Once firmly pro-Israel, Jewish activist Simone Zimmerman was confronted with difficult truths while listening to Palestinian testimonies and speaking with an Israeli anti-Zionist student. Words like “apartheid” and “ethnic cleansing” took on a new, deeper meaning.
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Im so impressed by especially the jewiah people reevaluating what they’ve been indoctrinated with, we all know what that will cost them. Fheyre thrown to the fascists and literal n-is by the good people claiming they exist to fight antisemitism. And the israeli public
these people are so gullable, they are easily taught hatred for the Palestinians and the Arabs even though Isreal was born out of Palestinian blood
You can be proudly Jewish and be critical of the IsraeIi government. They’re two different things. Bless her for her integrity.
I was pro Israel, too.
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God bless her, no Google nor liber in Israel to find truth, is Israel like China wow, tibet Palestinian no one known the rosey story wow
This woman is an angel. Miraculous that she could see through all the lies. If only others could. It actually takes courage for a jewish girl to be able to speak for the sake of truth 🎉
“did not comport with” – amen.
Spotting your own cognitive dissonance is a struggle.
Free Palestine forever 💯
Many Germans were in denial about what the Nazis were doing to the Jews.
Thanks. Now the victim card is over. Zionism has been showing its face for very long time. Only extremists support Israel’s criminal policy… . Comment s’étonner !!! Quand un état n’a PAS DE FRONTIÈRES définies dans sa constitution, quand un état pratique la ségrégation, la colonisation, crée des ghettos, procède à des expulsions, encourage et protége des colons à tuer des civils palestiniens, conduit depuis 1948 des guerres sans fin dans les territoires occupés, chez ses voisins et lance la propagande antisémite contre tous ceux qui n’applaudissent avec frénésie aux bombardements de civils et aux meurtres dans un ghetto sous blocus où l’embargo dure depuis des décennies et où une armée de dégoûtants sans honneur plonge dans la honte en tirant sur des enfants, sur des journalistes…. Peuple Élu ? Un nouvelle race des Seigneurs, les mêmes méthodes génocidaires. La carte victimaire est terminée. Adieu au point Godwin. Israël montre ce qu’est le sionisme. Israël est une honte et exige l’obéissance. Israël force les juifs à se déterminer. Les Sayanim sont des vendus. Il y a de gens qui ont choisi entre leur judéité et la fidélité à un état ignoble.
D’autres ont dû choisir ! Ein Befehl ist ein Befehl. Vraiment? On verra ça devant les tribunaux le moment venu. Il y a bien eu le procès de Nürnberg.
If you’re brainwashed it’s dangerous not upto yourself but yours next generations as well who will spend rest of their life supporting monsters… So keep alive your humanity in your heart ❤😊
And she still doesn’t believe it completely… their ego is in the way
She only believe the stories when an other israeli student told her that…. Let that sink in. They only believe people with the same religion…
Must have been indoctrinated since early childhood to have “passionately supported Izzyrel” at any point.
“To be a Jew is to stand with the oppressed, NEVER the oppressor” – Marek Edelman, leader of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.
An actual Warsaw Ghetto grandchild, I have NEVER supported Izzyrel (which actually feeds on antisemitism and was indifferent to the plight of European Jewry before and during the WW2, hostile to actual Holocaust survivors, whom David Ben Gurion labeled as “Human Debris”, and only started to play victim of the German Nazism with the trial of Eichmann in 1961).
But then, I’d read Jabotinsky’s “Iron Wall”, first published in 1923, and was kinda familiar with the history of Zvi Migdal Enterprise while still very young, a child really.
Ther is only israel , no Palestine
Religion is one of the biggest problems. Parents that force children into these ridiculous beliefs are creating division from an early age. Joining a particular religion should be an adult choice. Stop raising your children to be ignorant. Our moral compasses don’t come from gods, spirits or prophets; they are within.
ישראל ❤❤🎉
Tricky ideas. here we have two sides into ethnic clensing and apartheid. But only one is blamed.
Stop listening to people and start reading history to get an understanding of the situation.
As a Muslim, I have immense love for my Jewish brothers and sisters who come out of their matrix. Islam teaches us to love these people, and we celebrate their liberation during the time of Moses and now.
As a Christian I was Pro Israel until 1970 when I realised Palestinians land homes were being stolen snd destroyed *YES 1970* we were fed properganda. And still are
1Year of killing and she just change her mind 😂 who believes her?
Only Allah knows what is in her heart, please delete your comment or edit it.
It’s been decades…
I was a big Israel hater until October 7, There’s NO WAY anyone can justify that, and to see how brainwashed some people are with hatred that they justify the raping of women and killing innocent little babies I totally switched my position. You are basically justifying the atrocities that you accuse Israel of committing…
Beautiful soul Jewish fine human being.
I love your stands for free Palestine.
Stockholm syndrome, she need a psychiatrist.
