Israeli woman explains why she went to prison instead of joining the IDF | LBC

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  • Sofia Orr is the first Israeli woman since October 7th to be jailed for refusing military service. She's just been released, and tells James O'Brien that she believes it is ‘wrong to take children and make them into soldiers’. Six months on from the start of the war in Gaza, are young Israelis becoming more anti-war?
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  • @FM-kl3iu
    @FM-kl3iu หลายเดือนก่อน +2576

    She resisted brainwashing. What a strong young lady.

    • @jittmet7766
      @jittmet7766 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Hardly.

    • @dangeross8050
      @dangeross8050 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jittmet7766 hasbara 💩

    • @REBUILDINGLIVES-lk4rm
      @REBUILDINGLIVES-lk4rm หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      How can you refuse to protect your nation from those who says you should not exist? Makes no sense.

    • @tobia5267
      @tobia5267 หลายเดือนก่อน +195

      ​@@REBUILDINGLIVES-lk4rm get a therapist. You are unworthy of a response

    • @dangeross8050
      @dangeross8050 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jittmet7766 hasbara II 💩

  • @andyhughes8433
    @andyhughes8433 หลายเดือนก่อน +684

    She refused to join terrorist group, well done.

  • @FlaneurSolitaire
    @FlaneurSolitaire หลายเดือนก่อน +265

    She is a teenager. And she has more intellectual clarity, eloquence, and moral backbone than most mature adults. Absolutely admirable.

    • @rakjy5628
      @rakjy5628 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      My point exactly!

    • @twilajohnson2313
      @twilajohnson2313 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      100%

    • @tomocchii
      @tomocchii 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sad to see how weak most teenagers are today

    • @victory-design
      @victory-design 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@tomocchiior most adults

  • @diasah123
    @diasah123 หลายเดือนก่อน +657

    An Israeli women says this is not right, how can anyone continue to support the IDF

    • @bjjblue
      @bjjblue หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You want to support Hamas instead?

    • @shsh-he5qg
      @shsh-he5qg หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bjjblueno one supports hamas as they don’t support the genocidal zionist regime!
      People stand with the Jews and the Palestinians

    • @haledhajdari1154
      @haledhajdari1154 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      ​@@bjjblueYou aren't?

    • @ishmaelharris3948
      @ishmaelharris3948 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Because they still watch GB News and TalkTV and their thoughts have been subconsciously implanted for them

    • @Ares99999
      @Ares99999 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thing is, many Israeli say it's wrong. But as long as those in power say its right, there isn't much they can do.

  • @ryanc3687
    @ryanc3687 หลายเดือนก่อน +1714

    Zionists will label this girl Hamas 😂

    • @shaheerbabu1078
      @shaheerbabu1078 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Evan Hamas preech this
      for 😂😢😂
      the wolf eats the isolated sheep.”
      Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 547
      Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@shaheerbabu1078All you are demonstrating is the Jew hatred contained in your holy book. Thanks for clarifying.

    • @mohamedelkayal8871
      @mohamedelkayal8871 หลายเดือนก่อน +105

      ​​@@mogznwazthe narration has nothing to do with Jews yet you manage to find a way to be offended and make it about Jews.
      Let's see what the narration says:
      If there are three men in a village or in the desert among whom prayer is not offered (in congregation), the devil has got the mastery over them. So observe (prayer) in congregation), for the wolf eats only the straggling animal. Sa'ib said: By the word Jama'ah he meant saying prayer in company or in congregation.

    • @yousifshakoor6496
      @yousifshakoor6496 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

      ​@shaheerbabu1078 that hadeeth is talking about the devils attack on a lone human. You are very ignorant 😂

    • @mohamedelkayal8871
      @mohamedelkayal8871 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@yousifshakoor6496 Truly bewildering

  • @lyle4244
    @lyle4244 หลายเดือนก่อน +1195

    Many American youth went to jail rather than fight in Vietnam. They were punished for following their moral compass. History has proven they were right. I am proud you and you are an inspiration for all.

    • @KV-kt9tm
      @KV-kt9tm หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The 2 wars are.not comparable. This is a war on the very border, Vietnam is oceans away from the US. She will be punished for a long run anyway

    • @Karlos.xx.travels
      @Karlos.xx.travels หลายเดือนก่อน +69

      ​@@KV-kt9tmVietnam was the human testing laboratory for arms....gaza has since been the human laboratory, which is what it is known as in the military arms industry

    • @wwatson8891
      @wwatson8891 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

      ​@@KV-kt9tmnonesense, 2 immoral wars

    • @TheMetaModern
      @TheMetaModern หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      ​@@KV-kt9tmLogistically I'd have to say, you're absolutely right.
      But I think there are a lot of similarities: the disingenuous execution of the 'war' and the political and social fall-out, as a result of the 'war'.

