WATCH: 'Son of Hamas' addresses AIPAC conference

[King_David]

Mosab Hassan Yousef, Hamas scion turned Israeli informant, tells pro-Israel policy conference of the journey he made to 'a higher truth.'

AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobby in the United States, hosted a speaker on Sunday that a decade ago most Jews would have been abhorred to meet: Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of Hamas founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef.

The younger Yousef was an informant for the Shin Bet security service from 1997 to 2007 before seeking asylum in the United States. On Tuesday, the conference attendees greeted him with enthusiastic applause.

"Sometimes I try to rationalize what a son of a Hamas leader is doing in a big Jewish event like this. And the only way to see it, I came up with a theory. I think maybe I was in a previous life a very bad Jew," Yousef said, sending the audience into laughter. "Then I was reincarnated in the house of a Hamas leader to work out my karmas."

Yousef explained the atmosphere he grew up in, and the challenge of transforming the attitude that was ingrained in him.

"I grew up believing in the conspiracy theory, believing that Israel, America, the West hate Muslims," he recalled. "They're plotting day and night to destroy Islam, to destroy the Muslim world and keep people in ignorance."




http://www.haaretz.com/video/1.644963

[King_David]

1. Watch

[840high]

2. Thanks.

[Israeli]

3. Watch ......

[King_David]

6. What has your vid got to do with this thread ?

While it may be interesting, why would you want to derail and hijack this thread?

It was good of you to kick it up twice now though.

[Israeli]

8. Not my video KD ...

....it has everything to do with this thread . If you cant see that then that is your problem .

Kicked it up once KD , get your facts right for a change .
Now its twice .

[King_David]

11. Four times if I keep answering you.

Thanks !

My facts are unimpeachable

[leftynyc]

4. I read his book

Interesting story. He stopped terrorist attacks so he has my eternal thanks for that.

[shaayecanaan]

5. You'd think that Israel would have given him permanent asylum

after all those years of faithful service. As it was, he was nearly deported back to the West Bank because the US considered him a Hamas supporter:-

For a time, Mosab Hassan Yousef was threatened with deportation from the U.S. after his request for political asylum was denied, since statements in his book about working for Hamas were interpreted as "providing material support to a U.S.-designated terrorist organization", despite Yousef's explanation that they were "intended to undermine the group". His case then proceeded to the deportation stage, despite Yousef's advocates warning that he would likely be executed by the Palestinian Authority if deported to the West Bank.

He was ultimately assisted by his Shin Bet handler who testified at his hearing on his behalf.

[King_David]

7. Did he want asylum in Israel ?

I'm not sure he would of been safe there.

[shaayecanaan]

9. He'd prefer it to being deported to the West Bank

although its interesting that you consider the US to be safer than Israel.

[King_David]

10. I would imagine it would be much more difficult for a Hamas operative or lone terrorist

To get at him in the USA . There are always breaches in the security wall as it can not be air tight.

He also converted to Christianity and may have wanted to be somewhere among many Christian people.

[shaayecanaan]

12. I guess safety-minded American Jews should probably stay home then (nt)

[Israeli]

14. LOL .....(nt)

[King_David]

15. See you do have a very good nuance for "Golah Jewish " culture

For an "Israeli " it's very impressive.

[Israeli]

17. Almost as impressive as your ...

" nuance for " Pat Robertson's "700 Club" type of Christian Zionist people ......

[King_David]

18. Don't really understand what you mean there?

Are you really an American ?

Seems possible

[Jefferson23]

28. lol Bibi should be required to carry that sign with him wherever he goes. n/t

[Israeli]

29. Him and KD .....nt .

[Jefferson23]

30. I only worry about one, Bibi. I do appreciate your link though..didn't catch it the first time.

Hypocrites are rampant and deception is strong on the I/P topic as well as
the alleged threats coming from Iran. AIPAC has the gall to state they're for two states
but pressed you'll never see an endorsement for a viable state for the Palestinians, nor
an acknowledgement of international law on the settlements...pathological liars, indeed.

http://www.aipac.org/learn/resources/aipac-publications/publication?pubpath=PolicyPolitics/Press/AIPAC%20Statements/2004/07/AIPAC%20Applauds%20Strong%20Bipartisan%20Condemnation%20Of%20ICJ%20Ruling

On edit: I am so taking that photo of Bibi..it is too good to pass up.

[King_David]

33. Wow you really have it in for me,

LOL



I think I will head to the Gay beach at Malon Hilton today in Tel Aviv as it is 27C here in Israel ...

[shaayecanaan]

52. I think I'll head there too

maybe everyone here should head on down there for mai tais. i can pick you all up in my rocketship.

[King_David]

53. You're too late ,

Suns down.

