Brendan O'Neill, an English pundit and author known for his work at Spiked, dives deep into the moral and cultural crisis following the October 7th massacre. He argues that the West has failed a crucial moral test, highlighting the troubling rise of anti-Semitism and the normalization of violence. O'Neill critiques radical ideologies that threaten Western values and discusses how the ideological climate impacts public discourse. He also proposes solutions for supporting Israel in its fight for the future amidst these challenges.
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Celebration of the Pogrom
On October 9th, 2023, a gathering outside the Israeli embassy in London celebrated the Hamas massacre.
This was especially shocking given the proximity to the event, mirroring celebrations of Kristallnacht.
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West's Moral Crisis
The West's response to the October 7th massacre reveals a loss of moral bearings and confidence in its own values.
This crisis includes celebrating barbarism and abandoning the foundations of civilized states.
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Israel as a Target
Anti-Western sentiment among young people has fueled their embrace of barbarism, exemplified by support for Hamas.
Israel, seen as embodying Western values, becomes a target for self-loathing leftists.
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After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation
After the Pogrom: 7 October, Israel and the Crisis of Civilisation
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Brendan O’Neill
Brendan O'Neill's "After the Pogrom" offers a critical analysis of the Western response to the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. The book details how certain groups excused Hamas's violence, siding with the perpetrators against the victims. O'Neill argues that this response represents a failure of Enlightenment values and a betrayal of Western civilization's principles. He calls for a restoration of these values and unwavering support for Israel. The book's unflinching account serves as a wake-up call, urging readers to confront the moral complexities of the conflict and the implications for the future.
In this gripping episode of State of a Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy sits down with English pundit, author, and journalist Brendan O'Neill to unpack the moral and cultural crisis that followed the October 7th massacre in Israel. Together, they explore why the West failed what O'Neill calls a “moral test” in his thought-provoking book, After the Pogrom: October 7th, Israel, and the Crisis of Civilization.
This deep-dive conversation addresses:
The intellectual climate in the West and its response to the horrific events of October 7th.
Why O'Neill sees this as a moment of reckoning for Western values and moral confidence.
The troubling rise of anti-Semitism and the normalization of glorifying violence.
How radical ideologies from the far left to political Islam threaten Western civilization.
Solutions for combating cultural decay and supporting Israel’s fight for its future.
Whether you're interested in geopolitics, cultural critique, or the future of Western civilization, this episode is a must-watch. Subscribe now for more hard-hitting discussions with global thought leaders.
0:00 - Coming up 0:18 - Monologue 2:54 - Welcome 6:13 - Western moral compass 9:32 - Israel in the culture wars 14:39 - Anti-Western Left 18:55 - Oppressor Vs. Oppressed mentality 29:43 - After the Pogrom 36:42 - Political Islam in The West 42:35 - Brendan's turn from The Left 46:46 - How to never fail again 51:52 - Institutions targeting Israel 54:19 - Goodbye
Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy Co-Creator - Guy Ross Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans Director/Editor - Benny Goldman Studio Manager - Lotem Segev Graphics - Thomas Girsch Researcher - Dan Dimendberg
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