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Soraya Deen is a Muslim lawyer, speaker, and interfaith activist — and in this powerful conversation, recorded in Jerusalem, Israel during her recent visit, she explains why she identifies as both a Muslim and a Zionist, and why she believes supporting Israel is consistent with her values and faith.Soraya is a co-founder and former president of the Interfaith Solidarity Network (ISN) in Los Angeles — an organization that brings together Jewish, Muslim, and Christian communities for dialogue, shared action, and bridge-building. From that background, she speaks about what true interfaith courage requires in a time of intense polarization.In this interview, Soraya talks about:• Growing up in a traditional Muslim environment• Why she came to support Israel, Jewish identity, and Zionism• Her work with the Interfaith Solidarity Network and what she learned from it• The backlash she faced from parts of the Muslim world• Why many Western activists misunderstand the region• The problem with slogans like “Free Palestine”• Interfaith dialogue, moral courage, and speaking difficult truths• Her message to Muslims who feel pressured to conform• Why she refuses to stay silent after October 7This is a bold, honest, and deeply personal conversation about faith, identity, courage — and what it really means to stand for truth in a polarized world.📌 Watch, share, and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comChapters00:00The Nature of the Conflict03:02Personal Experiences in Israel06:00Perceptions of Islam and Extremism08:47Zionism and Muslim Identity12:00The Role of Education and Awareness14:49The Muslim Brotherhood and Western Politics17:57The Challenge of Speaking Out20:44Building Interfaith Relationships23:56Victimhood Mentality in Society26:59The Alliance of Leftists and Radical Islamists29:43Immigration and American Identity#Israel#Zionism#MuslimVoices#Interfaith#October7#FreeSpeech#TheWesternSpirit