Breaking the Silence
Join us for a conversation between Rabbi Sharon Brous and Breaking the Silence leaders. The evening will open with a screening of Mission Hebron, a short documentary by Rona Segal based on the testimony of Israeli soldiers who served in the West Bank.
Since 2004, Breaking the Silence has published testimonies, conducted tours in the West Bank, and documented the harsh realities of the occupation through the voices of former IDF soldiers. The New Israel Fund (NIF) is particularly proud to support Breaking the Silence’s work to bring the reality of the occupation to young Israelis before they begin their military service.
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I'm watching this in November 2023 and nothing has changed but has likely gotten worse. As a Black woman living in North America, I literally cried watching this. It seems as though the Palestinians are living a worse life than Black people did at the end of slavery. The slave masters used religion to justify their treatment of the African slaves. Religion was then used to justify segregation. I think that what the Palestinians are experiencing is likely even worse than what Blacks in the Americas experienced. Shame on the Israeli government and especially for doing this in the name of God. 😢
@ummyhoney3105
7 ай бұрын
I suggest you check ( shocking insights into israel apartheid/ My 5 broken cameras/ inside israeli apartheid) you will be shocked and disappointed with your government supporting israhell.
@dreamingrightnow1174
7 ай бұрын
This made me feel physically ill. I join with you in shaming the Israeli government and also the US government. When I hear people saying to not support the rightwing apartheid state of Israel is anti semitic, it makes my blood boil. How isn't this story being told?
@Whooopwhhoooop
6 ай бұрын
In consideration of the Holocaust I find this treatment of another culture absolutely VILE on the part of Israel (meaning the people in Israel consciously supporting this terrorisation)
@SimoneMilano-oc1mr
5 ай бұрын
It definately mirrors a similar tone to what African Americans endured before the civil rights movement..
@matzbr5tw
4 ай бұрын
Each struggle and suffering has similarities, yet is totally unique to one another.
All love and respect to our Jewish brothers and sisters who are breaking the silence.
@flyingtoaster1427
8 ай бұрын
Eran Efrati is a warrior of the first water.
@danijelamali8467
7 ай бұрын
They are paid by Soros to spread lies.
@laus9953
7 ай бұрын
they describe inhumane barbarism - yet they do not express condemnation of it..
@flyingtoaster1427
7 ай бұрын
@@laus9953 no one has a clue what you are saying and who you are talking about.. are you being paid for ANY commentary?
@flyingtoaster1427
7 ай бұрын
@@laus9953 i think you are having an American flashback.
The settlements are illegal to begin with. That should be enough to condemn Israeli settlements in the Palestinian territory.
@nickolasgaspar9660
7 ай бұрын
UN have ruled on that and condemn Israeli practices.....This is not what those in power (US government) thinks thou.
I'm in a state of shock ! I knew that occupation was bad but I had no idea that this kind of atrocities are happening in a "civilized" country, I mean arresting children ??? this is beyond evil, it must stop !
@faukka
8 ай бұрын
Somebody from America Who have lived their entire life in America suddently can become an Israel Citizen and then they can go and live in Israel after occupying a house of a Palestini who have lived there for generations. Imagine that happens to you in your country. Whatever Palestinians are doing are justified.
@rosequeenful
8 ай бұрын
And if you resist they answer with a bu.llet. And it's not allowed to be treated.. No ambulance is allowed to come you just d.. Ie in front of all on the street while they make sure you di ed.
@silverkitty2503
8 ай бұрын
you really didnt know???
@lucasamtab
8 ай бұрын
Im shocked too. discovered all this since about a week. I knew maybe something were not good, but not at this level Beyond imagination. .. and probably most people are not aware of this.
@Redcrossdwarf
8 ай бұрын
@@faukka Completely agree, Resisting Genocide Is Not Terrorism.
This vedio needs to reach millions. We cant let this happen in this century.
@Chrislvz8
8 ай бұрын
Pay sponsored ads on every social media, make a gofund me page for that. UR NOT THE ONLY ONLY THINKING THIS! The international courts need to Sanction Israel and Palestine needs to be compensated for these infringed rights.
