It’s peculiar that Islamic supremacists can get away with spewing hatred and propaganda on YouTube against Israel, Christians, Jews, and generally against the West, largely because of the ubiquitous fear of their critics being branded racists or “Islamophobes.” Westerners also have been bullied into a collective fear of Muslims because of global jihad violence and threats of the same. Interesting, however, that an Israel-supporting Muslim no longer has the cover of the “Islamophobia” propagandists. Had Kasim Hafeez been blasting the Jewish state, falsely accusing it of crimes against humanity and of practicing apartheid, and pushing the Boycotts, Divestments and Sanctions (BDS) narrative, he would not have been censored by YouTube.
Kudos to Kasim Hafeez. Let’s hope that more peace-loving Muslims speak the truth about jihad propaganda and Islamic anti-Semitic hatred and indoctrination.
The hallmark of democracy is freedom of speech, and this YouTube stunt is yet another indication of how endangered this freedom is becoming, as fearful Westerners self-impose Sharia. Whether YouTube’s reasons may be some leftist-jihadist alliance, political correctness or threats by jihadists, it is troubling when truth, explained in a personal testimony, is stifled by YouTube.
The video, titled, “Born to Hate Jews,” shows an interview with Kasim Hafeez, a British Muslim and pro-Israel activist, explaining how he overcame the anti-Semitic indoctrination that convinced him to try and join a terrorist group.
Fortunately, freedom fighters spoke out and YouTube responded, but with unacceptable restrictions:
A petition to restore the video promptly gathered over 105,000 signatures in less than a day. Late Monday evening, YouTube re-uploaded the video in “Restricted Mode,” partially restoring it. This mode marks the video as explicit content, similar to pornography, and effectively makes the video impossible to view on public internet connections at libraries and schools.
“YouTube Censors Video Of Pro-Israel Muslim As ‘Hate Speech’”, by Andrew Follett, Daily Caller, December 6, 2016:
YouTube removed a Prager University video of a Muslim explaining how visiting Israel “de-radicalized” him, claiming that the video was hate speech.
The video, titled, “Born to Hate Jews,” shows an interview with Kasim Hafeez, a British Muslim and pro-Israel activist, explaining how he overcame the anti-Semitic indoctrination that convinced him to try and join a terrorist group.
“In the video, Hafeez explains how he overcame the anti-Semitic indoctrination that radicalized him from an early age,” according to an email sent by Prager. “Within hours of the video’s release Monday morning, YouTube flagged it for ‘hate speech’ and took it down. PragerU is disputing YouTube’s removal of the video.”
A petition to restore the video promptly gathered over 105,000 signatures in less than a day. Late Monday evening, YouTube re-uploaded the video in “Restricted Mode,” partially restoring it. This mode marks the video as explicit content, similar to pornography, and effectively makes the video impossible to view on public internet connections at libraries and schools.
Prager is a conservative, nonprofit educational organization that produces short, educational videos. This isn’t the first time YouTube has targeted the group. YouTube put 21 of Prager University’s videos on “restricted mode” in October and currently still lists 18 PragerU videos under that mode.
Many parents set their children’s YouTube accounts to restricted mode to prevent viewing of inappropriate or obscene content, but none of Prager’s videos contain adult material……
underbed cat says
Masters of deception and propaganda to obscure the facts of the clearly visual written ( and oral ) teachings, which direct muslims to have a hard heart and war against infidels. That is silenced very well by the administration, some parts of the media, churches and just about everyone who has no clue about the omitted information.
Tommy says
I had found several animal-cruelity videos on You-Tube when searching cat/kittens videos.
That OK I guess
Joe Schmoe says
This is only going to get worse. These left-wing tech companies are cracking down on Free Speech left and right.
eduardo odraude says
They are not as left as you think — the problem is perhaps more that they are conformist cowards who care more about money and safety than anything else.
Aye Mok Mann says
The video has been back up since at least yesterday.
watch?v=xCQEmeGfFmY
Kurt says
It’s back up now after complaints. Thanks YouTube, you have a brain!
gravenimage says
Good to hear!
eduardo odraude says
Is there a conservative or just free speech alternative to You Tube?
