Peter Beinart: Being Jewish after the destruction of Gaza

[Anonymous]

I really hope most Jews will agree with Peter Beinart.

https://youtu.be/X5kXCdzt_us?si=Kn9na_3uGdH-16RG

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really hope most Jews will agree with Peter Beinart.

https://youtu.be/X5kXCdzt_us?si=Kn9na_3uGdH-16RG

You have to summarize

[Anonymous]

His book is really beautiful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really hope most Jews will agree with Peter Beinart.

https://youtu.be/X5kXCdzt_us?si=Kn9na_3uGdH-16RG

You have to summarize

DP

There is no lens through which to view this conflict as self-defense. It’s genocide, and failure to acknowledge that is a far greater threat to the safety of Jewish people around the world.

Also, he highlighted the fact that Israel and the U.S. have done nothing but show the Palestinians that peaceful resistance will only ever lead to further annexation of their land, their rights, their dignity, etc.

[Anonymous]

I’d like to just say that if these Jews and other Jews that are horrified by the abomination of Israel’s policies and actions are “bad Jews”, the world needs a lot more of them and a lot less of the so-called “good Jews”.

And Beinart is absolutely right: the most committed, outraged critics of Israel’s policies and actions WOULD have stood up for him 80 - 85 years ago and they will today, too.

He knows it. And he also knows how Zionists are panicked and fearful of Americans actually talking to a Palestinian because they know that just talking to one melts away all of the lies we’ve been told about Palestinians, their nature, and how they view Americans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’d like to just say that if these Jews and other Jews that are horrified by the abomination of Israel’s policies and actions are “bad Jews”, the world needs a lot more of them and a lot less of the so-called “good Jews”.

And Beinart is absolutely right: the most committed, outraged critics of Israel’s policies and actions WOULD have stood up for him 80 - 85 years ago and they will today, too.

He knows it. And he also knows how Zionists are panicked and fearful of Americans actually talking to a Palestinian because they know that just talking to one melts away all of the lies we’ve been told about Palestinians, their nature, and how they view Americans.

Ok, I’ll bite. “Hey Mr. Hamas, why did you cross the border on 10/7 and kill/kidnap a bunch of civilian Jews.” Regular American here, not a Jew. What’s the answer since you seem to speak for them ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d like to just say that if these Jews and other Jews that are horrified by the abomination of Israel’s policies and actions are “bad Jews”, the world needs a lot more of them and a lot less of the so-called “good Jews”.

And Beinart is absolutely right: the most committed, outraged critics of Israel’s policies and actions WOULD have stood up for him 80 - 85 years ago and they will today, too.

He knows it. And he also knows how Zionists are panicked and fearful of Americans actually talking to a Palestinian because they know that just talking to one melts away all of the lies we’ve been told about Palestinians, their nature, and how they view Americans.

Ok, I’ll bite. “Hey Mr. Hamas, why did you cross the border on 10/7 and kill/kidnap a bunch of civilian Jews.” Regular American here, not a Jew. What’s the answer since you seem to speak for them ?

DP so Israel did not kill over 50 Palestinians on average per month for the 8 months leading up to Oct7? Did Israel propose annexing the West Bank before Oct7? Did Israel allow the existence of a Palestinian state before Oct7? No

Oct7 had under a 100 Hamas fighters crossing the border to take hostages. Israel responded by using artillery and tank fire killing many of the civilians Israelis killed on that day.

Israel cares nothing about the Hostages or non right wing ultra conservative Jews/Israelis. Look at how Bibi treated the hostages who are largely from left of center areas. He killed them.

Let’s be real about the blame for this. Israel could have had every hostage back in November. Bibi did not want to do the typical hostage for hostages exchange. Israelis action before and after Oct7 are the cause.

[Anonymous]

Bibi supports WEF depopulation agenda.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d like to just say that if these Jews and other Jews that are horrified by the abomination of Israel’s policies and actions are “bad Jews”, the world needs a lot more of them and a lot less of the so-called “good Jews”.

And Beinart is absolutely right: the most committed, outraged critics of Israel’s policies and actions WOULD have stood up for him 80 - 85 years ago and they will today, too.

He knows it. And he also knows how Zionists are panicked and fearful of Americans actually talking to a Palestinian because they know that just talking to one melts away all of the lies we’ve been told about Palestinians, their nature, and how they view Americans.

Ok, I’ll bite. “Hey Mr. Hamas, why did you cross the border on 10/7 and kill/kidnap a bunch of civilian Jews.” Regular American here, not a Jew. What’s the answer since you seem to speak for them ?

Hey Mr. Bibi, why did you do nothing for seven hours on 10/7, while you watched your own people get slaughtered?
Regular American here with no dog in this fight. Stop all taxpayer funding to the ME.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d like to just say that if these Jews and other Jews that are horrified by the abomination of Israel’s policies and actions are “bad Jews”, the world needs a lot more of them and a lot less of the so-called “good Jews”.

And Beinart is absolutely right: the most committed, outraged critics of Israel’s policies and actions WOULD have stood up for him 80 - 85 years ago and they will today, too.

He knows it. And he also knows how Zionists are panicked and fearful of Americans actually talking to a Palestinian because they know that just talking to one melts away all of the lies we’ve been told about Palestinians, their nature, and how they view Americans.

Ok, I’ll bite. “Hey Mr. Hamas, why did you cross the border on 10/7 and kill/kidnap a bunch of civilian Jews.” Regular American here, not a Jew. What’s the answer since you seem to speak for them ?

