Israel Quotes by Maysoon Zayid

10 Israel quotes by Maysoon Zayid

Maysoon Zayid offers a handful of thoughts that touch on Israel’s complexities. Though the list is short, each line gives a glimpse into her perspective, making this a useful primer for anyone curious about her take on the region.

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The United States needs to stop putting Israel's wants above Palestinian rights.

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Palestine-Israel is such a ludicrous issue.

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Palestinians are Christian, Muslims, atheist, Buddhist - you name it. And the majority I know have nothing against Judaism and everything against…

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I'm not trying to represent all Muslim women. I'm trying to give voice to the silent majority. Unfortunately, I'm a bit loony.

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In 2006, I hung out with The Carter Center as they monitored the Palestinian elections. Nobody thought Hamas would win. Hamas did…

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Not wearing hijab has seriously, seriously hurt my career. Mass media wants to see a woman in a veil. But I think…

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In the interest of full disclosure, let me state that I hate Hamas. They embody everything that I, as a human being,…

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We have been sold a Muslim boogeyman. We are buying into it, and we are terrified, and that terror is causing people…

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I think religion is very personal. I definitely identify as Muslim. I consider myself practicing, but I don't think people who observe…

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The Palestine I know is a place where Christians and Muslims are equal. My mother, a Muslim village girl, attended a Catholic…

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