Look how ugly you are: Israeli journalist holds up a mirror to his own society
Award winning Israeli journalist Gideon Levy writes and tells stories that many in Israel do not want to hear and see. The award winning Haaretz-journalist is one of few Israeli journalists that sheds a critical light over the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and blockade and repeating invasions of Gaza. Gideon Levy gave this talk at Under Reported Reality in 2022. The seminar is a part of Transform - Trondheim World Festival.
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I admire Gideon Levy so much.
I notice the deep and intractable depression suffered by Gideon Levy as he sees his nation, his people, descend into brutality and he feels the hopelessness of trying to get through to them and helping them to see what they are doing
@hitreset0291
17 күн бұрын
Yes it is 100% israel's unwillingness to live with others ~ as equals ~ that is the fault to be addressed here.
@rihanerihane3469
16 күн бұрын
What they are doing to the palestinians who helped them when they came from Europe as refugees in the 30-40s..
@welcometosemeticpalestine
16 күн бұрын
Us Palestinians take Gideon as one of our own.
@user-ws8pu3xk2r
16 күн бұрын
With all due respect, you do not recognize that there are so many ingredients in your blood in your DNA , in your thoughts and ideas of the white israelis zionists …in you In you and in your thought and in your heart and on your tongue and in your words It is impossible to dismiss this fact , Unfortunately Because you have missed when you had the chance to walk the gap …. Now these two worlds are full separated … not one israeli can live peacefully neighboring one Palestinian … and vice versa
@bradjekadetje9890
16 күн бұрын
❤❤❤@@welcometosemeticpalestine
Gideon Levy makes me regain faith in humanity❤❤ Thanks
@ranapour
15 күн бұрын
I feel exactly the same. He gives me hope. We, humanity needs more Gideon Levy in the world ❤❤.
An honest man, which is a rarity in Israel.
@fuzzywzhe
14 күн бұрын
Most people in society are propagandized, they are automatons, they don't think. Did you get your booster yet? We're on #10, you can tell how propagandized you are by how many shots you got. Honest people are persecuted. How is Julian Assange doing? Out of sight, out of mind, right?
@MH7919
13 күн бұрын
No it is not you fool
@ZeroDivZero1q84
12 күн бұрын
about as honest as the religion of peace is peaceful.
@MH7919
12 күн бұрын
just saying racist nonsence
@Esoterica-Arabic
11 күн бұрын
These two dumb animals above this comment is what this honest man is describing as the problem.
Gideon Levy and Amira Hass have been 2 rare voices of sanity from Israel for decades now.
@camelliam.4235
12 күн бұрын
No, even Gideon's son hates him. Gideon is a far left traitor.
@maazkalim
6 күн бұрын
And her mentée, too!
@maazkalim
6 күн бұрын
Understatement.
@Artemisia4646
6 күн бұрын
👍👍👍
@thesecretlifeofhuman
6 күн бұрын
Miko Peled also.
All my respect for your courageous journalistic work, Gideon Levy!❤
Thank you Mr Gideon Levy for all your work, it is more important today than ever before
I can feel the pain in your voice Gideon Levi. Thank you for sharing with us
Assange said " no one will tell you the truth, one must find the truth for yourself"
@mangobrother
15 күн бұрын
This is true not just for politics but for religion too. It is about hijacking the mind. Plant the virus on the computer and you have control over it without the user realizing it.
@markbantz9699
14 күн бұрын
Don’t compare Assange to Levy! PLEASE!
@MeleanDialogue
14 күн бұрын
@@markbantz9699 I don't, it's a great quote. One must work hard to find truth. Maybe me and you too. Most casual opinions are worthless.
@Jay-kk3dv
11 күн бұрын
@@markbantz9699Assange not good enough for you or something?
@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew
10 күн бұрын
@@markbantz9699Why not?
Bless those Israelis whose eyes are OPENED along with their hearts.
Thanks, Gideon Levy!
What a beautiful human being
He is a compelling intellectual and powerful voice. A veteran of great journalism.
The uglier someone is, the more desperate the need to see themselves as beautiful by putting someone else down.
Mr Gideon, i’m moslem, Hopeful people like you 🙏❤️ with a heart for humanity and a healthy mind for justice and human rights, God bless you for telling the truth of the torture of the vulnerable palestinians 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸people since 1948.