    • @lyle4244
      @lyle4244 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      @@KV-kt9tm
      "If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself." ― George Orwell, 1984.

  • @hobanagerik
    @hobanagerik หลายเดือนก่อน +184

    40 days in prison, or be ordered to potentially commit a war crime? That is an easy choice.

    • @acrodave9287
      @acrodave9287 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      40 days and if you still don't join the IDF, back you go for another 40, and another and another until you either join or die of old age in prison.
      Not quite as easy a choice as you suggest. Stop belittling the bravery of others, what have YOU done for anybody lately?

    • @hobanagerik
      @hobanagerik หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@acrodave9287 Whose choice am I belittling, exactly?

    • @acrodave9287
      @acrodave9287 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hobanagerik Do I have to spell it out? H.E.R.S.

    • @WhatIfWe615
      @WhatIfWe615 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@acrodave9287MLK said that it’s always the right time to do the right thing.

    • @HaggardPillockHD
      @HaggardPillockHD หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Unfortunately it isn't in Israeli society. She will have her career prospects affected as most young people in job interviews get asked about their conscription activities. She will also face being a social outcast as the vast, vast majority of Israeli society does not share her beliefs on this topic.

  • @Kevin-b2po
    @Kevin-b2po หลายเดือนก่อน +76

    She’s a woman of honor

  • @Pescado_55
    @Pescado_55 หลายเดือนก่อน +825

    Only 18 and so wise and brave. Very admirable. We will see more of her in the future.

    • @user-dy6mc4iw9v
      @user-dy6mc4iw9v หลายเดือนก่อน +31

      I hope she will continue to reach out and show the world that there are Israelis that care for peace

    • @neilbower9052
      @neilbower9052 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      not in israel you won't. she's on their list now

    • @aucklanderful
      @aucklanderful หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@neilbower9052 Let's make her on our list!

    • @wwatson8891
      @wwatson8891 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Reminisce of Sofie scholl of the White Rose

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No you only think she’s ‘wise and brave’ because you agree with her.

  • @MightyOff1ine
    @MightyOff1ine หลายเดือนก่อน +86

    i am shocked that only so few people refuse to join the military service. How crazy brain washed are these people?

    • @not_mybrother7705
      @not_mybrother7705 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Look at some of the orthodox Jewish protests against forced enlistment. The Isreali police beat them so much.
      There have also been Rabbi's that say if they try to force us to enlist we will leave the country.

    • @monologic4806
      @monologic4806 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You aren't shocked by it, you are ignorant

    • @romanakhan4075
      @romanakhan4075 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@monologic4806 you are correct. He is ignorant of the fact that how horribly extreme and hateful Israel society is.

    • @kathiemorgan5492
      @kathiemorgan5492 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Those ppl need to know the army is doing it so ppl like her can have a life, she should thank those who are defending their country for her an others like her with the same thoughts in their heads

    • @its_rick_james_bich2575
      @its_rick_james_bich2575 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You’re shocked because you don’t live there. Would you describe young Palestinians joining Hamas as “crazy brain washed” also?

  • @jambalayajones5504
    @jambalayajones5504 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Basically punishing someone for following their logic and morality . Disgusting unchecked behavior

  • @reefnreefer
    @reefnreefer หลายเดือนก่อน +572

    An extremely brave woman.

    • @johnrussell3961
      @johnrussell3961 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      In Russia such people just vanish, never to be heard of again.

    • @user-gk1lo6ni1b
      @user-gk1lo6ni1b หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      @@johnrussell3961 same in Israel unfortunately

    • @flare-4779
      @flare-4779 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      @@johnrussell3961 Russia isn't maintaining an occupation where they treat others as beneath them. Yet cry victim the moment the cornered people retaliate. Pro Occupation people are zubhuman.

    • @karmehed
      @karmehed หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ​@@flare-4779 Hold on, Russia is not occupying a country? What do you think is happening in Ukraine?

    • @VentureHolly
      @VentureHolly หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@karmehedthe western world sanctions Russia, they certainly don’t defend them on the international stage and provide them with materials to sustain their occupation.

  • @platinoir
    @platinoir หลายเดือนก่อน +747

    Imagine a society which demands you be a part of ‘genocidal war’ or go to prison.
    Where is the democracy & freedom in that?

