09/09/2026
Muslim activist Loay Alshareef delivered a powerful message at Bar-Ilan University in Israel:
“Israel should never apologize for its existence.”
In this speech, Loay challenges some of the most common narratives about Israel in the Arab and Muslim world, speaks about the Jewish people’s ancient connection to the land, and explains why he believes Israel is not simply a modern state, but part of a history going back thousands of years.
One of his strongest moments came after experiencing rocket sirens in Israel:
“I salute you for celebrating life because those who celebrate life will defeat those who worship death.”
He also challenged Israelis themselves not to lose their connection to their history, faith, culture, and traditions.
Loay says he once hated Jews and Israel. Today, after studying Jewish history, the Bible, and meeting Jewish people, he openly speaks about Muslim-Jewish reconciliation and Israel’s legitimacy.
A remarkable message from an Arab Muslim voice.
Do you agree that Israel should never apologize for its existence?