Thanks for speaking up. They are good at controlling the narrative and labeling every person with an opposing view as a terrorist or antisemitic. If you live near Gaza and don’t agree with the blockades and lack of freedom of movement and travel you are called a terrorist. If you believe that there should be a two-state solution, they say you need to be “de-radicalized”. … Its a textbook definition of “gaslighting” 😳😳☮️
And this is exactly how learning new things & broadening views happen.
An idiot is someone who is ignorant of facts and laws. What would you call someone who are blatantly opposed to them?
You have been fooled
Stand with the truth
Honest lady
Her explanation helps us understand why they don’t seem to understand what their impact on others are
u just need to be human to stand with Palestine
Thanks for sharing These truths. I was a supporter of Israel too until I knew the reality
The biggest enemy of Israel is Truth and morality.
Mosab Hassan
I’m an Ethiopian in America and I get filled with rage when I see all the atrocities Israel commits and when I hear Zionists feverishly defend the crimes-gaslighting the world. I get so enraged that my head goes to dark places and bitterness and unforgiving mind. THEN.., I remember people like this young lady, Nome Chomsky, Norman Finkelstien, Gideon Levy, all the courageous members of the Greyzone who are constantly fighting and being attacked as self hating Jews. And I come back to myself more encouraged, more reasonable, and more hopeful. The tide is turning, the scales have fallen off the eyes around the world. This is the beginning of the end for Zionism. Much like the atrocities of the past, freedom is gained through much struggle and overtime to reach more of the world. As insane as it may sound. God help the Palestinians survive to see that day when their freedom is evident and inalienable! I pray it comes sooner.
Why is Al Jazeera always supporting terrorists?
Oh wow. So you’re telling me its easier to be convince by 2 billion against 8 million, people telling you their version? Another 🐑
The connection between the people who identify as Palestinians and their historical roots is often misunderstood. Genetics has revealed that Palestinians today carry about 85% Canaanite DNA, making them the indigenous inhabitants of that land. While some might label them as “Arabs” and claim they aren’t mentioned in biblical texts, this narrative overlooks the complex history of the region.
After the Arab conquest, many communities, including Egyptians and Lebanese, underwent a linguistic Arabization, but they are not ethnically Arab. The people who identify as Palestinians have lived in this land for thousands of years and are indeed linked to the biblical narratives.
Historically, many of them were Jews who later converted to Christianity during the Roman era and, subsequently, to Islam following the Arab conquest. Over time, Jewish communities in “Syria-Palestine” migrated, including to parts of what is now Italy and, later, to Eastern Europe. Today, while Ashkenazi Jews are primarily of European descent, they still carry 15-20% Canaanite DNA, indicating a distant genetic connection to the indigenous Palestinians.
The tragic reality is that Israeli Jews find themselves in a violent conflict with the very people from whom they are historically descended.
It is generational deep change of younger generation!
El mundo ha expulsado a los judíos de todos los países, en todas las épocas por razones muy válidas siempre.
I don’t think u still know where u at…
She is being an ignorant leftist troll.
Reciting rubbish.
Listening to her english made me realise i didnt study properly in school!
We need to stop pretending the sectarian fundamentalist extremist leadership of Hamas and those who have the most control over the State of Israel are any “different.” As long as sectarian fundamentalist extremism exists on both sides there will be no end of war. The sectarian fundamentalist extremist leaders fuel the neverending suffering. But the sectarian fundamentalist extremists on the State of Israel side need to stop being given a pass. The acceptance of sectarian fundamentalist extremism on any side in any country fuels this scourge aroubd the world. The sectarian fundamentalist extremist mentality is taking over what are supposed to be SECULAR democratic republics, free countries. But this blind acceptance of the extremists who control Israel, the same mentality is trying to seize total power in the US under the guise of “Christianity.” No one is respecting the Enlightenment values but the rampant unchained sectarianism in so many countries just brings endless chaos and suffering. The sectarianist must always make millions of his own people “second class.” The reality is this isn’t “just a Palestinian issue,” as it’s often portrayed. Millions, no billions, of human beings I guarantee you on this planet understand God actually meant for humankind to be truly free, and would take freedom if they had the real choice.
Ok AJ. Y’all got caught with your people being Hamas members.
Who cares about this persons views she’s just another karen
Japan’s ambassador to the UN criticized Israel’s actions in a recent speech. Let that sink in for a moment. My point is, the whole world sees Israel using starvation as a tool for collective punishment against an entire population. When every criticism of Israel is labeled antisemitic it loses its credibility.
THESE are the Jews I respect; this is how I see Judaism.❤
Now go on and speak out and help stop the genocide.
I also found high school notes that taught about the 1948 Nakba against Palestinians; I feel like Zionists are too good at making people see things *their* way
She is guilty
i have a lot of respect for those who were brainwashed to be ardent zionists and changed their worldview as they learned the reality of israel. questioning the only way of seeing the world you’ve ever known is not easy and it takes a lot to admit you were wrong on such a major issue.
Ее глаза чисты оно прежде всего женщина , и на стороне жизни , а не зла и сионистов , !!
The same brainwashing that goes on in Evangelical churches.
