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In an interview with Piers Morgan, Ben Shapiro condemns Hamas as terrorists, advocates for a robust response while safeguarding civilians, defends Netanyahu's leadership, and highlights the importance of economic development for achieving peace in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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- Ben Shapiro expresses outrage at the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas and emphasizes the need to confront and understand this evil.
- Shapiro criticizes mainstream media outlets for their reluctance to label Hamas as terrorists and argues for a disproportionate response to terrorism.
- Shapiro argues that Israel has a moral duty to protect its citizens from Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields.
- Shapiro points out that internal divisions within Israel are irrelevant in the face of the current crisis, as it is primarily about Hamas and not the Israeli government.
- Shapiro emphasizes the importance of economic development as a path to peace in the region and highlights the contrast between the economic conditions of Arabs in Israel and those living under Palestinian rule.
- Shapiro expresses doubt about the feasibility of a two-state solution without a partner on the Palestinian side who is willing to negotiate in good faith.
- Shapiro agrees with Donald Trump's claim that this conflict may not have happened if he were still president, citing perceived weakness in US dealings with Iran as a contributing factor.
- Shapiro acknowledges the double standard in how anti-Semitism is treated in the media compared to other forms of hate speech and emphasizes the need for Israel to defend itself and its citizens.
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Piers Morgan interviews Ben Shapiro on Israel-Hamas conflict. Shapiro criticizes Hamas as terrorists and supports strong response while protecting civilians. He defends Netanyahu's leadership and emphasizes economic development for peace.
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Piers Morgan interviews Ben Shapiro on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Shapiro criticizes Hamas as terrorists and calls out the media for not labeling them as such. He supports a strong response to terrorism while protecting civilians. Shapiro defends Netanyahu's leadership and emphasizes that the crisis is primarily about Hamas. He believes economic development is key to peace and doubts a two-state solution without a willing partner on the Palestinian side. The conversation also addresses President Biden's speech, media coverage of anti-Semitism, and the need for Israel to defend itself.
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Piers Morgan interviews Ben Shapiro about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Shapiro condemns Hamas for their terrorist attacks and criticizes the media for not labeling them as terrorists. He argues that a disproportionate response is necessary to stop terrorism, while clarifying that civilians should not be targeted. Shapiro defends Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and emphasizes that the crisis is primarily about Hamas, not the Israeli government. He believes economic development is crucial for peace in the region and envisions Israel working towards it with any governing body representing the Palestinians. Shapiro expresses doubt about a two-state solution without a willing partner on the Palestinian side. The conversation also addresses President Biden's speech on Israel, contrasting reactions to George Floyd's murder, and the double standard in media coverage of anti-Semitism. Shapiro concludes by emphasizing the need for Israel to defend itself and its citizens.
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In this interview excerpt, Piers Morgan speaks with Ben Shapiro about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Shapiro expresses outrage at the brutal terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas and emphasizes the need to confront and understand this evil. He shares his personal connection to the Jewish community and criticizes mainstream media for failing to label Hamas as terrorists.
The conversation then turns to the disproportionate response to terrorism. Shapiro argues that a wildly disproportionate response is necessary to stop terrorism, but clarifies that civilians should not be targeted. He believes that Israel has a moral duty to protect its citizens from Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields.
Morgan raises the issue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. Shapiro points out that Israel has had a unity government with members from different parties and that there has been little disagreement on foreign policy since 2009.
The interview touches on the failure of the Oslo process and the rejection of peace offerings by the Palestinians. Shapiro argues that internal divisions within Israel are irrelevant in the face of the current crisis, as it is primarily about Hamas and not the Israeli government. He emphasizes the importance of economic development as a path to peace in the region.
Shapiro envisions economic development as a key factor for a dream scenario in the region in 20 years. He suggests that the fear of a regional realignment against Iran is what drove Hamas to provoke this conflict. He believes that Israel would be willing to work towards economic development with any governing body representing the Palestinians.
Regarding a two-state solution, Shapiro expresses doubt about its feasibility without a partner on the Palestinian side who is willing to negotiate in good faith. He argues that until there is a change in leadership among the Palestinians and a shift towards moderation, lasting peace will remain elusive.
The conversation briefly touches on a Twitter spat Shapiro had with Andrew Tate, a converted Muslim who expressed support for the Palestinians. Shapiro defends his stance that peace cannot be made with people who engage in terrorism and target civilians.
The discussion also touches on President Biden's speech on Israel, with Shapiro suggesting that the omission of mentioning Iran may be due to concerns about the recent unfreezing of assets and the potential blowback from his administration's Iran policy.