Pumbar says
Yes, minds.com
Angemon says
I shared that exact video yesterday, including on JW. Anyway, Youtube’s flagging system is a broken mess that’s ripe for abuse. All you need is a sizeable number of brainless morons who’ll follow your orders without question and you can bring down anyone you want. Just tell them to flag this or that video. Amos Yee got suspended after a muslim apologist ordered his millions of subscribers to flag him because he posted a video where he spoke the truth about islam (wife beating, mohammad’s child bride, etc.). Bearing, a relatively small channel, was suspended yesterday because one entity filled several copyright claims against him. According to Bearing, those claims were initially grouped together and treated as one single strike but afterwards, and out of nowhere, they became separate strikes – and YT’s policy is “3 strikes and you’re out”, so he, despite having a clean record, was suspended without being able to contest any of the strikes against him.
Islam the religion of killers says
Try a uTube search on Anwar al-Awlaki
gravenimage says
YouTube censors video of pro-Jewish Muslim as ‘hate speech’
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This is insane–this is measured and well-reasoned. There is no hate here–just the opposite. Kudos to Kasim Hafeez for his honesty, decency, and bravery.
Meanwhile, there are Muslim calls to *kill Jews* all over YouTube.
Cy Halothrin says
I presume Youtube management took down the video due to fear of Jihadi death threats. The author of the video needs to watch his back too. Say anything that “insults Islam” will earn you a death threat…merely suggesting that Jews should not be massacred is considered an insult to Islam.
sidney penny says
Christine Williams gets it wrong:
“It’s peculiar that Islamic supremacists can get away with spewing hatred and propaganda on YouTube against Israel, Christians, Jews, and generally against the West,”
Should be:
“It’s peculiar that Islamic supremacists can get away with spewing hatred and propaganda on YouTube against Israel, Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs and generally against the West,”
Christine Williams needs to read Jihad Watch more.( not just write for it) What I have added is all in Jihad Watch.:
There is plenty of YouTube Videos against non-Islamic countries eg Thailand,India,African countries,not just the West.
gravenimage says
Sidney, your “correcting” Christine Williams was *not* appropriate–nor was it necessary.
The idea that Christine Williams has ignored Jihad against those who are not Christian, Jewish, or Western is mistaken. Here are a couple of stories from her, just from the past few weeks, featuring Muslim savagery against non-Westerners. This, about Hindus:
“Bangladesh: Muslims vandalize 15 Hindu temples following “anti-Islam” post”
OCTOBER 31, 2016 2:17 PM BY CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/10/bangladesh-muslims-vandalize-15-hindu-temples-following-anti-islam-post
This, principally about Yezidis:
“Islamic State sex slaves auctioned off in UK/US ally Saudi Arabia”
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 4:45 PM BY CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
https://www.jihadwatch.org/2016/09/islamic-state-sex-slaves-auctioned-off-in-ukus-ally-saudi-arabia
There are many more stories.
Sidney–with respect–perhaps you yourself might benefit from reading Jihad Watch more.
Kepha says
One would think that liberals would embrace someone like Kasim Hafeez as an exemplar of broad-minded and tolerant Islam. Anyone taking odds that the man will end up in some other religion one of these days?
gravenimage says
I’d love to see it, Kepha. He seems like a thoughtful and decent man.
Paul Wheeler says
YouTube is not repeat not a government entity.
Therefore any restrictions it places on posts are editorial judgments, As a private entity YouTube may edit but not censor.
While I disagree with YouTube’s decision, as it reduces free speech instead of promoting it, YouTube is clearly within its right to edit material.
The fact that they have done so is craven and irresponsible.
Counter jihadis need to use speech properly and call things by their right names. We’re constantly asking how anti-jihadi speech can be “racist” when Islam is not a race but a politico-religious belief system.
gravenimage says
I don’t believe anyone here was implying that YouTube was acting illegally.
It is also freedom of speech to be able to criticize the actions of others–in this case, the dhimmitude of YouTube.
epistemology says
Kudos to Kasim Hafeez, a very likeable and courageous guy daring to speak out. I wouldn’t be surprised if he has to live in hiding. Israel is a wonderful country I recommend everybody to go there.