Hey Mr. Bibi, why did you do nothing for seven hours on 10/7, while you watched your own people get slaughtered?
Regular American here with no dog in this fight. Stop all taxpayer funding to the ME.

Well that sounds fine in theory, if they would all play nice. But there is this thing called oil, and they happen to have the most/cheapest. So need to stay a little longer. But agree, once the oil is no longer needed, they can left to own devices.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really hope most Jews will agree with Peter Beinart.

https://youtu.be/X5kXCdzt_us?si=Kn9na_3uGdH-16RG

You have to summarize

🎯 Summary

Jon Stewart hosts Editor-at-Large of Jewish Currents, Peter Beinart, in a deeply reflective conversation centered on Jewish identity in the wake of Gaza’s devastation. The video is titled “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning.” 

🔍 Key Themes
• Jewish Morality & Israel
Beinart challenges mainstream Jewish narratives that decouple Jewish identity from Israel’s actions. He contends that Jewish ethics demand active interrogation and dissent when Israeli policy is perceived as unjust.
• The Gaza Crisis as a Moral Crossroads
The destruction in Gaza triggers a spiritual and moral confrontation for Beinart. He questions whether unwavering support for Israel is compatible with Jewish values of justice and compassion.
• Shared Identity, Different Interpretations
A running motif: both Stewart and Beinart are “Jewish,” yet interpret that identity through vastly different lenses. This duality highlights an identity fractured over politics and conscience.

“An important reminder that the savagery of zionism has nothing to do with the no…” — one commenter praises the interview as “really good” and worth watching in full .

⸻

🧭 Why This Matters

For Jewish viewers grappling with identity, politics, and moral accountability, Beinart’s perspective offers a framework to wrestle with complex loyalties. It opens space for dissent without betrayal and highlights the cost of silence amid suffering.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d like to just say that if these Jews and other Jews that are horrified by the abomination of Israel’s policies and actions are “bad Jews”, the world needs a lot more of them and a lot less of the so-called “good Jews”.

And Beinart is absolutely right: the most committed, outraged critics of Israel’s policies and actions WOULD have stood up for him 80 - 85 years ago and they will today, too.

He knows it. And he also knows how Zionists are panicked and fearful of Americans actually talking to a Palestinian because they know that just talking to one melts away all of the lies we’ve been told about Palestinians, their nature, and how they view Americans.

Ok, I’ll bite. “Hey Mr. Hamas, why did you cross the border on 10/7 and kill/kidnap a bunch of civilian Jews.” Regular American here, not a Jew. What’s the answer since you seem to speak for them ?

DP so Israel did not kill over 50 Palestinians on average per month for the 8 months leading up to Oct7? Did Israel propose annexing the West Bank before Oct7? Did Israel allow the existence of a Palestinian state before Oct7? No

Oct7 had under a 100 Hamas fighters crossing the border to take hostages. Israel responded by using artillery and tank fire killing many of the civilians Israelis killed on that day.

Israel cares nothing about the Hostages or non right wing ultra conservative Jews/Israelis. Look at how Bibi treated the hostages who are largely from left of center areas. He killed them.

Let’s be real about the blame for this. Israel could have had every hostage back in November. Bibi did not want to do the typical hostage for hostages exchange. Israelis action before and after Oct7 are the cause.

There's no reason to lie. It was about 6000 Palestinians that invaded Israel on October 7th, including roughly 4000 members of Hamas. The rest were looters or members of Islamic Jihad.

I personally think that nearly two years later, Israel has been terrible in their response. Using hunger as a weapon is inexcusable. The death of children is a tragedy. And the ultra-orthodox colonists - who neither work or do time in the IDF - that have invaded the West Bank are absolute scum. Because of the ultra-orthodox, Israel has no moral high ground. But they absolutely had the right to destroy Hamas and their supporters in Gaza after 10/7. Every other country would have done the same. Hamas and their supporters made a terrible decision - and Palestinians will be paying for it for generations. The stupidity of massacring all those kids and farmers on October 7th is absolutely breathtaking.

[Anonymous]

There is NO JUSTIFICATION for what Israel has done and is doing. N.O.N.E.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’d like to just say that if these Jews and other Jews that are horrified by the abomination of Israel’s policies and actions are “bad Jews”, the world needs a lot more of them and a lot less of the so-called “good Jews”.

And Beinart is absolutely right: the most committed, outraged critics of Israel’s policies and actions WOULD have stood up for him 80 - 85 years ago and they will today, too.

He knows it. And he also knows how Zionists are panicked and fearful of Americans actually talking to a Palestinian because they know that just talking to one melts away all of the lies we’ve been told about Palestinians, their nature, and how they view Americans.

Ok, I’ll bite. “Hey Mr. Hamas, why did you cross the border on 10/7 and kill/kidnap a bunch of civilian Jews.” Regular American here, not a Jew. What’s the answer since you seem to speak for them ?

I’m the person you replied to.

Just acknowledging that as part of taking this opportunity to tell you to F off the nearest pier.

I’ve condemned Hamas consistently, but the truth is that even the worst scumbags in Hamas have more redemptive value than you and your “not even a Jew!” schtick.

[Anonymous]

Spain. Ireland. Netherlands. China. Australia. Russia. France. Great Britain. Canada.

Bibi gonna lose it …