Big respect to all Jews who fight for human rights and against genocide in Gaza, 🙏❤❤

Bravo Simone!!! I'm a 66 year old Jewish American male who was indoctrinated since I was 5 with the same mythical stories you and some others of your generation speak of and now see through. 1) We are the "Chosen People". We're special. 2) Conflating antisemitism with anti Zionism. 3) We Jews must be perpetually afraid. VERY, very afraid because we are always the persecuted victim. Hence, the need for Israel as safe haven. 4) Conflating the Jewish diaspora experience with the Israeli experience. Thusly, we need to espouse unconditional support for the racist, ethno, apartheid state who has oppressed millions of Palestinians since the Nakba in 1948. I cannot summon the words to express my anger, revulsion, and utter disgust with the Israeli regime and their partners the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, and others in the genocide / ethnic cleansing operation featuring too many crimes against humanity to list here. To that I say.... NOT IN MY NAME!!! Lastly, I am actually afraid that we are experiencing in real time the utter breakdown of the world wide social order that has especially benefited the wealthy industrialized countries since the end of World War 2.

It's not about Jews, Muslims etc. It's about humanity and decency!

Simone Zimmerman, Noami Klein and million of other Jews who have the moral courage to resist injustice whichever form it takes.

Simone gives real Jews a reason to be proud of their heritage because she values wisdom and compassion, not oppression and genocide.

People like Simone Zimmerman, her organization, the student protestors, Jewish Voices for Peace and others represent the best of humanity, and the moral leadership of the world at this terribly fraught moment. I have to say that if you are at all intellectually curious, you know what is going on, so I do not buy into this idea that "older" people just don't know any better. I am "older" and I know. If you want to know the truth about something you will work to find it.

Norman Finkelstein had the best response to the "you're a self hating jew". He said, "even if I were a self hating jew, what does that have to do with the facts. If I were a self loving jew, would it mean everything I say must be true?"

I came out of Christian Zionism in 2014. So thankful I asked the hard questions. Thank you for your story, fighting for the truth and freedom for Palestine.

Bravo Simone, I’m an American Jew and I’m with you !!!

Please know that in the Muslim (and Arab Christian) world people like you are seen as heroes ❤ Judaism and Islam are the two most similar religions in the world, the Torah, the prophets, one God. Big love and respect to you ❤️

From Gaza to Simone , we love you , we appreciate you, you are indeed one of our heroes. May Allah guide and protect you.

“They'll say we're disturbing the peace, but there is no peace. What really bothers them is that we are disturbing the war.” Howard Zinn

I watched her video, "Israelism," and it helped me to understand how the cruelty towards and dehumanization of Palestinians originated and how it came to be normalized in Israel. My sister visited the West Bank a few years ago, and her stories about the apartheid and settler attacks were so disturbing. I recommend that everyone watch this.

I am so relived to see Jewish people, especially the younger generation, to oppose the brutal Zionism and putting forth the values of true Judaism, which are similar to the ones in Islam and Christianity. There may he hope after all that one day everyone would be able to live side by side in the land of Palestine and Israel.

Simone reminds me of the Jewish students I met in the new-left movement of the 60s. I never knew any Jews until my freshman year in college. Those Jewish students were brought up with strong humanist values, like me though I was raised RC. We immediately became close friends and fellow "campus radicals." The one message I would share with Simone is to keep fighting for what is right; you will ultimately prevail. And thank you for inspiring an old hippie radical.

I am not Jewish and am really encouraged by such a thoughtful and humane analysis by Simone. Left wing Jewish activists have a long and proud history of fighting for social justice here in the UK and around the world. Their contribution to science, music and art is very impressive. We should not allow our self- serving, immoral politicians and media use misinformation and repression to protect the genocidal extremists of the Israeli government. It has never been more important for those with moral, humanitarian values, whatever their religion or ethnicity, to stand together. Authoritarian, fascist movements are gaining strength throughout the world and endanger the freedom of all of us. United we stand, divided we fall, keep fighting and organising Simone❤️👏

Simone is an incredible young woman. Smart, likeable, wise and brave. Hats off to you Simone, I'm a huge fan

I can still see that toddler Palestinian girl shaking uncontrollably in shock at what she witnessed and experienced. She'll never be right in the head ever again and was maybe 6 years old. I thought it was a seizure it was so jarring to witness, I'll never forget her so long as I live.

