Yuval David

I was there in the months after October 7— through advocacy work helping Israeli communities and individuals in need, to report on what happened, and to further engage in efforts to support Israelis and the Jewish People. I walked through the sites of the massacres and saw firsthand the aftermath of evil Islamist terror. I met traumatized survivors carrying unimaginable stories. I met heroic soldiers and security forces risking their lives to fight terrorism, defend Israel, and protect the civilization and humane values that terrorism seeks to destroy. I visited the families and friends of those I knew whose lives were brutally ended. And I documented some of what I witnessed. I’m sharing a few of those recordings here. The battle over October 7 is also a battle over truth. While the world is plagued by vile misinformation and disinformation, too many people have abandoned basic humane values, finding ways to excuse, rationalize, and even support horrifying Islamist terrorism. What happened must be seen. It must be remembered. And the truth must be defended. We must stand up for what is right. Bear witness. Remember the victims. Honor the survivors. Thank the heroic soldiers and security forces. Never look away. And, please stand up and take action for what is right.

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The Jewish story has never been defined by victimhood. It is a story of courage, resilience, and heroism. At the October 7 memorial event hosted by the Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington, D.C., Embassy of Israel we remember the lives stolen, the families forever changed, the hostages, the survivors, the soldiers, and the heroes. October 7 fell on Simchat Torah—a day of Jewish joy, life, and continuity. Our enemies tried to turn that joy into terror. But they do not get to write the Jewish story. We remember. We rebuild. We choose love. We choose life. Again and again. Am Israel Chai. 🇮🇱✡️ #October7 #NeverForget #AmIsraelChai #Israel #Jewish SimchatTorah

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If terror struck in front of you, would you know what to do? On the flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, people didn’t wait to be saved. They acted—and 174 lives were saved. Islamist and jihadist extremism isn’t hiding. Awareness matters. Preparation matters more. Be vigilant. Get trained. Know how to respond. So here’s my question: Are you actually prepared to act in an emergency? What training do you have?

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When activism becomes performance, the cameras may capture the spectacle - but not necessarily the whole story. In my latest piece for The Algemeiner Algemeiner, I examine the celebrity-driven protest outside the United Nations, the rhetoric and movements surrounding it, and the victims whose suffering rarely receives the same spotlight. Moral courage should not be measured by visibility, applause, or a photo in zip ties. It should be measured by what you are willing to risk when speaking up is difficult, unpopular, or inconvenient. If your moral courage only shows up when the cameras roll and the target is Israel, you are not resisting power. You are auditioning for it. Read my full article - link in first comment.

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What happens when Hollywood celebrity activism, political movements, foreign-funded networks, and ideological extremism converge in the same protest? What unfolded outside the United Nations United Nations deserves far more scrutiny than the spectacle itself. In my latest piece for the Washington Examiner Washington Examiner , I examine the Red-Green alliance on display in New York - who organized it, who joined it, the money and political networks surrounding it, and why Washington should be paying attention. Hollywood supplied the faces. Beijing’s money built the stage. Jihadists wrote the script. Read my full article - link in first comment.

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Hollywood’s Anti-Israel Casting Call on First Avenue. On Thursday, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepared to address the United Nations General Assembly, more than 100 protesters sat down on First Avenue and waited to be arrested. They wore matching “Fund people not bombs” T-shirts. The cameras were ready. Within hours, photos of Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder in zip ties were everywhere. This was not conscience. It was a casting call. Read the article by Yuval David Algemeiner

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WHAT IF THE HARDEST PART OF YOM KIPPUR ISN’T ASKING FOR FORGIVENESS — BUT DECIDING WHO YOU’LL BECOME NEXT? On the holiest day of the Jewish year, we confront the past — our mistakes, our wounds, what was done to us, what we have done, and what we must change within ourselves. Take the lessons. Leave the bitterness. Return to your values, your purpose, and your people — then turn reflection into action. May we move forward with greater courage, goodness, purpose, and light. G’mar Chatimah Tovah — may you be sealed for a good year. ✡️

