The son of hamas returns to tel aviv the times of israel. Yousef started a 6 year quest that jeopardized hamas, endangered his family, and threatened his life. Jan 15, 2008 a hamas leader s son among 15 killed in israeli raid in gaza. Department of homeland security views him as a threat to americas national security, worthy news learned monday, june 14. The oldest son of sheikh hassan yousef, a founding member of hamas and its most popular leader, young mosab assisted his father for years in his. Mosab hassan yousef, son of hamas leader, becomes a christian. In son of hamas, mosab yousefnow called joseph reveals new information about the worlds most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation. Memoir of hamas leaders son who spied for israel goes online.
Aug 20, 2014 hamas leaders wife and child reported killed as gaza war resumes. Speaking before the release of a book about his life, mosab hassan yousef made the assertion in an interview for israels haaretz newspaper. His father, sheikh hassan yousef, was a hamas leader who spent many years in israeli prisons. In what is being regarded as a major humiliation, hamas abducted fatah leader nafez mohammed and shaved his mustache off.
Mosab hassan yousef, the son of hamas terrorist leader sheikh hassan yousef and author of a 2011 new york times bestseller memoir, recently reemerged in news headlines when he spoke at the annual conference of the jerusalem post newspaper. Mosab yousef, is the eldest son of hamas cofounder sheikh hassan yousef, spoke at a jerusalem post conference last may and explained to the west that islam is comparable to nazism and needs an. Our exclusive interview with mosab hassan yousef, son of hamas leader sheikh hassan yousef. Son of hamas turns on movement the washington post. Son of hamas, written by mosab hassan yousef and journalist ron brackin, is. The son of a founding leader in the palestinian organization, hamas, becomes a. Hamas leaders son speaks out about the violent extremist movement and its determined leader by staff reporter aug 01, 2014 11. Gonen ben yitzchak left, alleged shin bet handler of son of hamas right. Hamas leaders son declares faith in christ published november 24, 2008 by pastor john in featured nashville, tenn. In his book son of hamas he recalls how he embraced christianity and how he worked as a secret agent for the israeli intelligence agency shin bet for over a decade to halt terrorist attacks throughout israel. Mosab hassan yousef is the son of sheikh hassan yousef, a founding member of hamas and its most popular leader a founder of the palestinian islamic terrorist group hamas. I love my father, but his movement is arrogant and evil, says hamas leaders son who spied for israel.
Death of hamas leaders son ignites titfortat mideast. Aug 24, 2008 mosab hassan yousef, son of hamas leader, becomes a christian the son of one of the most revered leaders of the palestinian islamist group hamas has renounced his religion to move to america and. The film, also written by schirman, is based on yousefs book, son of hamas, and what the two interviewees say does occasionally sound a tad too devoid of spontaneity, though the very different. Bpthe son of a prominent leader in the hamas terrorist organization has publicly declared his faith in jesus christ and warned that israel can never be at peace with the wicked and cruel men who lead hamas. A hamas leaders son who spied on the palestinian islamist movement for israel, and then wrote about his exploits while in exile, has turned his sights on the religion of his father. Codenamed the green prince, for the emerald flag of hamas and his royal pedigree as the son of the groups cofounder, yousef passed intel from the highest echelons of hamas to israels. Son of hamas, written by mosab hassan yousef, guarantees readers a roller coaster ride of emotions. Hamas leaders son blasts palestinian authory leadership at. Its purpose is to show appreciation for his work, share relevant content and help spreading. According to yousef, hamas didnt begin as a terrorist organization. Its hard to believe that this is mosab, the green prince, son of the hamas leader in the west bank, sheikh hassan yousef. Their goal is to conquer the globe and build an islamic state on every inch of the globe, he told the website the right scoop. Yousef is the son of a founding leader of hamas, internationally recognized as a terrorist organization responsible for countless suicide bombings and other deadly attacks against israel.
