Gideon Levy: "Barbaric Glee over Nasrallah's Assassination Is a New Low for Israeli Society"

[Uncle Joe]

We speak with Haaretz journalist Gideon Levy in Tel Aviv, who says the assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday was met with "barbaric glee" by much of Israeli society. "We are getting down and down, lower and lower, believing more and more in only one thing, mainly in killing and destructing," says Levy, who warns that Israel is very likely to launch a ground invasion of Lebanon next and continue expanding the war as long as it enjoys unlimited U.S. support. The ongoing escalation in the region comes after a year of "only bombing and refusing any kind of diplomacy," Levy says.

Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at democracynow.org Mondays to Fridays 8-9 a.m. ET.

[stopdiggin]

1. not a 'new low' at all

People have rejoiced in the death (or defeat) of evil the world around - for about 50 thousand years.
This man was (certainly by Israeli standards) a clear cut figure of evil, an enemy - and a terrorist leader responsible for countless misery and death.

It would be a little bit surprising if there weren't quite a few beers being cracked this weekend ....
Now just show me to a grave I can ....

Sorry, bub (Gideon Levy) - doesn't wash. Maybe another day ...

[AZSkiffyGeek]

2. Democracy Now crying crocodile tears over dead terrorists

And their apologists are ready to join in…

[The Mouth]

3. Good riddance

And may anyone who thinks he was anything other than a murdering terrorist be sent to join him.

[The Mouth]

4. If happiness over the death of that scumbag (and anyone assisting him) makes one a barbarian

Then I have infinitely more respect for that barbarian than any anti-semite POS who *isn't* glad he's dead, may they join him soon.

[Oopsie Daisy]

5. Of course, "Democracy Now!" weeps for dead terrorists. What a shitty thing to do!

Democracy Now! are apologists for for Hamas and Hezbollah. They are a "news" organization that defends terrorists; fails to call them what they are; and ignores the fact that both call for the destruction of Israel and Jews. Their one-sided "reporting" and not-so-subtle dog whistling clearly reveals their antisemitism every single day.

I forget who it was, but once someone wagered/challenged me to point out the antisemitism of Democracy Now! At the time I chuckled out loud (literally) because of the absurdity of such a challenge. Sadly, their antisemitism is so obvious. I can only presume that anyone making such a wager is delusional, or are engaged in gaslighting by pretending that Democracy Now! is just as pure and honest as any other news organization. They're not.

It just amazes me that crap like this is allowed. The "Democracy Now!" motives are obvious. They are unproductive and harmful. They are an agenda-driven "news" organization that lacks credibility.

Propaganda outlets like "RT" (Russia Today) are banned and rightfully shunned because of their anti-American and anti-West misinformation. By the same token, DN (Democracy Now!) should be banished because of their anti-Democratic party rhetoric and propaganda, as well as their antisemitic agenda.

"Barbaric glee" indeed. Fuck that guy!

[murielm99]

6. Thank you for this post.

You said it better than I could have.

[Oopsie Daisy]

7. Coming from you, that means a lot to me. I admire your posts very much.

You know, when a news organization or reporter consistently criticizes Israel for defending itself against terror attacks but fails to condemn the terrorist acts themselves, it can raise concerns about bias and unfair reporting.

While criticism of Israeli policies and actions is legitimate and can be part of a healthy debate, when "Democracy Now!" singles out Israel for defensive measures while overlooking or excusing terrorist attacks, that creates a biased narrative that is rightfully perceived as antisemitic.

It is crucial for legitimate and respectable news organizations and reporters to maintain balance, fairness, and context in their reporting. Failing to condemn terrorist attacks while disproportionately focusing on Israel's defensive responses reveals the antisemitic agenda of Democracy Now!

Their biased reporting consistently portrays Israel in a negative light while overlooking the actions of Hamas and Hezbollah only serves to fuel antisemitic sentiments. It perpetuates harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about Jews and Israel.

When Democracy Now! continually portrays Israel as an aggressor or oppressor without acknowledging the security threats it faces from terrorist organizations. That is can contribute to a negative and unbalanced view.

Accusing Israel of targeting civilians without acknowledging the presence of terrorist elements among civilian populations distorts the reality of the situation. Why does Democracy Now! do that? What do they hope to accomplish? It is essential for accurate reporting to provide context on why these targeted actions are taken and the challenges Israel faces in dealing with terrorists who use human shields.

False accusations of Israel "targeting civilians" can contribute to a negative perception of Israel and may fuel antisemitic sentiments by painting Israel as an aggressor against innocent civilians. Why is crap like that from Democracy Now! even allowed?

The people at "Democracy Now!" like to call themselves "independent" which they hope will make people believe that they are "middle-of-the-road" but that's clearly not the case. By the same token, I'm sure the people at Stormfront and Renegade Tribune like to describe themselves using neutral language that sounds reasonable and non-threatening, too. That doesn't make it true, does it? Links and videos to those folks wouldn't be tolerated or celebrated. Why is DN?

[murielm99]

8. We need to ask the owner of this website

why DN is allowed here. I think you make a good case for their exclusion.

[murielm99]

9. Nasrallah denied links to the 1983 suicide bombings

in Beirut of the U.S. embassy and the Marine barracks. I don't believe a word he said.