Friday, March 07, 2025

03/07 Links Pt1: Israel Knew What It Was Doing In Syria; Spencer: How Hamas Can Be Destroyed With Military Force; Israel’s first lady demands Hamas accountability for sex crimes

From Ian:

Elliott Abrams: The Arab States Are Clueless about Fighting Palestinian Terror
On Tuesday evening, a National Security Council spokesman stated that the U.S. rejects the Arab nations’ plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. And rightly so, especially as the plan ignores Hamas, and offers no suggestions of how to remove it from power. Elliott Abrams notes some additional problems, including the question of providing security:

The Arab plan says Egypt and Jordan have started training Palestinian police, but no timing or numbers are offered. The plan acknowledges that more will be needed: “It is proposed that the UN Security Council commences a study concerning establishing international presence in Palestinian territories (West Bank and Gaza), including through the adoption of a resolution to deploy international protection/peacekeeping forces.”

Oh, boy. The famously divided Security Council will do a “study” whose goal is to send international forces—to Gaza and the West Bank. Why the reference to the West Bank here, when the subject is supposed to be Gaza? To prevent Israeli forces from fighting terrorism in the West Bank, just as UNIFIL got in the way of the Israelis in southern Lebanon without ever confronting Hizballah itself. It’s hard to think of anything less likely to help bring security to the West Bank than a UN force. . . .

In other words, the authors of the plan have no real idea how to deal with terrorist groups—except the ridiculous notion that if Israel only agreed to the “two-state solution” and “restoring the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people,” those “challenging” terrorist murderers would simply go home.
‘No Arab should remain in Gaza,’ Shani Louk’s father declares
Nissim Louk, whose daughter Shani was murdered by Hamas terrorists during the Oct. 7, 2023, Supernova music festival massacre, urged the Israeli army on Friday to make sure that “no Arab remains in Gaza.

“Since the war, Hamas has only become stronger, more powerful, and has become extremely wealthy,” the bereaved father said in an interview with Channel 14 News. “Hamas will never be ready to give up this rule—not just today, never,” he added.

Louk noted that this Saturday marks Shabbat Zachor, the “Sabbath of Remembering,” which precedes Purim. The traditional Torah reading includes Deuteronomy 25:17-19, while the traditional haftarah recalls God’s command to King Saul to finally annihilate Amalek (I Samuel 15).

“God said this twice: in the Book of Exodus, as well as in the Book of Deuteronomy. In the Book of Exodus, He said, ‘I will erase the memory of Amalek,’ and in the Book of Deuteronomy, He said, ‘You shall erase the memory of Amalek,'” said Louk.

According to Jewish tradition, the Amalekites attacked after the Exodus from Egypt. The comparison has been used throughout the ages for those who seek to eradicate the Jewish people, including the Nazis.

“Now it is our job to make sure that no Arab remains in Gaza,” Louk declared. “And blotting out the memory of Amalek is our job.

“We can’t live with neighbors like these. You need to understand, would you want a neighbor who is a rapist, a necrophile, a murderer, and he’s right next to us, just a few hundred meters away? They want to repeat what happened on Oct. 7 over and over again,” explained Louk.
The murder of the Bibas brothers is not mentioned in UN report on children in conflict zones, but a 'kidnapped Palestinian girl' is
The draft of the UN's annual report on children in conflict zones, expected to be published in June 2025, continues to demonstrate imbalance and an anti-Israel tone. The report, for example, ignores the youngest Israeli victims of the war — failing to mention the names of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, who were murdered in captivity in Gaza and whose bodies were returned in the last hostage deal. Additionally, the 12 children killed by a Hezbollah rocket in Majdal Shams are not mentioned at all.

The report inflates figures, includes unverified information, and blurs the responsibility of terror organizations for causing harm to children. The draft was shared with Israel for its comments, but Jerusalem was shocked by the UN's insensitivity and hypocrisy and decided not to cooperate with the report. Among other accusations, the report blames the IDF for using exactly 27 Palestinian children as "human shields," yet it only vaguely mentions Hamas' systematic use of civilians as human shields, without verifying specific cases.

The report claims Israeli security forces "kidnapped a Palestinian girl," while simultaneously omitting the names of Kfir and Ariel Bibas. If that were not enough, the report does not state that the young siblings were murdered by their captors, instead merely saying they "died in captivity." Furthermore, the report blames Israel for harming children due to the impact of rocket interception fragments during Iranian missile launches toward Israel — without acknowledging the original source of the attack.

