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What Really Happened in the Middle East
A 10-min. multi-media presentation on the history and background of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
by David Horowitz Freedom CenterVisitor Comments: 86
(81) Antti J. Tarkka, January 28, 2009 3:38 AM
ISRAEL - FOREVER
Israel, I believe in this country and the people. We will survive any attempt to destroy us. It is a pity that we left Lebanon and Gaza, should have either stayed in both locations or annexed them and deported the arabs who are against Israel. Any resident arab who raises his hand against the State of Israel should be deported. This is Israel, our country, forever.
(80) Thomas Wilson, January 27, 2009 4:13 AM
What part of history don't these morons that say it's a "war between two religions get?" it isn't about two religions, it's about the continuation of what Adolp Hitler and his Muslim Arab allies started. The work of all of the U.S. State Department for their failed "Land for Peace" appeasement policy will never acheive lasting peace because it takes two sides to make a peace, and I'm sick and tired of hearing the lies of the U.S. State Department which is in the hands of Hilary Clinton now and it won't achieve anything either, because it takes two sides earnestly seeking peace in order to have peace. And nothing that Jimmy Carter says or does will change this either. THE best option for Israel is never stop and never quit, keep on keeping on, this is the only way that there will ever be an Israel in this world.
(79) Anonymous, January 26, 2009 10:59 AM
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(78) Ann K, January 17, 2009 6:53 PM
The muslims are cowards who hide behind women and children.
(77) Anonymous, January 16, 2009 9:33 PM
the history that been twisted
(76) TWT, January 16, 2009 10:22 AM
Fight for What?
(75) Anonymous, January 16, 2009 8:25 AM
balls
(74) Anonymous, January 15, 2009 8:53 PM
God's covenant Reigns
(73) obenne, January 15, 2009 12:12 AM
The Jews have a right because the G-d of Abraham, Jacob & Issac said so...
Honesty is such a rare thing in the world today, G-d's truth always prevails. The Arabs need to tell the truth to the whole world why they want to destroy Israel, and every human being inhabiting the earth need to ask that key question (why?) Nobody has the right to destroy what G-d Himself created, and we have to stand in Prayer with Israel against hostile attacks from the Arabs because G-d said so, and that is our responsibility as non jews.
(72) Al, January 14, 2009 10:34 PM
FINALLY. Something that shows the TRUTH!
(71) Anonymous, January 14, 2009 10:01 PM
This will become a war between Good and Evil.
One must study who prophet mohamed really was and who wrote the koran, the so-called holy book of the muslims and what kinds of interpretations and corruptions have had emerged during the years that followed after the death of the prophet. The real and true teachings of the koran may be good, but in recent times, it seems to be used as a passport to terrorism, wanton murder and what had happened recently. Is Islam good? Maybe, but many of its followers use the religion for their own agendas and so it may become a very serious cancer in this world. So watch out Europe, Australia, NZ and other non-muslim nations! The world may lead to a continuous war between good (GOD) and evil (Devil). Was Mohamed decended from the son of the Egyptian maidservant of Sarah, wife of Abraham? Read what the angel of God said of the son of this maidservant!!
(70) Anonymous, January 12, 2009 7:20 PM
Thank you!
(69) Benny the Jew, January 12, 2009 3:37 PM
Wow! Shocking!
(68) shulamit, January 11, 2009 9:13 PM
soul shaking
(67) Elliot, January 11, 2009 10:11 AM
It never ceases to amaze me as to the reasons why the Arab world wish to obliterate ISRAEL - Such a small country surrounded by GOLIATH (Big very big countries)Does any one in this wide world has ever uttered a word to condem when all the JEWS from the middle east were kicked out and thrown out like lepered dogs!! This should be enough to understand A) The world has blinkers when it comes to JEWS & ISRAEL B)What do you expect Israel to do ? C) Where do you find a democratie in the middle east ? All the answers are clear ISRAEL STANDS ALONE & if it does not take care of its own survival no one else will - Everything is amply justify when it comes to defend your own existence - Come to term with this fact - The alternative is "PEACE" Will the Arab & Palestinian ever know what the word means - I leave for you to decide. EvG
(66) Anonymous, January 11, 2009 1:41 AM
THE WORLD MUST WAKE UP!
