The Price of Ignorance: Trump’s $400M Wake-Up Call to Anti-Israel Protests
When Donald Trump pulled $400 million from Columbia University, it wasn’t just about dollars—it was about accountability. Universities were once hubs of intellectual debate, places where students challenged ideas with reason and evidence. Today, they have become ideological battlegrounds where facts take a backseat to mob rule, and anti-Israel protests serve as the latest example of this intellectual decay.
The anti-Israel demonstrations sweeping across college campuses in the U.S. and beyond are not rooted in justice but in misguided propaganda. The pro-Palestinian protests currently unfolding are not about human rights—they are about demonizing the only democracy in the Middle East while excusing the actions of Hamas, an internationally recognized terrorist organization.
The Hypocrisy of Anti-Israel Protests
It is one thing to criticize a government’s policies—every democracy invites scrutiny. But what we are seeing now is not a policy debate; it is an ideological war against Israel’s right to exist.
Many of these campus protests are led by groups that have openly called for Israel’s destruction, some even displaying swastikas alongside “Free Palestine” banners. This is no longer just about Israel-Palestine; it is about open anti-Semitism masquerading as social justice.
Let’s be clear:
- October 7th changed everything. The current Israel conflict demonstrations did not start in a vacuum. Hamas slaughtered over 1,200 innocent civilians in a pre-planned, unprovoked attack on Israeli soil. Yet, these anti-Zionist rallies conveniently ignore this fact.
- Protesters are defending a terrorist regime. Hamas is not a “liberation movement”; it is an Islamist dictatorship that executes dissidents, oppresses women and systematically murders LGBTQ individuals. Yet, progressive student activists—who claim to stand for these very causes—are now marching in its defense.
- Anti-Israel demonstrations are based on propaganda, not history. Protesters chant “From the river to the sea,” without understanding that this is a call for genocide, not peace.
A Turning Point: The Cost of False Narratives
Trump’s $400 million withdrawal from Columbia University is not just a financial decision—it’s a warning shot. Universities have abandoned intellectual integrity in favor of radical indoctrination, allowing antisemitic movements to flourish unchecked. The same institutions that claim to promote diversity and tolerance have become breeding grounds for extremism and violence against Jewish students. This is not just about money. It’s about whether we allow propaganda and hatred to dictate the future of education.
This is no longer about “pro-Palestinian” activism. This is an anti-Semitic movement wrapped in social justice rhetoric.
And it needs to be exposed.
On October 7, 2023, Margit (63) and Yosef Silberman (67) were trapped in their Kibbutz Nir Oz home when Hamas terrorists set it on fire, killing them inside. Their charred remains were later found in the ruins.
Their daughter, Shiri Bibas (32), her husband Yarden (34), and their sons Ariel (4) and Kfir (9 months) were abducted. Shiri and the boys were later murdered in Hamas captivity, wiping out three generations of the family. Their story remains one of the most documented civilian tragedies of October 7.
At the Supernova Music Festival, Hamas gunmen slaughtered over 260 unarmed festivalgoers, hunting them down in open fields as they ran for their lives. Survivors describe seeing their friends shot execution-style, while some were kidnapped and taken to Gaza. A young woman named Noa Argamani was seen crying and screaming for help as she was abducted on a motorcycle.
On October 7, 2023, Hamas stormed Kibbutz Be’eri, murdering entire families in a coordinated attack. Survivors recounted parents being executed in front of their children, with some begging for their lives before being gunned down. In multiple cases, families were found huddled together in safe rooms, slaughtered in cold blood. Hamas terrorists also set homes on fire, killing residents trapped inside. Forensic teams later recovered charred remains of those burned alive, while survivors described the village as a “scene from hell.”
October 7th: The Only Day That Matters
On October 7th, 2023, the world witnessed an unprovoked terrorist attack that changed the course of history. Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, launched a coordinated massacre against Israeli civilians, an act of barbarism that cannot be justified under any circumstance.
A Day of Horror
- Over 1,200 Israelis were murdered in a single day. Hamas terrorists stormed homes, executed families, and abducted children in one of the most brutal assaults since the Holocaust.
