Arab Bloggers Praise Israel For Risking Lives To Save Muslim Hostage

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — An iconic picture of a Jewish doctor caring for the Bedouin rescued from the Gaza tunnels, Farhan Al-Qadi, has garnered praise for Israel from many moderate Arab countries.

The well-known commentator Amjad Taha from the United Arab Emirates in a bold text wrote that : “First in the Middle East, this is a moment for all to celebrate. Congratulations to Israel and to humanity. Second, this picture powerfully illustrates the reality: the so-called “apartheid” Jewish state, where a Jewish doctor is treating a Muslim Arab who was held hostage by Hamas-ISIS Islamist terrorists in Gaza. Israel, this “apartheid” state, dispatched 18 Jewish soldiers to rescue the Muslim Arab Bedouin and reunite him with his children.

“If you live in New York, Paris, or London, you might be confused because your media won’t show you this reality of the Middle East. Instead, go protest against McDonald’s burgers and Starbucks chai lattes.”

Egyptian-born London blogger Nervana Mahmoud wrote that “this video will shock many Arabs”, sharing the happy brother of Mahmoud responding in Hebrew to his release.

This video will shock many Arabs.

One of the family of rescued Israeli hostage, Farhan Alkadi, a clearly devout Muslim, speaking in Hebrew, and clearly happy.

Yes, Hamas kidnapped Muslims, and kept them in captivity for months, in the hope of trading them with its thugs… https://t.co/2I8X5GJx5c

— Nervana Mahmoud (@Nervana_1) August 27, 2024

Mahmoud added derisively that “Al-Jazeera is almost wailing after the rescue of Israeli Bedouin Muslim Farhan Kadi.” and mocked Hamas for claiming that it had  released Farhan after learning he was Muslim. “Yes, it took you ten months to learn the Arab you were holding hostage was indeed a Muslim. Must be the language barrier…” she responded.