What this is about

Mosab Hassan Yousef, formerly known as “The Green Prince,” is the son of a senior Hamas leader who dramatically shifted away from his past and has become a pro-Israel advocate. Scheduled to speak to a live audience in Israel for the first time, Yousef will appear at an event on January 29 in Tel Aviv.

Why it matters

This event signifies a monumental shift in public perception and highlights the complexities within the Israeli-Palestinian narrative. Yousef’s journey from being part of Hamas to becoming an Israeli advocate captures a unique story of redemption and underscores Israel’s continuous battle against terrorism.

Details

Mosab Hassan Yousef earned the nickname “The Green Prince” through his work as a highly impactful informant for Israel’s Shin Bet security agency. Disillusioned by the Hamas ideology while imprisoned in Israel during the late 1990s, Yousef underwent significant personal transformation, diverging from the path his family prescribed.

Granted political asylum in the United States in 2010, Yousef has since been an outspoken critic of Hamas, frequently facing personal security threats as a result. His memoir, “Son of Hamas,” published in 2009, and the subsequent documentary, “The Green Prince,” have brought international attention to his compelling life story.

Since October 7, when Hamas-led violence further escalated tensions, Yousef’s advocacy for Israel has been more pronounced, harnessing global media platforms to put forth a rare perspective that supports Israeli actions and security measures.

This story was first published on ynetnews.com.