Son of hamas is now available with an allnew chapter about events since the book s release such as the revelation of mosabs israeli intelligence handlers true identity, and homeland securitys effort to deport the author. Mosab hassan yousef, son of hamas leader, becomes a. I met mosabfor the first time 10 years ago when his father was released. Son of hamas leader turns back on islam and embraces christianity excerpts mosab hassan yousef is an extraordinary young man with an extraordinary story. Zionist organization of america hamas leaders son urges.
The oldest son of sheikh hassan yousef, a founding member. The zionist organization of america is a 501c3 notforprofit organization. Mosab hassan yousef on his book, son of hamas youtube. Jan 30, 2018 it s believed alalami was in his 60s, and was also known as abu hamam, one of the founders of hamas. Feb 24, 2010 the son of a hamas official worked for israeli intelligence and was the jewish state s most valuable source in the militant organization s leadership, a news report said wednesday. Death of hamas leaders son ignites titfortat mideast strikes. Hamas said the strike was an attempt to assassinate deif and said israel had opened a gateway to hell. Knesset thanks hamas leaders son for contribution to israel. David aaron cohen has signed on to adapt son of hamas, the bestselling memoir that mosab hassan yousef wrote with ron brackin. Hamas leaders son was israeli spy for mosab hassan yousef, everything begins and ends with god. Israeli warplanes have bombed the home of the senior hamas leader, mahmoud zahar, wounding him and his wife and killing two others, including his. Hamas scion turned israel spy making film on islam reuters. Apr 14, 2017 but nearly 20 years ago, yousef, the eldest son of sheikh hassan yousef, a founder of hamas and a top figure in the west bank leadership, seemed destined to follow in his fathers footsteps.
To that end, mosab told levin that hamas is one of the most dangerous organizations in the world because they have religious ideological global agendas. Son of hamas is probably the most important book ive read this year. Israel targets hamasaffiliated tv station as hamas claims air strike was attempted. Sundance debuts film about hamas leaders son who spied. Since then, he has been pursued by every major television network seeking an interview. The book was published less than a year ago in the united states. Understanding the human evolution of a hamas terror. A hamas leaders son among 15 killed in israeli raid in. Mosab hassan yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group hamas.
Feb 24, 2010 blogging about israel and the arab world since, oh, forever. Hamas leaders son blasts palestinian authority leadership at. Masab hassan yousef, the son of a prominent hamas leader who became a christian, is facing a deportation hearing on june 30 in san diego because the u. The startling journey of the eldest son of a hamas leader, a christian convert, and former israeli spy, has shocked, angered, and intrigued. He was born the son of one of the most influential leaders of the militant hamas organization in the west bank and grew up. Its an autobiography account mosab yousef, eldest son of one of the founders of the terrorist organization hamas, and an extraordinary insiders view of the infamous organization. In his 2011 book, son of hamas, mosab documents his time spent as a young boy within the hamas organization, and preaches philosophies he is certain will help achieve peace in the middle east. Nov 24, 2008 hamas leaders son declares faith in christ published november 24, 2008 by pastor john in featured nashville, tenn. David aaron cohen to script son of hamas, indie pic. The son of a hamas official worked for israeli intelligence and was the jewish states most valuable source in the militant organizations leadership, a news report said wednesday. His father, sheikh hassan yousef, is a founding leader of hamas, internationally recognized as a terrorist organization and responsible for countless suicide bombings and other deadly attacks against israel. We meet in new york on the day his new book, son of hamas, is published in the country he fled to a few. Immigration service quoted portions of his recent book, son of hamas, in which yousef said he had been a hamas member, but without noting that he joined the organization in order to pass on information to the shin bet.