- Rape, torture, and mutilation were used as weapons of terror. Survivors reported unspeakable acts of violence, proving Hamas’ intent was not just to attack, but to dehumanize.
- Civilians were the primary targets. This was not a battle between armies. Hamas militants slaughtered women, children, and the elderly—some burned alive, others shot point-blank while trying to flee.
WARNING!
Contains images and descriptions of violence which viewers may find distressing!
Why This Attack Matters
- If Hamas had not attacked, there would be no war today. Every event since October 7th stems from this single act of aggression. Israel did not seek this war; it was forced into it by terrorists who thrive on chaos.
- Hamas provoked a response knowing civilians would suffer. The group uses Gaza’s civilians as human shields, embedding its operations within schools, hospitals, and residential areas to manufacture casualties and manipulate world opinion.
- Those protesting against Israel ignore this reality. Instead of condemning Hamas for starting the war, they falsely portray Israel’s response as unprovoked aggression, deliberately omitting the cause: a mass slaughter of innocent civilians.
The Brutal Reality That Anti-Israel Protesters Ignore
The anti-Israel protests erupting on college campuses and in the streets refuse to acknowledge that October 7th was not just another escalation—it was a deliberate act of terror aimed at annihilating Jews. The failure to recognize this reveals the moral bankruptcy of these demonstrations.
If you cannot condemn what Hamas did on October 7th, then you are not advocating for peace—you are endorsing terror. And that is the uncomfortable truth these protests refuse to face.
If you cannot condemn what Hamas did on October 7th, then you are not advocating for peace—you are endorsing terror. And that is the uncomfortable truth these protests refuse to face.
As Hamas terrorists attacked the Supernova Music Festival, 25-year-old Raz Cohen ran for his life, first hiding behind a tree, then under the festival stage scaffolding, where he witnessed people being shot in the head, shoulders, and legs.
Fleeing to a creek bed, Cohen and his friends hid in bushes, hearing the screams of women being stabbed nearby. With his phone battery nearly dead, he whispered a final call to his father, fearing he would never make it out alive. For six hours, they lay in silence, surrounded by gunfire and cries for help.
Nadav Hanan, a Nova Festival survivor, escaped Hamas gunmen by running 25 kilometers barefoot through fields and orchards. As terrorists executed festivalgoers, he and a friend fled, dodging bullets and hiding in bushes.
For hours, they ran through the scorching heat, avoiding Hamas patrols and gunfire. Exhausted and wounded, they eventually reached safety. Hanan later reflected that his military training saved his life, while many others never made it out.
Israeli first responder Hanan Schlesinger arrived at the Supernova Music Festival to find a scene of unimaginable horror. Bodies were scattered across the festival grounds, with many victims executed at point-blank range.
Schlesinger describes helping survivors who had played dead for hours, some covered in the blood of friends and loved ones. Many were in shock, unable to process the brutality of what they had witnessed. His testimony captures the chaos and devastation left in the wake of Hamas’ calculated attack on unarmed festivalgoers.
Why Anti-Israel Protesters Believe They Are Right
The anti-Israel protesters do not see themselves as supporters of terrorism or antisemitism. They genuinely believe they are standing for justice, freedom, and human rights. But this belief is not based on historical reality—it is shaped by propaganda, misinformation, and ideological manipulation.
How Do Protesters Start Supporting Hamas?
Misinformation and Simplified Narratives
- Many protesters do not understand the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict. They rely on viral slogans, biased media coverage, and cherry-picked historical events rather than researching the full picture.
- False narratives dominate social media—Israel is portrayed as an “occupier” while Hamas is depicted as a “freedom-fighting resistance movement.”
- Young activists are taught a distorted version of history, where Hamas’ terrorism is justified as a response to supposed Israeli oppression.
Social Media Radicalization
- Platforms like TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram are flooded with pro-Palestinian propaganda, making it trendy to support the cause.
- Dramatic images of suffering—many staged or misleading—are circulated widely, evoking emotional rather than rational responses.
- Any attempt to question Hamas’ actions or discuss Israeli suffering is censored, mass-reported, or shouted down.
