US Expert Slams Anti-Israel Film as Worse Than Hamas Propaganda
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
US expert John Spencer has declared the film "NZI" to be worse than Hamas propaganda, criticizing the lack of an effective Israeli information strategy. He noted a dangerous decline in global support for Israel, contrasting with rising support for Hamas. The article also criticizes the public discourse surrounding the October 7th attacks, particularly attacks on bereaved families, and calls for a return to shared values and clear moral boundaries. It argues that the film "NZI" is propaganda, not investigative journalism, and that Israel needs a stronger response in the information war.
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- US expert John Spencer stated the film "NZI" is worse than Hamas propaganda.
- Israel faces a dangerous decline in global support while Hamas support rises.
- The article criticizes attacks on bereaved families following the October 7th attacks.
- It calls for clear moral boundaries and a return to shared societal values.
- The author argues Israel needs a stronger strategy in the information war.
John Spencer, a West Point expert on urban warfare, stated this week that the film "NZI" is worse than Hamas propaganda, offering a clear explanation for this assessment. He noted that Israeli researchers are being excluded from professional journals, while studies alleging "genocide" are proliferating. Avichai Adraee, former IDF spokesperson in Arabic, accurately described the situation, observing that despite Hamas's significant military defeat, a sense of loss has not taken root in Gaza, leading to soaring support for Hamas while support for Israel has plummeted to dangerous lows. Spencer emphasized that Israel's strategy in the information war has been absent for three years, arguing that a complete victory requires both kinetic and informational success. He warned that portraying Israel as a criminal state emboldens enemies and jeopardizes future arms acquisitions, suggesting that those who fail to grasp the integration of kinetic action and information warfare are unfit to lead.
The article also addresses the issue of public discourse, citing the organization "BeSha'ar" calling for clear moral lines regarding the "celebrations" of October 7th. It criticizes the "despicable new genre" of attacking bereaved families for political reasons, using the example of Yokheved Lifshitz, who was abducted at 85 and lost her husband, being criticized for feeling abandoned. The piece argues for absolute leniency towards bereaved families, stating they should be allowed to say anything without judgment, contrasting this with "professional defilers" who attack them and should not be considered "cultural heroes."
The author criticizes the phenomenon of "jurors" becoming celebrities, drawing parallels to figures like Tucker Carlson and Mark Ruffalo, and asserting that such individuals should face consequences. The article calls for a return to shared values and demands respect from everyone, not just political opponents. It defines a "life-affirming society" as one where extreme reactions are the exception, red lines exist, and crossing them incurs a price. Regarding the film "NZI," the author argues it is anti-Israeli propaganda, not a genuine investigation, and that defending it under the guise of freedom of speech actually contributes to its destruction. The piece concludes by lamenting the public's frustration that Israel is not effectively countering negative narratives, highlighting that citizens are often the ones defending Israel, and praises the film "NZI: The True Story" as a proper Israeli response.
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