

“You Just Interviewed a TERRORIST!” Israel’s Occupation of West Bank | With Daniella Weiss
Jul 16, 2025
Daniella Weiss, a leading figure in the Israeli settler movement, discusses the divine right many Israelis feel toward the West Bank as violence escalates. Cenk Uygur and Matthew Syed join the conversation, debating the complexities of military actions in the region and the ethical responsibilities of the media. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach challenges perceptions of extremism within Israeli policies. The discourse emphasizes the human cost of hardline stances and explores the tragic loss of life, particularly among children, shedding light on the deep-rooted grievances fueling the conflict.
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Divine Right Claims Over Land
- Daniella Weiss claims a divine right to settle Jews in the biblical land given to the Jewish nation by God.
- She rejects international law, framing settlements as a historical and religious imperative, not a legal issue.
Lack of Empathy for Palestinian Children
- Daniella Weiss refuses to express empathy for Palestinian children killed since October 7th.
- Her stance reflects an uncompromising, harsh viewpoint on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Criticism of Israeli Settler Extremism
- Cenk Uygur calls Daniella Weiss a vicious terrorist and criticizes Israeli settler extremism.
- He accuses Israel of committing war crimes and killing more Palestinian children than Hamas did Israeli civilians.