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5 min readIsrael killed more journalists in Gaza — and the host just wants out
On a recent episode of Asmongold TV, the host reacted to news that Israel had killed multiple Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza, including prominent reporter Anas al-Sharif. The Israeli military claimed al-Sharif was a Hamas militant. Al-Sharif had denied any political affiliation before his death, and the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression had previously denounced Israel's allegations against him as unfounded. The Committee to Protect Journalists reports that 186 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza over the last 22 months, with some 90 others imprisoned. The host's response was not a detailed defense or condemnation of either side, but something else: exhaustion, and a clear argument that American taxpayers should stop funding the conflict entirely.
The pattern of targeting journalists
The host acknowledged that Al Jazeera has a political leaning — "more of an anti-Israel stance," comparable to how Fox News leans Republican and MSNBC leans Democrat. But he insisted that being politically slanted does not make someone a legitimate military target. "They're still press," he said. "I'm not justifying this."
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Killing of Journalists in Gaza** - Asmongold introduces the news of multiple Al Jazeera journalists killed by Israeli airstrikes, framing it as a pattern of civilian deaths.
- 2 (02:23) **Debating Journalist Neutrality and Intent** - Asmongold argues that Al Jazeera has a political bias, while acknowledging that targeting journalists is not justified.
- 3 (04:01) **Journalist's Fear of Being Targeted** - The discussion moves to the targeted journalist, Anas al-Sharif, who had anticipated and warned about being killed by Israel.
- 4 (06:39) **American Fatigue and Desire to Disengage** - Asmongold expresses exhaustion with the conflict and a strong desire for the U.S. to stop funding it.
- 5 (10:59) **Victims of Propaganda and Collective Guilt** - Asmongold explains that both sides are victims of their own propaganda, but argues against assigning collective guilt to any group.
- 6 (15:00) **Denial of Humanitarian Crisis in Israel** - The discussion shifts to the denial within Israel of the starvation crisis in Gaza, with Netanyahu blaming social media algorithms for negative public opinion.
- 7 (20:31) **Heated Exchange on Racism and Genocide** - A chaotic segment features a guest being called a "baboon" and a "disgusting genocide," leading to a loud argument.
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