@yeshuasaves2314
8 ай бұрын
75 yrs. The Palestinians still wear the Keys to their Homes, or inherited homes (Taken away from them, Stolen) around their necks. Brave people who still hang on to hope. I hope to they win there long fight for Freedom. This Truth was kept from the Nations to pursue an Agenda. Slowly here and there people found out, and spread this best way they could until it finally broke through. Its about time, Thank God, and I for one oppose Apartied and demand it end, and Criminal Charges Levied on Rulers who Condoned it.
@moonlight-zn9ty
8 ай бұрын
still in favor of this?@@Chrislvz8
@nazmusshama4148
6 ай бұрын
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This was so difficult to watch. Thank you to the soldiers. You are truly brave to speak up like this.
@mgg7756
7 ай бұрын
kind of. It's good some of them speak up, but I wouldn't call anyone from the IDF "brave". They're just bullies, cowards who do war against children and unarmed people trying to mind their business in THEIR land.
@dreamingrightnow1174
7 ай бұрын
Whut? Thee soldiers have shown no remorse. What danger is it for them to regale us with the fun of shooting civilians?
The video was hard to stomach, it needs to be shared worldwide. Respect to these gentlemen for breaking the silence.
I can't even imagine living with these settlers for a week . I will end up in mental hispital.i dont know how can someone be happy treating others like this .and i also dont understand how can someone celebrate that their bullet hit a human rather than some wall.i appreciate these soldiers for speaking up and at the same time my heart feels pain for palastinian kids who deserves a normal life. Indeed when the cruelty exceeds its limits it ends.
@user-es2bq2bf1b
7 ай бұрын
then they dare to ask do yu condem hamaS
@nazmusshama4148
6 ай бұрын
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I already know the occupation in the West Bank. I already know some of the brutality of IDF towards Palestinians. But, to see the details of it, it's unbelievably disgusting.
@nazmusshama4148
6 ай бұрын
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@MrBl3ki
5 ай бұрын
This is nothing. Watch Tantura (2022) movie and then read The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine (2006) book by Ilan Pappé.
We are still here today, and people of Palestine 🇵🇸 are killed brutally not to mention innocent children. Free Free Palestine
These soldiers are brave to speak up. 🙏🏼❤️👏🏼
@laus9953
7 ай бұрын
while it's great that they speak publicly at all, i find it shocking that they do not express substantial condemnation of that barbaric terror they took part in
@laus9953
7 ай бұрын
upon obtaining knowledge of atrocities, the first step in the right direction is: NOT remain silent about it ! (shameful enough that this went on so long in silence!) however until the atrocities are ended once and for all, nobody deserves honours yet ! standing up + calling out injustice should be every normal, just person's understood obligation (as a matter of course) - NOT something seen as extraordinary 'bravery' or such!
@yassine8935
7 ай бұрын
@@laus9953exactly these ex soldiers are just liberal zionist they still like the occupation they just want it to be less harsh , what silence is exactly being broken here ? We all know they torment the Palestinian people as they are a literal apartheid military enforcers, this would be like south african boers military sayin the torment is bad but we still need to keep the occupation of the land and subjugation of the black /south Asian south Africans but just make it less harsh . I could fee something was off about how nonchalantly they were talking about there service especially the man talking about his mom , most liberal zionist don't like settlers , how is this any different?
@jonathanpierce4225
7 ай бұрын
They’re probably unalived for this
@mgg7756
7 ай бұрын
still criminals
Thank you for all those soldiers for stepping in and shading a light. This was heartbreaking to watch. Occupation of Palestine is terror. Full stop. The world needs to see this to understand October 7.
I am so sickened. How horrible to persecuted in your own land, humiliated, mistreated and always constantly harrassed. What a nightmare for those poor but brave Palestinians.
I am not Jewish, but pray that one day I can meet Rabbi Sharon. She is such a beautiful soul and her words bring a sense of peace to the listeners. I Thank each of you.