    • @ru76224
      @ru76224 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I made a very similar comment just before you wrote yours.
      I think with I a r a e l if they keep saying they are a democracy, then this delusional is real in their minds.

    • @shamanicrevolution2204
      @shamanicrevolution2204 หลายเดือนก่อน +85

      Almost like they are using their children as "human sheilds"

    • @platinoir
      @platinoir หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@shamanicrevolution2204 that maniac satanyahu would sacrifice his country & all isræIis to avoid the inevitable jail time.

    • @D-E-S_8559
      @D-E-S_8559 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      ​ @shamanicrevolution2204Even the Israeli prison system is SEGREGATED in the tiered Apartheid system...

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      It’s not genocidal. What IS genocidal however is Hamas’s openly declared intention in its charter to erase Israel and all Jews.

  • @suedavis3525
    @suedavis3525 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    What a remarkable, brave young lady.

  • @myworkrota1928
    @myworkrota1928 หลายเดือนก่อน +97

    Israeli authorities must be held accountable for committing the crime of apartheid against Palestinians - Amnesty International

  • @takezo3601
    @takezo3601 หลายเดือนก่อน +767

    Kudos young lady. Brave and on the right side of history.

    • @youtubeyoutube936
      @youtubeyoutube936 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      And in the dead side if Hamas and their ilk had their way

    • @user-gk1lo6ni1b
      @user-gk1lo6ni1b หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      100% agree

    • @felixmoyoedonmi
      @felixmoyoedonmi หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      ​@@youtubeyoutube936Please explain your comment.

    • @amnoahwielwabbit3837
      @amnoahwielwabbit3837 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@youtubeyoutube936: Israeli money to HAMAS , creators and Sponsors, suitcases of money from Israel .
      Remember the logo, by deception we shall do War !!!
      But Go On , use the technology You Have, type suitcases of money to HAMAS *NOW* !!!

    • @jutswheezie
      @jutswheezie หลายเดือนก่อน

      cowardice

  • @SourVodka
    @SourVodka หลายเดือนก่อน +1205

    Very brave woman must be protected at all costs
    Love your show James killing it with the Gaza war coverage

    • @sofianeneggazi6739
      @sofianeneggazi6739 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This is why she was put in Prison​@@jittmet7766

    • @dangeross8050
      @dangeross8050 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@jittmet7766 hasbara 💩

    • @vinniediego
      @vinniediego หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      he truly is. And Sangita is just an MVP too

    • @MrBell-iq3sm
      @MrBell-iq3sm หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jittmet7766 She lives under a fasc((istic geno((ciadial government commiting countless war cri((imes.
      Of course, she needs to protect herself.

    • @ItsukaShimotsuki
      @ItsukaShimotsuki หลายเดือนก่อน +25

      @@jittmet7766 "nothing will happen to her" meanwhile she was jailed by 1sntreal.

  • @karimfarangfromthejungle6027
    @karimfarangfromthejungle6027 หลายเดือนก่อน +196

    I’m Palestinian. I’m grateful to this girl but especially her parents. She was clearly raised to have humanity.

    • @its_rick_james_bich2575
      @its_rick_james_bich2575 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I say exactly the same to the Palestinians who oppose Iran..(Hamas)

    • @karimfarangfromthejungle6027
      @karimfarangfromthejungle6027 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      @@its_rick_james_bich2575 if there was no occupation of our land, resistance groups would not feel the need to fight for us. You do not blame the oppressed for the crimes of the oppressor…

    • @its_rick_james_bich2575
      @its_rick_james_bich2575 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@karimfarangfromthejungle6027 “Resistance groups”? Why not just say..Hamas!
      And do you believe Hamas exists and
      operates with the Palestinian people’s best interests at heart?

    • @RawiahAlshehri
      @RawiahAlshehri หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@its_rick_james_bich2575not every Palestinian resistance is Hamas. Are you aware there’s unarmed resistance? Resistance in the west bank and al-quds isn’t Hamas and I’m sure even in Gaza not every resistance group is automatically Hamas. Whatever Hamas’s motives are, they are opposed to Israeli occupation. Armed resistance is the only way by which Palestinians can free themselves from armed occupation. Palestinians don’t have the luxury to abide by Western standards as they’re left to fend for themselves while Israel is backed by every western power.

