Syrian Activist to UN: “I testify before God: Israel is not the problem!”
In a powerful 90-second speech before the United Nations Human Rights Council, Syrian-Lebanese activist Rawan Osman shattered the prevailing anti-Israel narrative, calling out the hypocrisy of Arab regimes that fuel terrorism while condemning Israel.
Osman, who has visited Israel nine times since October 7, boldly declared: “I testify before God: Israel is not the problem.”
She reminded the world of the brutal murder of Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas and her children, Ariel and Kfir, who were choked to death in Gaza—while Hamas deceitfully claimed they had only been “arrested.”
Then, she turned her attention to the Arab states:
Qatar: Why do you shelter Hamas leaders in Doha instead of arresting them and demanding the release of hostages?
Iran: Why do you fund Hamas and Hezbollah while your own people suffer in poverty?
Egypt: How can you charge desperate Gazans thousands of dollars to flee the war, then claim moral authority?
Jordan: Why refuse to accept any Gazans—are they not your own people?
Lebanon: Instead of negotiating Hezbollah’s political status, why not ban the terror group outright?
Syria: If you want to show true transformation, return the body of Israeli spy Eli Cohen to his widow before she dies.
Osman’s speech was a moment of raw truth in a forum often dominated by anti-Israel bias. She challenged the Arab world not just to condemn Israel, but to take responsibility for their own complicity in perpetuating terrorism and oppression.
Her words should not be ignored. Instead of pointing fingers, it’s time for the world to demand accountability where it truly belongs.
