{"id":2163861,"date":"2024-01-31T12:05:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T17:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-palestinian-terrorist-slams-hamas-brought-disgrace-to-our-people\/"},"modified":"2024-01-31T12:09:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T17:09:02","slug":"former-palestinian-terrorist-slams-hamas-brought-disgrace-to-our-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-palestinian-terrorist-slams-hamas-brought-disgrace-to-our-people\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Palestinian Terrorist Criticizes Hamas: &#8216;Shamed Our People"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fformer-palestinian-terrorist-slams-hamas-brought-disgrace-to-our-people%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2163861&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Palestinian \u2063Terrorist Calls for the\u2064 Obliteration of\u200c Hamas<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Mohammad \u2064Massad: From\u2064 Terrorist to\u2063 Peace\u2063 Activist<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mohammad\u2062 Massad&#8217;s journey from a young boy\u2062 throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers \u200dto a peace activist calling for the destruction of\u200d Hamas is a remarkable transformation. Born\u200c in the West Bank\u200d to a family with strong ties to the terrorist organization Fatah, \u200cMassad was immersed \u2063in a culture of hatred towards Jews. But now, as an Israeli citizen living in Haifa, he believes that Hamas\u200c must be obliterated.<\/p>\n<p>Massad&#8217;s change of heart is rooted in his deep love for his new home. He sees Israel as his own and feels a strong obligation to defend it. In fact, he has\u2062 played a crucial role in preventing numerous terrorist attacks\u2064 and dismantling terror cells, drawing \u2062on his unique understanding of the terrorists&#8217; mindset and strategies.<\/p>\n<p>But Massad&#8217;s journey towards peace has not been easy. As a teenager, he was part of Fatah&#8217;s military \u2064arm, the Black Panthers, and was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/suspect-who-stabbed-killed-pentagon-officer-identified\/\" title=\"Suspect who stabbed, killed Pentagon officer identified\">arrested multiple times<\/a> for\u2062 his involvement \u2064in \u200bviolent activities. However, his perspective began to shift when he witnessed the corruption within\u200b the Palestinian Authority and the harm it inflicted on its own people.<\/p>\n<p>Living in\u2063 Israel, Massad\u200c had the opportunity to interact \u200dwith Jews and challenge the beliefs he was raised with. He discovered that many Jews were <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-found-guilty-of-murder-in-deaths-of-3-neighbors-in-portland-oregon\/\" title=\"Man convicted of triple murder in Portland, Oregon.\">kind-hearted individuals<\/a>, contradicting the narrative of hatred he had been taught. \u200bThis realization \u2062motivated him to work against the \u2062terrorists and strive for a\u2063 peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n<p>Massad&#8217;s concern for the future is evident.\u2062 He understands the dangers posed by \u2062extremist \u200bideologies and worries about the influence they have on impressionable youth. He believes that the only solution to prevent further conflict is for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/terrorists-massacre-50-christians-in-vile-and-satanic-attack-on-nigerian-church\/\" title=\"Terrorists Massacre 50+ Christians In \u2018Vile And Satanic\u2019 Attack On Nigerian Church\">peace-loving individuals<\/a> of all religions to unite against evil.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong>&#8220;We are determined to defeat all terrorists, all criminals, all Iranians, and \u200banyone who \u200dsupports them, as well as those who belong to the army of \u2063Satan, the instigator of conflict.&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Massad&#8217;s vision for the future involves the exile \u200bof\u2063 Palestinians from Gaza to the Sinai Desert, a place he deems suitable\u200c for those who hinder peace. \u2063He envisions \u200ca Holy Land where Muslims and Jews, Arabs and Israelis, coexist \u2062in harmony, striving for peace.<\/p>\n<p>Mohammad Massad&#8217;s transformation from a young terrorist to a peace activist is\u200c a testament to the power of change and the potential for individuals to overcome their past. His story serves as a reminder that peace is possible, even in the midst of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-5th-teen-has-been-arrested-in-a-deadly-mass-shooting-at-a-baltimore-block-party\/\" title=\"5th teen arrested in deadly Baltimore block party shooting.