The truth is clear: we have far more in common with Israel than with the regimes that oppress us.
Kurdish Voices for Freedom: Standing with Israel Against Radical Regimes
As a proud Kurdish man, I speak not only from personal conviction but from a deep historical awareness of the struggles that my people—and others who long for freedom—have faced. We Kurds, like the Jewish people, have endured decades of persecution, displacement, and systemic denial of our basic rights to live freely, govern ourselves, and preserve our culture.
Surrounded by regimes in Iran, Turkey, Iraq, and Syria—each influenced by radical Islamist ideologies—our people have lived under policies of suppression and assimilation. These powers have done everything possible to erase our identity, silence our language, and keep us stateless. What unites these regimes is not only their opposition to Kurdish autonomy, but also their shared hostility toward the Jewish people and the democratic state of Israel.
For generations, many of us Kurds were raised with false narratives—taught to distrust and even hate the Jewish people without question. But these seeds of hatred were not born from within us. They were planted by radical religious leaders and authoritarian regimes who feared truth, liberty, and progress. The lies they told us were tools of control. But many Kurds have begun to wake up. We are no longer blinded by inherited prejudice.
The truth is clear: we have far more in common with Israel than with the regimes that oppress us. Israel is a nation built to protect its people—a free and democratic homeland where Jewish identity, faith, and culture are preserved and defended. That is exactly what we Kurds aspire to achieve for ourselves. Both Kurds and Jews have been betrayed by the world powers time and again. Both have stood alone, determined to survive. And both value education, resilience, and the right to self-determination.
Today, Irans regime poses one of the gravest threats not only to Israel but to the future of freedom in the entire region. The Islamic Republic of Iran, with its extremist ideology, sponsors terror across borders, brutalizes its own citizens, and seeks nuclear weapons to impose its will far beyond its borders. If such a regime were to succeed, the cost would be catastrophic—not only for Israel, but for Kurds, Arabs, Persians, and the entire Middle East.
In this decisive moment, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has become a symbol of resolve. His courage to confront the Iranian regime head-on—despite international hesitation—has given hope to those of us who dream of a freer future. Netanyahu holds in his hands a key to regional peace and democracy—not through appeasement, but through unwavering resistance to tyranny.
We Kurds admire the strength and clarity with which Israel defends itself. And we are beginning to say, without shame or fear: we stand with Israel. We honor the bravery of the Jewish people. We seek not hatred, but alliance. We do not want to be pawns of those who preach division—we want to build a new future based on truth, mutual respect, and shared values.
Let the world hear this clearly: the Kurdish people are waking up. We are reclaiming our identity, our dignity, and our vision for the future. And in that vision, the Jewish people are not our enemies—they are our brothers in the fight for liberty.