On the topic of humanitarian aid, the UN places almost all responsibility on Israel while almost entirely ignoring the fact that Hamas itself damaged the crossings designated for aid transfers and, according to countless testimonies and evidence, also stole aid intended for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip for its own purposes. The report claims that 2,723 requests for aid were denied but downplays the fact that 5,327 requests - nearly twice as many - were approved.

Regarding the number of Palestinian casualties, the report presents thousands of deaths and injuries, many of which are unverified, creating a misleading impression of the scale of events. Responsibility for violations is placed almost entirely on Israel, while Hamas is not held accountable at all, and Hezbollah and Iran are given only marginal mentions in the biased report. The report also claims the IDF used schools and hospitals for military purposes in 10 different cases, but it mentions only one instance in which Hamas used civilian structures for military purposes — despite the well-documented fact that many "innocent" buildings in Gaza were revealed to be bases for launching terror operations.


Israel’s first lady demands Hamas accountability for sex crimes
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, Israel’s first lady, Michal Herzog, has renewed her call for Hamas terrorists to be held accountable for the sexual violence they perpetrated during their massacre of 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023, and subsequently, against some of the 251 hostages they kidnapped that day into Gaza.

Herzog has been a key voice in bringing attention to the terrorist organization’s systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, including writing an opinion piece in Newsweek in November 2023, titled “The Silence From International Bodies Over Hamas’ Mass Rapes Is a Betrayal of All Women.”

In an interview with JNS on March 5, Herzog—a lawyer and professional mediator by profession—stressed the importance of protecting women not only by fiercely defending their rights but also by helping give them the strength and courage to tell their stories.

“We have to keep talking about it not only from an Israeli point of view but from a universal perspective, protecting women in the world, because this is bound to happen in another conflict,” she said.

The first lady spoke to JNS about the changes in her role since Oct. 7, including the decision made along with her husband, President Isaac Herzog, to open the President’s Residence in Jerusalem to the people of Israel to assist them in overcoming the national trauma.

“It’s been a total change in what we do. We never thought we would see over a thousand bereaved families or that I would have an employee card at Sheba Medical Center [in Ramat Gan] because I go to visit the wounded so often,” Mrs. Herzog said.

“Meeting and supporting the hostage families as well is part of these issues that we did not expect to be dealing with, but which fill us with a sense of purpose,” she added.


Inside Hamas’s Psychological Warfare | What It Will Take to Free the Hostages
In this hard-hitting episode of State of the Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Ilay David—the brother of Evyatar David, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over 500 days. This exclusive interview delivers raw, firsthand insights into the brutal tactics of the Hamas terror regime and the inhumane conditions inside Gaza’s underground dungeons.

As pressure mounts for the release of the remaining hostages, President Trump has issued his strongest warning yet, vowing that Hamas will face catastrophic consequences if they do not immediately release the hostages.

Join us as Ilay David reveals the devastating impact of hostage propaganda, the relentless struggle for freedom, and the urgent call for international political pressure. Learn about the dynamics of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the psychological warfare used against innocent hostages, and the deep-rooted commitment of Israeli society to “leave no man behind.”


Hamas releases propaganda video, giving sign of life of Matan Angrest
Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades published a propaganda video on Friday, giving a sign of life of Matan Angrest, 22, who has been held in captivity in Gaza for 517 days, since October 7.

In the video, Angrest says that the only way to bring the hostages back is through the exchange deal and moving to the second stage of the deal.

He said that the hostages were starting to lose hope and did not see the end. He told the Israeli military that it would not succeed in releasing the hostages through military force, only through a deal.

He additionally called on government officials to move forward with the deal to release all the hostages held in Gaza.

He also stated that, generally, the captives are treated as if they are soldiers, not civilians.

The Angrest family, who approved the publication of the video, said via the Hostages and Missing Families' Forum that they were "rocked by the footage we have just witnessed, in which our Matan is seen jaded and hopeless.

"Beyond the serious mental state observed in the footage, his right arm no longer functions, his eyes and mouth are asymmetrical, and his nose is broken."

