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Mosab Hassan Yousef: From Son Of Hamas Co-Founder To Israel Advocate

Last year, Yousef publicly urged Israel to eradicate all Hamas leaders if hostages were not released

Mosab Hassan Yousef, son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, made headlines for supporting Israel in a televised debate, calling its actions justified. He described Israel as “the most legitimate ethnic group in this region” with deep historical ties to the land.

Criticism of Muslim Attempts to Remove Jews

Yousef accused Muslims of trying to eliminate the Jewish population from the region for over 1,400 years. He defended Israel’s right to protect itself, particularly referencing the October 7, 2023, attack initiated by Hamas.

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Insights into Palestinian Society

Yousef shared his personal experience, having spent half his life in Palestinian society and the other half in the Jewish community. He criticized Palestinian culture, labeling it as one that glorifies death, often sacrificing children for political and financial agendas.

He also questioned why no one opposed Hezbollah’s violent actions when innocent lives were lost, particularly condemning Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s decisions.

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A Spy for Israel: The “Green Prince”

Yousef’s journey to Israel began in 1997 when he secretly converted to Christianity and began working as a spy for Israel’s intelligence agency, Shin Bet. He later revealed his identity in the 2010 book Son of Hamas, stating that he had thwarted numerous Palestinian attacks and even ensured his father’s repeated arrests to prevent Israeli forces from assassinating him.

Calls for the Elimination of Hamas Leaders

Last year, Yousef publicly urged Israel to eradicate all Hamas leaders if hostages were not released, including his own father. This highlights his firm opposition to Hamas, despite his family ties.

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Israel’s Ongoing Conflict with Hezbollah and Iran

The current conflict has intensified as Israel launched military operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon following devastating airstrikes. The assassination of Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah marked a significant escalation, further deepening the tensions between Israel and Iran-backed militants.

Hamas Attack and Israel’s Retaliation

The conflict escalated on October 7, 2023, when Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and took 250 hostages. In response, Israel launched a massive offensive in Gaza, leading to widespread destruction and the displacement of millions, with over 41,300 Palestinians reported dead.

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Aniket Raj


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