The Early Release That Changed History: Adolf Hitler released from Landsberg Prison Early
How a Single Decision Shaped the Future of the World
On December 20, 1924, Adolf Hitler was released from Landsberg Prison after serving just nine months of a five-year sentence for his failed coup, the Beer Hall Putsch. At the time, this might have seemed like a minor political decision — but in hindsight, it’s clear that this early release played a pivotal role in the course of history. Without it, the events that led to World War II and the Holocaust may never have happened.
A Radical’s Release from Prison with Global Consequences
The parallels between historical figures like Hitler, Sinwar, and Arafat are important. Just as Hitler’s early release from prison in 1924 helped him rise to power and ultimately lead to the horrors of WWII, figures like Yahya Sinwar and Yasser Arafat have used their own releases from prison as a springboard to leadership. Sinwar, after being freed from an Israeli prison, quickly rose to power within Hamas, solidifying his influence and continuing the cycle of violence against Israel. Arafat, similarly, was released early several times, including in 1968.
His releases, coupled with his political maneuvering, helped him ascend as the leader of the PLO, eventually taking the helm of the Palestinian Authority. Like Hitler’s shift from violent extremism to political manipulation, these leaders have used their time in prison and subsequent releases to further their radical ideologies and secure their positions of power, proving that early releases can be a dangerous catalyst for future violence.
The rise of HTS leader Abu Mohammad al-Julani follows a similar dangerous pattern. After being released from Bacca prison in Iraq, where he was radicalized, al-Julani went on to take control of Syria, leading HTS and making promise of “no violence” and “diplomacy”. Despite his violent past, al-Julani is now receiving increasing legitimacy from foreign nations, including direct communications with the U.S. and future financial support from Norway, which has even expressed intentions to help lift international sanctions. In addition, the US lifted the $10 million terror bounty on Al-Julani, after a meeting in Damascus. Complete Insanity!
This mirrors the early releases of figures like Hitler, Sinwar, and Arafat, where their time in prison and subsequent political maneuvering fueled their rise to power. The dangerous mistake of legitimizing radical leaders, whether through diplomacy or financial support, risks enabling a trajectory that could lead to the same catastrophic outcomes, if not stopped—potentially even a second Holocaust.
Mein Kampf and today’s Literary “heroes”
It was during this time that he wrote Mein Kampf, a book that would shape Nazi ideology and inspire the horrors of the Holocaust. Today, Mein Kampf is still widely distributed in parts of the Muslim world, where it continues to influence radicalism and were part of the inspiration for the horrors of October 7th.
In Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond, his book has been found in the homes where the Israeli Defense Forces have conducted military operations. The book is a “Best Seller” inside the Muslim world. It’s clear that his ideas, particularly his violent rhetoric and antisemitic views, are still alive and well in regions marked by radicalism and conflict.
Radical figures, once imprisoned for their violent actions, are elevated and glorified upon their release. In the Palestinian territories, figures like Marwan Barghouti, who is serving time in an Israeli prison for his role in orchestrating terrorist attacks, are treated as heroes. His writings, just like Hitler's Mein Kampf, are celebrated as political manifestos, entrenching their radical ideologies.
From Violence to Political Means: A Dangerous Shift
Hitler’s release did not mark the end of his extremism; it marked the beginning of a different approach. After his failed coup, Hitler realized that violence alone wouldn’t get him to power. Instead, he would focus on political means, using propaganda, political alliances, and manipulation to achieve his goal of totalitarian rule. This strategic shift allowed him to build a powerful base of support, eventually leading to the Nazi Party's rise to power and, ultimately, the start of World War II.
This shift is not unique to Hitler. It’s a strategy that has been mirrored by various terrorist organizations around the world today. Groups like Hamas, the Taliban, and the PLO use the methods — shifting from violent uprisings to political maneuvering to achieve the same violent goals. Taking lessons from Hitler, these groups have learned to gain international legitimacy while never truly abandoning their core ideologies of violence, hatred, and terrorism.
The UN's Complicity in Empowering Terrorism and Abandon the People: Arafat’s Expulsion from Lebanon
These figures may not always resort to violence immediately upon release, but their ideologies are no less dangerous than those of Hitler. The lesson we must learn from Hitler's early release is clear: releasing radicals from prison can have catastrophic consequences. History has shown that prisoners who are allowed to become "writers" or "leaders" always use their platforms to spread their dangerous ideologies to the masses and bring destruction to others and their own.
When will the international community and the United Nations learn the lesson and stop repeating the same mistakes of the past? This cycle has already been repeated with the PLO, Hamas, and the Taliban, and now we are seeing it with HTS and al-Julani in Syria. The failure to recognize and address the dangerous ideologies behind these groups only fuels their rise to power, perpetuating violence and instability. The world must act to prevent history from repeating itself, before it's too late. Getting rid of UNRWA is not only important it is MANDATORY! Both in terms of obligations by UN Resolutions but also to stop the spread of hate!
The very resolution that created UNRWA, mandates UNRWA to self-destruct. It is time it implements it, in accordance with the UN Resolution.
It is the legal obligation of the United Nations to facilitate UNRWA’s destruction.
UNCCP has the mandate to resettle Arab Palestinians.
UNCCP needs to make sure Arab countries compensate EVERYONE (Arab Palestinians and Jews).