    • @its_rick_james_bich2575
      @its_rick_james_bich2575 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RawiahAlshehri Hamas isn’t just for “freeing Palestinians from armed resistance” it’s for the total annexation of Israel as per its 1988 charter. But yes, there are indeed other resistance groups other than Hamas who support Hamas and the destruction of Israel. Including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Qatar, Lebanon…so literally almost every Arab league state!!

  • @rahabhassan6541
    @rahabhassan6541 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Sofia is a courageous, moral Israeli girl who deserves a hero's welcome from all of us. Israel has made everyone in the country feel they have to yield to the cruel pressure of society's pointing fingers at you!

  • @mustain21
    @mustain21 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    With tears in my eyes as I type this message: thank you for your bravery and moral conviction, young girl. And thank you for giving me hope.

  • @krios2905
    @krios2905 หลายเดือนก่อน +504

    "It is important for me to stay clean". This young woman values real honor and humanity far more than most of so called leaders. Stay strong honorable Lady.

  • @sumayahashimi1283
    @sumayahashimi1283 หลายเดือนก่อน +449

    Respect to all Israeli's that refuse to join the IDF!

    • @yair1010
      @yair1010 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If Israelis don't join the IDF then who will protect the civilians?

    • @annamcmahon2394
      @annamcmahon2394 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agreed. After all there are only 3 of them!

    • @shadyelaraby87
      @shadyelaraby87 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      IOF u mean

    • @Saba-fn5ub
      @Saba-fn5ub หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​that's bs. every year there are guys and girls that are jailed for not joining

    • @mazharul
      @mazharul หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      ​@@shadyelaraby87💯 still trying to come to terms with how an occupying force can be called the defence forces

  • @araweelo230
    @araweelo230 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Very brave and intelligent for her age. Well done.

  • @user-gl4ur9ut7z
    @user-gl4ur9ut7z หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Great woman advocating for peace

  • @FistOfTheWind
    @FistOfTheWind หลายเดือนก่อน +214

    A great difference between being Jewish and being a Zionist, do not conflate the two ever.....bless this beutiful soul.

    • @cheryl7095
      @cheryl7095 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👏🏽

    • @cheryl7095
      @cheryl7095 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👏🏽

  • @adamesd3699
    @adamesd3699 หลายเดือนก่อน +402

    This war has shown us some of the worst of humanity and some of the best of humanity. She is one of the best.

  • @RichardSpain-lz9cf
    @RichardSpain-lz9cf หลายเดือนก่อน +57

    Fair point girl, there is a difference between defending the country and dragging it into the dark ages.Stay strong.

  • @jennywalker9669
    @jennywalker9669 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    You are a very moral girl and your head is in the right place and I’m really proud that you stood up and spoke your truth to the world. Thank you!!

  • @humanist6175
    @humanist6175 หลายเดือนก่อน +479

    What an amazing person. Salute her bravery and independent mindedness.

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You only think that because you agree with her

    • @zofiarosenwerth2007
      @zofiarosenwerth2007 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Yes. Anyone with a brain agrees with her.

    • @MarkDenmark-nz2pz
      @MarkDenmark-nz2pz หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@mogznwaz no , because she makes sense. Tell me one thing she said wrongly ?

    • @DennisJack-we9sq
      @DennisJack-we9sq หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@zofiarosenwerth2007 nah.. she should leave the country or move to West Bank. She’s staying under the sacrifice made by others. No Palestinian or Arab can speak against their government and remain alive. I’m proud of Israel. This is democracy at its best

  • @nathanrussell1538
    @nathanrussell1538 หลายเดือนก่อน +574

    A beautiful young woman with courage and heart. A rolemodel for us all. Much needed in these times.

    • @user-gk1lo6ni1b
      @user-gk1lo6ni1b หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      FREE PALESTINE STOP JEWISH TERRORISM

    • @felixmoyoedonmi
      @felixmoyoedonmi หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      Very true. She symbolizes the epitome of light in the midst of a terrifying darkness.

    • @bvanpelt8
      @bvanpelt8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      I agree, she is beautiful, and it's a beauty of the heart.

    • @mkadi70
      @mkadi70 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      As well as a strong conviction of what is right and what is criminal. She really gained my respect.

    • @simondarr8181
      @simondarr8181 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@bvanpelt8 she's far from beautiful. She is a freeloader who could have chosen a non military service option but... I'm not sure what her real motives are but look at all the attention she's getting. The best thing she could do for her country now is leave. Perhaps they'll take her in iran or Syria. She can go and help their cause. Just disgraceful. I'm glad I'm not her parent.
      Many Israeli youth chose not to serve in the idf for many of the same reasons but non of them get sent to prison...in fact, I know quite a few, unfortunately. The ones who go to prison do so to get out of any kind of national service and that's not something to be cheered. That behaviour is deplorable.