These injuries were caused by torture carried out by Hamas terrorists in captivity, the family said, citing testimonies from freed captives.


Starmer tells freed hostage Eli Sharabi the way Hamas treated him was ‘inhuman’
Keir Starmer has hosted freed Gaza hostage Eli Sharabi at Downing Street and told him the way Hamas treated him in captivity was “inhuman.”

A Downing Street spokesperson confirmed the Prime Minister had invited Sharabi to No.10 on Friday where he heard further details of his 491 days in captivity in Gaza.

A statement released on behalf of Sharabi and his family said: “Today, Eli Sharabi and his family held an emotional meeting with the British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street.

“The Prime Minister welcomed Eli to the UK less than four weeks after he was released, having been held hostage since he was taken from his home on 7 October 2023.

“Sir Keir heard first-hand from Eli about the terrible conditions he was held in for almost 500 days by the terrorist group, Hamas, during which he was beaten and starved. Eli said ‘I never lost my hope of coming home.’

“The Prime Minister expressed his deep sympathy for the deaths of Eli’s British-Israeli wife, Lianne, their British-Israeli teenage daughters, Yahel and Noiya, and his brother Yossi.

“Eli thanked the Prime Minister for the UK taking responsibility for him as a hostage with close British connections, and for working towards his release for over a year.

“Eli asked the Prime Minister to confirm that he would do everything he possibly could to ensure that the 59 remaining hostages were released, including the body of Eli’s brother, Yossi, who was killed in captivity.

“The Prime Minister said that he had read the transcript of a recent interview given by Eli to Israeli TV, which had moved him deeply, and ‘was very powerful’.

He said that ‘inhuman is a word that is used too often, but your experience warranted that word.’

“The Prime Minister said that the British Government ‘will do everything we can. We will redouble our efforts.”

He made clear that “the number one priority” is the release of the hostages.

“Eli gave the Prime Minister a personal letter, and a framed copy of The Times’s Peter Brooks cartoon depicting him, Or Levy and Ohad Ben Ami being released on 8 February, appearing emaciated and weak.

“Their condition shocked the world. The cartoon juxtaposed their image with that of three Holocaust survivors with the caption: ‘Never Again – Again’.

“Earlier this week Eli handed a copy of the same print to U.S. President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office.


John Spencer: How Hamas Can Be Destroyed With Military Force
Should military operations resume, they will unfold under a vastly different set of conditions. The IDF is likely to receive increased U.S. political backing, ensuring fewer restrictions on military operations. There is a strong possibility that civilians in Gaza will be temporarily relocated, removing one of Hamas's key defenses. Israel may also mobilize a greater number of forces than were used in the entirety of the war so far. Additionally, the IDF will benefit from battle-hardened troops, replenished supplies, and strategic adaptations made over the course of the war.

Just as importantly, Hamas is no longer the formidable force it was at the onset of the conflict. In October 2023, Hamas possessed five brigades, 24 battalions, tens of thousands of rockets, fortified defensive positions, and a well-trained leadership with decades of experience. Today, Hamas has been degraded into a guerrilla force with weakened leadership, reduced firepower, and limited capability to conduct large-scale operations. While still dangerous, Hamas lacks the centralized command structure, heavy weaponry, and defensive strongholds it once had.

To be sure, to decisively defeat Hamas, Israel will have to shift from its previous approach of raiding operations to a more methodical strategy. The IDF must fully seize and clear territory, rather than conducting short-term incursions. Notably, it was not until late 2024 that the IDF began systematically clearing portions of Northern Gaza, an approach that will need to be extended to the entire Strip. Once Hamas is militarily neutralized, Israel must ensure that the group cannot reconstitute itself, as it has in past conflicts.

This will likely require a temporary occupation of Gaza by the IDF or another security force to provide stability and prevent a resurgence of Hamas. While politically complex, securing and governing Gaza post-Hamas is essential to ensuring that a new militant force does not simply take its place.

Military success alone will not be enough. Hamas's complete destruction—both militarily and politically—requires a clearly defined political end state. While Israel's military actions can set the stage, Israel's political leadership must outline a vision for a post-Hamas Gaza. Whether through direct Israeli administration, international oversight, or a Palestinian-led alternative government, the political future of Gaza must be determined to ensure that Hamas does not return under another name.