YouTube censorship is disgusting, ban sharia law wherever you can, it’s incompatible with every civilisation and human dignity.
Larry A. Singleton says
This is my story as well. Once upon a time my only word for blacks was “those fuckin’ niggers”. (I used to get in fights with and jumped by black kids in junior high and high school.) Except my experience was the reverse of his. I had some positive experiences with blacks so I decided to read some books on black history and the Civil Rights Era. I suspect this guy now has a keen BS detector when it comes to people spewing their propaganda.
I hope you don’t block the “N” word. Go watch the documentary The “N” Word: Divided We Stand. Something that should be shown in every school in America.
Mike Proulx says
To all freedom beleiver’s and 1st amemendment lets get our own system in place to replace youtube all together. I’ll be one of the first to contribute financially to fight against this leftist propagada machine, which is designed to deceive the masses in acepting their lies.
We need to stand up against these bullies and reclaim our rights of free speech. These hatred Islamic website are allowed to get away with just about anything and our spineless politician, except Trump that is is all in on the deception game. Shame on them, the day of reconing is soon approaching for these liars.
I congratulate all Muslims whom have the guts to stand up for Truth and expose the evildoers.
Charles says
Muslum hate towards Jews goes right back to its founder: SATAN HIMSELF!
It’s important to know that most muslums have little or no idea that they actually worship “The Prince of Darkness” !
But many, if not all of the most learned Immams have always known this!
The two most recognizable symbols of islam are the STAR (ancient symbol of Lucifer) and the crescent Moon (as old a symbol of PAGANISM as is possible to find!)
And recall, their “god” is never called JEHOVAH or Yahweh, but by the name of an ancient Demon “allah”.
It’s entirely SATANIC in origin, thus the hate, murder, Rape, etc.
GOD lifts the soul UPWARDS towards heaven.
SATAN, tries to drag all souls to HELL with him!
Florida Jim says
This is excellent and only America-haters would not show this. MUslims are taught hatred in Mosques by Imam’s everywhere and they think we are too stupid to know this. Islam and freedom are incompatible everywhere.
Guest says
How is maturing as a human hate speech?
gravenimage says
+1
ibrahim itace muhammed says
anti-semeticism and hate speechs against jews?filthy christians are the most stupid and irrational species of animals.you are the same people calling on mad dog donald trump to point nukes to muslims telling them to denounce islam and convert to mithraist filthy christianity or be erased from the surface of this earth.now you are telling us not talk about atrocities being committed by wicked racist state of israel,simply because the jewish entity stands as symbol of your mithraist jesus(not prophet isa alaihissalam).remember we,the arabs,are also of semetic family.but evil jews are claiming monopoly over semeticism as show of arrogance to claim superiority over other human races.quran dismissed it and prophet muhammad explained that all human races are equal;whether semetic or non-semetic;whether white,coloured or blacks.remember filthy mithraist christians jews consider you as beasts not humans according to evil talmud.one jewish rabbi said christianity is fit for beasts only.
1357911 says
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF LIBERALS
1. When threatened by logic, the Liberal must claim, “But that’s simplifying the issues.”
2. Always pay heed to the “Law of the Few”.
3. The Law of the Few is our, new Religion. Pay heed.
4. The Law of the Few refers to any and all fetal entities. Pay heed.
5. Always sacrifice a few entities in the greater service of more sacrifice. Break eggs to make the
omelete.
6. Always deflect and project. This is the Law. NEVER admit to a lack of reasoning.
7. If in Extremis Maximus, suicide is the preferred outcome. Pay heed.
8. When challenged by the ALT – RIGHT, claim that they are all Hitler.
9. Talk about the Twin Towers – endlessly. And the “Palestinians”.
10. Never refuse an abortion. The Law of the Few. A few parts sold for the Greater Good is Nobility in
Action. The Few for the Many. Pay Heed.
Moses
Ankara 12/9/16
Dennis says
The video was well put together. I enjoyed it and it was directly to the point. I am a liberal NOT AGAINST ISRAEL, pro Israel. There was nothing hateful to the video. P.s. stop hating liberals. Many of us are NOT Leftists.