I’m not Jewish. But Simone gets recommended on my KZfaq quite often. And I must say, Simone what a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, brave woman you are!!! Your parents should be so proud of their daughter! You are amazing. I hope there are so many more Jews like you!!! But you are right that this genocide doesn’t make Jews any safer, but the opposite. I don’t discriminate any religion or race, but now after everything that is happening in Gaza everytime I see Jewish person I cringe to be honest, and have to remind myself that there are so many more Jews like you - with the very kind heart❤️

I am a grandma and you and other young people like you are my hope.❤

I'm a 43 year old atheist that wants peace and safety for Israelis and Jewish people around the world and Palestinians, Christians and Muslims, and Christians and Muslims around the world. I follow Jewish Voice for Peace on Facebook and strongly believe in their cause

I am 62 and i applaud the activism and ethics of young Jews and I am with you. i know statistically there are many more young people standing with Gaza and i also see lots and lots of older people including those in their 90s!! Some of us many of us older folks are with you.

What a refreshing conversation. Most people who are protesting are just asking for honest, open dialogues such as this one. So many mic-drop moments. "When Jews say 'never again' do we mean never again just for us or for all humans" I loved that.

"when you're faced with something that doesn't comport with your world view, that makes you uncomfortable, that challenges the beliefs you might have about yourself or about your community, do you shut out the rest of the world? do you double down in the worldview that you already have? or do you ask hard questions? do you allow yourself to admit, something doesn't sit right with me?" BRAVO SIMONE!

Thank god for people like this lady. We should watch her movie and support her work

The youth of the era will set the world free ❤❤❤

Support from France Simone! I got to see Israelism, it was packed. Thank you for your work and courage.

This day and age isn't for genocides, apartheid and any kind of discriminations. as humans we should be past that, and thrive to live all equally and happily.

Simone, you are an amazing human being.

This lady is very impressive.

This interview made me cry. I have told Christians in my community that the people who govern Israel right now have the same spirit of those who killed JESUS and they would do the same now if JESUS would appear in Jerusalem to ask for a cease fire and stop the killing. Thank you Simone for the truth told. I am praying for you.

This was so informative and interesting to listen too, what a wonderful example of educated unbiased information, much respect to you Simone, you have provided light & hope 🙏🇵🇸🇮🇱

“So many of the systems that govern our world are so fundamentally broken.” Great observation from Simone Zimmerman. Brilliant and principled young woman. Excellent interview.

Simone Zimmerman I've only found your voice and organisation today I'm sad to say . I'm so incredibly inspired by you and your intellect,humanity and activism for all ppl as well as your Jewish community. ✊️🇵🇸🇦🇺✊️🇵🇸🇦🇺✊️🇵🇸🇦🇺

I met an IDF soldier over 44 years ago and was aware of what was going on. I have carried this knowledge knowing that I would be attacked as antisemitic if I voiced it too loud. Thank you for making the space for me, a non-Jew to let you know that should be proud of your actions.

Thanks a lot for this great interview,. Big respect to Simone to stand up for human rights and to show the world there you stand.

Thank you both, very much.

Great and brave Jewish young lady !

I am not Jewish and my friends are not all Jewish, but we hold the same values you do so they're not Jewish values. They are human values, morals, ethics that everybody should strive for because a happy world is a peaceful and safe world. Some of my Jewish friends had those values before October 7 and now they are anti-Palestinian.. I still want to be friends with them, but we do not talk about that subject or else. I'm sure our friendship would fall apart. I don't really know what to make of it. Because I know them and I respect them, I accept them with their faults, but I wouldn't accept other Jews that I wasn't friends with if they had the same faults. How flexible we are.

I'm left wing and being anti aparteid is not left wing it is being Human.You are not an extremist. You are not weird. You are only expressing your humanity and having the courage to do the New right thing. You are correct. Do not listen to those who say that you're wrong. Even when it's you're family, father and Mother, brother etc. You will have time to heal from this decade later and continue to carry the light.

God bless you Simone!!! You've given me some hope for the future!! Im 63, and its truly up to you and YOUR generation to make a better world for yourselves!! 🙏✨

They complain that they grew up hearing only one side-- and then make a film that again only gives one side. How tedious and boring.