Everyone must be able to access this! Ask yourselves this?! Can a person be good/civil/sane when they are TAUGHT to HATE SINCE THEY'RE BREASTFED?! Is it normal that 5yr olds are TAUGHT to use WEAPONS? Majority of the Arabs ARE TAUGHT HATRED! If a person can watch this video, see pictures of LITTLE KIDS USING GUNS- and STILL say "poor them?!" 9/11 PROOVES TO THE WORLD- THEY WILL STOP AT NOTHING! (Never mind the fact-you can hear of the horrific situation in Israel) WHEN WILL THE WORLD WAKE UP!?!
(65) Anonymous, January 10, 2009 10:26 AM
Make a state offer that is fair to all!
(64) Gabriel, January 9, 2009 4:33 PM
Not all arabs are to blame
(63) Allison, January 9, 2009 10:22 AM
I am very curious as to why ALL of the facts are not presented. This presentation does not talk about how the Jewish milita forcebly removed Palestinians from their land prior to 1948 and the years after. Neither does this presentation address the fact that Israel refuses to grant Palestinian refugees the right of return and that has been the largest issue preventing an acceptance of a peace for land deal.
(62) andre, January 8, 2009 5:11 PM
why dont we see this on CNN??????
(61) Sophie, January 8, 2009 9:19 AM
Lumping 'Arabs' into one body of people
I dislike the way your film lumps all Middle Eastern people groups together into 'Arabs' and equates this with Islam. There are thousands of different people groups in the area, what about Persians? It is the extremist groups like hezbollah which hate Israel. I think your movie is unhelpful in the other direction: inciting hatred of all 'Arabs' by linking them to Hitler. It is racist.
(60) Margarita, January 8, 2009 12:26 AM
(59) Robin, January 7, 2009 10:02 PM
(58) E. Joan Nuttall, January 7, 2009 11:22 AM
Hashem will protect you
The one G-d of Israel will always be with you. I'm not a Jew, but my love and admiration for your people will always be firm. We need to have one of your spokesman speak on CNN (america) and CBC (Canada) and let our countries know the true story of how the Middle East conflict started, so that this sympathy for the Arab states can be balanced with the truth. We have so many people immigrating to our countries over here that support terrorism, just because of who they are. The America's need to hear the real story! My prayers are for you dear Jewish folk every where.
(57) Anonymous, January 6, 2009 4:23 PM
"I will bless them that bless you, and curse those that curse you"
(56) Bren M., January 6, 2009 10:20 AM
powerful, but
Content of the video is fantastic, however, the sensationalism of the music and special effects took away from its legitimacy. Emotional, sensational sound effects are often used to convince/distract audiences from content, and we do not have to and do not want to do that here. I actually shut off the sound because it made the presentation sound like sensational journalism.
(55) metz, January 6, 2009 9:06 AM
the world needs to know
(54) adam, January 5, 2009 10:22 PM
Well Said
(53) alan stein, January 5, 2009 5:06 PM
jordan berg
Jordan berg you must be an American Jew. You have become complacent in our history. most of the Jews that went to the concentration camps to begin with said " the Germans will not harm us. afterall are we not Germans ourselves"? you cannot deal with people who are willing to strap bombs on their children. NEVER FORGET!!!!
(52) Anonymous, January 5, 2009 4:03 PM
wow
(51) James H. Reza, January 5, 2009 12:45 PM
American Conservative Hispanic says, "Viva Israel!"
(50) lewis Fox, January 5, 2009 11:43 AM
Suppoting Israel
(49) H. Lee Wasserman, January 5, 2009 10:13 AM
NEVER AGAIN
(48) Bas Ruckert, January 5, 2009 2:37 AM
NEVER AGAIN!
"We can forgive the Arabs for killing our children. We cannot forgive them for forcing us to kill their children. We will only have peace with the Arabs when they love their children more than they hate us." (Golda Meir) Regardless of your feelings about the crisis between Israel, the Palestinians and their Arab neighbours: -If the Arabs put down their weapons today, there would be no more violence. -If the Jews put down their weapons today, there would be no more Israel Masada shall not fall again! Never again!
(47) Steven Fink, January 4, 2009 9:59 PM
EXTRAORDINARY PRESENTATION!
(46) Mark, January 4, 2009 9:58 PM
(44) Clayton, January 4, 2009 7:16 PM
This Video should be shown to all in the Western World!
May the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and the Founding Fathers of America protect and bless Israel. I am a student of modern Israel as a nation: this is the most concise statement of truth about Israel ever published. Every Jew and Christian should get the truth out by forwarding this video every e-mail contact possible.
