Gazan Youth Expresses No Regret for Oct. 7, Embraces Martyrdom
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A young Gazan man interviewed three years after October 7th expressed no regret for the attack, stating he is happy it happened and is not afraid of death. He believes Gazan martyrs go to paradise and remains committed to the resistance despite living in destroyed homes and harsh conditions. The interviewer highlighted the difficulty for Israelis to understand this perspective, emphasizing the need to listen to the enemy's stated intentions.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A young Gazan man expressed no regret for the October 7th attacks, stating he is happy it occurred.
- He declared he is not afraid of death and believes Gazan martyrs go to paradise.
- The interviewee stated he is "with them in heart and soul" regarding the resistance.
- He acknowledged Gaza's destruction but vowed, "We will return and rebuild."
- The young man said Gazans are accustomed to hardship and live with dignity in tents.
A young man from Gaza, interviewed three years after the October 7th attacks, stated he is not afraid of death and remains proud of the events of that day, despite the widespread destruction in Gaza. The interviewee, who spoke to the interviewer while standing in front of IDF positions, expressed a belief that Gazans who die are martyrs destined for paradise, while Israelis who die go to hell.
When asked if he was happy about October 7th, the young man responded affirmatively, saying, "Thank God, I am happy. Why wouldn't I be sad?" He acknowledged the destruction of homes but stated, "We will return and rebuild." He further declared his full support for the resistance, saying, "I am with them in heart and soul." He also expressed defiance towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stating, "Who is Netanyahu? I step on his head."
Despite facing harsh living conditions, including living in tents and the impending winter, the interviewee asserted that Gazans are accustomed to such hardship and live with dignity. He stated, "We are used to living like this. We live free, with dignity, standing firm on the land of Gaza." He also invoked a common jihadist phrase, "We have prepared for you people who love death as you love life."
The interviewer noted that this perspective is difficult for Israelis to comprehend, as they might expect someone who has lost their home to regret the actions that led to it. However, the young man's unwavering stance suggests a different worldview where hardship is endured for a cause. The interviewer concluded that it is crucial for Israelis to listen to what the other side says, even when it is uncomfortable, and to believe them when they express their desires and beliefs.
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