University Indoctrination and Academic Bias
- Middle East Studies programs in Western universities are heavily funded by anti-Israel regimes, like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, shaping an entire generation of students to view Israel as an oppressor.
- Professors push radical ideologies, often justifying Hamas’ actions while ignoring or downplaying Israeli suffering.
- Students emerge from these programs not with knowledge, but with ideological convictions, believing they are on the side of justice.
The “Underdog” Fallacy
- People automatically assume the weaker side is morally right, ignoring the fact that Hamas is not a powerless victim, but a heavily armed terrorist group funded by Iran.
- Protesters view Palestinians as an oppressed people without acknowledging Hamas’ role in their suffering.
- The belief that Palestinians are the “underdog” leads protesters to excuse Hamas’ actions, even when they are objectively barbaric.
Media Bias and Selective Outrage
- Major news outlets frame the conflict dishonestly, focusing disproportionately on Palestinian suffering while downplaying or ignoring Israeli casualties.
- Journalists embedded with Hamas help shape narratives that make Israel look like the aggressor.
- Reporters rarely challenge Hamas’ claims, allowing their propaganda to dominate international coverage.
Do Protesters Realize They Are Supporting Hamas?
Most protesters do not openly admit to supporting Hamas, yet their slogans, chants, and rhetoric align with Hamas’ goals. Many deny or ignore Hamas’ atrocities, including the October 7 attack, excusing them as “resistance.”
They call for Israel’s destruction with slogans like “From the river to the sea,” often unaware that this is a call for genocide. Some even justify violence against Israeli civilians, believing it to be an appropriate response to perceived oppression. Many of these protesters would be horrified if they truly understood what Hamas stands for, but years of indoctrination and misinformation have blinded them to reality.
Propaganda is a War Weapon, and Protesters Are Its Foot Soldiers
The anti-Israel protests are not movements of truth, justice, or human rights. They are the byproduct of a well-orchestrated disinformation campaign, designed to paint Israel as the villain while covering up Hamas’ crimes.
The protesters may believe they are standing on the right side of history. But when your movement depends on censorship, historical distortion, and outright lies, you are not fighting for justice—you are fighting for propaganda.
Yocheved Lifshitz (85), a grandmother from Kibbutz Nir Oz, was among dozens taken hostage on Oct. 7. She recalled how Hamas fighters stormed into homes in her community “taking residents by surprise” – “They beat people. They kidnapped others, the old and the young without distinction,” she said.
Lifshitz herself was seized and thrown onto a motorcycle at gunpoint. “When I was on the bike… the young men hit me on the way,” she recounted, describing the assault as going “through hell”.
She was ferried into Gaza, dragged through a “spider’s web” of damp tunnels, and held captive with other Israelis in a Hamas hideout. (Lifshitz was released after 16 days in captivity, and spoke from an Israeli hospital about her harrowing experience.)
Dov Golebowicz (84), a Holocaust survivor, found himself once again hiding for his life when Hamas terrorists infiltrated Kibbutz Nirim on Oct. 7.
As gunmen stormed into the community, Golebowicz and his son Gideon rushed into their home’s reinforced safe room. With no lock on the steel door, they jammed it shut with a makeshift wooden bar while militants entered the house repeatedly, searching for victims.
Father and son remained silent in their shelter for 12 terror-filled hours as carnage unfolded outside. “All of the residents on both sides of their home [were] killed or kidnapped” that morning.
Five neighbors were murdered and five taken hostage from Nirim, but the Golebowicz family was miraculously overlooked by the attackers
At the outdoor Nova music festival near Kibbutz Re’im, Rada Rashed (33) and his brother Raif (39) – hired as caterers – barely escaped with their lives when Hamas militants opened fire on the crowd. “What I lived through on Oct. 7 [was] unbelievable… I never imagined [seeing such horrors],” Rada said, calling the day a second “birth” for him.
As gunmen massacred 250 people around them, Rada dove into a pit to hide. Bullets whizzed past his face and he watched in terror as “young women… were begging Hamas members not to kill them” – the attackers “took them by their hair and shot them in the head,” he recounted.