Thank you for this. It is heart-breaking. I had a misfortune of growing up under Soviet occupation and even though we also experienced plenty of humiliation and oppression, for my generation (born in 1967) it was nothing as bad as what the Palestinians are having to put up every day. (For fairness I have to add that it was pretty bad for my parents' generation, both of my grandfathers were sent to Siberian gulags).
@Aaa20231
6 ай бұрын
Where are you from?
Jews like you guys give me hope for a better future! Thank you for this very important and powerful documentary and discussion
@akiraziegler6587
8 ай бұрын
don't make this about Jews, it's not us but rather the Israeli gov destroying Palestinian lives. and it's everyone's responsibility to oppose this injustice, not as Jews / Muslims / etc. but as humans
@harkyo
8 ай бұрын
God wants people to follow the truth.❤
@ritamedina-molina8550
8 ай бұрын
Why are they not in a management position? It late now to complain now.where are you guys?
@flyingtoaster1427
7 ай бұрын
@@ritamedina-molina8550 ha not doing Blackhawk invasions of Syria and Iran .. isn't that something that Israel has the tear gas to dispel American protesters while kevlar was a peace-time invention -- Thanks NASA! And never count out the arrogance of the US state police forces trained in Israel.
I don't see any regret, just smiling faces. What a shame to be proud of what you did, sickening in my eyes.
@margaritaszechenyi
8 ай бұрын
I noticed that too. It’s weird. I’m not sure how to interpret it.
@constantquestioning4010
8 ай бұрын
Agreed Astoundingly shameless amorality
@dyking2105
8 ай бұрын
I noticed that as well and wondered why are they still smiling at this point about what they're disclosing; those real time clips were horrific, and degrading.
@corpsefoot758
8 ай бұрын
Baby steps. At least they’re openly addressing the crimes, this is a decent first step
@Aktentasche1
8 ай бұрын
They are scarred themselves, don't be too harsh on them...
I can’t call them heroes . But I can recognize their bravery to communicate the true. I hope many more come to this organization, and heal. Israel government has not only destroy the lives of many Palestinians , but they have also affect the mental health of their own people . I hope the new generation will do a lot of good for Israel and the world and instead of join the army advocate for peace . I am American Christian and I will have so much love and respect for Jews who practice the real Judaism which advocate for peace and respect for the human rights of every person . No matter Background., Color .and belief System. May this war come to and end . Come to an equality for human rights for both party and a 2 state solution as both country has the right to exist and have their owns land .
@angelagladstone8863
7 ай бұрын
I lived in Gaza for a long time, and of course this lends itself to recounting especially the Palestinian experience. One of the most moving conversations of my life, however, was with an old Jewish Israeli gentleman who was grieving over the decline in the mental health of his son after serving in the Israeli army. Politically we were at odds, but it's the humanity that bridges us.
@vaska1999
7 ай бұрын
@@angelagladstone8863Imagine what the mental health of every single Palestinian, but especially the children and the women, must be like!
@stompthedragon4010
7 ай бұрын
yes, this needs to end. I do not condone the occupation ' at all' but I also understand that because of the Balfour Declaration many people were thrown into this and many Israelis are already settled there for decades. The British controllers created an incredible mess.
Thank you for your courage to tell the truth. Im a german christian grandmother and my grandson is at the age of these soldiers. His second name is Ephraim! Unbearable that he would be forced to supress and violence other people. May god send peace, justice, love and freedom to all of us🤍🤍🤍🤍.
They will not show this on the mainstream
God Bless all the Héroes of Breaking the Silence Stay Strong !!!
@nazmusshama4148
6 ай бұрын
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Im so heartbreaken.. horrible horrible horrible.. cant watch! This must stop. Traumatising humans with horror like this.. forgive them please 🙏
After the fact, the harm has already been inflicted on the Palestinians. It's truly shameful!!
@nazmusshama4148
6 ай бұрын
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What an incredible docu. Thank you to the young men for their courage and conscience. And to the filmmakers, you're doing signal service to waking up the world.
