{"id":2081655,"date":"2023-10-27T16:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T20:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftist-streamer-hasan-piker-justifies-hamas-baby-beheadings-as-both-legal-and-moral\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T16:51:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T20:51:40","slug":"leftist-streamer-hasan-piker-justifies-hamas-baby-beheadings-as-both-legal-and-moral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftist-streamer-hasan-piker-justifies-hamas-baby-beheadings-as-both-legal-and-moral\/","title":{"rendered":"Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker defends legality and morality of Hamas baby beheadings."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fleftist-streamer-hasan-piker-justifies-hamas-baby-beheadings-as-both-legal-and-moral%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081655&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Leftist\u2064 Commentator Justifies Hamas&#8217; Murder of \u200cIsraeli Babies<\/h2>\n<h3>October 27, 2023<\/h3>\n<p><strong>2\u2063 min read<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure>\n        <!-- Image goes here --><br \/>\n      <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Hasan Piker, a prominent political personality on the\u200d internet, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftist-streamer-hasan-piker-justifies-hamas-baby-beheadings-as-both-legal-and-moral\/\" title=\"Left-wing streamer Hasan Piker defends legality and morality of Hamas baby beheadings.\">recently\u200d made shocking statements attempting<\/a> to justify Hamas&#8217; brutal killing of Israeli infants. On the &#8220;Leftovers&#8221;\u200d podcast, Piker argued \u200dthat this\u200c violence could be seen as a matter of law and \u200deven morality, claiming that \u200dPalestinians have the right to violently reclaim their homes from Israeli settlers.<\/p>\n<p>Piker vaguely referenced &#8220;international law&#8221; to support his argument, conveniently ignoring the fact that such laws prohibit the intentional killing of innocent civilians. His rhetoric implies a disturbing acceptance \u2063of Islamic terrorists mutilating and \u200cbeheading Israeli children.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<blockquote data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is the biggest political streamer in \u2064the world implying that it&#8217;s legal \u200bunder international law to kill Israeli \u2063babies! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ujfgf7oefe\">pic.twitter.com\/Ujfgf7oefe<\/a><\/p>\n<footer><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dan102389\/status\/1716405311982993609?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, \u20642023<\/a><\/cite><\/footer>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>During\u2063 a debate with his co-host, \u200bEthan Klein, regarding \u200bthe morality of labeling Israeli \u2063babies as &#8220;militants,&#8221; \u2063Piker argued that there are also \u2063baby settlers\u200c in Israeli settlements. He \u200bdismissed the notion that\u2063 all Israelis living in Israel proper could be \u2064considered settlers, \u2064as he believed it would lead\u2064 to the complete destruction of Palestinians and further\u200d radicalization of far-right Israelis.<\/p>\n<p>When Klein\u200d criticized another <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/leftists-enraged-after-country-star-jason-aldean-torches-blue-cities-in-new-music-video-try-that-in-a-small-town\/\" title=\"Leftists furious as Jason Aldean burns Blue Cities in new video: 'Try it in a Small Town'\">leftist podcaster<\/a> for defending the murder and decapitation \u200bof Israeli civilians, including babies, by claiming they were occupiers rather than civilians, Piker\u200c expressed a different opinion but acknowledged that such views are unacceptable in the present day.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the podcast, Piker defended\u2064 leftists supporting \u200dHamas online, downplaying their impact \u200bcompared to what he called Israel&#8217;s powerful media operation.<\/p>\n<p>Piker currently ranks as the sixth \u200dmost-watched \u2064streamer on Twitch in terms\u2062 of hours watched.<\/p>\n<p>In the\u200c past,\u2064 Piker faced a temporary suspension \u2063from \u200bTwitch for stating that America deserved the 9\/11 attacks while reacting\u200d to an \u2064episode of &#8220;The \u200dJoe Rogan Experience&#8221; featuring\u2062 Texas Republican Dan Crenshaw.