Raif fled through the trees, filming the chaos while hearing militants hunting survivors and even beating people with hammers nearby.
The brothers eventually managed to reunite and reach safety, though the nightmare of that morning “will forever haunt us,” Rada said.
Supporting Hamas Means Supporting Dictatorship Over Democracy
The anti-Israel protests claim to be about justice, freedom, and human rights, yet they actively support Hamas, a group that represents the exact opposite of these values. If you stand with Hamas, you are not fighting for liberation—you are endorsing a theocratic dictatorship that brutalizes its own people.
The Reality of Hamas: A Brutal, Oppressive Regime
- Hamas is not a government—it is a terrorist organization. It does not seek peace, democracy, or coexistence. Its sole mission is the destruction of Israel and the establishment of an Islamist dictatorship.
- There are no human rights under Hamas rule. Freedom of speech? Banned. LGBTQ rights? Punishable by death. Women’s rights? Crushed under Islamic fundamentalism. Journalists who criticize Hamas? Jailed, tortured, or executed.
- Hamas does not protect Palestinians; it exploits them. It steals humanitarian aid, uses civilians as human shields, and prioritizes terror tunnels and rockets over food, medicine, and infrastructure.
The Protesters’ Hypocrisy: Marching for Terror, Not Justice
- The same activists who claim to fight for women’s rights and LGBTQ equality are marching for a regime that executes LGBTQ individuals and forces women into submission.
- The same people who protest against “oppressive governments” are defending a terrorist group that holds Gaza under totalitarian rule with no free elections, no civil liberties, and no tolerance for dissent.
- The same universities that claim to be “safe spaces” are harboring students chanting for the destruction of Israel, while Jewish students are harassed and threatened on campus.
Israel: A Democracy Under Fire
Unlike Hamas, Israel is a democracy. Is it perfect? No democracy is. But it stands as the only free nation in the Middle East, where Arabs, Jews, Christians, LGBTQ individuals, and women have equal rights, representation in government, and legal protection.
- 20% of Israel’s population is Arab. They vote, serve in the government, and hold high-ranking positions in Israeli society.
- Women’s rights are protected by law. Unlike in Hamas-controlled Gaza, where women’s movements are restricted, Israeli women serve in the military, lead businesses, and participate in every level of society.
- Freedom of speech and religion exists in Israel. In Gaza, criticizing Hamas gets you imprisoned or executed. In Israel, both Muslims and Jews openly practice their faith without persecution.
Doron, his wife, and three children barricaded themselves in their safe room as Hamas gunmen stormed Be’eri. Militants tried to break down the door and even set it on fire, filling the shelter with smoke. As his 17-year-old son Maayan struggled to breathe,
Doron warned him not to go out – but Maayan escaped through a window and hid under a bush. Doron and the others endured until Israeli rescuers arrived, reuniting the family.
Their neighborhood was devastated, but they survived against the odds.
An 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, Haim hid in a safe room with his son, grandson, and caregiver for hours while Hamas rampaged through Be’eri. Though his house was spared, over 100 of his neighbors were killed or taken hostage.
Raanan later said the massacre felt to him like “a second holocaust,” having known every victim in his close-knit community. The trauma, he said, hit him even harder personally than what he endured in WWII.
The Reality of Women’s Rights Under Hamas
There is no greater hypocrisy in modern activism than the so-called ‘feminists’ and ‘LGBTQ allies’ marching for Hamas. The same activists who demand safe spaces and gender rights in the West are openly supporting a terrorist organization that executes gays, forces women into submission, and upholds a system of violent gender apartheid.
If you claim to stand for freedom, yet march in defense of those who would strip you of it, you are not a revolutionary—you are a fool.
Women’s rights in Gaza are not just restricted—they are systematically dismantled by an Islamist regime that enforces strict gender apartheid.
Read this article from Noa Thisby about Hamas and Women’s Rights.
Hamas’ Treatment of Women: Oppression, Violence, and Control
- Severe restrictions on women’s dress and movement—Women are forced to cover themselves in public, and cannot travel without a male guardian.