Unreal😢 in 2023 and the world watches these atrocities
Thank you for your testimonies, for bringing awareness in regards to the occupation. It’s important you have mentioned that talking about the policy that isn’t democratic doesn’t mean it’s antisemitic or that would mean questioning the legitimacy of I$r@el. We all, regardless of our religion want to live in a peaceful society, embracing each other’s values and differences and understanding that any form of violence isn’t tolerated ❤
I want to say, this is very wonderful that you have created this Organization to do important talks about critical topics, witha diffent view on the Subjects. Thankyou for all of your Speakers bringing a new awareness moving toward hopefully great changes. So very well done.❤
When you want to stop being an INSTRUMENT for evil, you will stand up and end up telling your side of the story on "Breaking the Silence"
And after all this the Oct7th attacks just came out of nowhere as a 'surprise' ! indeed.
Thank you for your conscience and bravery 🫡🇨🇦
Wouldn’t it be something, if the ex-IDF soldiers, as yourselves, and the other Israeli Jews, would directly ask the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza for forgiveness!?? What would it take for u to actually apologize to the people you have wronged again and again!?? This would bring chance for the reconciliation and healing! It is a requirement in many major Religions! What about in Judaism? Do u have the courage and the guts to face the people that IDF brought lots trauma and pain to!?? Or ‘only the Jewish lives matter’??
thank you for speaking up!!!!
Braves ones. Most honorable human beings. THANKS!!!!!!
Amazing courage shown by these guys speaking out about the atrocities perpetrated by Israel
😢 no words Israel... you are fearful because you know you are in the wrong!
Share this video as much as you can. Let people see the truth
@flyingtoaster1427
7 ай бұрын
Seeing any truth takes work.. don't be a "sunshine patriot."
Oh My God !!!!!! What a shocking video! Thank you for putting this on KZread. GBU all .....
I love this group! Thank you all. 🥰
This is so heartbreaking
Ive seen videos of isrealis dancing and celebrating the massacre being committed against the Palestinians and i was completely shook. Yet i found it difficult to believe that all jews could be this inhumane. Watching this video i now know there are still sensible people who are not blinded by the zionist mentality and actively speaking about it. Much respect from a Muslim sister.
@Intelife123
7 ай бұрын
I gave a thumbs up on your comment, but in all fairness, almost all of GAZA were dancing and cheering when they paraded half naked captured girls from Israel whom they later beheaded.
@anon_researcher
7 ай бұрын
Gaza has a population of 2 million, so no "almost all of Gaza" did not cheer, though some crowds did. @@Intelife123
Mental health of the soldiers emmm. How about the mental health of those kids getting treated like garbage their whole life and still going. They cant get help.
And we are here now October 2023
I'm a lapsed Catholic,I lived a long time on a Kibbutz in the Jezreel Valley.Watching this video I came to appreciate John 8:32 ' And you will know the truth ,and the truth shall make you free'.
@flyingtoaster1427
8 ай бұрын
john spoke to a locality, especially one of its own sociality... he wasn't yakking to anyone in ANY Euro pathology 16th through the 21st century CE
@rondecambio7375
8 ай бұрын
@@flyingtoaster1427 I was not thinking of the quote from John in it's original context,but of the meaning of the words in any context,for example :a soldier trying to come to terms with a bad conscious. Now go smoke another Joint and relax,Mr.Flyingtoaster.
@pounceonyou1958
8 ай бұрын
Watch this, How the Vatican Created Islam Part 1
@nomadnationalist2776
7 ай бұрын
Your bible is absurd drivel. Stop babbling.
These people are heroes.. so good to know there is awareness humanity courage and decency.. thank you wonderful people
@zydhas2838
8 ай бұрын
They aren't heroes, they are criminals trying to redeem themselves, which is attaining basic human decency, and there is merit in that but it doesn't change the fact of what they were and what they were apart of, complicit with and acted with. And I respect their decisions to try and redeem themselves and stand against what they were a part of, but they can never be considered heroes. You can't ever play the villain in someone's life and become a hero, you can just become a decent person.
@ritamedina-molina8550
8 ай бұрын
They are not they sell the Idf out in a time of crises
What action is this organization taking today with the current war on Gaza? 😢 Proud of all of you for speaking out.
These are complete brutality and absolutely inhuman creatures. Killing a child, settling in a place that does not belong to you, plundering a house that does not belong to you. I hope there are sensitive people and they will raise their voice and react.