@user-zb4ze6fn5x
13 күн бұрын
Is this guy a jew or palestinean?
@camelliam.4235
12 күн бұрын
just so you know the Gideon's own son hates him. Gideon is a Liar and does not represent real Israelis.
@MakeSomeNoiseAgencyPlaylists
12 күн бұрын
Religions KILLS. Always. Everwhere. GROW UP.
@yusefkhan1752
9 күн бұрын
He claims Hamas raped women and still believes in the concept of a “blood libel”, claims Israel had nothing to do with 9/11 or JFK. He’s only here to make Israel look good.
@TheDivineNight
7 күн бұрын
No Muslim says Moslem
He’s my hero🦸 I respect this man so much
This man wouldn't be allowed to speak in Germany as he would be labelled as an antisemite and his words hate speech. Notice this takes place in Norway
@lynmews2856
12 күн бұрын
Something has gone wrong in Germany!
@user-vo3px4kb4n
8 күн бұрын
@@lynmews2856 Yes, Russian and Israeli Spys are attackng me, folloiwing me, observing me now since 2 years, have destroyed my life through influencing my moneyflow negatively through their people who are placed in Jobcenter Unna, all of that completely unlegitimated and Police is blocking all kind of actions against them and/or persecutions. I got insulted as "one of those conspiracy theorists" by those corrupt policeforces from Unna. Policestation Unna, NRW is underwent by radical pro-russians/pro-israelite people.
@larrydonlon113
4 күн бұрын
Very good point!
Thanks to internet now we see great men and heroes that we could not see before.
Your work is not in vain, Mr. Levy. You are reminding the World that not everyone in Israel is a lunatic. Also, you might have slowed down the drift to the right and you are definitely a landmark of hope for the minority in Israel who thinks and feels like you do.
@Madelro100
16 күн бұрын
Good comment. They are other jewish, who support palestian rights. Not all jewish are lunatics, I hope
@MH7919
13 күн бұрын
Wishful thinking. You ain’t got a clue.
@ssoni58
12 күн бұрын
@@MH7919so you are just a rude, obnoxious troll!!
@aland155
12 күн бұрын
@@MH7919 And your point is. . ?
@RebeccaTurner-ny1xx
4 күн бұрын
@@aland155 ... just the same old right wing antisemitism.
A most awesome, honest man. He has many wise takes in print and talks. More Peace to him. Blessings and Protection.
Mr Gideon LEVY, a credible and trustworthy expert on the conflict, with a huhe success on the Media. Mr LEVY will play a key role when time for peace will come, whether it pleases some or not .
I have been following this conflict for over 20 years now, but it has been only in the most recent chapter that I’ve grown acquainted with Mr. Levy. He is probably the most sober, valuable voice in this public debate. Much respect to him.
@Blackgeoff1
14 күн бұрын
Ilan Pappe; Norman Finkelstein; Zeev Herzog; Miko Peled; Schlomo Sand;
@eyedownload
12 күн бұрын
@@Blackgeoff1 Add to that Max Blumenthal of The Gray Zone with Aaron Matte, Electronic Intifada, Chris Hedges of the real News Network - all on KZread.
@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew
10 күн бұрын
@@Blackgeoff1Simone Zimmerman, the Mate family, Katie Halper, Matt Lieb, Rachel Blevins, Owen Jones, Indie Nile.
Ty Gideon, respect from Australia.
YES Gideon, I too have to fight against my friends. I am on the verge of either quitting or getting kicked out of several organizations and groups which I once thought I was a part of. But I cannot stand silent with what Israel is becoming. A DISASTER
A Man of Integrity, Honesty & Compassion. A Good Heart & Soul.
Knowledge, experience, honesty, kindness and charisma.
It takes courage and integrity to be able to speak up against its own people's sordid actions
My father taught me not to be anti-Semitic. I confess that today I do my best not to become anti-Semitic. And this is thanks to you, Gideon. You restore my hopes in humans. I read "Haaretz", a source of good quality information. I watch your videos and other videos of Jews who support human rights. A warm hug from Uruguay ❤❤❤❤❤❤
This man has a strong effect on one’s mind and heart. Mr. Levy, I learned so much from you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
He is so right.