[azurnoir]

54. too late in any event the sunset in Tel Aviv was 5:42 pm it was 6:04 pm in Tel Aviv when you posted

[King_David]

55. So what...

What's your point ?


Was Glorious day on Hilton beach.

And I am pretty confident in hazarding a guess that "Israeli " has never been there, probably doesn't even know where it is.

[azurnoir]

56. seems it was your point

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=96781

[King_David]

57. Umm ok ...

Edited my previous post.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

62. Don't argue with save's facts.

They're unimpeachable...or so he says.

[King_David]

58. So I posted at 6.04 pm that the sun had set..

And you looked up that sunset in Tel Aviv is 5.42pm and somehow your thinking that that's a "gotcha" moment?

Seriously?

LOL

Seriously????

[azurnoir]

59. whatever you say

[shaayecanaan]

60. In fairness, he did send me this photo of him at the beach

so I guess his story checks out.

[King_David]

34. Are you calling me a liar and claiming that poster is me?

How dare you?

WTF do you think you are?



Seriously

The Chutzpah of it coming from someone that probably resides in the USA and Claims to be 1. Left Wing 2. Jewish 3.israeli
- and a lot of people don't believe that but I don't see anyone posting signs of the most vile language and pointing a finger at you a fellow DUr.

Seriously WTF do you think you are.

[Jefferson23]

35. You questioned whether she is American, post #18, your pointed finger.

She could pose the same questions to you since you put it out there first.

[King_David]

37. By calling me a "fucking liar"?

[Jefferson23]

38. Read your post #18, it is the first to point fingers. n/t

[King_David]

40. Nah I think I'll leave the childish to and fro now.

Can be judged for what stands here without the "you started this" stamping of feet.

[Jefferson23]

41. Good idea, you're better off if you quit now. n/t

[King_David]

42. Well deserved hide actually 6:1

On Fri Mar 6, 2015, 11:55 AM you sent an alert on the following post:

No KD I'm Israeli ....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=96715

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

YOUR COMMENTS

The poster starts off by calling a fellow DUr a "fucking liar" and then confirms it later on questions.

Very unparliamentary no matter how heated the discussion.



JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Fri Mar 6, 2015, 12:03 PM, and voted 6-1 to HIDE IT.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: PA
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: nonsense utter nonsense.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you.

[azurnoir]

44. you know the thing about hidden posts is that they WILL be read

in fact it's an almost 100% way of making sure of that

[King_David]

45. Yea but I always feel bad , childish , amateurish

Ashamed and embarrassed after one of my posts is hidden , I hope other decent people feel the same way.

Especially a 6:1 vote , there's no doubt with those.

[azurnoir]

46. yes it was hidden by a well spun alert but the links should indeed be read by all

it was not hidden for the links it contains was it?

[King_David]

47. What's the links got to do with me?

Are you making the same claims?

Why do you think I should be worried about a link to some poster on a different website?

What is your accusation?

Your posts are coming very close / borderline and hateful false accusations.

So go ahead and let's see your proof.

[azurnoir]

48. IMO the links are interesting and a couple of days ago you were demanding those links

a reminder

King_David
35. Can you link up or offer some proof of that?

View profile
Or else I suggest retract your false , ridiculous , groundless allegations and delete this slanderous post about a long time decent member of DU.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=96479

[Jefferson23]

49. Well you would know, you rack up enough of them yourself. n/t

[King_David]

50. Really?

Actually go check , there's only 1 , was very close tho and never been banished like some of our IP group members have been multiple times.

[Jefferson23]

51. Semantics and you have reached further than one at a given time. Israeli has never

reached a time out, either.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

63. Are you referring to Shira? You really shouldn't

if that is your intent.

Just let that stuff be. She shouldn't bother you so much. Let it be.

[King_David]

66. No idea what you talking about nt

[Israeli]

36. Yes KD ... I am ..... (nt)

[King_David]

39. Well a lot of people would say "back at you"

There's a lot of people here that don't believe you live in Israel .... Who knows they could be right.

Left wing ? Mmmhh without respect for immigrants and minorities such as the Gays I'm not sure.

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

64. That's the first I've hear if it.

You should stop with the unfounded accusations. Just stop.

[King_David]

67. Really ? Coming from you? Unfounded allegations?

I guess your forgetting your post that was hidden just yesterday?

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

68. You do protest too much.

[King_David]

16. Jews seem to be targets everywhere

In the middle eas, Europe , even Australia.

Jewish community ‘in lockdown’ following Sydney

http://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-community-in-lockdown-following-sydney-attack/

[azurnoir]

19. how does an ISIS attack in Australia that apparently did not target Jews apply here?