Yes, Hamas can be destroyed militarily. The constraints that once limited Israel's ability to achieve this objective are changing, and with the right approach, Israel can dismantle Hamas's military and political apparatus. However, victory requires not only battlefield success but also a long-term commitment to security and governance in Gaza. The opportunity is there—Israel and its allies must seize it.
In These Times with Rabbi Ammi Hirsch: John Spencer
The chair of urban warfare studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point, retired U.S. Army Major John Spencer discusses the uniquely and unprecedentedly evil tactics that Hamas has employed in Gaza to maximize civilian casualties and collateral damage in pursuit of its political and military goals.


Witkoff: US, Israel could take joint military action against Hamas if talks fail
Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, told reporters on Thursday that the United States and Israel could take joint military action against Hamas if negotiations with the terrorist group fail.

Speaking with journalists outside the White House, Witkoff was asked if there was a deadline to advance a deal to release more hostages before Israel resumes combat operations in the Gaza Strip.

“There definitely is such a date, but I’m not at liberty to discuss what that is,” Witkoff said. “It’s unclear exactly what’s going to happen. I think there’s going to be some action taken. It could be jointly with the Israelis.”

In a follow-up question, Witkoff said that any action would “principally come from the Israelis” but with “very, very strong physical and emotional support from the United States.”

The White House confirmed on Wednesday that it has engaged in talks with Hamas, marking the first time that the United States has publicly acknowledged negotiating without regional mediators with the designated foreign terrorist organization.

U.S. President Donald Trump ruled out giving cash payments to the terrorist group while speaking with reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday. He responded ambiguously when asked about a potential joint U.S.-Israeli strike.

“You’re gonna find out,” Trump said. “Somebody’s gonna have to get a lot rougher than they’re getting.”


Seth Mandel: Israel Knew What It Was Doing In Syria
Ever since Israel reacted to the fall of Bashar al-Assad by sending the IDF to keep its border with Syria demilitarized, it has faced criticism for its aggressive posture.

Those complaints have aged like milk in August. And in one recent case, Israel’s intervention came not a moment too soon.

When Assad was first overthrown by the rebel armies led by Ahmed al-Shara, a former al-Qaeda figure, Israel moved immediately to create a buffer zone just beyond the Israeli-Syrian border, including the area around Mount Hermon. Then the IDF pushed to demilitarize the area between Damascus and that buffer zone, all the while eliminating chemical-weapons depots and arms stockpiles that could be used by the remnants of the Iran-directed Assadists left in the country. More generally, securing that buffer zone was an attempt to prevent the creation of a lawless region that could become a playground for Islamist militias beyond the control of the central government, similar to the one that has long predominated in South Lebanon.

Beyond the obvious rationality of this goal, there was also the question of timing: If Israel didn’t act fast enough it would lose its window to act at all. So while much of the world wanted Shara to have a chance to set up a new government without outside interference, it was simply unreasonable to ask Israel to join the honeymoon. After all, Israel has been fighting a multi-front war precisely because power vacuums were allowed to develop on its other borders.

Israel’s desire for Syrian stability has long been a point of policy divergence between Jerusalem and much of the West, going back to the Arab Spring. Fearing chaos in its backyard, Israel looked on with some trepidation as the civil war dragged on for a decade.

But Israel and the U.S. do have the same long-running allies inside Syria in the Druze and Kurdish communities, and Israeli and American interests are largely aligned on that count. The Kurds have taken the lead in America’s anti-ISIS coalition in the region; they currently guard about 20 prisons full of ISIS militants as well as camps holding relatives of those fighters. Shara’s key patron, Turkey, is a sworn enemy of the Kurds and thus Kurdish security cannot be taken for granted.

When it comes to the Druze, the situation is a bit more personal for Israel. There are about 150,000 Druze living in Israel; 25,000 or so on the Golan Heights alone. The Druze serve in the IDF as well.


How a massacre happened: How three top IDF officials failed to prevent Hamas's attack
There are countless figures inside and also outside the IDF who seem to be heavily responsible for the Oct. 7, 2023, failure to prevent the Hamas invasion.

While a state inquiry will need to probe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu – and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) Director Ronen Bar will need to publish a redacted version of his agency’s probe at some point, honing in on the IDF, since it decided not to name names – who should be held responsible?

