Hamas Founder's Son Calls Palestinian Statehood 'Biggest Lie in History'

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas founder, asserted in a speech that the concept of a Palestinian state is the greatest falsehood in modern history. He argued that no such entity has ever existed, characterizing "Palestine" as a British colonial term that encompassed Jews, Arabs, Druze, and Christians under the Mandate for approximately 25 years.

Yousef stated that the notion of a "Palestinian identity" is a recent fabrication designed to create a false victim narrative that fuels violence and terrorism. He declared, "We are not 'Palestinians', we are Arabs," and accused Hamas and the Muslim Brotherhood of spreading terror and intimidation, drawing a parallel to their alleged attempts to frighten Western campuses.

Addressing the issue of extortion, Yousef warned that showing weakness to Hamas and extremists only emboldens them. He concluded his remarks by affirming the possibility of coexistence with the Jewish people, asserting, "We have no problem living side by side with the Jewish people!" He reiterated that the term "Palestine" is not even Arabic and solely represents colonialism, urging the world to abandon the false narrative and recognize the truth.

Yousef's message emphasized a moral and ethical stance supporting the reality on the ground and shared existence with Israel. He called for an end to belief in falsehoods and a clear understanding of the actual situation.