British Political Commentator Sami Hamdi Speaking At London Mosque: Don't Pity The Palestinians – Celebrate The Victory; How Many Of You Felt Euphoria When You Got News Of October 7?

British political commentator and consultant Sami Hamdi spoke about the war in Gaza at the Al-Muzzammil Masjid and community Centre (Gatton Road Mosque) in London. He said that the Palestinians should not be pitied, but rather their victory should be celebrated. Referring to the October 7 attacks, Hamdi asked: "When you go the news that it happened, how many of you felt the euphoria?" Video of the talk was posted on October 18, 2023 on Friday Circle on YouTube.

Sami Hamdi: "Netanyahu did not envisage that for the first time since 1948, the Palestinians would actually retake land back from the Israelis. Netanyahu did not envisage that for the first time since 1948, the Palestinians would be able to hold those territories for more than 72 hours.

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"We are pitying a people who brought a huge victory since 1948. Don't pity them – they don't want your pity – celebrate the victory. Allah has shown the world that no normalization can erase the Palestinian cause. When everybody thought it was finished, it is roaring. How many of you felt it in your hearts when you got the news that it happened? How many of you felt the euphoria? Allah Akbar!

"How many of you felt it? Why did you feel it? Because the despair vanished, and you said [to yourself:] This nation is alive."