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This \u2063is so insane. America deserved 9\/11,\u200c dude. F-ck it,\u2062 I&#8217;m saying it,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Samuel Mangold-Lenett is a staff editor at The Federalist. His writing has been featured\u200d in the Daily\u200d Wire, Townhall, \u200cThe American\u2062 Spectator, and other outlets. He is\u200b a 2022\u2062 Claremont Institute Publius Fellow. Follow him on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/smlenett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@smlenett<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Samuel Mangold-Lenett<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>Visit on Twitter<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/smlenett\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@smlenett<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does justifying the \u2063violence against innocent \u2062civilians undermine the value of human life in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Nsidered innocent civilians, implying that they are fair targets for violence. This dangerous viewpoint not only\u200b undermines the value of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/human-smugglers-are-using-bidens-border-incompetence-and-social-media-to-find-their-next-victims\/\" title=\"Human Smugglers Are Using Biden\u2019s Border Incompetence And Social Media To Find Their Next Victims\">innocent human life<\/a>, but also perpetuates a narrative that justifies terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to recognize that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a complex and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazon-workers-vote-overwhelmingly-to-reject-union-bid-in-upstate-new-york\/\" title=\"Amazon Workers Vote Overwhelmingly to Reject Union Bid in Upstate New York\">deeply rooted issue<\/a>, with both sides \u2064experiencing significant\u200b suffering. However, justifying\u200d the deliberate killing of innocent babies as \u200ca \u2063means\u200d of reclaiming homes is not only morally reprehensible, but also fundamentally flawed.<\/p>\n<p>International law clearly condemns acts of terrorism and the intentional targeting of civilians. The deliberate murder of Israeli infants by Hamas cannot\u2063 be rationalized under any circumstances, regardless of one&#8217;s political ideology or\u200c personal beliefs. No cause, no matter how \u200cjust, can justify such heinous \u2064actions.<\/p>\n<p>By attempting to justify Hamas&#8217; murder of Israeli \u200cbabies, Piker showcases a\u2063 disturbing disregard for the value \u2062of human life and a dangerous acceptance of violence as a means to an end. These comments contribute to the perpetuation of a cycle of violence\u2063 and hate, hindering any \u200dchances of a peaceful resolution \u2064to the Israeli-Palestinian \u2064conflict.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063is crucial that influential political commentators, like Piker,\u200b exercise responsibility\u200c and ethical judgment when discussing sensitive and volatile topics such as this. Their words hold weight and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">influence public opinion<\/a>, and \u2063promoting or justifying violence only serves to further polarize and exacerbate the already tense situation.<\/p>\n<p>In times of conflict, it is essential to seek understanding, empathy, and dialogue rather \u200bthan resorting to\u2064 violence and terrorism. Justifying the murder of innocent babies, regardless \u2062of their nationality or ethnicity, is a dangerous path that should be vehemently condemned by all individuals who value peace, justice, and the sanctity of human life.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must come together to condemn and reject any attempts to justify the killing \u200cof innocent civilians, regardless of the circumstances. Only through dialogue, diplomacy, and a genuine commitment to finding\u200c a peaceful resolution will the cycle of violence be broken and the possibility of lasting peace in the \u2062region be realized.<\/p>\n<p>The responsible and ethical voices in the political arena should use \u200btheir platforms \u200cto promote dialogue, understanding, and empathy,\u2062 rather than\u2064 fueling the flames of hatred and violence.\u200b It is imperative that individuals like Piker reconsider their stance and recognize the inherent value and dignity\u200b of all\u200b human \u200clife, condemning\u200c unequivocally any form of violence against innocent civilians, regardless of \u2062their nationality or ethnicity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On October 27, 2023, influential internet political figure Hasan Piker defended Hamas&#8217; killing of Israeli infants, labeling it as &#8220;a matter of law&#8221; and potentially &#8220;a matter of morality.&#8221; Speaking on the &#8220;Leftovers&#8221; podcast, Piker acknowledged that his statement might be controversial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1185,"featured_media":2081656,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2081655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081655","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1185"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2081655"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081655\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081656"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2081655"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2081655"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2081655"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}