- Forced marriages and honor killings—Young girls are often forced into marriage, and women accused of bringing "shame" to their families face honor killings without legal repercussions.
- No right to political participation—Women are excluded from leadership roles, and Hamas’ government has no significant female representation.
- Domestic violence is ignored—Reports of abuse, rape, and domestic violence are dismissed by Hamas-controlled courts, offering women no legal protection.
- No right to education or career freedom—Women in Gaza cannot study or work freely, and those who resist Hamas’ strict rules are punished or harassed.
The Contrast: Women’s Rights in Israel
While Hamas enslaves women under religious law, Israel empowers women with full equality and legal rights. Protesters claiming to fight for human rights should ask themselves:
- Why do women in Israel serve as high-ranking officials, CEOs, and military commanders, while women in Gaza are silenced?
- Why does Israel have women in Parliament, while Hamas has zero female leadership?
- Why can Israeli women freely protest their government, while Palestinian women are beaten for speaking out?
- Why does Israel have laws protecting women from domestic abuse, while Hamas-controlled courts ignore honor killings?
Pro-Hamas Protests Are Anti-Democracy Protests
The anti-Israel protests sweeping across the world are not about freedom—they are about endorsing a terror-driven dictatorship. If these protesters truly cared about justice, human rights, and democracy, they would be standing against Hamas, not waving its flag.
Supporting Hamas means supporting oppression, terror, and dictatorship. Supporting Israel means supporting democracy, human rights, and self-defense.
The protesters have a choice. They can either stand with freedom or stand with terror. But they cannot pretend they are standing for “justice” while defending a regime that embodies everything they claim to oppose.
The Golan family’s safe room became a death trap when militants, unable to breach its steel door, set the house on fire to smoke them out.
Ellay and Ariel were determined to protect their 18-month-old daughter. All three suffered severe burns – Ellay shielded little Yael with her own body – but under cover of flames they escaped through a window. They hid under a tractor for hours, Ellay nursing her baby to keep her calm, until help arrived.
Despite their injuries, the entire family survived the nightmare.
Amichai, 33, a father of six, became a human shield to save his family. When Hamas raiders tried to blast into his safe room, he physically blocked the door from the inside.
The terrorists then detonated a bomb at the entrance – Amichai absorbed the brunt of the explosion, suffering critical wounds (including the loss of a hand).
His wife and children, however, were unharmed behind him. He is now enduring a long recovery, but his selfless bravery meant his entire family survived
Adi, 51, was taken captive for hours by Hamas during the onslaught at Be’eri. Gunmen forced her from house to house at gunpoint, using her as a human shield.
She witnessed unspeakable brutality – at one point finding herself comforting a woman whose husband and 3-month-old baby had just been shot dead in front of her.
Adi was eventually freed (not taken to Gaza) when Israeli forces regained control. “They shot a baby,” she recounted, still haunted by the atrocity she survived
Lilach, 37, was at home in Sderot when the attack began. A blast at the police station across the street knocked her off her feet.
She dashed into her fortified safe room and from the window saw dozens of Hamas gunmen overrunning her neighborhood with RPGs on their shoulders.
The militants seized the police station and battled Israeli forces for days (over 30 people were killed around that one building). Lilach and her children managed to flee Sderot amidst the chaos:
“Every corner [of town] has become a memorial,” she said later, as reminders of that day’s terror still surround her
The Hypocrisy of the ‘Underdog’ Argument
The world loves an underdog, and the Palestinian cause has been carefully shaped to fit this narrative. But being weaker does not make you morally right. This is one of the greatest logical fallacies driving the anti-Israel protests today. Just because one side has fewer weapons or less military strength does not mean they are inherently just.
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The Underlying Truth Protesters Ignore
Eilat, 47, was dancing with her husband at the outdoor rave when gunmen opened fire. In the mayhem, they were separated. Eilat sprinted to nearby fields and took cover behind a pomelo orchard.
She lay on the ground, hands over her head, praying to survive. A bullet struck the dirt just centimeters from her head, so she played dead for hours.
