Knesset Speaker Slams 'Despicable Lie' of Israeli Genocide Claims at European Council
Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana strongly rejected accusations of genocide against Israel during a speech at the Council of Europe on Thursday. He called the claims a "despicable lie" and framed the conflict as a global battle between civilizations. Ohana highlighted the atrocities of October 7th, stating civilians were deliberate targets, and contrasted this with the Holocaust, illustrated by a book containing "Jew" six million times.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana called accusations of Israeli genocide a "despicable lie" at the Council of Europe.
- Ohana described the current conflict as a global confrontation between civilizations.
- He urged some European nations to support Israel against extremism.
- The Speaker stated that civilians were the deliberate targets of Hamas on October 7th.
- Ohana used a book with "Jew" printed six million times to illustrate true genocide.
Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana delivered a strong speech at the Council of Europe on Thursday, denouncing countries accusing Israel of genocide. Ohana characterized the ongoing conflict as a global confrontation between civilizations, not merely a local dispute. He urged some member states with dark historical records to stand on the right side of history, supporting Israel against forces of darkness and extremism.
Ohana asserted that the world faces a crisis of international courage, where many leaders profess noble values but few defend them in practice. He criticized those who knowingly spread falsehoods and propaganda to gain temporary electoral support and illusory peace. "Everyone in this room knows the truth, Israel is not committing genocide. Enough of this despicable lie! Israel is fighting genocide," he declared.
Referencing the October 7th Hamas attacks, Ohana emphasized that the terrorists engaged in murder and rape. He stated that on October 7th, the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, there was no "collateral damage." Innocent civilians, including men, women, children, and infants, were the intended targets, not caught in crossfire.
During his address, Ohana presented a copy of the memorial book "And Every Single One Was Someone," which features the word "Jew" printed six million times in small type. He explained that this heavy volume, which he keeps on his desk, contains only one word repeated: "Jew", six million times, illustrating what true genocide looks like.
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