Guest #54 | Miko Peled. Resilience.
From Elite Zionist Lineage to Palestinian Advocacy Born into a storied Israeli military family, Miko Peled's ideological transformation is as radical as it is rare. In this explosive conversation, Peled unpacks how a personal tragedy shattered his Zionist worldview and led him to become one of Israel's most vocal critics. From the myths of 1948 to the manipulation of American Christianity, this is an unflinching look at identity, propaganda, and power.
🎙️ From Red Beret to Resistance: Miko Peled on Legacy, Loss, and Liberation
In one of the most piercing and personal episodes of DSD, Ray Doustdar interviews Miko Peled, a man who swapped the legacy of an Israeli general for the mantle of Palestinian advocacy. This episode cuts through media fog and sanitized history to interrogate Zionism’s ideological roots, Western complicity in apartheid, and how American Christians were manipulated into blind allegiance. Peled doesn’t mince words. He calls Gaza a “death camp,” Israel a “colonial project,” and Zionism a “racist ideology.” His mission? Dismantle the myth—and the system—that props it up.
📄 Episode Overview
Ray Doustdar hosts Miko Peled, a former IDF soldier turned peace activist, for one of the most gripping episodes of DSD. Topics range from Peled's family's Zionist pedigree to his current work with the Palestine House of Freedom in Washington D.C. They cover:
The trauma that led to Peled's ideological reversal
The historical roots of Zionism and its weaponization
October 7th and what it revealed about Israeli military hubris
American evangelical support and the Schofield Bible's role
🔑 Key Takeaways
✨ Peled was born into Zionist "royalty," yet became a fierce critic of Israel.
🌏 He defines Zionism as a colonial project, not a religious claim.
⚔️ Suicide bombing that killed his niece sparked his journey into activism.
⚡️ He insists the October 7 Hamas attack wasn't a false flag—it was hubris.
✉️ The "two-state solution" is a distraction; he supports a single, free Palestine.
🚨 Israeli society is "racist by design" and incapable of reform.
🌎 American Christians have been manipulated into blind Israeli support.
🌯 The real change will come from grassroots activism, not politics.
🧠 Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction to Miko Peled's background
02:25 – The tragedy that altered Peled's worldview
05:36 – Suicide bombings and systemic violence
08:35 – Joining Jewish-Palestinian dialogue circles
10:40 – The Nakba and Israel's founding myth
13:08 – Zionism vs. Judaism: The great confusion
16:25 – Zionism's secular roots and colonial intent
22:38 – Tucker Carlson, Ted Cruz, and political ignorance
26:41 – Netanyahu, Likud, and the fascist underbelly
34:14 – Racism as ideology, not anomaly
37:54 – Debunking October 7 as a staged event
44:53 – Arab states' complicity and silence
46:31 – U.S. politics: bipartisan enablers of genocide
49:02 – Preserving hope, Palestine House of Freedom
55:34 – Reclaiming the name Palestine
🔬 Research Spotlight
The Schofield Bible (1909) reshaped American Christian Zionism by promoting dispensationalist theology that favored modern Israel.
Between 1947-1949, over 700,000 Palestinians were expelled or fled in what is known as the Nakba; historians like Ilan Pappé have verified this through Israeli archives.
Bitar, a Zionist youth movement, has been linked to early Israeli fascist currents and the roots of the Likud party.
❓ FAQ
Q: Who is Miko Peled?
A: An ex-IDF soldier and scion of a famous Zionist family, now a peace activist advocating for Palestinian rights.
Q: Does Peled support a two-state solution?
A: No. He calls for a unified, democratic Palestine with equal rights for all.
Q: What is the Palestine House of Freedom?
A: A D.C.-based advocacy hub founded by Peled, promoting Palestinian rights and interfaith dialogue.
Q: How does Zionism differ from Judaism?
A: Zionism is a political ideology rooted in colonialism; Judaism is a religion.
🎯 Final Thought
Peled doesn't just ask us to reconsider the narrative—he demands it. If Zionism is a colonial ideology cloaked in religious garb, then supporting Israel uncritically is not just misguided, it's complicit. Want justice? Start with language. Say Palestine.
🔗 Socials
🔍 Keywords
Miko Peled, Zionism, Israeli apartheid, Nakba, Palestine House of Freedom, Hamas, Gaza genocide, Jewish-Palestinian dialogue, Likud party, American Zionism, Schofield Bible, Al-Aqsa Mosque
📚 Categories
Geopolitics, Middle East, Religion & Politics, Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
🏷️ Tags
dissent, occupation, IDF, anti-Zionism, genocide, colonialism, resistance, Palestine
📝 Meta Title & Description
Meta Title: DSD Interview #54: Miko Peled on Zionism, Gaza, and the Reality of Modern Israel
Meta Description: Miko Peled, ex-IDF soldier turned activist, exposes the myths of Zionism and calls for a unified Palestine. From the Nakba to Netanyahu, nothing is off limits. Come visit us in our Flagship Santa Monica, CA location.
