Viral UN Speech by Yemeni Journalist Defending Israel Garnering Millions of Views
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A speech by Yemeni journalist Louis Ahmad defending Israel at the UN in Geneva has gone viral with over 7.5 million views. Ahmad, a former antisemite who became pro-Israel after visiting in November 2023, challenged leaders from Qatar, Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority, and Iran on their human rights records. He argued that Islamist dictatorships, not Israel, are the problem in the Middle East. The speech was delivered at the UN Human Rights Council.
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- Yemeni journalist Louis Ahmad's pro-Israel speech at the UN has garnered over 7.5 million views.
- Ahmad, a former antisemite, became a staunch supporter of Israel after visiting in November 2023.
- He challenged leaders of Qatar, Pakistan, the Palestinian Authority, and Iran on human rights abuses.
- Ahmad stated that Islamist dictatorships, not Israel, are the core issue in the Middle East.
- The speech was delivered during the 63rd session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
- He questioned specific actions by Iran, Qatar, Syria, Pakistan, and Mahmoud Abbas.
A speech delivered at the UN in Geneva by Yemeni-born journalist and content creator Louis Ahmad, defending Israel, has gone viral, accumulating over 7.5 million views across various platforms. Ahmad, who grew up antisemitic in Yemen, visited Israel for the first time in November 2023 following the October 7th attacks and has since become a staunch pro-Israel Muslim.
This was Ahmad's second address as a representative of UN Watch at the UN Human Rights Council. During the 63rd session, he used a 90-second speech to challenge arguments previously made at the UN General Assembly by leaders including the Emir of Qatar, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the President of the Palestinian Authority, and the President of Iran. Ahmad highlighted human rights abuses in their respective countries, stating, "The problem in the Middle East is not Israel, nor is it the Jews," but rather "the Islamist dictatorships that treat their people cruelly, and then present Israel as a scapegoat."
Ahmad questioned leaders on their commitment to human rights, asking Iran why it fired on protesters and killed thousands, Qatar why it harbored Hamas terrorists responsible for the October 7th attack, Syria why it massacres minorities, and Pakistan why it sentenced a Christian woman, Ghufran Qiran, to death for sharing a WhatsApp message about Islamic marriage age. He also questioned Mahmoud Abbas on his pursuit of a democratic Palestinian state while being in the 22nd year of a four-year term.
Concluding his address, Ahmad stated, "Mr. President, Israel has not denied Iranians their freedom, Israel has not massacred minorities in Syria, Israel has not caused Abbas to rule as president for life without elections. These governments have done this to their people, and yet in this hall, they point an accusing finger at Israel and demand that we look away."