Video of Oded Naaman concluding a tour
In this video, Oded Naaman explains the photos of corpses of terrorists (and why they shouldn’t be shocking), relates the confusion of serving in full-protective gear near children’s playgrounds, and finally the most important part of the exhibit: the wall of portraits of Israeli soldiers.
Here is what he says as he concludes his tour:
It’s not that simple to do what’s right or to defend yourself. And there is a price that I was never told about before I got there. And I want you to know that. That there’s a price. And whatever you think we should do, you have to incorporate this price into your consideration. Because this is my society you’re talking about.
…I felt like I was throwing away all the values of my country, while defending my country. This is an existential threat to Israel.
Click play below to hear this part of his tour yourself:
March 20th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
After meeting Oded at the train station in Providence, I felt compelled to find this exhibit on the internet. Hearing him speak on You Tube, and looking at the photos displayed was extremely moving and life changing. I have found myself working so hard in recent years to defend Israel, and hearing these truths from soldiers who speak from their hearts has opened my eyes and inspired me to find a way that I can make a difference with this terrible conflict. I want to thank Oded and all of the soldiers who had the courage to speak out. I’m glad I accidentally met you, Oded.