Eventually, Israeli forces found her and brought her to safety. Tragically, she later learned her husband had been killed. “I just prayed I’d live to return to my kids,” she said – and she did, though at great personal cost.
Ziv’s attempt to shelter from the attack turned into a slaughter. She and about 30 others crowded into a concrete bomb shelter by the road – only to have Hamas fighters toss grenades inside. A former soldier managed to throw out eight grenades, but a ninth exploded amidst the panicked group.
“It was a death trap,” Ziv said. Half the people were killed instantly; militants then sprayed the bunker with bullets and grabbed captives. Ziv survived only by hiding under a pile of bodies.
When she opened her eyes, she saw her own nephew and his girlfriend lying dead on top of her, and realized her boyfriend Eliya had been taken hostage.
Out of that shelter, six people survived and four were dragged into Gaza. Ziv herself lived through unimaginable horror and now campaigns tirelessly for the release of the hostages
An 85-year-old grandmother, Yocheved was one of the few hostages freed by Hamas (after 17 days in captivity). She described how militants stormed into Nir Oz, beating and abducting the elderly alongside the young. She was forced onto a motorcycle – her legs on one side, head on the other – and taken into Gaza while being hit with sticks. Inside Hamas’s “spider’s web” of tunnels under Gaza, she and other captives were actually given medical care and not abused further.
Video of her release showed Yocheved shaking a captor’s hand and saying “shalom.” She explained that gesture: “They treated us gently and met all our needs,” she said of her captors inside Gaza. Yet of the ordeal she summed up: “I’ve been through hell.” Now safe, Yocheved has been vocal in criticizing the failures that led to the attack and advocating for the rescue of those left behind.
The Role of Propaganda in Anti-Israel Protests
Propaganda is one of the most effective tools in war—it shapes public perception, fuels outrage, and distorts reality. The anti-Israel protests we see today are not grassroots movements of truth-seekers.
They are the result of decades of misinformation, carefully crafted by Hamas, anti-Israel activists, biased media outlets, and academic institutions that have abandoned objective scholarship.
How Misinformation Shapes Public Perception of the Conflict
- The anti-Israel movement thrives on misinformation—from manipulated casualty numbers to fake images of “Israeli war crimes.”
- Hamas has turned civilian suffering into a weapon, deliberately staging photos and videos to generate sympathy while concealing its own brutality.
- Protesters who claim to support “justice” fail to recognize they are amplifying terrorist propaganda rather than objective reality.
The “David vs. Goliath” Manipulation and How It Distorts Reality
- The world loves the underdog narrative, and Hamas exploits this by portraying Palestinians as powerless victims.
- Reality check: Hamas receives funding, weapons, and support from Iran, Qatar, and other powerful players. It is not a grassroots resistance movement—it is a well-financed terrorist operation.
- The real “David” in this conflict is Israel, a democracy surrounded by enemies that have repeatedly tried to wipe it off the map.
- Moral clarity is not about size—it’s about values. Israel upholds democracy, human rights, and freedom. Hamas glorifies violence, indoctrinates children, and executes dissenters.
Social Media’s Role in Spreading False Narratives
- TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram have become digital battlegrounds where misinformation spreads faster than facts.
- Hamas and its sympathizers use staged footage, misleading captions, and emotional appeals to manipulate public sentiment.
- Hashtags like #FreePalestine are weaponized by influencers and activists who have no real knowledge of the history or complexity of the conflict.
- Jewish voices are actively suppressed—pro-Israel content is mass-reported and removed, while antisemitic content spreads unchecked.
Biased Academic Institutions Fueling Anti-Israel Sentiment
- Many Middle East Studies programs are funded by anti-Israel regimes, particularly Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, to push an anti-Israel agenda.
- Professors openly justify Hamas terrorism, whitewashing its brutality while demonizing Israel.
- Universities are no longer centers for debate—they are indoctrination factories where anti-Israel rhetoric is treated as fact and dissenting voices are silenced.
- Students emerge from these institutions trained not to think critically but to blindly repeat anti-Israel slogans.