She’s hella pretty
Bultshit..i worked in Israel delivered cargo to border for Palestinians in 2004-2007 and Palestinians tried kill just regular drivers bringing food fuel and so many stuff. All fake jew given interviews far from reality they never lived in Israel .
🙄 nice try.
@@dianhyouvideo I don’t need tries..what I saying it true.
What would you expect from aljazeera?!
It’s good to open up with your values on humanity. It’s who you are. there’s no need to be scared or embarrassed about your inner peace. Don’t let anyone or any power take that away from you. You are not taking sides but empathy on humanity.
Her sincerity is so refreshing. This is why I consider Jews my allies not zionist.
Aj is the biggest propaganda mechanism.
Narratives that deviate from truth when confronted will disarm the sincere and enrage the non sincere
She’s so articulate. I love her!
Free Palestine ♥️ 🤲🤲🤲
Fake pro Israel
DELENDA EST ISRAEL
Honesty is the most imporant thing
free Palestine 🇵🇸
Free Palestine
And then you got woke and moved to Bizarro World.
There is no apartheid in Israel you need to look to Muslim countries as they specialize in apartheid.
Thank you Simone for speaking out and telling us the truth. God keep you safe 🙏☘️
Free free Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
There is apartheid in the Westbank and Gaza. When you go there as a Jew you will get killed. There are 2000.000 Arabs in Israel with no apartheid. This lady is naive and innocent.
The world is disgusted.
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Yqvm.for voicing the truth. Iys not easy for Jews but only wise and guided person given a guts to stand for truth!
# freePalestine
It is these people that will restore humanity and peace we need to amplify these voices
True news is twisted and made to be as required by the leader’s to comfort them for their devilish acts. We have forgotten the Accountability of time and LEARNED nothing from History.
TV has made you all brainwashed
She was a monster but she changed
תבואי לישראל ותראי בעצמך
ככה תביני
The reality is already out there for everyone to see. We don’t need to “come to Israel” to see what’s documented by countless human rights organisations. Reports from groups like Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and even Israel’s B’Tselem clearly state that Israel enforces an apartheid system against Palestinians. We’re talking about land theft, the systematic denial of rights, and forced displacements—these aren’t just accusations, they’re well-documented realities.
You don’t need to see something firsthand to understand it; that’s why we rely on credible reports and testimonies. Whether you’re in Israel or not, the facts don’t change.
she is willing to hear others and change her mind and that is what is missing with so many people. there are so many zionists that just ignore everything or say its fake because they dont want their mind changed no matter what.. it shows strength and intelligence to be able to have your views change after so much propaganda
*Never again* means *Never again to anyone anywhere.* What we are seeing is the z¡¤n¡st state doing to indigenous Palestinians what the Natz¡s did to European Jws, Roma and other minorities.
To some of us, since october 7, 2023, the exposure from media was shocking. The more the wars continue, the more israel exposes its worst, and negative aspects are exposed to the world.
Israel – Netanyahu has helped to clear the way for palestine.
As humans peace and justice + diplomacy is better
Leaving a cult is HARD.
it show only the west how brutality and racist attitude.
Humanity will end Zionism or Zionism will end Humanity
Propaganda is vital to the existence of Zionist Israel.
Shalom Israelites
All Praises to The Most High
Gamal Abdel Nasser
2nd President of the Republic of Eygypt.
“The Europeans claiming to be Jews are nothing more than Hebrew speaking Gentiles (Khazars). You (the Jews) will never be able to live here in peace, because you left here black, but came back white. We can not accept you! 1952”
Jeremiah 14:2 KJVA 1611
2 Judah mourneth, and the gates thereof languish; they are black unto the ground; and the cry of Jerusalem is gone up.
Hebrews 7:14 KJVA 1611
[14]For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.
So, the plan is to cherry-pick old quotes and Bible verses to redefine a deeply political, human rights issue? That’s convenient. But history isn’t that simple, mate, and it’s certainly not settled by biblical prophecies or 70-year-old statements.
The facts on the ground today aren’t religious mysteries—they’re the clear, documented outcomes of colonial policies, dispossession, and apartheid. Groups like Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, Israel’s B’Tselem, and the United Nations use secular, legal language to condemn what’s happening because it’s a political reality, not a theological debate.
Maybe instead of digging through ancient texts, we could look at today’s data and testimonies. I think they paint a pretty clear picture.
Zionist has nothing to do with judaism
The term “Middle East” may have originated in the 1850s in the British India Office. However, it became more widely known when American naval strategist Alfred Thayer Mahan used the term in 1902 to “designate the area between Arabia and India
It is a region, not a people…
Fascinating history lesson, mate! But unless we’re in a geography class, this isn’t exactly relevant to what Simone Zimmerman’s talking about. Whether you call it the “Middle East,” “West Asia,” or anything else, the people there—Palestinians, specifically—are still living under occupation and apartheid.
Distraction tactics are clever, but they don’t change the documented realities of forced displacement, land grabs, and human rights abuses. Let’s keep the focus on what’s actually happening to people, not labels on a map.
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