Jun 20, 2012 a hamas leader s son who spied on the palestinian islamist movement for israel, and then wrote about his exploits while in exile, has turned his sights on the religion of his father. Bbc news hamas mans son mosab hassan yousef was israeli spy. Hamas leaders son blasts palestinian authority leadership. Knesset thanks hamas leaders son for contribution to. In march 2010, he published his autobiography titled son of hamas. Before we start our interview, a burly man in his entourage asks his own question. In an interview with israels channel 12 news that aired wednesday night, suheib yousef, 38, son of hamas cofounder sheikh hassan yousef, told journalist ohad hemo of his disillusionment with. The son of a founding leader in the palestinian organization, hamas, becomes a spy for the israelis. The son of a hamas leader says he spied for israel for 10 years. May 23, 2016 the son of a hamas leader states that islam is not a religion of peace. Recently i told you about my doubts regarding mosab hassan yousef aka son of hamas. Mosab hassan yousef, the son of a hamas leader and.
Hamas leaders son was a collaborator who saved many lives. That death, and the killing of hussam zahar, 24, the son of the hamas leader mahmoud zahar, threatened to fuel the. Jan 15, 2008 another of his sons was killed in 2003, when an israeli f16 dropped a bomb on his house in a failed attempt on the hamas leader s life. Unfortunately, my father, the sheikh hassan yousef, was forced to say that he is renouncing me as his son, yousef told haaretz during a telephone. Mosab hassan yousefs nonfiction book, son of hamas charts the authors upbringing in. With mosab hassan yousef, sheikh hassan yousef, gonen ben yitzhak. He was israels most valuable spy inside hamas and certainly the most unlikely. Son of hamas leader, reveals the shocking truth about.
Since he was a small boy, mosab hassan yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group hamas. He wrote a book, son of hamas, about his unusual experience. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. He was granted asylum in 2010 after originally facing deportation over concerns that. Son of hamas, by mosab hassan yousef, retells the true story of a young. Mosab hassan joseph yousef is the son of sheikh hassan yousef, a founding leader of hamas, internationally recognized as a terrorist organization and responsible for countless suicide bombings and other deadly attacks against israel. Jun 14, 2010 masab hassan yousef, the son of a prominent hamas leader who became a christian, is facing a deportation hearing on june 30 in san diego because the u. In son of hamas, yousef reveals new information about this dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth behind his own secret role. Hassan yousef, a founding member of hamas and its most popular leader.
Top hamas leaders son converts to christianity christian. The book certainly revealed my lack of knowledge concerning the geography and history of what we often call the holy landisrael. Hamas leaders son was a collaborator who saved many. Sundance debuts film about hamas leaders son who spied for israel the green prince is a fascinating, exhilarating and fundamentally juicy story about espionage, persuasion and global affairs. Mosab hassan yousef, son of hamas leader, becomes a christian the son of one of the most revered leaders of the palestinian islamist group hamas has renounced his. A hamas leaders son among 15 killed in israeli raid in gaza. Prominent hamas leaders son splits from the movement. Blogging about israel and the arab world since, oh, forever. Mar 02, 2010 new york cnn the son of a founder of the palestinian militant group, hamas, tuesday told cnn that he was a spy for israel. Top hamas leader s son converts to christianity ethan cole, christian post tue 5 aug 2008 9. Son of hamas by mosab hassan yousef, 9781850789857, available at.
History of the jews summary from 750 bc to israelpalestine conflict duration. For 10 years, mosab yousef said he gathered information about hamas. On tuesday, his book about his experiences, son of hamas, hit bookstores in the united states. He witnessed the behindthescenes dealings of top middle eastern leaders who make. Jul 29, 2014 in the meantime, yousef penned the book son of hamas to detail his personal story and his rejection of islam. The incredible story of mosab hassan yousef, the son of one of the founders of. Nadav schirmans thrillerlike documentary is based on the book son of hamas by protagonist mosab hassan yousef. We meet in new york on the day his new book, son of hamas, is published in the country he fled to a few years ago. Top hamas leaders son converts to christianity ethan cole, christian post tue 5 aug 2008 9.