Mainstream Media’s Selective Outrage and Distortion of Facts
- The media has repeatedly downplayed Hamas’ atrocities while framing Israel’s defensive actions as aggression.
- October 7th was barely covered in detail, while coverage quickly shifted to making Israel the villain.
- News outlets use deceptive headlines like “Israel bombs Gaza,” without mentioning that the target was a Hamas military site embedded in a civilian area.
- Journalists in Gaza are often embedded with Hamas, ensuring coverage is filtered through Hamas’ propaganda machine.
Nick Berg understands propaganda better than most. As someone who has lived under an oppressive regime, he has seen firsthand how dictatorships manipulate information to control people.
Hamas, like the IRGC, thrives on lies—creating a false narrative of victimhood while committing atrocities in broad daylight. Nick has spent years fighting against these distortions, and he refuses to let the world fall for Hamas’ deception.
Why These Protests Are Dangerous
The anti-Israel protests sweeping across college campuses and city streets are not just misguided—they are actively dangerous. What started as demonstrations of so-called “solidarity” have now morphed into platforms for open antisemitism, threats against Jewish students, and endorsements of violence.
Swastikas Appearing at Rallies: The Mask Slips
- At multiple pro-Palestinian protests, swastikas have been displayed alongside Palestinian flags, revealing the deep antisemitism festering beneath these demonstrations.
- The same people who claim to oppose "genocide" parade symbols of the regime that orchestrated the Holocaust, showing that this is not about human rights—it is about hatred for Jews.
- If these were truly about peace, why do we see Nazi imagery and calls for Jewish extermination?
Jewish Students Being Threatened: College Campuses Turn Hostile
- Jewish students at universities like Columbia, Harvard, and NYU report being harassed, physically threatened, and even barricaded in buildings by angry mobs.
- "Zionists off campus" is chanted as if being Jewish now makes you an enemy—many Jewish students have had to hide their identities in fear of violence.
- These institutions, which claim to be safe spaces, have done little to protect Jewish students from threats and intimidation.
“Globalize the Intifada” is a Call for Violence
- Protesters proudly chant "Globalize the Intifada," but what does that actually mean?
- The Intifadas (1987-1993 and 2000-2005) were not peaceful protests—they were waves of deadly terrorism in which suicide bombings, bus explosions, and stabbings killed over 1,000 Israeli civilians.
- Calling for a "global intifada" is a direct call for terrorist attacks against Jews worldwide, yet the media and universities turn a blind eye.
The Keffiyeh is a Symbol of Violence, Not Just Fashion
Activists and protesters often wear the keffiyeh, claiming it represents Palestinian identity and resistance—but what does it actually symbolize?
- The keffiyeh became a symbol of violence through its association with Yasser Arafat and terrorist groups like the PLO and Hamas.
- It was prominently worn during both Intifadas, which saw waves of suicide bombings, shootings, and stabbings targeting Israeli civilians.
- The black-and-white pattern, often romanticized, has been used to glorify “martyrs” who carried out deadly attacks.
- While some argue it’s just cultural attire, its modern use on college campuses and protests often signals support for terrorism, not peace.
This Is No Longer Just Protest—It’s Incitement
What we are seeing in these anti-Israel demonstrations is not peaceful activism—it is the mainstreaming of antisemitism, open calls for violence, and intimidation of Jewish communities. These protests are not about human rights or justice—they are about normalizing hate.
If you stand with these protests, you are not fighting for peace—you are endorsing an ideology of terror, intimidation, and violence.
As commander of a ZAKA search-and-rescue unit, Itah was among the first on the scene in Be’eri after the massacre – and he witnessed what he calls “a massacre I could not imagine.”
In one house, he opened a safe-room door to a ghastly sight: a man’s charred body with fingers chopped off – suggesting militants had tortured him, he fled into the shelter, and then they burned him alive inside it.
In another home, he found a couple’s corpses tied together, the woman naked from the waist down – evidence she had been raped before being murdered.
Hardened as he is, Itah was shaken by the sheer brutality. Fellow rescuer Yossi Landav, a 33-year veteran, said he’d “never seen” such horrors and cannot erase the images of children burned alive from his mind.
