https://www.jns.org/michael-gamal Michael Gamal, a resident of Los Angeles, is a Coptic Egyptian and former antisemite who spent nearly 20 years in anti-Israel activism. Today, he defends the victims of the cause he once supported and educates others on the dangers of anti-Zionism. en-US Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT https://www.jns.org/opinion/michael-gamal/i-once-opposed-israel-but-then-i-met-its-unlikely-allies 0000019f-6c60-d632-a59f-7c6837ec0000 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT https://www.jns.org/opinion/michael-gamal/i-once-opposed-israel-but-then-i-met-its-unlikely-allies