Of course, there are some pretty clear culprits who are less well-known to the wider public, such as Gaza Division chief Brig.-Gen. Avi Rosenfeld; Gaza Division intelligence chief Lt.-Col. “A”; and some named and unnamed IDF Intelligence officers.

Rosenfeld not only lost control of his forward headquarters, which was supposed to manage the defense of the Gaza Corridor, but he also refused to fully acknowledge his defeat, which left much of the IDF partially clueless that no one was managing it.

“A” has become infamous because he shot down “V” (a non-commissioned officer in IDF intelligence), who tried to use the Walls of Jericho document, which Israel intercepted from Hamas, to sound the alarm of a potential massive invasion in both 2022 and 2023.

The named and unnamed IDF intelligence officers, among them, often-discussed Unit 8200 chief Brig. Gen. Yossi Sariel, pressed to favor technological intelligence over human spying, and convinced everyone that Israeli intelligence knew “everything” about Hamas, helping to blind Israel to the possibility of a broad surprise attack.

All three of the above have resigned or have been forced out.

Three key figures responsible for failures of Oct. 7
But there are three other much bigger and more recognizable names who need to be judged: IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi; IDF Southern Command chief Maj.-Gen. Yaron Finkelman; and IDF intelligence chief Maj.-Gen. Aharon Haliva. Herzi Halevi resigned in April 2024, only to extend and resign for real in August 2024 after Iran’s first direct attack on Israel.

Halevi’s last day on the job is March 5, and Finkelman has said he is ready to be replaced by incoming IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir as soon as he sees fit.

But that does not answer how responsible they were for Oct. 7 compared to each other and to others.

In order to determine their personal responsibility, it is crucial to analyze their actions on the eve of the attack between October 6 and 7. This is important because while none of these three major figures can be held more accountable than Netanyahu or other former top defense officials over the last decade for Israel’s general failed misunderstanding of Hamas’s intentions, they are uniquely responsible for whatever last-minute decisions they made once there was evidence on the table of a potential imminent attack.
Here I Am With Shai Davidai: Gaza War Veteran on Becoming a Modern Maccabee | EP 31 Sam Fried
Welcome to the 31st episode of "Here I Am with Shai Davidai," a podcast that delves into the rising tide of antisemitism through insightful discussions with top Jewish advocates.

In this compelling episode, host Shai Davidai welcomes Sam Fried, a passionate advocate and former IDF soldier, to discuss identity, resilience, and the ongoing fight for Jewish civil rights.

Key Highlights:
Identity and Resilience: Sam shares his journey as a "fighting Jew," emphasizing the importance of standing up for one's identity and heritage. He recounts personal experiences of anti-Semitism and how they shaped his resolve to fight for the Jewish people.

Military Service: Sam discusses his decision to join the IDF, inspired by his grandfather's legacy and a desire to contribute to something greater than himself. He reflects on the challenges and camaraderie of serving in the IDF during pivotal moments.

October 7th and Beyond: Sam recounts the harrowing events of October 7th, the impact on his community, and his immediate decision to return to Israel to defend his people. He highlights the importance of taking action and not remaining passive in the face of adversity.

Ideological Battlefield: After returning to the U.S., Sam continues his fight on the ideological front, addressing misconceptions about Israel and advocating for truth and understanding on college campuses.

Call to Action: Sam urges listeners to find their own fight, whether through activism, education, or supporting the Jewish community, emphasizing that everyone can contribute to the collective effort.

Closing Thoughts: Shai and Sam conclude with a powerful message about leadership and the importance of individual contributions to the Jewish cause. Sam's story is a testament to the strength and resilience of everyday heroes.


Yemen's Houthis give Israel four-day deadline to lift Gaza aid blockage
The leader of Yemen's Houthis, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said on Friday the group would resume its naval operations against Israel if Israel did not lift a blockage of aid into Gaza within four days.

The Iran-aligned movement staged more than 100 attacks on shipping from November 2023, saying they were in solidarity with Palestinians over Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza - and the assaults tailed off in January after a ceasefire there.

Over that period, it sank two vessels, seized another and killed at least four seafarers in an offensive that disrupted global shipping, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa.

Threats against Israel
"We will give a deadline for four days. This deadline is for the (Gaza ceasefire) mediators for their efforts," al-Houthi said.