Morgan brings up Donald Trump's claim that this conflict would not have happened if he were still president. Shapiro agrees that there is some truth to that statement, arguing that Iran has perceived weakness in the US and its dealings with them.
The conversation then delves into the contrasting reactions to the murder of George Floyd and the violence in Israel. Shapiro acknowledges the double standard in how anti-Semitism is treated in the media compared to other forms of hate speech. He expresses gratitude for the support for Israel but emphasizes that goodwill must be translated into actions that allow Israel to protect its citizens.
The interview concludes with a montage showing support for Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. Shapiro appreciates the support but underscores the need for Israel to defend itself and its citizens to prevent future atrocities.
Overall, the interview touches on key points related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the failure of peace efforts, the importance of economic development, the challenges of a two-state solution, and the double standard in media coverage of anti-Semitism. Shapiro emphasizes the need for a change in Palestinian leadership and the importance of Israel's ability to defend itself.
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In this interview excerpt, Piers Morgan speaks with Ben Shapiro about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Shapiro expresses his outrage at the brutal and evil terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas. He emphasizes the need to confront and understand this evil, as it is different from Western values and cannot be negotiated with. Shapiro shares his personal connection to the Jewish community and expresses sympathy for those affected by the attacks.
Shapiro's powerful address on his YouTube channel, where he condemns the hatred and violence against the Jewish people throughout history, is discussed. He criticizes mainstream media outlets for their reluctance to label Hamas as terrorists. Shapiro argues that this refusal undermines the fight against terrorism.
The conversation then turns to the disproportionate response to terrorism. Shapiro argues that a wildly disproportionate response is necessary to stop terrorism, not in terms of targeting civilians but in terms of eliminating as many terrorists as possible. He believes that Israel has a moral duty to protect its citizens from Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields.
Morgan raises the issue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and suggests that a change in leadership might benefit the peace process. Shapiro points out that Israel has had a unity government with members from different parties, including those on the left, and that there has been little disagreement on foreign policy since the rejection of a peace deal by Mahmoud Abbas in 2009.
The interview touches on the failure of the Oslo process and the rejection of peace offerings by the Palestinians. Shapiro argues that internal divisions within Israel are irrelevant in the face of the current crisis, as it is primarily about Hamas and not the Israeli government. He emphasizes the importance of economic development as a path to peace in the region.
Shapiro envisions economic development as a key factor for a dream scenario in the region in 20 years. He suggests that the fear of a regional realignment against Iran is what drove Hamas to provoke this conflict. He believes that Israel would be willing to work towards economic development with any governing body representing the Palestinians, but acknowledges that for progress to be made, both sides need to prioritize economic development as an end goal.
Regarding a two-state solution, Shapiro expresses doubt about its feasibility without a partner on the Palestinian side who is willing to negotiate in good faith. He argues that until there is a change in leadership among the Palestinians and a shift towards moderation, lasting peace will remain elusive.
The conversation briefly touches on a Twitter spat Shapiro had with Andrew Tate, a converted Muslim who expressed support for the Palestinians. Shapiro defends his stance that peace cannot be made with people who engage in terrorism and target civilians.
The discussion also touches on President Biden's speech on Israel, with Shapiro suggesting that the omission of mentioning Iran may be due to concerns about the recent unfreezing of assets and the potential blowback from his administration's Iran policy.
Morgan brings up Donald Trump's claim that this conflict would not have happened if he were still president. Shapiro agrees that there is some truth to that statement, arguing that Iran has perceived weakness in the US and its dealings with them, contributing to the current situation.
The conversation then delves into the contrasting reactions to the murder of George Floyd and the violence in Israel. Shapiro acknowledges the double standard in how anti-Semitism is treated in the media compared to other forms of hate speech. He expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support for Israel but emphasizes that goodwill must be translated into actions that allow Israel to protect its citizens.
The interview concludes with a montage showing support for Israel and the Jewish people worldwide. Shapiro appreciates the support but underscores the need for Israel to defend itself and its citizens in order to prevent future atrocities.
Overall, the interview touches on key points related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the failure of peace efforts, the importance of economic development, the challenges of a two-state solution, and the double standard in media coverage of anti-Semitism. Shapiro emphasizes the need for a change in Palestinian leadership and the importance of Israel's ability to defend itself.
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In this interview, Piers Morgan speaks with Ben Shapiro about the Israel-Hamas conflict. Shapiro expresses his outrage at the terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas, which he describes as brutal and evil. He emphasizes the need to confront and understand this evil, as it is different from Western values and cannot be negotiated with. Shapiro recounts how he learned about the attacks while in the United States and received firsthand accounts and footage of the violence. He shares his personal connection to the Jewish community and expresses sympathy for those affected by the attacks.