What a great man. To go from being a firm believer in the zionist project to such an outspoken critic of the Israeli state demonstrates his deep humanity and commitment to truth.
@leilaoksanen5142
7 күн бұрын
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Thank you Gideon Levy.
Gideon Levy for president of Israel
Socrates. “I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.”
We need more heroes like Mr. Levy in the world, who are not just willing to look at the truth, but who are willing to shout it to everyone else. Much respect to you, Mr. Levy! Health and peace to you and your dear family.
A great man, trying to liberate the oppressed.
I admire this man so much. I am surprised he hasn’t been silenced by his government. Thank you for representing true Jewish values
@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew
10 күн бұрын
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Gideon Levy is the conscience of Israel.
So sincere which makes him a unique man . We need more beautiful people like him and not the ugly ones with horrid personalities .
People like Gideon Levy and Yuval Abraham give me faith in Israelis and peaceful coexistence
POWER and BLESSINGS to the vocal JEWISH PEACE ACTIVISTS.
As a muslim i have deep respect for gideon levy 👍
Gideon is a living legend, brings me to tears each and every time I listen to his voice....God bless you my brother. You have been standing on the right side of history for your entire life...❤
This conflict has changed me as a person with the help of people like him, from what I watch to what I read. I was already moving away from the Democratic Party since 2012 but finally completely cut all ties, though can’t vote Republican either. Taking a red pill is painful and makes you feel like a total idiot for what you believed in and somewhat of a lonely experience, but it’s never late to help make a better world with the truth.
@eyedownload
12 күн бұрын
Vote Jill Stein! Aren't there enough people who don't want either geriatric sociopath? Let''s coalesce, all of us, on Jill Stein! I would have preferred Cornel West but he joined as an independent and can't get the backing, PR, and media coverage to get on all the ballots and many states do not allow write-ins....So vote Jill Stein! Once elected she could make Cornel Secretary of Defense for a final end to the endless war game! Inshallah! Tell your people and have those people tell their people! We do not have to settle for either geriatric scumbag just because MSNBC ad Fox say so!
Well said Gideon!! Thank you for being a beacon of truth
Gideon Levy you are a role model, thank you for always speaking against lies and injustice.
You cannot argue or debate with evil, inhumanity or complete indifference. Gideon Levy is a decent human but wasted on a sick society.
Thank you Gideon, your work IS NEEDED!!!
What a wonderful person! It takes enormous courage to stand against massive resistence implanted by propaganda in the minds of ones own nation. Much respect.
Netanyahu led his country down a bad path. It’s up to Israel electorate to realize this and change leader. This man is doing his fellow citizens a service.
These are guys with whom you can joyfully make peace. Thank you Mr Levy.
A good man. Gideon appreciates the problem that our minds are influenced by systems. That helps us understand and even be able to sympathize with the minds of Israelis.
Gideon Levy, You are the epitome of humanity,humanity and full of compassion .your integrity and truthfulness is a shining beacon to let us know there are isrealis that are decent human being.
Gideon Levy, much respect to you brave and honest heart and mind🙏🏼❤️
Unbelievable cruilty
This is a journalist. Shame on those complicit in corporate media propaganda.
imho, Gideon Levy is a Very admirable & honorable man...we are Blessed to have him...i just we had More like him.
It must be so tough to go against the current and lonely.
thank you Mr Gideon Levy
I love Gideon Livy....HE IS A BRIGHT STAR IN A DARK UGLY SKY......
This is the kind of men i would vote for if he would run for office
Such sad stories GIdeon, these stories need to be told to the world. I too remember similar stories....But many never heard them
Meeting with a most remarkable man. Extremely smart guy -- a true intellectual.
Gideon thank you for your work.
The process one goes through to see an image in the mirror that flies in the face of their previous idea of that image is always uncomfortable and jarring. It's also the most necessary process for humans to go through if they want to become truly empowered. Saying as though certainty is the most cherished value for most, we'll choose to ignore the truth in favor of convenience. We don't want our identities to crumble. But what if that identity was based on a lie? Guys like Gideon are proof positive that reconstituting our identities can result in an empowered clarity. Armed with that clarity, we can lay the cycle of lies/distortions to bed. Doing so is not only good for the individual, but everyone they touch moving forward.