"If the Israeli enemy after four days continues to prevent the humanitarian aid into Gaza and continues to completely close the crossings, we will resume our naval operations against the Israeli enemy."

On March 2, Israel blocked the entry of aid trucks into Gaza as a standoff over the truce escalated, with Hamas calling on Egyptian and Qatari mediators to intervene.
Daniel Hagari to be replaced as IDF spokesman, retire from military
IDF Chief-Of-Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir on Friday announced that IDF Brig.-Gen. Daniel Hagari will no longer be IDF chief spokesperson.

Although his replacement has not yet been decided, one name that has circulated is Col. Beni Aharon who commanded tank brigade 401 during the war in Gaza, with sources noting Zamir's affinity for tank commanders like himself.

Aharon has been in military academic studies since June 2024, so he is also easily available to enter a new position.

It was widely presumed that Hagari would be replaced, not only because most new IDF chiefs prefer to install a close ally in the spokesperson's position, but also because Hagari had publicly clashed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the coalition over the probe into some Netanyahu staff members for allegedly mishandling classified information relating to Israeli hostages held by Hamas as well as regarding integrating haredim into the army.

Hagari was the first IDF spokesperson to emerge from the navy, and served as a top aide to former IDF chiefs Benny Gantz and Gadi Eisenkot.

He also was a commander at multiple levels of the elite Israeli navy seals unit, Shayetet 13, which meant that his identity was kept secret for most of his career.

Zamir replaced Herzi Halevi as IDF chief on Wednesday.


Liel Leibovitz: What to Do in Ukraine, and in Gaza? With Eli Lake
It’s been a week of fast-paced breaking news, from a bit of Hamas propaganda winning the Academy Award for best documentary to President Trump and Vice President Vance presiding over a heated meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky in the White House. Journalist and podcaster Eli Lake joins Liel to discuss what Trump gets wrong about Ukraine, what he gets right about Israel, and what Israel’s options may be as its ceasefire with Hamas draws to an end.




PragerU: Has Israel Done Enough to Save Gazans? | Ami on the Loose |
Does Israel protect civilians in Gaza or target them? Is the IDF uniquely moral or evil? Are Palestinian civilians dying at higher or lower rates than civilians in other recent wars? Ami Horowitz takes to the streets of NYC to see what people think and how their opinions change when they hear the facts.


Jewish students ‘don’t feel safe’ on university campuses
New York Post Columnist Karol Markowicz hopes the US government does “withhold funding” to universities allowing anti-Israel protests.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to withhold funding for universities which allow ‘illegal protests’ to occur.

Ms Markowicz told Sky News host James Morrow that Jewish students “don’t feel safe” on university campuses.


Israel ‘brings a lot to the table’ as a US ally
Author and Journalist Batya Ungar-Sargon says the American people are “very pro-Israel”.

Ms Ungar-Sargon told Sky News host James Morrow that Israel “brings a lot to the table” as a US ally.

“It brings a lot of intelligence sharing to the table.”


Grammy-winning DJ, producer sends racial slurs to Ritchie Torres over Israel support
Prominent Palestinian-American DJ and producer Farid Karam Nassar, who goes by the stage name Fredwreck, targeted Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) earlier this week with a series of explicit racial slurs, citing Torres’ support for Israel.

Nassar, who has worked with artists including Eminem, Britney Spears, Ice Cube, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, won a Grammy in 2020 for an album with R&B artist Anderson .Paak and he assisted with the 2022 Super Bowl halftime show.

In response to a video of a recent public confrontation between Torres and a pro-Palestinian activist, Nassar described Torres as a “s@mbo koon,” using misspellings of two racial slurs for Black people.

Nassar also commented, “He’s lucky I didn’t run into him on the streets.”

The DJ followed up with a direct message to Torres’ Instagram account, shared with Jewish Insider by the congressman’s office, in which he called Torres a “sell out as House Slave” and made a remark referencing AIPAC and gay sex. Torres is openly gay.

“Violence is not a bug but a feature of the Free Palestine movement,” Torres said in a statement. “No amount of harassment and intimidation will deter me from standing up and speaking out against AntiZionism and antisemitism.”

Nassar did not respond to a message requesting comment.

Nassar accused Israel of genocide on Oct. 18, 2023, and posted on Instagram “From the River to the Sea… We will be free… #endapartheidisrael.”




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