The American Victims of 10/07 — with Jonathan Greenblatt
Jul 10, 2024
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Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses the 10/07 attacks on US citizens by Hamas. The lawsuit against Iran, Syria, and North Korea for supporting Hamas is highlighted. The podcast delves into anti-Semitism, legal actions against state sponsors of terror, and the rise of anti-Semitic sentiments in protests.
The ADL lawsuit targets Iran, Syria, and North Korea for supporting Hamas in the 10/7 attack on Americans.
Jonathan Greenblatt highlights the rise of anti-Semitism post-10/7 attack, linking movements like SJP and BLM Chicago.
Deep dives
ADL Filing Lawsuit Against State Sponsors of Terrorism
The ADL has filed a lawsuit on behalf of over 100 U.S. citizens and their families impacted by a terrorist attack on October 7th. The lawsuit targets Iran, Syria, and North Korea for providing material support to Hamas, linking them to the attack on Americans and Israelis, aiming to establish and substantiate their role in perpetrating the crime.
Discovering New Wave of Anti-Semitism in the US
After the October 7th attack, a new wave of anti-Semitism emerged in the US. Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the ADL, recounts the shock of witnessing this surge of organized anti-Semitic sentiments and actions in the country, notably expressed through groups like SJP and BLM Chicago, indicating an intensification of hatred against Jews.
Linking Anti-Zionism to Anti-Semitism
Greenblatt asserts that anti-Zionism is a form of anti-Semitism, emphasizing the historical intent to delegitimize and dehumanize the Jewish people and their national aspirations. Identifying anti-Zionism as a tool for vilifying Jews, he highlights its role in an ongoing effort to delegitimize Jewish identity, faith, and statehood.
Establishing Facts Through Legal Action
The lawsuit aims to establish pivotal facts regarding the October 7th attack, particularly addressing the denialism, the involvement of American citizens, and the support from sovereign governments like Iran, Syria, and North Korea. By utilizing the legal system to create a factual record, the ADL seeks to combat misinformation, uphold justice, and ensure accountability for the perpetrators.
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On October 7th, Hamas slaughtered, brutalized, wounded, and kidnapped numerous U.S. citizens. We think of 10/07 as a singular Israeli experience. But it was not. Americans were attacked too. There are even 8 U.S. citizens still being held hostage today by Hamas.
It’s not clear what the U.S. Government is doing for these American victims and their families. What recourse do our fellow citizens have? Well, here’s one: the Anti-Defamation League has filed a lawsuit on behalf of more than 125 US citizens and their families who were killed or wounded in the kibbutzim in southern Israel and at the Nova music festival. The lawsuit accuses Iran, Syria and North Korea of providing material support to Hamas. The lawsuit lays out publicly available evidence of training, weapons and financial support from Iran; training and financing from Syria; and weapons and tunnel-digging assistance from North Korea. But where can this lawsuit actually go - what could it achieve?
This is the focus of my conversation with Jonathan Greenblatt, who has been the CEO of the ADL since 2015. Prior to joining the ADL, he was a senior official in the Obama White House, and has had a long career in business and the non-profit sector before he joined the Obama administration.
To learn more about the Anti-Defamation League, visit: https://www.adl.org/
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