Respect to this young lady for standing against the genocide in Gaza please look after yourself from the fanatics Israeli God bless you.

What an incredible conscientious young lady. Massive respect.

When I visited Israel in 2000 I met so many Israelis like Simone with beautiful souls. She's wonderful 🙏

Amazing person!! Wish many wake up to the truth as you did!

Some of my intellectual and political heroes and teachers have been Jewish. They are shining examples for humanity and intellect. May they flourish and multiply.

Great interview , thanks 🇵🇸

She is amazing. Thanks to jer and all the brave Andrican Jews who are ending the tacit support gor For fascism

No nonsense, yet thoughtful approach. She‘s right on the money. Genocide fans must hate her. Respect!

That young people are speaking out ; speaking the truth; care truthfully about humanity on earth is amazing ;is courageous & time will show us that people on earth want a “just “ & honest world! God bless

Excellent interview! I loved watching Simone’s compassion for her fellow human beings, her knowledge of the issues she stands for/against, her gift of communication, and her leadership abilities. The interviewer did a great job, too - he asked good questions, gave her the opportunity to express her thoughts, and did not interrupt her.

Solidarity.

Well done,You give us Hope!

Respect to you Miss ❤❤❤

Thank you. "We are asking questions about Israel because we were raised to read the news and ask questions". Something like that.

Massive respect and love to this conscientious young woman.I applaud her for been brave and telling the truth ❤❤

Thank you, for this important conversation! I was born in Austria in 1941 and have been looking for such a conversation; I am delighted to see a young person, so engaged in one of the major problems we all should be engaged in. Willingness to confront the dark sides of your heritage is the beginning of a better future.

Thank you Simone for for your stance toward injustice in the middle East. We are all grateful for your bravery. Your compassion and thoughfulness create hope for humanity all around the globe. Please keep up the good work.

Bravo! Kudos for standing and speaking out courageously in the struggle for justice, for truth, and for goodwill for all. As a representative and a leader of the younger generation, you give us hope for a better future. God willing. Keep up the good work!

Am so excited for the young people around the world. They understand injustices of racism, discrimination an the cost of this results in the horrific genocide of the Palestinians. Your parents should be so proud of you 🙌🏾👏🏾

Wonderful and brilliant young woman. This is what humanity is about. We must praise and encourage each brave person speaking up and educating others. This was very inspiring and insightful.

Simone, I’m more and more impressed with your knowledge, courage, empathy, and humanity as the interview goes on. Keep up the great and incredibly important work!

At 67 years old, I am half Arab and was raised in Syria amidst the ongoing Jewish-Arab conflict. I commend the bravery of the young lady mentioned in the prompt and deeply respect her efforts. My hope is for Jewish people to coexist with Palestinians in dignity, putting an end to the violence that has claimed too many lives. It is time for the minority Jewish community to lead the way towards peace, halting the senseless bloodshed that has plagued both sides for far too long. The innocent casualties must cease, as the cycle of violence in Palestine has persisted for the past seven months….!

Thanks Simone for your honesty and decency

Bravo ! Inspiring indeed, with young ,eloquent generation for Truth and Justice , there may now have some hope in the world ! The fight goes on , it will intensify . Be strong be together， world wide .👍🌞💫

She is so brave. I pray for her.

Way to go Simone Zimmerman. you are not just gorgeous ,you are a smart Genius and confident with the Purist Jewish activist Heart I've ever seen. God Bless you and protect you from all evil. I love watching your shows.

Beautiful on the inside and out .❤ Keep pushing and spreading the word and by all means stay safe.👏✌️

Our movement is rooted in 🥰 love, whether you are Muslim, Jewish, immigrant or native-born, Israeli or Palestinian, we believe your Human life is worth protecting.(Congressman Greg Casar April 2024-University protests)

Read: Jimmy Carter: Palestine, Peace not Apartheid; Shlomo Sand: The Invention of The jewish People, How I Stopped Being a Jew, and The Invention of the Land of Israel; Rashid Khalidi: The Hundred Year's War on Palestine; Yahya Sinwar, The Thorn and The Carnation; Ilan Pappe: The History of Modern Palestine; Dries van Agt: Palestine in Agony and A Cry for Justice.