Hamas leaders wife and child reported killed as gaza war. The lord will lead astray whomever he pleases, and he will guide whomever he pleases. The son of a hamas leader mosab hassan yousef aka the green prince gave an insightful speech at the jerusalem post conference in new york yesterday on may 22 urging the free world to unite against islam itself as a belief system that has resulted in so many murders in the name of allah and that threatens not only israel, but also all of humanity. Shin bet considered him its most valuable source within the hamas leadership. Mar 03, 2010 the startling journey of the eldest son of a hamas leader, a christian convert, and former israeli spy, has shocked, angered, and intrigued. Shin bets hamas spy hires bodyguards after haaretz story. Son of hamas, by mosab hassan yousef, quickly become a bestseller. The son of one of the founders of the hamas militant group was exposed today as a top israeli. Hamas leaders son blasts palestinian authory leadership.
The son of a jailed hamas leader who converted to christianity and moved to california has gone public to say that he spied for israel. Yousef, 32, was recruited by the shin bet, israel s internal security agency, in 1996 after. The profatah palestine press agency is going apoplectic. The son of hamas states that president obama creates a dangerous environment every time he says islam is peaceful. Hamas shaves off fatah leaders mustache elder of ziyon. Mosab hassan yousef is a palestinian who worked undercover for israels internal security service shin bet from 1997 to 2007. The information yousef supplied prevented dozens of.
When their articles veer from straight reporting of news to foaming at the mouth anger, the autotranslation quality deteriorates, but the emotions come through. Mosab hassan yousef later joseph was born in ramallah, a city 10 kilometers 6. Son of hamas leader turned christian exposes groups goal of muslim domination by. Jun 19, 2012 jerusalem reuters a hamas leader s son who spied on the palestinian islamist movement for israel, and then wrote about his exploits while in exile, has turned his sights on the religion of his. He is the oldest of five brothers and three sisters. Hamas leaders son declares faith in christ first baptist. Hamas leaders christian son faces deportation from u. Hamas leaders son speaks out about the violent extremist. Feb 25, 2010 yousef s astonishing career as a spy is chronicled in his soontobe released memoir, son of hamas. The unbelievers may say, what does the lord intend by this. Yousef is collaborating with us based actor and film producer sam feuer in the production of two films. Sundance debuts film about hamas leaders son who spied for. Son of hamas leader turned christian exposes groups goal of.
Son of hamas is now available with an allnew chapter about events since the books. He was born the son of one of the most influential leaders of the militant hamas organization in the west bank and grew up in a strict islamic family. For more than a decade, mosab hassan yousef disrupted dozens of suicide bombings and assassination attempts by. Hamas leaders son urges uniting against islam, says islam endangers all humanity may 23, 2016 when us president says islam is religion of peace, he provides climate for more terrorism share this with your friends. This story of the life of a muslim leaders son is a gripping story of the life of living in a hard culture. Yousef penned the book son of hamas to detail his personal story and his. Hamas leaders wife and child reported killed as gaza war resumes. He may very well have been a spy for israel, but hes also made antiisrael statements in his book, a book written by the very antiisrael ron brackin who is doing all of his pr. Jerusalem reuters a hamas leaders son who spied on the palestinian islamist movement for israel, and then wrote about his exploits while in. The project has been set up independently and will be produced by richard harding and sam feuer of sixth sense productions, and southpaw entertainments richard lewis. In a recent interview, the son of hamas leader sheikh hassan yousef turned professing christian outlined that the middle east muslim terrorist group isnt out just to destroy israel, but to build a global islamic state. Hamas leaders son spied for israel the independent. And for those to whom the scripture book has been given, and the believers, there should be no doubt.
Son of hamas leader turned christian exposes groups goal. The son of a hamas leader states that islam is not a religion of peace. Mosab yousef, the son of a founder of the palestinian militant group, hamas, says he was a spy for israels shin bet for a. Son of hamas aka green prince speaks at jerusalem post. A gripping account of terror, betrayal, political intrigue by. Hamas leaders son urges uniting against islam as endangering. He has now written a book, son of hamas detailing his.
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