These first responders had the grim task of recovering bodies – yet thanks to them, some survivors were also found and saved. Their accounts stand as testimony to the atrocity of Oct. 7.
Sagi Shifroni, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri, survived the October 7 Hamas massacre—but the horrors he witnessed will never leave him. As terrorists stormed his home, he barricaded himself inside, hearing gunfire and the screams of his neighbors being murdered. Over 100 people were slaughtered in his kibbutz alone, their bodies burned beyond recognition.
Shifroni recalls the unbearable fear of waiting to be discovered, knowing Hamas was executing civilians without mercy. His home, once a place of peace, was left in ruins—like so many others across southern Israel.
While some try to justify these atrocities, first-hand accounts like Shifroni’s reveal the truth: this was not “resistance”—it was a massacre.
On October 7, Hamas terrorists carried out one of the most brutal attacks in modern history, murdering over 1,200 Israeli civilians and injuring thousands more. This website meticulously documents the atrocities, providing firsthand accounts, videos, and forensic evidence of mass executions, sexual violence, and kidnappings.
Entire families were slaughtered in their homes, babies burned alive, women raped, and civilians hunted down in the streets. These were not acts of resistance—they were acts of terrorism and genocide.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, many in the media and academia try to downplay or justify these crimes. The truth is undeniable: Hamas committed war crimes on October 7, and their victims must not be forgotten.
The Hard Choices Israel Has to Make
Every nation has the right to defend itself, yet no country is scrutinized for exercising that right as much as Israel. The world demands that Israel fights a moral war against an enemy that has no morals, forcing it into impossible choices that no other democracy would be expected to make.
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Nick Berg knows that when terrorists declare their intent to destroy you, you take them seriously.
He has lived in a world where appeasement and denial cost lives.
Israel does not have the luxury of waiting until Hamas ‘reforms’—because terrorists don’t reform, they regroup.
As someone who has fought against extremist ideologies, Nick sees Israel’s struggle for survival as part of a larger war against global terrorism.
Ignorance Is Not an Excuse
The anti-Israel protests are not just misguided—they are actively dangerous and morally bankrupt. They are built on ignorance, propaganda, and a complete disregard for historical and present-day realities.
In Shadows of Tehran, Nick Berg tells the story of a man who defied an oppressive system and chose to fight for freedom, even when the odds were against him.
This is exactly what Israel is doing today—standing against an enemy that seeks its destruction, refusing to bow to terror. Just as his protagonist fought for his survival, Nick believes Israel has every right to fight for its own.
Protesting Israel Means Supporting a Terrorist Regime
- If you march in these protests, you are not advocating for peace—you are legitimizing Hamas, a terrorist organization that glorifies violence and uses civilians as human shields.
- These demonstrations do not call for coexistence or diplomacy—they amplify the voices of extremists who seek the destruction of Israel.
- If you claim to stand for human rights but refuse to condemn Hamas’ brutality, your activism is rooted in hypocrisy, not justice.
If You Care About Palestinian Lives, Demand Hamas Stop Using Them as Human Shields
- Hamas deliberately places rocket launchers in schools and hospitals, ensuring Palestinian civilians die to fuel its propaganda war.
- Instead of demanding Hamas prioritize the well-being of Palestinians, protesters excuse its actions and demonize Israel for defending itself.
- The real oppressor of Palestinians is Hamas, yet the world’s outrage is misdirected at Israel—the only democracy in the region.
Empty Slogans Do Nothing—Accountability Is What Matters
- Chanting “From the river to the sea” does not bring peace—it calls for genocide.
- Calling for “Intifada” does not support Palestinian liberation—it incites terrorism.
- If you want to help Palestinians, demand Hamas be held accountable for war crimes, not Israel for protecting its citizens.
The anti-Israel protests are not about justice. They are about hatred, ignorance, and historical revisionism.
You cannot fight for freedom while marching for terrorists. You cannot claim to be against genocide while chanting for one. And you cannot be on the right side of history if your movement is built on lies.
History will be remembered. Choose your side wisely.