@vaska1999
7 ай бұрын
It's disgusting what Jews have been doing to Palestinians for the past century. Utterly contemptible.
Please share this to the world.
Thank you for having heart for other ppl. I never thought i will ever see this in my life. You guys (the girl and the guy). Brave and good ppl. God bless you.
"The idea is to be hands on in the searches because its more threatening and humiliating to people than the metal detectors"
Why the heck was there so much silence in the media about it until recently? Although we know so much about it now, there are tons of information: where were all the voices of international organizations, of western governments until now? And why are they making it seem to be a religious conflict, based on pure antisemitism, although it is OBVIOUSLY not?
@Emyfleuris
7 ай бұрын
no there are lot of videos ,you just search on youtube,of course the ter§rorist state won't show it
anti-zionism is not anti-semitism. this soldiers who have palestinian blood on their hands should do everything in their power to end the occupation. He has much more to learn about the reality of the occupation.
@Ahmed-gg7el
8 ай бұрын
All arab people are also semites, so are the palestinians. Shocking how many people dont know that.
@margaritaszechenyi
8 ай бұрын
I agree - he needs to learn the true history of the State of Israel and how evil it is to the core from day one in 1948.
@flyingtoaster1427
8 ай бұрын
@@Ahmed-gg7el wait a minute .. what are Palestinians, except the only people on earth not allowed to become a nation in the UN due to opposition of the UK and American empires and their lackeys, like Israel.
@57andstillkicking
8 ай бұрын
@@margaritaszechenyi Israel is not evil to the core. You need to learn the true history since 1948.
@fatmawati3559
7 ай бұрын
anti zionism is not anti semites because the zionist are not semites , basically. they are eastern europeans
Wtf I've never seen breaking the silence's videos even though I'm highly interested in the Israel-Palestine conflict. I heard of them as an org but their content never even got recommended. Americans and the West need to see this stuff so bad
So brave brothers and sisters well done 👏🏻
1:18:00 quite the contrary. Infact people like the speakers it will help reduce antisemitism and make people realize that not all jews blindly favor brutality and humiliation that state of Israel.
I love my Jewish friends. I grew up among many Jewish Americans and attended bar/bat mitzvahs. I went to one of my Jewish friend's wedding, it was a beautiful celebration. I know not to conflate a government with the Jewish people. By the same token, I know not to conflate my Muslim friends with any form of extremism. I'm a non-secular Humanist and I stand with humanity. ❤🕊
Toda raba for speaking up, especially people inside Israel. I look forward to a peaceful coexistance.
The host was amazingly talented at presenting. This movie and the talk are immensely important.
I cant finish this making me sick.
This needs to be spread more
I was lucky to attend an event at the University of Montreal where two soldiers testified about their conditions of work and how much they were against what the Israeli government pushed them to do. I hope more soldiers will join to speak out loudly how injustice is done in the name of security.
Thank you so much for sharing these experiences!!
Astaghfirullah alladziem they have to climb high fences for going to school? What a hard life they had endured 😢
This is so painful
@shelly181
7 ай бұрын
Very difficult to watch,they’re so cruel
Everybody in the comment section giving credits to the ex-soldier, deservedly so. But does anyone get how much the Palestinians suffer living under the subjugation of the israelis? Is it acceptable now for Palestinians to say "enough of this, Imma fight back"? Are they still the t3r0rizts for fighting back?
@francis5425
8 ай бұрын
The fighters of the Warsaw ghetto we're also terrorists
@katalepsykills
8 ай бұрын
By any means necessary
@samirab6769
7 ай бұрын
Thank you, why it is still the same, even worse? What did it change, and what can we do more to get world to know this?
@raincadeify
7 ай бұрын
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May God bless you and keep you! Standing for the truth.
Showing your compassion and humanity by speaking up.
To hear children say the words at 25:08 is just heartbreaking.
I hope this group has started meaningful lobbying efforts because I don’t think many lawmakers hear an adequate amount of this perspective. Keep up the good work!
You guys are awesome, and honest!
