Iranian opposition activists defend Israel in latest round of conflict with Hamas in Gaza

JNS ^ | 5/26/21 | KARMEL MELAMED

[freedom44]

After more than a week since Hamas terrorists began launching rockets at Israeli cities, a growing number of non-Jewish Iranian activists, journalists and individuals in Iran and outside the country have been vocal in their support for the people of Israel.

Whether via social-media messages or by demonstrating alongside pro-Israel supporters in the United States and Canada, non-Jewish Iranians have also expressed support for peaceful co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians.

“I’m not saying Israel is a perfect country, but I support Israel because it’s the only country in the Middle East that provides equal rights and opportunities to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike,” said Ahmad Batebi, an Iranian non-Jewish activist and journalist. “As Iranians, our hearts break whenever we see the death of an innocent Palestinian or Israeli child. But we know that Israel does not intentionally seek to harm these children and only a sick terrorist group like Hamas uses them as human shields.”

[Cen-Tejas]

I just developed and sold a shopping center to three men (brothers) who are American citizens and have been for several decades. Over the 2 years involved, I can say that these 3 men were at all times above board and followed through on their written and even implied promises. Like the Iranian activist in this article, my point is that I learned first hand that not all Muslims are bad.

[Truth29]

So now the Biden team will consider the Iranian opposition to be targeted for destruction like Israel. Our intelligence services will probably provide information to the Mullahs to help as they suppress internal opposition and ramp up for the “final” assault on Israel. The US is now on the side of the terrorists.

[cloudmountain]

non-Jewish Iranian activists

Now THERE'S a term one doesn't here often.
I wonder how many activists there are...two, six...?

[DoughtyOne]

I worked with a man for 27 years who immigrated from Iran.

He was a Christian. He was probably one of the most moral
people I’ve known.

I have seen folks lump Iranians into one group, and that’s a
mistake.

Look at what our government is doing today. Do we support
the leaders who are setting the new direction? No. Some of
the Iranians don’t support its leaders either.

I suspect the ideological insiders near power do. I suspect
the die-hard Islamic extremist sect do also. There are a
lot of others who merely want to go about their life and
ignore the government.

[SJackson]

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