What it is about:
Prominent Israeli-Palestinian vlogger, Nuseir Yassin, known as Nas Daily, expressed his relief and satisfaction over the assassination of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Through an emotional post on social media platform X/Twitter, Yassin likened Nasrallah’s impact on Israelis to the fear instilled in Americans by Osama Bin Laden.
Why it matters:
Nasrallah, notorious for his aggressive stance against Israel and involvement in rocket attacks targeting Israeli civilians, symbolized terrorism for many in Israel. Yassin’s post sheds light on the profound sense of relief within the Israeli community and highlights Nasrallah’s inadvertent impact on Muslim communities within Israel. Public figures like Yassin using their platform to express these sentiments underscores the broader joys towards fighting terrorism and working towards peace.
The personal impact:
Yassin shared his personal experiences, recounting how Nasrallah’s rocket barrages often landed in Muslim towns, including his own. He reflected on the indiscriminate nature of these attacks and the collective trauma borne by the residents.
Global reaction:
Yassin’s statement resonates beyond Israel, with Syrians, Lebanese, Saudis, and many others who view Nasrallah’s death as a hopeful step towards a terrorism-free future. Nas Daily’s message of eventual failure of terrorism emphasizes a vision for long-term peace and resilience.
Statements by ADL:
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), praised Yassin’s post, contrasting it with what he termed irresponsible portrayals of Nasrallah by certain international media outlets. Greenblatt’s endorsement highlights the importance of lived experiences in accurately depicting the threats faced by Israelis.
Tweets and reactions:
Greenblatt tweeted: “While so many mainstream media outlets inexplicably and irresponsibly lionize the terrorist leader Hasan Nasrallah, my friend @nasdaily gets it right, drawing on his lived experience.”
This story was first published on jpost.com.