Ep. 1846 – The Cry-Terrorist Strategy of Hamas Supporters | The Ben Shapiro Show

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show”, Ben discusses the cry-terrorist strategy of Hamas supporters and the lack of national conversation about anti-Semitic attacks. He also delves into the controversy surrounding Congresswoman Rashida Tuleeb and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Additionally, Ben analyzes the recent political landscape and the prospects for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Main Takeaways

Anti-Semitism and Hamas

• Anti-Semitic attacks are happening worldwide, but there is no national conversation about it because the attackers are fans of Hamas, and the victims are Jews.
• Congresswoman Rashida Tuleeb is being treated as a victim by many in the legacy media despite her anti-Semitic rhetoric and support for Hamas.
• Tuleeb is a crybully who supports egregious atrocities but hides behind her religion to claim immunity and victimhood.
• A resolution sponsored by Representative Rich McCormick of Georgia called for Tuleeb’s censure, which she and her allies claim is oppression.
• Tuleeb claims she is being silenced but continues to spout blood libels and call for the destruction of Israel.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

• Rashida Tuleeb claims movement for ceasefire is bigger than one person.
• Palestinian people are not disposable.
• Hamas’ tactics include hiding rockets and terrorists beneath civilian centers.
• Hamas believes that loss of Palestinian civilian lives is just the cost of liberation.
• The oppressor-oppressed narrative outweighs truth and decency.

The Biden Administration and Israel

• The Biden administration supports temporary pauses in fighting for specific purposes, but not a general ceasefire.
• Hamas has genocidal intentions against Israel, and the US will continue to support Israel’s ability to defend itself.
• Best diplomacy is done privately and outside the public eye, but the US will criticize friends and partners if warranted.
• Israel has a right and responsibility to defend itself.
• Hamas conducted operations with the intent of killing people.

The Gaza Strip and Palestinian Authority

• A huge swath of Palestinians agree with Hamas by polling and electoral data.
• The Biden administration wants to put the Palestinian Authority in charge of the Gaza Strip, but they pay families of terrorists who kill Jews.
• The Palestinian Authority is extreme and Abbas denies the Holocaust.
• Israel pulled out of the Gaza Strip in 2005 assuming there would be elections, but the elected party, Hamas, proceeded to kill everyone in the Palestinian authority.
• Israel intends to retain security control of Gaza for an indefinite period once Hamas is ousted, prompting opposition from the US.

Abortion and Republican Strategy

• Democrats are winning despite Joe Biden’s unpopularity and their lack of good governance.
• Democrats have won control of the Virginia legislature in a referendum on Glenn Youngkin.
• Democrats won by running on the issue of abortion.
• Republicans and Democrats need to craft messages that win on issues.
• Republicans have not had winning messages since 2016 and have lost multiple elections.

2024 Republican Presidential Nomination

• Donald Trump is polling at around 60%, his highest rating this election cycle.
• Kim Reynolds, governor of Iowa, endorsed Ron DeSantis, making it difficult for Nikki Haley to catch up.
• Trump has a big lead in Iowa, but not a majority of voters moving in his direction.
• Trump is well ahead in all other states in the Republican nominating process.
• Republicans need to decide if they believe Trump is the best person to take on Joe Biden before the election cycle.

Summary

Anti-Semitism and Hamas

Ben Shapiro highlights the alarming rise of anti-Semitic attacks worldwide, particularly those perpetrated by fans of Hamas. He criticizes the lack of national conversation surrounding these attacks and the media’s tendency to treat Congresswoman Rashida Tuleeb as a victim despite her anti-Semitic rhetoric and support for Hamas. Ben emphasizes that Tuleeb hides behind her religion to claim immunity and victimhood, while continuing to spout blood libels and call for the destruction of Israel.

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Ben delves into the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, discussing Tuleeb’s claims about the movement for ceasefire and the value of Palestinian lives. He sheds light on Hamas’ tactics of hiding rockets and terrorists beneath civilian centers and their belief that the loss of Palestinian civilian lives is justified for liberation. Ben highlights the dominance of the oppressor-oppressed narrative, which often overrides truth and decency in the discourse surrounding the conflict.

The Biden Administration and Israel

Ben analyzes the Biden administration’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, noting their support for temporary pauses in fighting for specific purposes but not a general ceasefire. He emphasizes the genocidal intentions of Hamas against Israel and the US’s commitment to supporting Israel’s defense. Ben also discusses the importance of private diplomacy and the willingness to criticize friends and partners if necessary. He asserts Israel’s right and responsibility to defend itself against Hamas’ operations.

The Gaza Strip and Palestinian Authority

Ben explores the complexities of the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian Authority, highlighting the significant support for Hamas among Palestinians. He examines the Biden administration’s plan to put the Palestinian Authority in charge of the Gaza Strip, despite their controversial practice of paying families of terrorists who kill Jews. Ben criticizes the extreme nature of the Palestinian Authority, including President Abbas’ denial of the Holocaust. He also provides historical context, discussing Israel’s withdrawal from the Gaza Strip in 2005 and the subsequent rise of Hamas. Ben delves into Israel’s intention to retain security control of Gaza and the opposition it faces from the US.

Abortion and Republican Strategy

Ben shifts focus to the current political landscape and the success of Democrats despite Joe Biden’s unpopularity and their lack of good governance. He highlights the Democrats’ victory in the Virginia legislature, which was largely influenced by their focus on the issue of abortion. Ben emphasizes the need for Republicans and Democrats to craft winning messages on key issues. He criticizes the Republican Party’s failure to develop winning messages since 2016, leading to multiple election losses.

2024 Republican Presidential Nomination

Ben analyzes the prospects for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, with a particular focus on Donald Trump’s popularity. He discusses Trump’s high polling numbers and his lead in Iowa, as well as Governor Kim Reynolds’ endorsement of Ron DeSantis, which poses a challenge for Nikki Haley. Ben emphasizes the importance of Republicans deciding whether Trump is the best candidate to take on Joe Biden in the upcoming election cycle.

Conclusion

In this episode, Ben Shapiro addresses the cry-terrorist strategy of Hamas supporters and the lack of national conversation about anti-Semitism. He delves into the controversy surrounding Congresswoman Rashida Tuleeb and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Additionally, Ben analyzes the current political landscape and the prospects for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Through his analysis, Ben sheds light on important issues and encourages listeners to critically engage with these topics.