(43) Fred, January 4, 2009 6:54 PM
Your story on the conflict is incomplete.
(42) Fernand PetitClerc, January 4, 2009 3:10 PM
Very informative
Dear Friends, greetings from Canada! Thanks you for your very informative video. Their are many facts that I had never heard about that inlight my mind. Only one problem, the video goes too fast, I had no time to read it all.You you extend to 15 min. or read yourself. God bless you and give you peace.! We are praying for you.
(41) Ma. del Consuelo R. de Sabre, January 4, 2009 2:55 PM
I wish I could do something
When I realize what It is really happening in Israel, I feel so bad because I cannot do anything to help. I pray to God to acconplish his purpose and will. That the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and mine will protect His people Israel and bring a solution in that trouble land. I pray for God's holy angels to defeat the purpose of the enemy in this conflict. I pray that Iran will be restrained in its support of Hezbollah and Hamas.
(40) Ma. del Consuelo R. de Sabre, January 4, 2009 2:37 PM
(39) Anonymous, January 4, 2009 2:30 PM
Excellent video
Thank you for an excellent video, which portrays the essential history and other information in a nutshell. This is what Israeli Hasbara needs, and what we need to forward to those who still believe what the Arab world - and the media - tell them. Could you please add the possibility to save this video alone, e.g. on desktop, and to e-mail without the surrounding page and your website etc. We must be able to send this independently to non-Jews who are still very cynical. Please also add possibility to slow down, pause, etc. - and different translations. Keep up your wonderful work. Hatzlacha Raba
(38) Guenter Walter, January 4, 2009 12:42 PM
G-D bless Israel and give Peace to their neighbors
(37) Maurie Herman, January 4, 2009 10:45 AM
Good Summary!
This appears to be a good documentary. Unfortunately, don’t know if all is true. However, I was living at the time when a worthless piece of desert land, which had no oil, was turned over to the Jews. I have seen how this desert (Israel) was turned into something really valuable. At the same time, haven’t seen the Arab countries that surround Israel, do much of anything with their land. These Arab countries did have the financial resources and hundreds of years. To me, what makes a country great is freedom. If you keep people ignorant of the world and teach the young to hate, this new generation will do exactly what they were taught, primarily because they won’t know any better.
(36) Colin Galloway, January 4, 2009 9:59 AM
What really happened in the Middle East
I'm a somewhat wayward Irish Jew but this presentation is very powerful. Mainly because all the given facts are so easy to confirm. I have lived in Israel and I miss my friends very much. Perhaps violence will only invite more violence and acts of terrorism. We have tried to reason with the Arabs to no avail. Israel MUST continue to root out this cancerous evil that is Hamas and Hezbolah. I have forwarded the video to my many Christian friends and hope they will now understand the situation a little better.
(35) RICHARD EVANS, January 4, 2009 9:41 AM
AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY I SUPPORT ISRAEL AND THE JEWISH PEOPLE
(34) Cristina, January 4, 2009 9:40 AM
Thanks for the information
(33) Rachel, November 20, 2007 11:29 PM
it says it all
(32) David Meles, August 13, 2007 9:21 PM
Bin there
(31) Yamit, July 14, 2007 1:49 AM
Very useful video
Thank you so much for this honest and clear presentation which I've forwarded already to so many of my friends. Most of the world has always been fed with false and biased Media information, 90% of the times against Israel, it's Government, it's army and it's citizens. I really needed this because only my explanations and words in defence have never been enough for many people I know as their ignorance unfortunately, again thanks to the world Media, is and now hopefully was rock solid. Please more of this kind of presentations, because the best we can do from the outside is fighting for the cause of survival of the Jewish State and God's people. Many blessings and may He always fight the battle with you until victory has been reached and the enemy forever defeated.
(30) Anonymous, July 11, 2007 7:46 AM
scary and true
(29) Jordan Berg, July 8, 2007 3:39 PM
selective
It's easy to lump a people into one group, as Jews we know this all to well. But a few extremists do not make up a will of the Palestinian People. Just as most Israelis yearn for peace so to Palestinian families just want the honest opportunity to make a living for themselves and their children. Extremists like yourself on either side will never be happy and thus will always resort to violence when peace breaks out. But the overwhelming majority who are touched by the violence know what the end will look like.
Like many things written and produced about the conflict your video has some truths followed by some gross generalizations. But it fails the most important test, does this further the cause of peace?
