience but the double standards for the Palestinians and Muslims in America are enraging , it’s only a justice country if there is justice for all , not for certain people only
please keep speaking about palestine
The news does this with their lies and misinformation and rages the racists! CNN, FOX
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When a violent hate crime is committed against Palestinians in the U.S. we put the perpetrator on trial and send the perpetrator to prison. When Hamas murders a Jewish person, Palestinians cheer in the streets and hug and kiss the murderer.
These 3 Palestinians advocate for genocide of Jews and wore hateful scarfs around their necks and yet we still have the integrity and decency to prosecute the morally repugnant attacker. We are civilized even though Hamas is barbaric.
Viva palestina
Love how they cover this, but not the 15 year old beaten to death by a mob outside an American high-school. 🙄
Media won’t elevate their stories. Congress won’t acknowledge Palestinians exist. The systematic dehumanization of Palestinians and Arabs in the west will ensure this won’t be the last time this happens.
Hate crimes towards Arabs and Palestinians in particularly needs to be talked about more!! This is what’s going on
Look at England. These are not friendly people.
I’m sure republicans will now hold several hearings on the rise of Islamophobia in America.. oh.. they’re not? 🥴
Courage à ces palestiniens ❤🇵🇸❤️l injustice finira par tomber
Hasn’t been charged with a hate crime? So you think the fact that they were all Palestinian was a mere coincidence? Ridiculous.
FREE PALESTINE
I am so sad about this event.
When it’s a blue-eyed white man it’s not even a hate crime, if it was an arab or an african it would’ve automatically been labelled terrorism
Momma your so angry. 😂
Pals 😂
Why are they referring to an American citizen as a Palestinian?? I find that incredibly racist.
He shouldn’t have been shot but ask him if he supports Hamas and the Houthis
Peaceful Israel supporters.
Title should say t3rrorist attack victim…Don’t think some of us can’t see your tricks.
How many people on this planet can be as caring and loving as these heroes especially after being disabled from a such a heinous act . Why has the man not been charged with hate crimes is beyond unreasonable
But what about Hamas?
Makes me fucing sick we are so brainwashed that we are trying to murder kids based on what we see on fox “news”
Nice to see he supports Israel wearing that shirt💙🤍
its a brighton soccer kit a team in the uk, seek help
The hate against Palestinians seems to be never ending 🙁
Of course it’s a hate crime!
The dude that shot those guys is a terrorist a white supremacist terrorist and should be charged with a hate crime
He didn’t even care about going to prison
Bro wore a terrorist scarf and paid for it with his own legs.
Yes, other mothers don’t have that because their children are held hostage by Hamas in their terror tunnels under Gaza. 136 hostages are still held in Gaza by Hamas, including a baby that “celebrated” his first birthday, in Gaza after over 100 days in captivity!!
@saragoel9189 you keep making it about yourselves always ignoring the pain of Palestinians that have been caused by Israel! not just your lives matter! Palestinians and everyone’s lives matter too! so stop with your dehumanization and bias and be a human!
United States of hate, Islamophobia, anti- Muslim anti Arab. This country is full of hate. The world will be better off without this country.
Glad to see american people figuring out how dangerous zionism is. I feel sorry for these guys. God bless you.
Watching these two beautiful young Palestinian men and there loving mothers through out there ordeal and painful experiences, they steal wanted to get the most important message across the world! That was the awareness of the Palestinian suffering and genocide… god bless you all
Still not charged with a hate crime !! What they are going to charge with ? Love crime maybe !!
Thanks for sharing their story with us NBC!
They are still investigating the crime..is it a racist hate crime or not ?????….disgusting double standard in the West.
No one knows what the Palestinian headscarf are in the usa 🇺🇸 nor does anyone care . This was just one lone nut who shot you . This was not racism so stop propagating false racism . But my prayers to you and family and full recovery 🙏 ✝️✝️✝️✝️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 .what a horrible thing for you three articulate men to have to go through .