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'I Had to Be the Voice of Women': The First Female Hijacker Shares Her Story

Aug 05, 2016 07:57

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shortsweetcynic August 6 2016, 13:43:58 UTC

When I asked if she practices Islam, she said, "I practice the values of humanity. These values are also mentioned in Islam: to be honest, to help the poor."

perfect. the world needs more of this.

thanks for this article, OP. i'd never heard of her and she's fascinating.

yamamanama August 6 2016, 22:14:27 UTC

She stands by the Syrian Arab Army. The world will be better off without her in it.

soleiltropiques August 11 2016, 19:45:51 UTC

Really? That would be terrible considering the atrocities they have committed.

I'm not doubting you, I was just wondering where you heard this. :)

sugartitty August 11 2016, 21:01:56 UTC

I believe it's true, unfortunately, although her argument is more complex than that (but doesn't make her right, in light of everything the Syrian Army has done). She's received criticism from people for it. Here's a link with more: http://angryarab.blogspot.com/2013/01/leila-khaled-on-syria.html

soleiltropiques August 11 2016, 21:40:22 UTC

That's a very interesting link, thank you! That does explain her reasoning, although I'm with you in saying that that doesn't justify her stance.

She does make some really interesting points though.

soleiltropiques August 11 2016, 19:44:09 UTC

Just a quick note to say that the post was really interesting, OP!

I had never heard of her and she is a very interesting figure. :)