  • @hansmolders1066
    @hansmolders1066 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Highest respect for that young woman!

  • @tracysauvage1351
    @tracysauvage1351 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thanks James.
    What a brave young girl.
    Gives me hope for Israeli society when I had lost all hope for them.
    From Ireland 🇮🇪
    It's an extremely courageous thing to stand up for your principles within your own country, family, friends.

  • @davidgill8996
    @davidgill8996 หลายเดือนก่อน +388

    Most Israeli people will now despise this wonderful girl. This is true courage. ❤

    • @noramartin96
      @noramartin96 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The demonstrations worlwide and in Israel confirm the tide is turning against Netanyahu's Facisst state.

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It’s only courage in your eyes because you agree with her

    • @ltsjustchris
      @ltsjustchris หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      @@mogznwazcalm down mr genocidal

    • @WeRemainFaceless
      @WeRemainFaceless หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      @@mogznwaz Incorrect. To stand up against your own peers, and defend something you strongly believe it, takes great courage. Regardless of whether you agree with her or not.

    • @Bigtuff123
      @Bigtuff123 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @@mogznwazyou lot just cannot handle any type of solidarity towards the Palestinians, go and get to know yourself properly, go to an energy healer and slowly your heart will begin to open from your life of brainwashing and distortion

  • @ru76224
    @ru76224 หลายเดือนก่อน +280

    How is i s r a e a l a democracy if this young lady is being imprisoned?

    • @TheZackkary1
      @TheZackkary1 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Err… that’s how conscription works, even in a democracy.
      Do you not understand that we have conscription in democratic countries?

    • @MrsZambezi
      @MrsZambezi หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@TheZackkary1 The wanton ignorance of these people is appalling.

    • @leedavis6000
      @leedavis6000 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@TheZackkary1 like Russia. And North Korea.

    • @TheZackkary1
      @TheZackkary1 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@leedavis6000 well done, you’ve listed 2 dictatorship countries that have conscription. I can’t be arsed listing all the democracies that conscript when they have to, it would take far too long.

    • @leedavis6000
      @leedavis6000 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@TheZackkary1 come on Zack we all know it ain’t no democracy. 4 elections in like 5 years. Apartheid for some groups of people and so called democracy for Israelis. Even the Israeli wouldn’t call it a democracy with all the political and judicial changes.

  • @IRAM_rehman
    @IRAM_rehman หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    What a lady. So much respect to her ❤

  • @AnushaLoves7
    @AnushaLoves7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Hope for humanity 🙏❤

  • @jamesmullins9127
    @jamesmullins9127 หลายเดือนก่อน +205

    She's braver than those that fight

    • @doey2099
      @doey2099 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      And a lot more intelligent too to be able to analyse the situation correctly.

    • @terrapyn99
      @terrapyn99 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      How can the mass slaughter of unarmed civilians be referred to as a fight?

    • @jamesmullins9127
      @jamesmullins9127 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@terrapyn99 true, wrong choice of words

    • @monologic4806
      @monologic4806 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      LoL 🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @soundcanvas1450
    @soundcanvas1450 หลายเดือนก่อน +234

    A wise woman 👍👍

  • @afifaamin6944
    @afifaamin6944 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Was waiting for Sofia’s story! Such a courageous and brave woman.

  • @McKamikazeHighlander
    @McKamikazeHighlander หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Anyone who thinks the support against the Israeli gov is down to anti-semitism needs to read this comments section. Nothing but admiration, love and respect for this brave young woman. People like Sofia give me hope that there can one day be peace

  • @freyanoor6794
    @freyanoor6794 หลายเดือนก่อน +274

    Brave and intelligence woman who can see beyond the propoganda.

    • @mogznwaz
      @mogznwaz หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only propaganda I see is coming from Hamas and its gullible left wing enablers

    • @starmersbarber
      @starmersbarber หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Indeed. I listened to this live and was blown away by Sophia's magnificent articulacy. It makes me think that there must surely be many Israeli people who feel this way, but the local sanctions against them if they dared to speak out are just too brutal. This makes me think of Jerusalem teacher Meir Baruchin who was brutally sanctioned last year for criticising the military. Brave, brave souls.

