Arab Fundamentalism Quote by Moha Moukhlis
““And the so-called ‘Arab street[?]’ A brainless herd that has been indoctrinated and riled up and that has lost all sense of gravity and direction. They express their hatred for the Jews, whom they hope to exterminate from the face of the Earth… Yet this ‘Arab street’, which sees itself as the voice of the [world’s] peoples, never dared to lift a finger against the crimes committed by the Hamas fundamentalists, or by the Arabo-Islamist regimes against non-Arab populations in Darfur, Kurdistan, Egypt, Syria, Libya, Algeria, or Niger. No! [And] the rights of the Amazigh people are supposed to be sacrificed on the altar of [this] Arab fundamentalism.””
About This Quote
The speaker criticizes a perceived monolithic Arab public for ignoring broader injustices while focusing on anti‑Jewish sentiment.
In simple terms: Arab street is blamed for selective outrage.
Selective activism undermines universal human rights.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Debating media narratives
- Advocating for consistent human‑rights advocacy
Key Concepts
Practical Applications
- Encourage cross‑regional solidarity campaigns
Questions to Reflect On
- How can activists avoid selective focus?
- What mechanisms ensure consistent condemnation of all atrocities?
The quote generalizes a diverse population, risking stereotyping.