@NotInMYName_AntiZionistJew
10 күн бұрын
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Even if you fail, you can't do otherwise than what you must do. Even if you fail you can't and must not stop. Even if my thanks is insignificant, I thank you deeply
Gideon Levy helps me feel less overwhelmed and alone during these dark days. Thank you
Shocking how Israelis dehumanize the Palestinians given the history of the Jewish people.
Thank you for being driven by justice and not society that is lost in injustice
Mr Levy, I salute you for trying to make Isr@elis see the brutality of their occupation. God bless you Sir. It's not the eyes that are blind but the hearts. 😢😢😢 The story of the pregnant lady is inhumane 💔💔😰
Thank you for your honesty and for being a level headed person, Mr Gideon Levy. My respect to you, Sir, from a Muslim; your fellow human being. Stay safe & may you be blessed, always. May many more will follow your footsteps in our lifetime.🤲🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Gideon Levy. It must be hard indeed.
Exceptional insights..
Respect to max. for this lion-hearted prophet crying in the IL wilderness. From a culture who gave us this precedent for the moral society (prophets who call out the complacent & corrupt) - & trades on it when in its interests - Gideon reminds us what can happen when mirrors themselves are covered or only flattering ones allowed. Reform, repent, atone. And start w far too low 3.25% of votes threshold for entry to knesset - guarantees extremist tails wag parliament dogs?!
This is was courage looks like.
A brave man of integrity
May humanity for all as egual prevail. Amen. Thank you mr Gideon, you are an angel in a devilish environment
They didn’t listen to him but now it hit them in the face. 🙄
Gideon Levy good man. Anyway, the whole of humankind should mirror itself.
Giden Levi ❤, true person, has his consciences alive. He feel pain of orhers sufferings. He did his best to show the mirror to STOP cruelty. But, the Israeli political class doesn't have any heart.
Of course people don't want to see their real selves. That's standard psycho problem of everyone. Gnothi Seauton. Cognitive dissonance.
Gideon shows a rare selfreflection. In that he is an example for all Israelis.
Thank you for being the real Gideon Levy, a courageous and honest journalist and most of all a caring human being.
Thanks Mr Levy, for trying to bring understanding and peace to everyone. Your efforts cannot be in vain, but I sure hope there is enough progress to save some lives now. 😍
So appreciated that he is just one voice come out of Israel that has humanity that I have heard and thats very sad out of a nation of how many millions.
Bravo🙏
I so admire Gideon Levy. Such a good and honest person who can think for himself and not just follow the crowd.
But Gideon, we can see it. Its just politics and media who have power are repressing us too
amazing speech. thank you to you all
"The ugliest part of your body is your mind." - by Frank Zappa
Very well-spoken
It is worth listening to the speech word for word. Thank you for sharing Gideon Levy's speech.
The Russian woman GL is referring to: "The Russian journalist Elena Milashina has won several awards and her news paper Novaya Gazeta won the Nobel Peace Prize. She has been nearly killed several times and now works from exile. She is one of few journalists who does investigations on Ramzan Kadyrov and his human rights abuses in Cehchnya. Elena Milashina gave this talk in 2022 at the seminar Under Reported Reality, a part of Transform - Trondheim World Festival. Milashina was attacked and almost killed in July 2023, covering a Chechen court case." [From the KZread clip of her speech, Transform - Trondheim World Festival.]
@Transform.BeyondMusic
15 күн бұрын
Elena Milashina: The award winning journalist tells why she keeps writing despite several attacks kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXumyKOtj5u4hc4.htmlfeature=shared
I saw Gideon Levy being platformed and immediately subscribed. 💜
I remember reading about that pregnant woman who lost her baby. Ill never forget that.
I know levy for few years through independent media like Democracy now and just admire his honesty, knowledge and humanity. He must be mirror for Israelis and Zionist .
You give us breathing space
Thank for exposing the atrocities. You voice is heard all around the world.
Only thing I can't agree with: "We're not dealing with monsters." (Maybe not born monsters, but certainly trained monsters.)
I love this man from the bottom of my heart! A real hero! Thank you, Mr. Levy.