She is an inspiration.

My parents and family lived in Tunisia.Ordinary of many nationalites and religions all just lived together. Everyone could speak 5 or 6 languages,. Looked after each other and respected each other. Three generations later and now living in many differnt countries we are still friends call each other cousins and consider each other family . We have different religions .we respect and love each other.I have 4chidren I am married to a Greek and thekids have extended ithe family to welcome Irish, danish, Malaysian and a Lithuanian into our lives.Many religions,nationalities and Lots of Love. We can all live together it's politicians that divide people .Everyone wants the same inn life,a job,a home ,a family ,heath ,love and PEACE which I wish for all❤️

You are a hero. Public opinion matters and even if nothing will change tomorrow, the future is shaped by those voices and we need to hear more of you. I am an Israeli Jew and still hold Israeli citizenship. And even though I've left the country, I still feel profoundly ashamed for what they are doing. Not In My Name.

The Palestinian people are the descendants of the inhabitants of the area known as 'Historic Palestine'. The Palestinians have a fascinating Arab culture.

Amazing human and a Jewish person. A person like you will heal the world from hatred and violent. What a heroic person ❤️

Amazing interview, such courage, such eloquence, actually gives me some hope that this generation of Jewish activists may in fact achieve some change -- finally.

Absolutely brilliant

What's more dangerous is the normalisation of all this. During the apartheid era in South Africa within the white community, there were individuals who opposed the apartheid regime and its narrative of racial superiority. These dissenting voices faced various challenges and consequences for their opposition. White South Africans who spoke out against apartheid often faced ostracism from their own community. They were labeled as traitors or sympathizers with the black majority, leading to social isolation and sometimes even harassment. Those who openly opposed apartheid risked facing legal repercussions, including arrest, detention without trial, and even torture. The apartheid government used harsh laws to suppress dissent, and white activists were not exempt from these measures. Speaking out against apartheid often meant challenging the privileges that came with being white in South Africa. Some individuals faced economic repercussions, such as losing their jobs or being denied opportunities for advancement. Many white South Africans who opposed apartheid faced pressure from their families and peers to conform to the prevailing racist ideology. This could strain relationships and lead to personal conflicts within families and social circles. Some white anti-apartheid activists chose to leave South Africa rather than continue to live under the oppressive regime. They sought refuge in other countries where they could continue their activism without fear of persecution. Despite the risks, some white South Africans actively collaborated with black activists and organizations in the struggle against apartheid. They formed alliances and worked together to challenge the discriminatory policies of the government. Within the white community, there were also internal struggles and divisions over the issue of apartheid. While some supported the regime's policies, others questioned its morality and effectiveness, leading to debates and conflicts within white society. Overall, white South Africans who opposed apartheid faced significant challenges and risks, but their activism played a crucial role in the eventual dismantling of the apartheid system and the establishment of a democratic South Africa.The complexity of activism against war involves grappling with ethical dilemmas and nuanced understanding of societal dynamics. While it's crucial to oppose violence and prevent the suffering of innocent people, navigating the ideologies and motivations behind conflicts can be challenging. Activists often strive to promote peace while also addressing underlying issues such as oppressive ideologies or systems contributing to conflict. It's a balancing act between immediate humanitarian concerns and the broader goals of promoting justice and stability. Ultimately, the worth of activism against war lies in its potential to foster dialogue, raise awareness, and advocate for positive change, even in the face of complex societal realities.

Young, smart, courageous , we need many of the Simone kind. A serious, balanced search , then a very humble voice to expose the facts and only the facts .Keep on the good job and be safe .Congratulations

Beautiful to c people standing up for justice from South Africa 🇿🇦

It was a privilege to listen to Simone Zimmerman - can’t wait to watch the documentary.

Imagine people hating your people so much they’re basically willing to disown their children from seeing you as a human being.

Intelligent, well spoken young woman! Kudos to her! Especially here: 23:21 I wish more people were willing to engage in critical thinking when faced with info that doesn’t fit their prior understanding.

Oct 7th also traumatizing for a lot of Israeli Arabs, Muslims, Druze, Christians, American Citizens and foreign workers.

