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comment by Cumol
Cumol  ·  3756 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Be Hated

This video reminded me of this article.

Being an arab living in Israel who has friends on both sides (it would surprise you how little we actually mix, socially) I was afraid to express my opinion about the latest Israel-Palestine issue.

I didn't want anyone to dislike me (on both sides). I did not want my arabic friends to think I am a supporter of the attack by telling them that I dislike Hamas. And I did not want my jewish friends to think I am a supporter of Hamas by criticizing the IDF.

In the end, I said nothing.