While there are no reports that the Jewish community is being targeted, leaders have taken precautionary measures. Security at Jewish day schools throughout the country will be heightened; all field trips will be canceled. The measures will remain in effect on Tuesday, according to the Community Security Group, which handles security for the Jewish communities of Australia.

“The fact that someone has perpetrated an event like this, it has caused a heightened level of vigilance for our community,” Steve Lieblich, director of public affairs at the Jewish Community Council of Western Australia told the Jewish News. “We are on level 5 of 6 alert levels.”

One Jewish institution reportedly issued a “code red” during which the building was locked down for several hours. That order has since been lifted, Haaretz reports.

http://www.ibtimes.com/jewish-community-australia-under-lockdown-sydney-siege-1757852

[King_David]

20. Maybe read the post I replied to to see how it applies.

Safety conscious USA Jews have no where to travel as Jews are targets , even in Australia.

This is a conversation. Read the thread.


Australian Jewish leaders condemn 'hate bus’ attack on Jewish students in Sydney


http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.609514


Jews are targets ....

[azurnoir]

21. I posted about the exact same event as #16 so why pick Australia if the subject was the US?

seems you're determined to prove Australia is dangerous for Jews, why

[King_David]

22. Because Australia is one of many hotbeds of antisemitic incidents

France is another.
Turkey too.
Gaza and a West Bank.
Belgium.

The list is huge.

[azurnoir]

24. you posted about one antisemitic incident in #20 the ISIS cafe attack did not target any group

so now Australia is as bad as Gaza? I guess drunken teens are everywhere

[azurnoir]

25. ah now I remember the eight drunken teens that boarded a school bus here's more from your article

Sydney’s Jewish community is reeling following a chilling incident on Wednesday in which eight drunk teenage boys boarded a school bus transporting Jewish students, threatened to slit their throats and hurled anti-Semitic abuse at the children. Police allege the youths then racially taunted some of the kids and physical threatened others. One of the parents alleged the offenders yelled “Kill the Jews” and “Heil Hitler.” No one was injured.

Five teenagers were arrested at 3.30 A.M. local time Thursday, but were too drunk to be interviewed, police confirmed. They were released without charge into their parents’ custody and were expected to be questioned by police later Thursday, a police spokesman told Haaretz.

He said police were still searching for several other youths believed to have been engaged in the scene, which has been widely condemned inside and outside of the Jewish community.

Police also said they did not believe it to be a targeted attack on the students because they were Jewish.

http://www.haaretz.com/jewish-world/jewish-world-news/1.609514

[King_David]

27. Yep , Australia is only one of many places...

Global Anti-Semitism: Selected Incidents Around the World in 2014

---snip----

Australia

August 25, 2014 - Sydney - Anti-Semitic flyers were placed in mailboxes of homes in two Jewish neighborhoods. The flyers read: “Wake up Australia, Jews have been kicked out of countries 109 times through history. … Could it be that having them in a European country is harmful to the host?” They also included an invitation to join Squadron 88, a local white supremacist group.
August 6, 2014 - Sydney - Six underage males boarded a bus transporting a group of Jewish students aged five to twelve years old, shouting "Heil Hitler" and "Kill the Jews" while threatening the young students with violence.
August 4, 2014 - Perth - A visibly Orthodox rabbi and his assistant were assaulted by a group of youths who pounded on their car while yelling "f*** off" and calling them "killers."
August 1, 2014 - Perth - The phrase "Zionist scum" was spray painted on the outside wall of a local Jewish school.



http://www.adl.org/anti-semitism/international/c/global-antisemitism-2014.html

[azurnoir]

31. so Australia is as bad as Gaza? And oh the ADL is wrong about it being 6 teenagers it was 8

That's what you said above


Star Member King_David (11,146 posts)
22. Because Australia is one of many hotbeds of antisemitic incidents

France is another.
Turkey too.
Gaza and a West Bank.
Belgium.

The list is huge.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1134&pid=96714

[King_David]

32. Jews are targets everywhere

Sad but true.

As for the rest of the commentary in your post - it was yours not mine.

See how it works is that if you write comments they yours and only mine if I write them-- see ?

[azurnoir]

43. yes and I posted your comment too-it very plainly compared Australia to Gaza

[R. Daneel Olivaw]

65. Did anybody try and tue this to BDS yet?

There seems to be a contingent that wants to go out of their way to make the anti-apartheid peace group known as BDS synonymous with ISIS.

[Israeli]

13. Amongst ....

Pat Robertson's "700 Club" type of Christian people

http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/weekend-opinions/why-has-mosab-hassan-yousef-the-green-prince-turned-against-his-own-people-1.449205

[azurnoir]

26. well he's cuter than Walid Shoebat I'll give him that in any event

[shaayecanaan]

61. Its a job man, I do it for the pay (nt)