{"id":2104471,"date":"2023-11-20T21:10:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T02:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kirby-blasts-leftists-for-calling-israel-genocidal-hamas-wants-genocide-israel-does-not\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T21:12:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T02:12:51","slug":"john-kirby-blasts-leftists-for-calling-israel-genocidal-hamas-wants-genocide-israel-does-not","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kirby-blasts-leftists-for-calling-israel-genocidal-hamas-wants-genocide-israel-does-not\/","title":{"rendered":"John Kirby criticizes leftists for labeling Israel as &#8216;genocidal,&#8217; clarifies that Hamas seeks genocide while Israel does not."},"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\">36<\/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%2Fjohn-kirby-blasts-leftists-for-calling-israel-genocidal-hamas-wants-genocide-israel-does-not%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=2104471&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>White House Spokesperson Slams\u200d Leftists for False \u2063Claims of\u2064 Israeli Genocide<\/h2>\n<p>In a fiery\u200c statement, White House\u2063 National Security Council spokesperson <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/john-kirby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Kirby<\/a> vehemently criticized leftists who\u2064 accused \u2064Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Kirby emphasized that\u200b it is actually\u2062 Hamas,\u200b not Israel, that possesses genocidal intentions.<\/p>\n<p>During a\u200c press conference at the White House, Kirby expressed\u200d his frustration \u200bwith the misuse of the\u2063 term &#8220;genocide&#8221; by various individuals. He\u200d stated, &#8220;What Hamas wants, make no mistake about it, is genocide. They want to wipe Israel off the map, they\u2019ve \u2063said so, publicly,\u2062 on more \u2064than one occasion, in fact just recently. And they\u2019ve said that they\u2019re not\u2064 going to stop. What happened on \u2063the 7th\u2062 of\u200c October is \u200bgoing to happen \u2018again, and again, and again\u2019. And what happened on the 7th of October? Murder, slaughter, of innocent people in their homes, or\u2063 at a music festival. That\u2019s genocidal intentions.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the civilian casualties in Gaza, Kirby sought to clarify Israel&#8217;s objectives. He assured, &#8220;Yes, there are too many civilian casualties in Gaza, yes the numbers are too high, yes too many families are grieving, and yes\u2063 we continue to urge the Israelis \u2064to be as careful and cautious as possible. That\u2019s not gonna stop, from the\u2064 president and right on down. But\u200b Israel is not trying to wipe the Palestinian\u200c people off\u200d the map, Israel is not trying wipe Gaza off the map. Israel is trying to defend \u2063itself against a genocidal terrorist threat. So if we\u2019re\u200c going to start using that word, fine, \u2063let\u2019s use it appropriately.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">For the second time in 10 days, White House National Security Spokesperson John Kirby makes the position of the \u2064White House and the United States government clear: Israel is not engaged\u200d in genocide, but Hamas has engaged in genocide.\u200b <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis word genocide is getting thrown around\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6tPEGD51Yl\">pic.twitter.com\/6tPEGD51Yl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Yashar Ali \ud83d\udc18 (@yashar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yashar\/status\/1726721850510819348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">November 20, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> According to Kirby, why is it dangerous\u200c to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nbc-news-reporter-suggests-open-records-laws-are-being-abused-to-expose-crt-in-schools\/\" title=\"NBC News Reporter Suggests Open Records Laws Are Being Abused To Expose CRT In Schools\">spread false information<\/a> and misinformation in the \u2063context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and what \u2064are the potential consequences of doing so<\/h2>\n<p><span>  . Kirby denounced these \u2064claims as baseless and harmful to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-welcomes-talibans-announcement-of-3-day-ceasefire\/\" title=\"U.S. welcomes Taliban\u2019s announcement of 3-day ceasefire\">ongoing peace process<\/a> in the Middle East. He emphasized the need for accurate information and a nuanced\u200c understanding of the complex situation \u2064in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The accusation of genocide \u200bis a serious one, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/john-kirby-blasts-leftists-for-calling-israel-genocidal-hamas-wants-genocide-israel-does-not\/\" title=\"John Kirby criticizes leftists for labeling Israel as 'genocidal,' clarifies that Hamas seeks genocide while Israel does not.\">carrying\u2062 heavy implications<\/a> \u2064and consequences. It is essential that such claims be backed up by concrete evidence \u200cand factual analysis. Unfortunately, many leftists have \u2062been quick to \u2063label Israel&#8217;s actions as genocidal without providing any\u2062 substantial proof.<\/p>\n<p>It is undeniable that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict\u200d is a deeply rooted and multifaceted\u2062 issue. Both sides have valid concerns and\u2064 grievances that must be addressed in a \u2062fair \u2064and balanced manner. \u200dHowever, accusing\u200b Israel of genocide oversimplifies the \u2063complexity of the conflict and undermines the\u200c credibility\u200b of those making such claims.<\/p>\n<p>Kirby stressed that the United States remains committed \u2063to a two-state solution, \u2063where Israelis \u2063and Palestinians \u2062can live side by side in peace and security. Accusing one\u2062 party\u2062 of genocide only serves to further polarize the situation and \u2064obstruct the\u200c progress towards a lasting peace.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2063 Kirby pointed out the danger \u200bof <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-sues-former-trump-wh-staffer-over-infamous-laptop\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden files lawsuit against ex-Trump staffer over controversial laptop.\">spreading false \u2063information<\/a> and misinformation. In the age of social media, where news travels at lightning\u2064 speed, it is \u200bcrucial to\u200d verify information before sharing it. Misleading accusations can fuel hatred \u200dand prejudice, adding fuel to an already \u200bvolatile situation.<\/p>\n<p>The Israeli-Palestinian\u200b conflict deserves serious consideration and thoughtful analysis. Jumping to conclusions and accusing either side of genocide undermines the pursuit of truth and obstructs \u2064meaningful dialogue. It is \u2062essential to approach\u200b this\u200c issue with sensitivity, empathy, and a genuine\u200b desire to understand the complexities involved.<\/p>\n<p>Kirby&#8217;s statement serves as a reminder to critically evaluate the information we consume and to be cautious of\u200d falling into echo\u2064 chambers that perpetuate falsehoods. The quest for peace \u200cin the \u2063Middle East requires a commitment to truth, open-mindedness, and a willingness to engage\u2063 in constructive dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u2063 the White House&#8217;s National\u2062 Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, has firmly rejected\u200d the claims of leftists accusing Israel of genocide against \u2062Palestinians. Kirby highlighted the importance\u2062 of accurate information and a\u2063 nuanced understanding of \u2063the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Accusations of genocide must be supported by concrete evidence, \u2062and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-2024-campaign-launching-sweeping-effort-to-thwart-misinformation-on-social-media\/\" title=\"Biden's 2024 campaign fights social media 'misinformation'.\">spreading false\u200c information<\/a> only adds further harm to the peace process.\u2063 It is essential to approach this issue with care, empathy, and\u200b a genuine desire for a \u2063just and lasting peace in the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>White House spokesperson John Kirby criticized leftists for accusing Israel of committing a &#8220;genocide&#8221; in Gaza. He clarified that Hamas, not Israel, was the genocidal force. Kirby addressed this during a press conference, highlighting the misuse of the term &#8220;genocide&#8221; in recent discussions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":134,"featured_media":2104472,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2104471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2104471","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\/134"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2104471"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2104471\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2104472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2104471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2104471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2104471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}