The "Awakening," a moment when the whole truth with its sel-realization finally bloom and to move forward and change for the better. Thank you, Simone Zimmerman for sharing everything truthful from being a fanatical jew defending "ANTI-SEMITISM🇮🇱😡🗡️⚔️🚀💣💥" to becoming defender of today's most oppressed Palestinian people.⚖️🇵🇸🤗💖🏞️🌄🌅 More power, Simone.

Simone is such an example not only because she is so articulate and knowledgeable and has such strength of passion to do right by Palestininas but also because she had to do a full 180 on the beliefs and conditioning she was brought up with as a zionist and ina very zionist family and community and to go against that and question that instead of doubling down or going into denial is such an admirable thing to do.Many of us tend to not question such fundamental beliefs that we are brought up with and which can be uncomfortable truth to face when we begin to unpick them and realise that we may not have been taught or edcuated in the most honest or truthful ways. She is brave to have done this and to become such a force for Palestinians libaration whislt still honouring her Jewish roots and culture.

"Those things for me are deeply Jewish values" *Sweetie(meant as a term of endearment not a denigrating term), they aren't Jewish values as much as they are morally grounded values of decent people everywhere. When I go on TwitterX and see the Israelis speaking and acting like or very similar to Germans of the 1940's and 30's I'm flabbergasted at the irony of it all and completely repelled, appalled, and offended by what israel has become and as I'm learning to one degree or another has always been since 48'

To those who are Jewish and lifted the veil, i send you so many prayers

Simone is the epitome of logic, reasonableness and fairness. Thank you for being.

Freedome for Palastina

As a Muslim, I have really loved the immense wisdom in Judaism. It has helped free me from the dogmatic angle I had as a Christian evangelist. Keep up the good work and following the Golden Rule.

What a warrior! Thank you Simone for your bravery and wisdom! ❤

I was a young Jew on kibbutz in 1974, thinking that Israel should stick to 1967 borders, be grateful for the granting of statehood, while others said that expanded borders were needed for defense, e.g. golan heights. Yet borders can be defended effectively if that’s your core strategy. It has secondary benefit of softening enmity. It doesn’t matter who you are,, maybe an AI, you can support valid and good policy. The current situation is the result of decades of foolishness, or lunacy as one commentator puts it.

Gratitude for this conversation.

Simone, hope you know how impactful this interview, your work and that of your peers is at this time. The courage it takes to bear the criticism of your own community must be overwhelming. Please persevere. You are needed and appreciated!

Thank you for this deeply trasformative conversation. Is it demeaning to ask my beloved Jewish friends to listen and reflect with me about this. My perception is that they are still ”too conflicted”to engage even peaxefully about this. 😢💔❤️‍🩹

Here’s a brave young Jewish woman who really cares, and is on the right side of history. Simone Zimmerman is a very inspiring, well-spoken, intelligent young woman who is the type of person that COULD one day be the political leader of a truly free Palestine/Israel combined “State”. Let’s call it “Israelstine”, or “Palestrael” for lack of a better name. If I were a Palestinian or Israeli, I’d vote for her. If I was 27 instead of 75 I’d be asking her out for Sushi. This podcast has me hooked now as a fan. Not because of the fantastic guest, which Simone was, but because of the way Mohamed Hassan conducted the interview. Mohamed, you are a great host. What makes you a great host one might ask? Something called, “Active Listening”. You never interrupted Simone, allowing her the time to answer your questions and comments. Major Kudos to you sir! You are a very intelligent and caring human being. Great podcast! 5 Unknown Sock Puppets out of 5. I would love to someday have a conversation with you about what I envision to be the future of our species. Peace & Abide, La paz y la morada, السلام والالتزام , שלום ושמירה, Paix et Demeure, Խաղաղությունը եւ մնալը, Мир и пребывание,, 平和と遵守, 和平與恪守, Aştî û Abad, صلح و عبید, Fred och Abide, Kapayapaan at Patuloy, Frieden und Bleiben, Mir i Ostanite, शांति और निवास, Hòa bình và ở lại, Мир и Абиде, שלום און בלייַבן, สันติภาพและการปฏิบัติ, Mir in bivanje, Dr. T. C Saxe, DD, RSISHE tcsblog “dot” “net” theunknownsockpuppet@gmail.com

Great reporting MEE

Wonderful young woman