The Brendan O'Neill Show Natasha Hausdorff: The great lie of the Gaza ‘genocide’
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Jul 3, 2025 
Natasha Hausdorff, a barrister and legal director at the UK Lawyers for Israel Charitable Trust, dives into the complex narrative surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. She challenges the growing accusations of genocide against Israel, suggesting they often stem from misinformation and anti-Semitism. The conversation also touches on the role of education in shaping polarized views and the alarming rise of anti-Semitic rhetoric in protests. Hausdorff critiques mainstream media for propagating biased narratives, emphasizing the need for accurate reporting in these sensitive discussions.
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Rise of Overt Jew Hatred
- The chants at Glastonbury reflected a breakdown of public decency and revealed overt Jew hatred easily.
- This hate has morphed into calls for genocide, showing a dangerous acceptance of extremism.
Genocide Accusations Are Grotesque Lies
- Accusing Israel of genocide is legally unfounded and morally grotesque, weaponizing a term born from Jewish suffering.
- This accusation inverts history by blaming Jews for crimes committed against them, fueling modern anti-Semitism.
Israel Protects Civilians Amid Conflict
- Israel’s efforts focus on targeting Hamas terrorists, not Palestinian civilians, backing warnings, humanitarian aid, and evacuation corridors.
- Hamas uses civilians as shields, turning schools and hospitals into terror bases, complicating Israel’s defense.