Beaten for Telling the Truth: My Fight Against Hate on Campus | IDF Soldier’s Story

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As an American-born IDF soldier, I never imagined that my decision to speak openly about my experiences would lead to being violently attacked—on a university campus in the United States. But that’s exactly what happened to me at DePaul. In this video, I open up about my journey: from growing up in a Zionist household in Boston, to serving on the front lines in Gaza, and finally, to being beaten for sharing the truth with fellow students. Through three deployments and countless missions, I saw firsthand the terror that Hamas wages—not only on Israel, but on innocent civilians. And yet, I returned to America determined to build bridges through peaceful dialogue. I stood with a simple sign: "Come talk to an IDF soldier." The response I received was both deeply moving and horrifying—culminating in a brutal assault that Chicago police are now investigating as a hate crime. Chapters: 00:00 - The Attack Begins: “Lights Out” 00:18 - Mount Zion Message: Why We Gather 01:00 - Standing with Israel: Biblical Context 02:48 - Romans 11 & Christian Responsibility 04:48 - Meet Max Long: IDF Soldier and Student 07:22 - Grandma’s Legacy & Zionism 08:50 - Enlisting in the IDF 10:34 - Terror Tunnels & Gaza Deployments 13:08 - Lone Soldiers: Their Struggles & Stories 17:00 - October 7th: A Dark Day in Israel 21:00 - The Toll of Terror & Trauma 25:00 - Shock at DePaul: “Rally for the Martyrs” 30:00 - The Assault on Campus 33:00 - Why I Won’t Be Silenced 35:00 - Never Again Is Now 38:00 - A Call to Christians & People of Faith 41:00 - Join the Mission: Solidarity Sunday This video is more than a testimony. It’s a call to action. A reminder that "Never Again" must be more than a slogan. It must be a movement. Join me in confronting antisemitism, supporting lone soldiers, and building understanding between Jewish and Christian communities around the world. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertrstearns/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertrstearns/ Don't forget to PUSH THE BELL to get NOTIFICATIONS of new and upcoming videos.

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