The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 1831 - How To Bomb Your Own Hospital And Blame The Jews
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Oct 18, 2023 The podcast dives into a controversial hospital explosion in Gaza, disputing media narratives that mistakenly blame Israel. It highlights the historical context of blood libel against Jews and critiques the media's role in spreading misinformation. The discussion also covers escalating tensions in the Middle East and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. Additionally, there's a focus on antisemitism in academia, with major donor backlash prompting calls for accountability at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Misfired Rockets
- In 2022, Israel estimated about 20% of Palestinian Islamic Jihad rockets landed within Gaza.
- During the present conflict, at least 400 of over 7,000 rockets fired have fallen short, impacting Gaza.
Hospital Bombing False Flag
- Hamas falsely blamed Israel for bombing a Gaza hospital, claiming 500 casualties, coinciding with Biden's Israel arrival.
- Media outlets immediately ran the story without verification, demonstrating a bias toward Hamas.
Media Bias and Moral Equivalence
- Shapiro argues that the media's quick acceptance of Hamas's narrative reveals their desire for moral equivalence between Israel and terrorists.
- He contrasts this with media skepticism towards Russian claims in the Ukraine conflict.