The Ben Shapiro Show – Ep. 1835 – The 3 Big Lies About Israel And Hamas

Intro

In this episode of “The Ben Shapiro Show,” Ben discusses the three big lies about Israel and Hamas that have been perpetuated by the hard left and the legacy media. He exposes the falsehoods and provides a comprehensive analysis of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Main Takeaways

The Lies About Israel

• The West has taken a middle position on Israel and its terror-supporting enemies for some decades.
• Three lies have been provided by the hard left and its allies in the legacy media.
• The first lie is that Israel must be warned not to engage in human rights violations.
• The second lie is that we must all remember the vaunted peace process.
• The third lie is that Hamas is a legitimate political organization.

The Reality of the Conflict

• The Oslo Accords were proposed in 2000 but were rejected by Yasser Arafat, leading to a violent terror war resulting in the death of 1184 Israelis.
• Hamas was elected after the Gaza withdrawal of 2005 and has been launching terror attacks ever since.
• The equation of anti-Semitism with Islamophobia allows for the separation of anti-Semitism from anti-Zionism, allowing people to hate Jews while pretending to just hate Israel.
• The use of moral equivalents allows people to attempt to regain a falsely restored moral equivalence, blaming Israel and its opponents equally.
• The world is returning to its steady diet of moral equivalents, with eagerness, even after global outrage with the evil of Hamas.

The Media’s Role

• Media channels relied too heavily on unverified claims by Hamas, leading to an incorrect impression of the situation.
• The real problem was trusting Hamas at all; moral equivalence between a legitimate state and a terror group is a sin.

Political Perspectives

• Barack Obama is effectively anti-Semitic in his approach to Israel and is the most anti-Israel president in Shapiro’s lifetime.
• Joe Biden’s tweet about Israel’s right to defend itself is typical of foreign policy “morons.”
• Israel has undergone dozens of rounds with thousands of rockets fired at them but has never engaged in the sorts of human rights violations that Biden seems to be implying.

The Rise of Anti-Semitism

• The narrative about the conflict in Israel is switching quickly, with a focus on blaming Jews and Israel.
• Terrorists are attacking leftist areas of Israel, even though those areas tend to vote for left-wing or far-left parties.
• The rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia will be attendant on seeing hundreds of thousands of people marching solidarity with terrorists.

Summary

The Lies About Israel

The hard left and the legacy media have perpetuated three big lies about Israel and Hamas. The first lie is that Israel must be warned not to engage in human rights violations, despite the fact that Israel has a strong record of upholding human rights. The second lie is that we must all remember the vaunted peace process, which has consistently failed due to the rejection of peace proposals by Palestinian leaders. The third lie is that Hamas is a legitimate political organization, when in reality, it is a designated terror group.

The Reality of the Conflict

The Oslo Accords and the Gaza withdrawal were attempts to achieve peace, but they were met with violence and terror attacks from the Palestinian side. The equation of anti-Semitism with Islamophobia allows for the separation of anti-Semitism from anti-Zionism, enabling people to express hatred towards Jews under the guise of criticizing Israel. The use of moral equivalents falsely equates the actions of a legitimate state with those of a terror group, undermining the moral clarity of the situation. Despite global outrage with the evil of Hamas, the world is still falling into the trap of moral equivalence.

The Media’s Role

The media’s reliance on unverified claims by Hamas has created a distorted perception of the conflict. Trusting Hamas, a terror group, is a grave mistake, and it perpetuates the false moral equivalence between Israel and its opponents. The media should be more diligent in verifying information and providing accurate coverage of the situation.

Political Perspectives

Barack Obama’s approach to Israel has been anti-Semitic, and he is considered the most anti-Israel president in Shapiro’s lifetime. Joe Biden’s tweet about Israel’s right to defend itself reflects a lack of understanding and nuance in foreign policy. Israel has faced numerous rocket attacks without engaging in human rights violations. It is important to hold politicians accountable for their statements and ensure they have a clear understanding of the situation.

The Rise of Anti-Semitism

The narrative surrounding the conflict in Israel is shifting towards blaming Jews and Israel, which is contributing to the rise in anti-Semitism. It is concerning that terrorists are targeting leftist areas of Israel, even though those areas tend to vote for left-wing or far-left parties. The rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia is a dangerous trend that must be addressed and condemned.

Conclusion

The Israel-Palestine conflict is complex, and it is crucial to separate fact from fiction. The perpetuation of lies about Israel and the moral equivalence between a legitimate state and a terror group only serve to distort the truth. It is essential to hold the media and politicians accountable for their coverage and statements, as they have a significant impact on public perception. The rise in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia is deeply concerning and requires a united effort to combat hatred and promote understanding.