Shapiro's powerful address on his YouTube channel, where he identifies as a Jew and condemns the hatred and violence against the Jewish people throughout history, is discussed. He explains that his statement resonated with many people who understand the history of anti-Semitism and the current threat posed by Hamas. Shapiro criticizes mainstream media outlets, such as the BBC and The New York Times, for their reluctance to label Hamas as terrorists and instead using terms like "militants." He argues that this refusal to acknowledge the true nature of Hamas undermines the fight against terrorism.
The conversation then turns to the disproportionate response to terrorism. Shapiro argues that a wildly disproportionate response is necessary to stop terrorism, not in terms of targeting civilians but in terms of eliminating as many terrorists as possible. He believes that Israel has a moral duty to protect its citizens from Hamas, which uses civilians as human shields. He also addresses concerns about innocent Palestinians in Gaza, stating that Hamas is responsible for their suffering and that Israel has made efforts to provide aid and permits to Gaza.
Morgan raises the issue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and suggests that a change in leadership might benefit the peace process. Shapiro points out that Israel has had a unity government with members from different parties, including those on the left, and that there has been little disagreement on foreign policy since the rejection of a peace deal by Mahmoud Abbas in 2009.
Overall, the interview highlights Shapiro's strong condemnation of Hamas and his belief in Israel's right to defend itself against terrorism. He emphasizes the need to confront and understand evil, criticizes mainstream media for their reluctance to label Hamas as terrorists, and argues for a disproportionate response to terrorism.
In this interview excerpt, Piers Morgan and Ben Shapiro discuss various aspects of the Israel-Hamas conflict. They touch on the failure of the Oslo process and the rejection of peace offerings by the Palestinians. Shapiro argues that internal divisions within Israel are irrelevant in the face of the current crisis, as it is primarily about Hamas and not the Israeli government. He emphasizes the importance of economic development as a path to peace in the region, highlighting the stark contrast between the economic conditions of Arabs in Israel and those living under Palestinian rule.
When asked about a dream scenario for the region in 20 years, Shapiro envisions economic development as a key factor. He suggests that the fear of a regional realignment against Iran is what drove Hamas to provoke this conflict, as they are opposed to a potential Sunni-Jewish alliance. He believes that Israel would be willing to work towards economic development with any governing body representing the Palestinians, but acknowledges that for progress to be made, both sides need to prioritize economic development as an end goal.
Regarding a two-state solution, Shapiro expresses doubt about its feasibility without a partner on the Palestinian side who is willing to negotiate in good faith. He argues that until there is a change in leadership among the Palestinians and a shift towards moderation, lasting peace will remain elusive. He cites the example of Northern Ireland to illustrate the potential for reconciliation when both sides are willing to sit down and negotiate, but emphasizes that the situation with Hamas is different due to their genocidal ambitions.
The conversation then shifts to a Twitter spat Shapiro had with Andrew Tate, a converted Muslim who expressed support for the Palestinians. Shapiro defends his stance that peace cannot be made with people who engage in terrorism and target civilians. He criticizes Tate's call for peace while ignoring the recent acts of violence committed by Hamas.
The discussion briefly touches on President Biden's speech on Israel, with Shapiro suggesting that the omission of mentioning Iran may be due to concerns about the recent unfreezing of assets and the potential blowback from his administration's Iran policy. He also suggests that Biden may be trying to prevent the conflict from escalating further by keeping Iran out of the war.
Morgan brings up Donald Trump's claim that this conflict would not have happened if he were still president. Shapiro agrees that there is some truth to that statement, arguing that Iran has perceived weakness in the US and its dealings with them, contributing to the current situation. He emphasizes the importance of strength in the Middle East and its impact on geopolitical dynamics.
The conversation then delves into the contrasting reactions to the murder of George Floyd and the violence in Israel. Shapiro acknowledges the double standard in how anti-Semitism is treated in the media compared to other forms of hate speech. He expresses gratitude for the outpouring of support for Israel but emphasizes that goodwill must be translated into actions that allow Israel to protect its citizens.
The interview concludes with a montage showing support for Israel and the Jewish people worldwide, symbolized by the Israel flag displayed at iconic locations. Shapiro appreciates the support but underscores the need for Israel to defend itself and its citizens in order to prevent future atrocities.
Overall, the interview touches on key points related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, including the failure of peace efforts, the importance of economic development, the challenges of a two-state solution, and the double standard in media coverage of anti-Semitism. Shapiro emphasizes the need for a change in Palestinian leadership and the importance of Israel's ability to defend itself.
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