Left-wing HBO comedian John Oliver is facing backlash after he “likened Israel to Nazis” while criticizing the Jewish state and its policies in a “disgraceful” rant.
his Last Week Tonight Sunday Show, Oliver criticized Israel, claiming that it was using the “never again” slogan arbitrarily in its current policies.
Midway through the segment, the longtime host brought up a frequently cited slogan in reference to the Jewish state, saying, “A phrase that’s often used in reference to Israel is ‘Never Again.’ It’s an anti-genocide slogan often cited in commemoration of the Holocaust, and it’s always been open to two interpretations.”
John Oliver has spoken out on HBO and on his YouTube channel, which has 10 million subscribers, about Israel committing genocide.
And he did just that. pic.twitter.com/ayu0xadktE
— Tenshin Innocent (@221B_Danmei) July 29, 2024
According to Oliver, Explained As the “liberal king of midnight,” one reading means “this must never happen again to the Jews,” and the other means “this must never happen again to any people, anywhere.”
The British-American comedian pointed to the current situation in Israel, saying, “In the West Bank, just like in Gaza today, it’s clear which side the Israeli government supports.”
Oliver also criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of trying to do what “the worst people around him and himself” want.
The talk show host, undulation Netanyahu’s domestic popularity is growing, mainly due to his opposition to Hamas and a Palestinian state, despite U.S. and domestic pressure.
Israeli Israel The latest voter tracking survey translatorA poll last week by JNS showed that Israelis value victory above all other goals, and the Ch.14 poll reflected that in partisan positions. @NetanyahuThe Likud Party defeated Gantz’s party in the Knesset by a 28-16 margin.
— Caroline Glick (@CarolineGlick) July 18, 2024
He also ignored widespread anti-Semitic sentiment among Palestinians, who overwhelmingly support both Hamas and the October 7 massacre it instigated.
It would be nice to say that the Palestinians have been “hijacked” by Hamas, but the people themselves actually want peace and prosperity. But the facts show the opposite.
– The latest poll, taken just a few days ago, shows that 67% of Palestinians support the October 7th massacre.
– the only…
— Naftali Bennett (@naftalibennett) June 17, 2024
The Hamas massacre, the worst massacre against Jews since the Nazi Holocaust, received widespread support from Palestinian factions and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad participate Among them, the “moderate” Fatah student movement Show your supportand the Palestinian Authority (PA) Pledge Paying approximately $3 million to the families of the slain terrorists who carried out the massacre
According to Breitbart News reportAs soon as news of the October 7 massacre broke, Palestinians at home and abroad were seen erupting in jubilant celebrations, welcoming the returning executioners as heroes, burning seized Israeli cars, distributing sweets, and firing guns into the air.
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and West Bank will celebrate October 7 by handing out sweets and firing guns into the air in response to Hamas’ invasion and massacres in the Gaza Strip. #Palestinian #Hamas #Gaza #Israel pic.twitter.com/hox5P91DkM
— MEMRI (@MEMRIReports) October 29, 2023
The HBO host described Israeli “settlements” as “illegal” and “immoral,” while also criticizing groups like Hamas and Hezbollah for their all Israeli cities are illegal “settlements”. It refuses to recognise the State of Israel in its entirety, criminalising its creation and existence, and considers every city and town within its borders to be part of the “occupied” Palestinian territory.
Oliver’s comments sparked backlash, with many responding swiftly.
“As a horrible display of anti-Semitism (and ignorance), [John Oliver] “This compares Israel’s actions to root out terrorists in Gaza and the West Bank who literally called for (and carried out) the genocide of Jews to the actions of the Nazis during the Holocaust,” watchdog group Canary Mission said in a post.
As a horrible display of anti-Semitism (and ignorance), John Oliver He compares Israel’s actions to eradicate terrorists in Gaza and the West Bank, who have literally called for (and carried out) the genocide of Jews, to the actions of the Nazis during the Holocaust. pic.twitter.com/i6utdisbQX
— Canary Mission (@canarymission) July 30, 2024
Media watchdog Honest Reporting condemned Oliver’s “one-sided anti-Israel smear campaign”, expressed surprise at his views and questioned whether he was “really comparing Israel to the Nazis?”