I submit neither Jimmy Carter's book nor this video does, it just solidifies extremist beliefs instead of furthering peace
(28) Dvirah, July 2, 2007 3:34 PM
Reply to "But Maybe" 6/26/2007 7:44:00 PM
Your statements (1)that there were more Arabs than Jews in Israel in the last few 100 years and (2)that withdrawal in Gaza was "only" for the purpose of "expansion in the West Bank" are demonstrably incorrect. For (1), check out the Ottoman and British censuses over the last few 100 years; for (2), listen to Mr. Olmert's cabinet speeches. It was intended to withdraw further from the West Bank also, but this plan was abandoned due to the bombings of Sderot, etc. from the vacated Gaza Strip. It became all too obvious that "occupied territory" for the Palestinians means all of Israel and even full return of "every centimeter" captured in 1967 will not halt terrorism - as wept by a Mother of Four member recently regarding the Hisballah in Lebanon. Mr. Olmert reluctantly concluded that giving more land "back" to the Palestinians is futile - a pity that he did not come to this realization two years ago!
(27) Moshe Herschkowitz, July 1, 2007 1:39 PM
Israel is not legitimated as a land for Refugees ...
(26) Andria, June 30, 2007 8:32 AM
The Truth
(25) Matthew, June 29, 2007 6:27 PM
I didn't know
(24) Myra, June 29, 2007 1:15 PM
(23) Anonymous, June 28, 2007 8:28 AM
(22) Belarmino, June 27, 2007 9:53 PM
A must see for everybody.....
(21) Ray Bright, June 27, 2007 9:18 PM
Downloading for sharing
(20) Anonymous, June 26, 2007 11:18 PM
Fantastic presentation
This is a very useful Historical presentation that should be published extensively. Short and to the point.
Needs controls for slowing it down, pause or stop momentarily.
Also I would recommend translate it into as many languages as possible... it is remarkable the ignorance of Spanish Speaking countries they know very little about the truth and receive Mahmoud Ajmadenijad, the current genicidal enemy, like an ambassador of good will (Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia etc.)
Congratulations in your good work...
M.R.
(19) But Maybe, June 26, 2007 7:44 PM
Awesome Presentation but...
Although it's true that there was no Palestine there were more Arabs living in Israel then there were Jews in the last few hundred years. And even when they pulled out of Gaza it was only for West Bank expansion. There's a lot in the presentation that is one sided. G-d willing though Moshiach will come and we will be taken care of.
(18) K Alongi, June 26, 2007 11:20 AM
conflict
there is a difference between Zionists and the regular Jewish population, just as there are differences between Palestinian settlers and Hezbollah or any of the other terrorist groups. Hard to distinguish perhaps, but significant differences - there must be two states and those two MUST learn to live with each other as neighbors should,.. without constant world intervention OR favoring one over the other... these facts are excellent, but there is another side - with this humble acknowledgement by Israelis there can be peace -I believe most would, but too much of Israel is IDF military -a peace that has to be held by force isn't true peace.
(17) Anonymous, June 25, 2007 8:08 PM
thanks. this was great. it was pure and simple. i have passed it on to my grandchildren because i don't know what their "liberal" teachers are teaching about israel. this is really basic. i have also passed it on to gentile people and (ignorant jewish people) in the hope that they will learn something.
thank you.
(16) John Dignan, June 25, 2007 4:22 PM
The Flash video of What Really Happened in the Middle East
(15) Daniel, June 25, 2007 4:15 PM
get this out!!
(14) N Wand, June 25, 2007 7:55 AM
Great film needs some technical changes
This film is an accurate and well done synopsis of what I know is true and experienced in my 75 Years. It should be converted to CD video for wider distribution but for this the text has to have bigger borders and font to be fully readable in the screen area. Bush's plan to end Muslim expansionism and colonialism with free societies can work but it requires true tough occupation of the Islamofacist gangster
lands with control of the schools, Iman sermons, etc., a la Kemal Attaturk for one generation. Since Muslims running away to the West are considered to have found a "refuge in Hell" according to the Koran they must be considered part of the expansionist or conquest path by the Radical gangsters who feel they must continue the conquest that failed in 1683 at the gates of Vienna using modern techniques. Jimmy Carter, who said "I will never Lie to you" is a practiced and expert liar.
(13) Anonymous, June 24, 2007 10:27 PM
The real facts about the Arab/Israeli Conflict!