    • @josephineburke3995
      @josephineburke3995 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      And this is the most Democratic place in the middle East 😅😅😅
      Such a brave and articulate human being, she sees through the propaganda. Utmost respect for her 👏 👏👏👏

    • @user-id3xd1nx1m
      @user-id3xd1nx1m หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@starmersbarber sorry, I have to ask, do you really cut starmers hair?

    • @starmersbarber
      @starmersbarber หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@user-id3xd1nx1m I really like this question! I don't, but do actually reckon he has magnificent hair going on, which is a bit uncharacteristic of me to focus on something like this! When I was thinking of an alias YT name, one of my pals came up with this. I like to add some mystery- although I'm looking forward to the Tories being kicked out, I'm certainly not Labour (but have no particular antagonism against Sir Keir and his crew).

  • @nimoy212
    @nimoy212 หลายเดือนก่อน +176

    I'm writing this in complete tears, I've been in despair over what is happening in Palestine, this young woman totally and utterly restored my faith in humanity. What an exceptional himan being. Compassionate and principled. I really hope she remains safe. Her parents did a fantastic job.

    • @SKAC
      @SKAC หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She'll remain safe thanks to the IDF and the iron dome.

    • @noramartin96
      @noramartin96 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@SKAC botttom

    • @markwebsdale33
      @markwebsdale33 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@SKACIf they aren't busy protecting settler terrorists in the West Bank, like on October 7.

    • @zaidal-hindawi1784
      @zaidal-hindawi1784 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Sadly, she is in the minority in Israeli society.

    • @noukoukino
      @noukoukino หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@SKAC You totally forget how many fellow Israeli citizen the IDF has killed since 7/10. Israelis are safer in a place without the IDF

  • @NAT-wv7jq
    @NAT-wv7jq หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    This young lady is very courageous and is on the right side of history. No one is allowed to stand up to Israel from outside or within.😢

  • @asaleh78
    @asaleh78 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Young ladies like her need to be encouraged and protected.

  • @marthal8862
    @marthal8862 หลายเดือนก่อน +145

    She's only 18 years old, what a wise and wonderful young woman.
    I hope she's well protected.

    • @SKAC
      @SKAC หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      She is, by the IDF!

    • @noramartin96
      @noramartin96 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@SKAC Botass

    • @Nikkimorox1
      @Nikkimorox1 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      ​@@SKAC she has more courage than the whole of the IDF put together. She will be remembered as the real hero's of Israel

    • @shaheerbabu1078
      @shaheerbabu1078 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Nikkimorox1for the wolf eats the isolated sheep.”
      Source: Sunan Abī Dāwūd 547
      Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Nawawi

    • @SKAC
      @SKAC หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@noramartin96 Personal abuse is not an argument.

  • @taibayasseen9229
    @taibayasseen9229 หลายเดือนก่อน +215

    I am moved deeply by Sophia’s conviction and for making a powerful stance for peace . Thank you.

    • @pensadorideias7176
      @pensadorideias7176 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      🇧🇷🫶🇵🇸

    • @ticotechhouston4917
      @ticotechhouston4917 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Biden sets new conditions for US military aid amid calls to limit support for Israel

  • @johngillanders9694
    @johngillanders9694 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    “One person is still an impact”… very powerful! ❤

  • @Zaza-Xoxo
    @Zaza-Xoxo หลายเดือนก่อน +215

    Sofia, you are such a smart, strong, wonderful-hearted person. I’m so proud of you. ❤

  • @danmayberry1185
    @danmayberry1185 หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    She says she's in the minority. Most people who make a difference begin in the minority.

    • @laluba3603
      @laluba3603 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      And It All Starts With ONE.

    • @Murad-qr9jw
      @Murad-qr9jw หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This kind of story has been happening long ago. It has over 75 years Palestinians lived under oppression, we always heard this kind of story but sadly those minorities will end up moving out of Israel.
      You have no idea how those people are treated in Israel.

  • @skillathegoat
    @skillathegoat หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Amazing young girl and a true inspiration

  • @faridamin2410
    @faridamin2410 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    We need more young souls like this girl to make the world a better place

  • @omarfadil1226
    @omarfadil1226 หลายเดือนก่อน +108

    She compels you not to be silent!
    She’s smart and courageous.

  • @patrickwhite4151
    @patrickwhite4151 หลายเดือนก่อน +131

    Hero. Your a real soldier for humanity

  • @Alex-bd4ov
    @Alex-bd4ov หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are an inspiration♥️. I love you from South Africa🌍

  • @dianeM8229
    @dianeM8229 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you, brave and humane young lady. 🙏

  • @johnaitken1839
    @johnaitken1839 หลายเดือนก่อน +182

    Well done to this young lady. I'm very impressed with her convictions and strength of belief 💪🏾 👏

  • @DhiaFraj92
    @DhiaFraj92 หลายเดือนก่อน +143

    I respect her, she is a human being.