John Oliver is John Oliver Are you really comparing Israel to the Nazis?
Watch this space for a full critique of Oliver’s latest one-sided anti-Israel attack article.
Meanwhile, check out this embarrassing clip:https://t.co/mQLVqvLT7c— Honest Reporting (@HonestReporting) July 29, 2024
One user criticized Oliver for discussing “the horrors of the separation wall” in Judea and Samaria (the West Bank) but not “why Israel built it.”
“He simply ignores two intifadas, thousands of terrorist attacks,” the user added.
And John Oliver talks about the horrors of the West Bank separation wall. Oh, how horrible and inhumane it is. But he doesn’t say why Israel built it. He seems to simply ignore two intifadas, thousands of terrorist attacks. >>> pic.twitter.com/geRYTJxrNN
— The New Liberal 🇺🇸🇺🇱🏳️🌈 (@TheNewLiberal16) July 30, 2024
“It’s really unfortunate. [Oliver] “Compare the Holocaust, the ethnic cleansing of 6 million Jews, to Israel’s attempt to destroy Hamas, a terrorist organization whose mission is to destroy Israel and kill Jews,” another user wrote. “John Oliver’s propaganda has its victims.”
It’s a pity. John Oliver Compare the Holocaust, the ethnic cleansing of six million Jews, to Israel’s attempt to destroy Hamas, a terrorist organization whose mission is to destroy Israel and kill the Jews. John Oliver’s propaganda has its victims. #NeverAgain https://t.co/HvwtH11rVd
— @donnymoss (@DonnyMossAR) July 30, 2024
During Israel’s 2021 war with Hamas, Oliver criticized Israel’s response to thousands of rockets fired by Palestinian Hamas terrorists, falsely accusing Israel of war crimes and claiming there is a “huge disproportionality” because Israel has the Iron Dome missile defense system, which allows it to target Palestinians more precisely.
The comments provoked a 10-year-old girl from Kfar Azza, an Israeli town near the border with the Gaza Strip that would later become “ground zero” for the Oct. 7 massacre by Hamas. respond.
Renana Botzer Swiss, a recent survivor of the Oct. 7 massacre, pointed out what is obvious to most Israelis: Palestinian terrorists target civilians, so every rocket poses a threat.
“Every time I hear the sirens I cry and feel sad. My army is strong, but that doesn’t mean we can escape the fear,” she said, adding that she just wants peace and a normal childhood for herself and all children in Gaza.
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Mr. John Oliver, Lenana, a 10-year-old girl who lives on the Israeli side of the Gaza border, heard you declare that Israel has committed “war crimes.” Here’s her response:John Oliver Last week night pic.twitter.com/QgCchBvsy7
— WallaNews (@WallaNews) May 19, 2021
On October 7th of last year, Renana, now 13 years old, was at home. Hamas launched a multi-pronged attack in October that saw around 3,000 terrorists infiltrate Israel, killing around 1,200 people and wounding more than 4,800. InjuryAt least 241 hostages were taken, with the majority of casualties being civilians. dozens American.
Lenana Botzer-Swiss, a 13-year-old Israeli from Kibbutz Kfar Aza, miraculously survived on October 7th.
All her neighbours were killed by terrorists.
She courageously tells her story in the first part of a new documentary series.
🎥 Kastina Communications pic.twitter.com/3eoYEu4fgN
— Embassy of Israel in the United States (@IsraelinUSA) May 10, 2024
she Explained She woke up to the sound of continuous sirens and had no idea what was happening until she learned that terrorists had come in. She and her family locked all the doors and remained in a secure room for hours, whispering prayers, before finally evacuating.
She also spoke of the fears and loss of many friends, including those who went missing and were murdered.
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