(12) hopey5000, June 24, 2007 9:11 PM
Right about Jimmy Carter but what about GW
The movie is excellent and your criticism of Jimmy Carter on point. But let's not oversimplify. George W. Bush has been a staunch supporter of Israel but abandoned the mediation and peace-keeping of 6 administrations. And what happened, Islamic radicalism expanded and strengthened. GW Bush will be remembered as the father of Islamic radicalism who helped it flourish and spread by creating an us against them mentality.
One questions this site must ask, what can we learn from George W. Bush's failures.
(11) Anonymous, June 24, 2007 8:22 PM
unbeleivable
(10) Lar, June 24, 2007 6:32 PM
A Great Documentary
This is a great documentary that clearly states the differences between leftist propaganda and reality. It should be distributed to more than Jews, we know most of this already. Distribute it thru YouTube and wherever you can. It is powerful and truthful and will replace the misinformation that our enemies so cleverly publicize.
(9) M. Mehlman, June 24, 2007 4:26 PM
Very good summation of what it's all about!
(8) Margaret, June 24, 2007 2:42 PM
Incredible
(6) Kip Gonzales, June 24, 2007 2:09 PM
This MUST be made available to students!
(5) Anonymous, June 24, 2007 12:58 PM
Brilliant - this is truth!
(4) Douglas Fireman, June 24, 2007 12:48 PM
Interesting presentation and perspective. For the average reader, it must be hard to keep up with the text before it disappears.
Bottom line, the text often does not remain displayed long enough. The pace should be slowed down a bit.
The documentary gives the impression that all Arabs are bad, when that is not the case
(3) Stuart Lubin, June 24, 2007 12:30 PM
Written Text Not Left On Long Enough
(2) Fabio, June 24, 2007 9:42 AM
Hatred NEVER again
(1) enzo, June 24, 2007 9:04 AM
Absolutely Superb!


(86) Helen Sharon, August 29, 2011 6:21 PM
Watching this, keeps me strong in the fight against those who share lies and support terrorism. It's not always easy to stand with Israel, but it IS always worth it! Thanks a lot, thanks for sharin the Truth! Israel is a beautiful country which must be protected. God bless Israel.
(85) Dr.M.Sphardi, March 31, 2011 2:30 AM
understanding an exchange of populations can end bloodshed
As here, at most I see a cursory reference to the Mizrahi expulsion in 1948. You should contrast the ways the Arabs treated the "Palestine refugees" and the way Israel handled the Mizrahim ,most of whom were not culturally at all ready for life in Israel, and Israel, with housing, food and job shortages and having just defeated five Arab armies was just not ready for them. Even after 60 years of educational advantages, there are vast cultural and values differences. But the Mizrahim have rebuilt their lives and moved into every orbit of the nation. The Palestinians, with the vast wealth of the Arab nations, have gotten little other than UN handouts and three generations have been humiliated into wasted, angry lives. But I point the finger at Israel which has utterly failed to make evident to the whole world the difference in the way the two sets of refugees' needs have been met. I have read only passing references to the matter of the Mizrahim through the years even though it has been a monomania with me.Every day we don't make the message clear, we contribute to the deaths of innocent Israelis and waste billions on safeguards that would not be otherwise necessary. Truly, passionate Zionist though I may be, I charge Israel with gross negligence in not insisting on this message reaching all ears. I have spoken of it on the radio several times and to persons, both Jewish and nonJewish. They just don't seem to grasp the simple complexities of the issue. Can you help? Just this one issue might change the course of history. If you begin negotiations with the PA with an insistence that this matter be resolved first with Mizrahi losses in land and assets tabled along with PA claims, the latter would prove negligible. The world understands numbers easier than ideologies. It is calculated that Mizrahi losses in land alone would total an area seven times the landmass of Israel today!
(84) Marlene Wiltshire, November 11, 2010 3:43 AM
I believe that the reason why so many people spread so many lies and negative propaganda about Israel and the Jews is because they (the Jews) are a silent and constant rebuke to the nations of the world.
(83) shirley j ford, February 7, 2009 8:23 AM
support ISERAEL
GOD said he will bless all who bless the JEWISH PEOPLE and curse those who curse them [ see GENISIS PRETAINING TO ABRAHAM].that is proving to be true
(82) unrebeldemas, February 3, 2009 5:22 PM
This video has been translated to spanish
This video has been translated to spanish by rebeliondigital.es