Ep. 1842 – Time To Cut Off Your Own Head To Prevent Community Tension | The Ben Shapiro Show

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas, the biased media coverage, and the rise of anti-Semitism. He highlights the need to recognize the reality of Hamas and its supporters, the importance of defending Israel’s right to self-defense, and the alarming increase in anti-Semitic incidents worldwide.

Main Takeaways

Community Tension and Police Actions

• Metropolitan Police in London removed posters with pictures of hostages taken by Hamas from a chemist after the CEO retweeted posts branding Israel and IDF as “filthy animals” and encouraging Iran and Hezbollah to attack Israel.
• Police explained that they removed the posters in an effort to prevent any escalation of community tension.
• A man was reportedly arrested by the Metropolitan Police for posting a video criticizing people for putting up Palestinian flags around his neighborhood.
• The man was arrested for saying, “Why are these people in our country?” referring to those who posted Palestinian flags in the middle of giant rallies for Hamas.
• Police did not remove the Palestinian flags.

Hamas and Media Bias

• Pro-Palestinian protesters did not call for Hamas’ surrender to make way for the peace process.
• British police did not remove Palestinian flags despite community tension.
• Two ways to reduce community tension: cave to radicals or recognize the danger of defending Hamas.
• Hamas can say and do anything as much of the West covers for them to maintain the multiculturalism fiction.
• Hamas official Guazi Hamad called for attacks on Jewish civilians until Israel is exterminated.

Israel’s Defense and Media Coverage

• Israel claims self-defense, but it does not justify the atrocities being committed.
• The left blames Israel for the conflict and calls for the US to pressure Israel to empower Palestinian leadership in the West Bank to negotiate a settlement.
• Media and academia are biased against Israel and want them to lose.
• Israel recently hit a target in Jabalia, which is a refugee camp that is actually a full-scale city with giant buildings.
• The international community calls it a refugee camp to maintain the false claim that people living there have a right to live in Khai’fah.

Antisemitism and Rise of Hamas

• Anti-Semitism is spiking due to the normalization of Hamas and its supporters.
• The media is causing the spike in anti-Semitism by assaulting and lying about the current conflict.
• Antisemitic incidents across the globe have spiked, including a 1180% increase in antisemitic discourse during the ongoing Swords of Iron War.
• Hamas’ success is causing violence at home, as multiple foreign terrorist organizations have called for attacks against Americans and the West.
• FBI Director Chris Ray says antisemitism is reaching record levels, with the Jewish community being targeted by terrorists across the spectrum.

Summary

Police Actions and Community Tension

The Metropolitan Police in London faced controversy when they removed posters depicting hostages taken by Hamas from a chemist. The decision came after the CEO retweeted posts that branded Israel and the IDF as “filthy animals” and encouraged Iran and Hezbollah to attack Israel. The police explained that they took down the posters to prevent any escalation of community tension. However, this incident raised questions about the handling of the situation and the freedom of expression.

Media Bias and Hamas’ Actions

The biased media coverage of the conflict between Israel and Hamas is a concerning issue. Pro-Palestinian protesters did not call for Hamas’ surrender to pave the way for the peace process, and British police did not remove Palestinian flags despite community tension. Ben Shapiro highlights the two approaches to reducing community tension: either caving to radicals or recognizing the danger of defending Hamas. Hamas officials openly call for attacks on Jewish civilians until Israel is exterminated. The media’s refusal to acknowledge the reality of Hamas and its supporters perpetuates a skewed narrative.

Israel’s Defense and Media Coverage

The conflict between Israel and Hamas has sparked debates about Israel’s self-defense and media coverage. While Israel claims self-defense, critics argue that it does not justify the alleged atrocities committed. The left often blames Israel for the conflict and calls for the US to pressure Israel to empower Palestinian leadership in the West Bank for a negotiated settlement. Ben Shapiro points out the biased stance of the media and academia against Israel, which wants Israel to lose. He highlights the targeting of a specific location in Jabalia, which is referred to as a refugee camp but is, in fact, a full-scale city with large buildings. The international community’s portrayal of it as a refugee camp perpetuates false claims.

Antisemitism and Rise of Hamas

The rise of Hamas and the normalization of its supporters have led to a spike in anti-Semitism. Ben Shapiro emphasizes the role of the media in fueling this spike by assaulting and spreading lies about the current conflict. Antisemitic incidents have significantly increased during the ongoing conflict, with a shocking 1180% rise in antisemitic discourse. The success of Hamas has also led to violence at home, as various foreign terrorist organizations have called for attacks against Americans and the West. FBI Director Chris Ray highlights the record levels of antisemitism, with the Jewish community being targeted across the spectrum. The media’s narrative and biased coverage contribute to the increase in anti-Semitism worldwide.

Conclusion

The conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to generate tension and controversy, with biased media coverage and a rise in anti-Semitism. It is crucial to recognize the reality of Hamas and its supporters, defend Israel’s right to self-defense, and address the alarming increase in anti-Semitic incidents. Understanding the complexities of the conflict and promoting unbiased reporting are essential steps towards fostering a more informed and peaceful dialogue.