I so admire these young people. I hope and pray that their voices come out ahead of the criminal right wing faction in Israel
So essential work for us to better understand what's going on
14K Views in 11 months??? Clearly this video is being blocked on purpose..restricted for sure
@Myamirah
8 ай бұрын
It went from 14k to 21k views in four days. But clearly this is a tiny drop in the bucket. The unfortunate truth is that most of the western world doesn’t want to know the truth and don’t bother looking for it. This evil regime and its financial backer are going to start World War 3
Much respect to you all!
Thanks for voicing your truth for Palestine
December 2023. I honestly don’t know how we, as human beings, can recover from this.
How can you treat ppl like this. This is barbaric. I dont know any civilized county doing anything like this to humane being or animals. Are they real humane being. How can you smile. This is sick.
Thank you for sharing your experiences .
I appreciate these ppl for speaking out. I hope they are all safe.
@raincadeify
6 ай бұрын
They're fine, but Palestinians are still being brutalized.
BREAKING THE SILENCE WE ❤ YOU !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH ❤ GREATINGS FROM SWITZERLAND !!!
Respect, thanks for speaking up , im from Alexandria Egypt 🇪🇬 we had jews in Egypt and still have some among us btw, I extend a hand of friendship, to you as a fellow human ❤️. Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇪🇬
Human conscience is a powerful thing!
This is a much share for everyone that watches this. Share to the world asap
Respect for being human and truthful. tha pain palastine endured for dacades and loss of life. The evil media and news people are equally responsible for this act of genocide promoting as a good act.
Thank you for speaking out
WOW. Just wow. I value the testimony of the former soldiers, but it's truly horrific to see and hear about the hardships that the Palestinians have endured and continue to experience. This is very distressing.
I'm watching it on you tube. What goes around comes around. God is all Aware for all the evil😢 I Salute these young soldiers that has a good heart it must have been so bad for them having to abide by these evil people. May God bless your future.
Today still no ceasefire...
One thought that came to mind although perhaps it's too much to ask is the lack of recognition that Israel was established through acts of terror and ethnic cleansing. The current citizens shouldn't be made to bear the burden of their forefathers' crimes but acknowledgement and compensation would help healing I suspect.
@phoenixrising8640
7 ай бұрын
They need to get off Falestinians land and stop oppressing them. They are perpetuating and supporting their forefathers crimes.
Sickening documentary . The settlers’ vile behavior , and the soldiers’ complicity. Hannah Arendt’s notion of conscience, that is for civilized people and not for the settlers? But your eloquent statements here , your good work, gives me hope.
These soldiers are so brave, such amazing human beings and should be applauded! Just wish more would stand up and be honest about their experiences. How can a nation deploy 75000 soldiers daily simply to suppress a people with no army who simply want peace, justice, equality and to be treated as human beings? One Democratic State, one vote per person and real democracy…
These people bring faith in man
@vaska1999
7 ай бұрын
Fow what?! For smiling as they describe their barbaric treatment of innocents?!
i respect these soldiers for breaking the silence
Thank you for speaking the truth but I don’t see much remorse
@samirab6769
7 ай бұрын
Just the girls but the guys....I am not sure, the are still supporting IDF. The same IDF who is antisemit.
so its basically standard procedure for the soldiers to act like they're in a video game. wow
Thanks for your honesty.
This is chilling viewing in Dec 23 as the 'final solution' is being enacted with impunity in Gaza. Im thankful that IDF soldiers are speaking up, but we need to hear Palestinian voices talking about this. Its their struggle.
Highly appreciated ur brave and open heart for humanity. Please do not let America toased us to kill and hate each other. Although is TOO LATE for me but it sadded me deeply seeing people of palestinians cried in sorrow lost their parents, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters and no place to go to cos the zionist demolished their houses, shops to earn money, schools, hospitals is beyond imaginable. Astaghfiullah alladziem laa hawla walla quwata illabillah
Good men for coming out ❤️
Thank you and God bless u all
If the actions of the military bothered any of the soldiers, they could always not take part in the demeaning and humiliation. When you continually bully people for years what response do you really expect? Defund this horror.