  • @daniilkeen6178
    @daniilkeen6178 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Legend. Very strong. I know some of Israeli young people think same way. But they wouldn't go public.

  • @jadedspades
    @jadedspades หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    She is extraordinary.

  • @xCoolverine
    @xCoolverine หลายเดือนก่อน +113

    Incredible young lady young. The world needs people like this.

  • @user-bg9ny1vh6v
    @user-bg9ny1vh6v หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    At least she can hold her head up high She has self respect that no one can take away Well done her

  • @beverlysuarez-beard4425
    @beverlysuarez-beard4425 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What an admirable young woman!

  • @justiceforall101
    @justiceforall101 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Bravo young lady.

  • @Just-4-Friend
    @Just-4-Friend หลายเดือนก่อน +141

    What a brave young lady! There needs to be a lot more of her in the world. ❤

  • @t-rexreximus359
    @t-rexreximus359 หลายเดือนก่อน +96

    Massive respect to this brave, smart, & empathic young lady 👍

    • @meetings3071
      @meetings3071 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Her accent sounds so _cute._ If she was an IDF soldier,🪖 her accent would repulse me.

  • @iv2sab512
    @iv2sab512 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This young woman has such courage and high principles. We can all learn from her.

  • @kameelffarag
    @kameelffarag หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Remarkable , mature, genuine and beautiful inside out. Precious to her family, and now for the world community of peace and honour lovers.

  • @Marvel7979
    @Marvel7979 หลายเดือนก่อน +195

    Respect to this lady. This is the future. Not 80 year old white males.
    Someone has to push both parties back to the negotiating table

    • @MrsZambezi
      @MrsZambezi หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hamas hands back the hostages and surrenders and the war is over, just like that. But they won't, because they don't care. Their leaders are sitting in luxury in Qatar living off stolen aid money.

  • @dannyalderslowe3886
    @dannyalderslowe3886 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Has gone on for decades, i had a friend in the 90's who had to leave Israel to escape prison, refusing to go into the army.
    They are very brave and brings disgrace on their family from others in their communities.
    'The cycle of violence', the weapons sales, our undemocratic hierarchies, and so on, the violence continues.
    Peace to Sophia, Palestine and many more. 💛

  • @FranzJose
    @FranzJose หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    She must have incredible parents 👏

  • @darkhorse505
    @darkhorse505 หลายเดือนก่อน +104

    I’m glad James got to talk to this amazing women, and thank you for reading people’s comments on the show ❤

  • @allanfoster6965
    @allanfoster6965 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    She hasn't been brainwashed. Her parents must be independent thinkers.

    • @jittmet7766
      @jittmet7766 หลายเดือนก่อน

      marxists clearly.

    • @jjefferyworboys8138
      @jjefferyworboys8138 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just another teenager rebelling against their parents who are probably feeling very ashamed and having their lives made a misery by her actions.

    • @noramartin96
      @noramartin96 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      @@jjefferyworboys8138 Not just another teenager. At age 18 you are classed as an adult who can make their own decisions

    • @leilaoksanen5142
      @leilaoksanen5142 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    • @Katy-sh3ru
      @Katy-sh3ru หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      ​@jjefferyworboys8138 she explicitly said she was "raised in an anti zionist family"

  • @nadeemshokat4314
    @nadeemshokat4314 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It takes great courage to stand up for justice, bravo 👏🏽

  • @sylwias566
    @sylwias566 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Respect for this beautiful young lady ❤️

  • @tankbardisary8001
    @tankbardisary8001 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    I hope the other media outlets step up & give this amazing young woman the platform she deserves. Thank you Sophia your bravery & strength are an inspiration.

  • @eddieokpara3549
    @eddieokpara3549 หลายเดือนก่อน +179

    Is Biden listening to this brave lady with a heart of gold?

    • @noramartin96
      @noramartin96 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      He doesnt know how to turn the TV on

    • @jasnaninkovic9836
      @jasnaninkovic9836 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Gluv je ,ne cuje dobro

    • @pleasebegoodman
      @pleasebegoodman หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Biden busy preparation for General Election, have to secure his presidential post...grandpa should take a break already

    • @monologic4806
      @monologic4806 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They have something in common...dementia

  • @mtareen
    @mtareen หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I don't think I have fraction of the courage that this young woman has

  • @abdussamad4268
    @abdussamad4268 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a brave person. Must be an upbringing of a noble, righteous family. More power to you

  • @jahelation8658
    @jahelation8658 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    One ❤ to Sophia

    • @meetings3071
      @meetings3071 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Very beautiful - inside and outside.

