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Episode 12: "Part 1: Religious Minorities in the Middle East Under Attack" with Mansur Ashkar
🎙️ Voice For Freedom Podcast | Ep. 12 Part 1
"Religious Minorities in the Middle East Under Attack"
In this two-part conversation, Mansur Ashkar, a Druze Arab Israeli and former IDF special forces member, shares insights into the Druze community, their history, and their unique position in Israel. He discusses the challenges faced by religious minorities in the Middle East, the nature of warfare, and the complexities of urban combat. Mansur emphasizes the importance of understanding the realities of war, the militarization of youth in Gaza, and the implications for Western values and society.
👇Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Druze Community and Its Challenges
06:16 The Role of Druze in Israeli Society
12:10 Mansur's Military Experience and Perspective
15:56 The Necessity of War and the Consequences of Pacifism
22:47 The Current State of the West and Its Future
24:59 The War Over Values and Morality
30:06 Understanding Urban Warfare and Hostage Rescue
44:09 The Militarization of Youth in Conflict Zones
51:59 The Plight of Religious Minorities in Syria
👇Key Takeaways
• The Druze are a small, tolerant religious minority with a unique history.
• Israel is the only place where the Druze can practice their faith freely.
• Pacifism is a luxury that many cannot afford in conflict zones.
• The West may face serious challenges if it does not recognize the nature of its enemies.
• Urban warfare is complex and often results in civilian casualties.
• The radicalization of youth in Gaza is a significant issue.
• Children in conflict zones are often indoctrinated to become militants.
• The IDF takes extensive measures to minimize civilian casualties during operations.
• Understanding the root causes of violence is crucial for addressing the conflict.
🎙️Host:
Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.
🔗 Learn more at https://ariseforisrael.com/
🔔 Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world.
🔗 Learn more about our guest, Mansur Ashkar, at
YouTube: @MrSachback
Instagram: @mansor_ashkar
#VoiceForFreedom #MediaBias #Antisemitism #FreedomOfSpeech #Iran #ConspiracyTheories #IsraelTruth #PublicDiscourse #Israel #Zionism #UN #Christianity #Faith #Journey #Politics #WesternCivilization #Jewish #GlobalPolitics #Religion #syria #druze #arab #arabisraeli #idf #urbanwarfare #conflict
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By Calev Myers, Simeon Myers🎙️ Voice For Freedom Podcast | Ep. 12 Part 1
"Religious Minorities in the Middle East Under Attack"
In this two-part conversation, Mansur Ashkar, a Druze Arab Israeli and former IDF special forces member, shares insights into the Druze community, their history, and their unique position in Israel. He discusses the challenges faced by religious minorities in the Middle East, the nature of warfare, and the complexities of urban combat. Mansur emphasizes the importance of understanding the realities of war, the militarization of youth in Gaza, and the implications for Western values and society.
👇Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to the Druze Community and Its Challenges
06:16 The Role of Druze in Israeli Society
12:10 Mansur's Military Experience and Perspective
15:56 The Necessity of War and the Consequences of Pacifism
22:47 The Current State of the West and Its Future
24:59 The War Over Values and Morality
30:06 Understanding Urban Warfare and Hostage Rescue
44:09 The Militarization of Youth in Conflict Zones
51:59 The Plight of Religious Minorities in Syria
👇Key Takeaways
• The Druze are a small, tolerant religious minority with a unique history.
• Israel is the only place where the Druze can practice their faith freely.
• Pacifism is a luxury that many cannot afford in conflict zones.
• The West may face serious challenges if it does not recognize the nature of its enemies.
• Urban warfare is complex and often results in civilian casualties.
• The radicalization of youth in Gaza is a significant issue.
• Children in conflict zones are often indoctrinated to become militants.
• The IDF takes extensive measures to minimize civilian casualties during operations.
• Understanding the root causes of violence is crucial for addressing the conflict.
🎙️Host:
Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.
🔗 Learn more at https://ariseforisrael.com/
🔔 Subscribe for bold, truth-driven conversations on Israel, justice, media, and the values that shape our world.
🔗 Learn more about our guest, Mansur Ashkar, at
YouTube: @MrSachback
Instagram: @mansor_ashkar
#VoiceForFreedom #MediaBias #Antisemitism #FreedomOfSpeech #Iran #ConspiracyTheories #IsraelTruth #PublicDiscourse #Israel #Zionism #UN #Christianity #Faith #Journey #Politics #WesternCivilization #Jewish #GlobalPolitics #Religion #syria #druze #arab #arabisraeli #idf #urbanwarfare #conflict