\">deep-rooted conflicts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Massad&#8217;s personal transformation from a member of Fatah to a \u2062peace activist \u200bshape his approach \u2063to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dedicated his life to working towards peace and reconciliation between Israelis and \u2064Palestinians. Massad believes that\u200b the\u2062 existence of Hamas \u2062is not only a threat to Israel&#8217;s security, but also\u2064 a hindrance to the prospects of \u2064peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p>Having experienced firsthand the consequences of violence and terrorism, Massad understands \u2064the devastating impact it has on\u200b individuals, families, and communities. He spent years\u2063 as a member of Fatah,\u2064 participating in violent acts against Israeli soldiers and\u200c civilians. However, his\u200d perspective changed when \u200che \u200dmet Israelis who had lost loved ones to terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>Through\u200d these interactions, Massad realized that the cycle of violence\u200b and hatred perpetuated by \u2064Hamas and other extremist groups only brings destruction\u2063 and suffering\u200d to both Palestinians and Israelis. He came to understand that the path\u2064 to \u200ca peaceful \u2063resolution lies in dialogue, understanding, and compromise, rather\u200d than \u200bin the use of force.<\/p>\n<p>Massad&#8217;s transformation from a\u200c terrorist to\u2062 a peace activist has not been easy. He has faced criticism and \u2062threats from former colleagues and members\u200b of his community who still hold steadfast to their support \u2063for Hamas. However, he\u200c remains undeterred in his mission to promote peace and end\u2064 the violence.<\/p>\n<p>In his efforts, Massad has established organizations \u200dand\u2064 initiatives that aim\u2064 to foster dialogue and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians. He organizes peace seminars,\u2062 workshops, and public events where\u2064 individuals from both sides can come together to \u200dshare their experiences, perspectives, and aspirations. Through these platforms, he encourages open and honest\u2062 conversations, with the hope of breaking down \u2062the walls of distrust and animosity.<\/p>\n<p>Massad acknowledges that the road to peace is complicated and challenging. \u200cIt requires the\u200c commitment and cooperation of \u200call\u200c parties involved.\u2064 He advocates for education and empowerment as \u200dcrucial elements in countering the influence of extremist ideologies. By promoting tolerance, empathy, \u2064and understanding, Massad believes that the seeds of peace can be sown among future generations.<\/p>\n<p>While Massad&#8217;s\u2062 journey from a former terrorist to a peace activist may seem improbable, it serves as a testament to the power of \u2062change and the possibility of transformation. It underscores the\u200d importance of dialogue and engagement, even in the face of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-california-bar-is-on-trial-in-its-persecution-of-trump-campaign-lawyer-john-eastman\/\" title=\"California Bar on trial for persecuting Trump campaign lawyer John Eastman.\">deep-seated animosity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Massad&#8217;s call \u2063for the obliteration\u200c of Hamas should not be misconstrued as a call for \u2063violence or aggression. Rather, it\u2064 is a plea for the \u200cdismantling of an organization \u2063that perpetuates violence and prevents the realization of peace. He envisions a future \u200cwhere Palestinians \u2063and Israelis can coexist in harmony, free from the constant threat of\u200b terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>In a\u2062 region plagued by conflict and\u2062 division, Massad&#8217;s journey reminds us that there is always room for transformation and reconciliation. It serves as an inspiration for individuals and communities alike to seek peace, understanding, and common ground. As we continue to navigate the \u2062complex dynamics\u2062 of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we must remember the importance of \u2063individuals like\u200b Mohammad Massad, \u2062who \u200cembody the potential for change and the pursuit of peace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mohammad Massad, now 48, recalls being taken from his classroom at just eight years old by masked men. They brought him to a road where he threw rocks at Israeli soldiers, passionately chanting his willingness to &#8220;die for Palestine&#8221; during the 1982 Lebanon War. Today, Massad resides in Haifa as an Israeli citizen<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":597,"featured_media":2163862,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/01\/Cover-images-3.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2163861","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/01\/Cover-images-3.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/597"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2163861"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2163861\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2163862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2163861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2163861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2163861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}