    • @jahelation8658
      @jahelation8658 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@meetings3071 Sophia gives me faith in humanity at time when it is sometimes hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

  • @user-gr5cn8hc5n
    @user-gr5cn8hc5n หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    This young lady is amazing.I admire her strength and bravery.What a clear thinking person.I hope we see more people like this in israel. Then there might be a chance for peace.

  • @halimayusuf4989
    @halimayusuf4989 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sofia is the future,what a amazing young lady she is I admire her dedication and peace loving nature

  • @user-no4um7cz3f
    @user-no4um7cz3f หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    Such a humanitarian young Israeli wonderful young lady!!

  • @I_am_who_I_am_who_I_am
    @I_am_who_I_am_who_I_am หลายเดือนก่อน +33

    I want my daughters to grow up and be like you Sofia. ❤

  • @TheeOldest
    @TheeOldest หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Sophia ❤

  • @ahmdnaube3745
    @ahmdnaube3745 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How sweet and kind of you dear. Thank you.

  • @Everywhere-ch7bc
    @Everywhere-ch7bc หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    What an incredible, insightful young woman. You have our respect and gratitude. ‘Sofia’ means wisdom. You are wise indeed.

  • @mtmakmak1236
    @mtmakmak1236 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

    Well done brave Sophia - you are a brave young lady

  • @ancestralabundance
    @ancestralabundance หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you queen for speaking
    up.

  • @Tempered-ue4vo
    @Tempered-ue4vo หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As someone who made the same stance 43 years ago (different country and different war) I admire this young person. No matter what the consequences of refusal to serve the military, your conscience is clear, you've done the right thing! I've never regretted this same decision I've made when I was 18 and the trouble I went through was worth it. Thank you Sofia for what you are and what you do for peace and justices!

  • @lisacateyes53
    @lisacateyes53 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Sofia is a special person who stands strong against the oppresive regime of Netanyahu, if she was my daughter I would be so proud pf her, she was raised the right way! Blessings to all who are fighting for equality, peace and the humane treatment of all members of the human race. RESPECT to Sofia, one heck of a young lady! One Love people!

  • @Dreamcatcher7.
    @Dreamcatcher7. หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    Great courage..Congratulations Refusing being a soldier in IDF. She wantse to raise an awareness for peace. Beautiful soul❤

  • @afrospammer
    @afrospammer หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    So well articulated speech this lady, she's impressive.

  • @basharkano9658
    @basharkano9658 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such honorable and upstanding character

  • @user-yr8jj5ut7z
    @user-yr8jj5ut7z หลายเดือนก่อน +74

    Israel have played the role of victim in this since 1948

    • @SKAC
      @SKAC หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      No they haven't. They have simply defended themselves in wars they never started.

    • @noramartin96
      @noramartin96 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      @@SKAC What a great pity you have zero knowledge of history or are you playing the poor H game

    • @SKAC
      @SKAC หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@noramartin96 What did I get wrong and what's the H game?

    • @noramartin96
      @noramartin96 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@SKAC Wake up !

    • @IdunilBandara-rj9uf
      @IdunilBandara-rj9uf หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​they took land by force

  • @seanmcmichael2551
    @seanmcmichael2551 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    "Serving in the army ...... legitimises the cycle of violence".
    Well done Sofia, for your very well thought-out decisions and actions. There HAS to be another way.

  • @stntstnt7708
    @stntstnt7708 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great Job James

  • @JohnH1
    @JohnH1 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This woman has more courage than any IDF member.

  • @jbjama9353
    @jbjama9353 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    I salute you, she would make a great prime minister of Israel one day

    • @Annissa-dv6kc
      @Annissa-dv6kc หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Of a future united binational state where everyone has equal rights and citizenship is not based on ethno-nationalist supremacist policy. 🙏🌿🍈🕊️

    • @monologic4806
      @monologic4806 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LoL

  • @marvelsProtege
    @marvelsProtege หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I can see people calling her an anti-semite because they saying please stop killing women and kids is that too

  • @nancysnyitar3936
    @nancysnyitar3936 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Much respect to you, Sofia. You are doing the right thing, with no regrets or misgivings. We stand with you!