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Short answer
There is a significant number of Arab voices that not only support Israel but also challenge the traditional anti-Israeli perspective, advocating for peace, dialogue, and mutual recognition.
This includes Arabs from countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and even Palestinian voices, who are calling for recognition and peace with Israel instead of ongoing security threats and acts of terror against it.
These voices are actually easy to hear, as many of them are active on social media, consistently posting in favor of Israel and against jihadism and terrorism.Frankly it is not a new thing entirely as this is the same mindset that has enabled Arab countries to normalize their relationships with Israel, particularly in recent years through the Abraham Accords
Long answer
Many anti-Israelis want you to believe that the Arab world holds a unified stance against Israel. However, since October 7th, this is no longer the reality. A growing number of Arab voices are challenging this traditional perspective and advocating for peace, dialogue, and mutual recognition. These individuals, often facing significant social and political pressure, ostracism, and even death threats from die-hard anti-Israelis, are working to foster a new era of understanding and cooperation between Arabs and Israelis.
These individuals, who come from diverse backgrounds, such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, and even within Palestinian culture itself, are united by their belief in Israel’s right to exist and their admiration for its democratic values. These Arab voices recognize the Zionists’ right to self-determination in their own state of Israel and consistently advocate for real-life cooperation and mutual respect.
They highlight Israel’s role in providing safety, education, and opportunities for Arab citizens, contrasting it with the oppressive regimes in other Arab countries. Their locations vary, and they come from countries .
Frankly it is not a new thing entirely as this is the same mindset that has enabled Arab countries to normalize their relationships with Israel, particularly in recent years through the Abraham Accords. These Arab voices recognize the Zionist right to self-determination in their own state of Israel and consistently advocate for real-life cooperation and mutual respect.