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WATCH WHO CONDEMNS ISRAEL AT THE UN — AND WHAT THEY REFUSE TO CONDEMN. As the UN General Assembly brings world leaders to New York, listen carefully. Leaders from Iran and other Muslim-majority countries will have the world’s microphone — and Israel will again be a target. But accountability cannot be selective. When leaders condemn Israel, ask what they say about Hamas, Islamist terrorism, Iran’s aggression, Israeli victims, and Israel’s right to defend itself. Don’t accept rhetoric as fact. Know who is speaking. Check the facts. Challenge the double standards. Demand accountability. 🇺🇸🇮🇱✡️

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The Jewish story has never been defined by victimhood. It is a story of courage, resilience, and heroism. At the October 7 memorial event hosted by the Embassy of Israel to the United States in Washington, D.C., Embassy of Israel to the United States , we remember the lives stolen, the families forever changed, the hostages, the survivors, the soldiers, and the heroes. October 7 fell on Simchat Torah—a day of Jewish joy, life, and continuity. Our enemies tried to turn that joy into terror. But they do not get to write the Jewish story. We remember. We rebuild. We choose love. We choose life. Again and again. Am Israel Chai. 🇮🇱✡️ #October7 #NeverForget #AmIsraelChai #Israel #Jewish SimchatTorah Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel

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Captain Smit Machchhar’s courage helped save 174 lives. An Indian pilot and Israeli passengers who fought to rescue everyone on board. One shared refusal to surrender to terrorism. As Co-Founder of the Jewish & Indian Alliance, I see this as more than heroism—it reflects the bond between Indians and Jews, India and Israel: two peoples who know the cost of terrorism and the strength required to confront it. Courage saves lives. Solidarity defeats evil. 🇮🇳🤝🇮🇱 🕉️🙏✡️

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When activism becomes performance, the cameras may capture the spectacle - but not necessarily the whole story. In my latest piece for The Algemeiner Algemeiner , I examine the celebrity-driven protest outside the United Nations, the rhetoric and movements surrounding it, and the victims whose suffering rarely receives the same spotlight. Moral courage should not be measured by visibility, applause, or a photo in zip ties. It should be measured by what you are willing to risk when speaking up is difficult, unpopular, or inconvenient. If your moral courage only shows up when the cameras roll and the target is Israel, you are not resisting power. You are auditioning for it. Read my full article - link in first comment.

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What happens when Hollywood celebrity activism, political movements, foreign-funded networks, and ideological extremism converge in the same protest? What unfolded outside the United Nations deserves far more scrutiny than the spectacle itself. In my latest piece for the Washington Examiner Washington Examiner , I examine the Red-Green alliance on display in New York - who organized it, who joined it, the money and political networks surrounding it, and why Washington should be paying attention. Hollywood supplied the faces. Beijing’s money built the stage. Jihadists wrote the script. Read my full article - link in first comment.

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THE BATTLE OVER ISRAEL IS ALSO A BATTLE OVER NARRATIVE. Today on i24NEWS’ The Rundown i24NEWS , I discussed Macklemore, the controversial film *Naza*, and the much larger question of how entertainment, media, activism, and culture shape public understanding of Israel and the Jewish people. These aren't isolated cultural controversies. When celebrities, filmmakers, and activists command enormous audiences, the narratives they promote matter. Repetition can turn distortion into perceived fact. Propaganda can be packaged as art. Ideological activism can be presented as objective storytelling. And obsessive demonization of Israel and Zionism can cross the line from legitimate political criticism into anti-Jewish bigotry. That is why those of us working in journalism, public diplomacy, advocacy, policy, and media cannot simply complain about misinformation after it spreads. We have to compete in the arena of ideas. That means knowing the facts, understanding how narratives are constructed, challenging misinformation and disinformation, telling better stories, and refusing to allow others to define Israel, Zionism, or the Jewish people without a response. Free speech protects the right to speak. It does not guarantee freedom from criticism, accountability, or consequences. Watch my full conversation on i24NEWS’ The Rundown. Live proudly. Speak boldly. Fight forward.

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