Douglas Murray: Protestors don't really care about Palestine

[@jeananne2408]

I'm not Jewish, I'm English, Christian and one of the silent majority who remain sickened by the horrors inflicted on the people of Israel. The loud mouths on the streets and in the media don't speak for the ordinary citizen. Love and solidarity for the Jewish people.

[@natalyurshanski8031]

Thank you very much! It is so heartwarming! Your support is very much appreciated!

[@kimwexlersponytail]

​@@natalyurshanski8031❤ from my family in Scotland

[@kimwexlersponytail]

@suprarcjpop545 what a statement ! The WHOLE of Ireland stands with Palestine ?? Every single person? Not one person has an alternative opinion? Doubtful What are your thoughts on Hamas ? The cowardly terrorists who sneaked in to Israel and barbarically murdered, raped and snatched unarmed civilians then hurried back to hide in tunnels under hospitals and schools ?

[@kimwexlersponytail]

@suprarcjpop545 My grandfather came with his parents to Scotland from Ireland I am proud of that heritage, 👍 proud to be Scottish 👍 and proud to be British 👍 Want some salt for that big chip on your shoulder ? 😋 😄

[@leslie-annmills-gomez8763]

​@suprarcjpop545well said...the English talking like they're the moral police is beyond me with their barbaric history

[@Shellbee22]

As an American /New Yorker…who dealt with 911…..this shit show…going on in streets is out of control 🤯😡😡😡😡

[@saram217]

Ship up.old lady

[@marinakoshelev6006]

Thankjs Douglas, for being a voice of decency in a sea of hatred.

[@christinewyatt234]

Well Said

[@LouiseAus10]

Indeed, thank you, Douglas. A genuine and highly intelligent voice of reason 🇦🇺.

[@striver613]

The man is a national treasure for the UK, he sees and recognizes the danger for Britain.

[@christinewyatt234]

He certainly is

[@randomhuman2595]

There were no protests because Syria isnt a UK ally

[@hj925]

Murray is one of the only honest and sane commentators and he deserves a lot more exposure in terms of the media.

[@gregoryellsmore2095]

I grew up in Bondi Australia. Our street had many Jewish families from Europe. Other families were Chinese, American, Italian, English and Greek families. We played together, we went to school, sport and movies together, Our families had parties.together. Identity politics and woke bigotry, are destroying what was a happy thriving young nation - it truly makes me cry.

[@morrisgland887]

I agree with you 100% from my perspective in Melbourne/St Kilda …

[@emetahava]

errr BRITISH...........

[@gregoryellsmore2095]

@@emetahava ?

[@Paddymayne4738]

Correct . Thankfully we have water all around us, however, with the Federal Government opening the flood gate, we shall end up like the UK. ALL the different nationalities that you listed kept their culture while assimilating with Australian Society, the same occurred in NZ and Canada. Yes, even in the USA. The Muslims who follow the strict Doctrine of the Prophet shall never assimilate, as they recite 17 times each day that 5hey shall eliminate all infidels.

[@elisolomon8741]

Hey Greg. I live in Bondi. Its still a beautiful piece of Sydney. Thank you for your comments and sentiment. Its very much appreciated. 🇦🇺🇮🇱🇦🇺🇮🇱

[@tyroneshoelace4872]

in Germany in 1938, not too many people spoke out about the Nazi regime. What do we now think of those people who went against the popular thought and did? This guy is following his morality even when the world has lost theirs.

[@charliebrownie4158]

Those who thought the hatred being unfurled against Jews wasn't that bad. Sure they talked about destroying Jews. But they didn't mean it. What the American and other politicians said about Shitlers claims.

[@stefanig4834]

I’m Turkish and I fully agree with Douglass. My love and support goes for all Israelis ❤

[@guyben1657]

Thanks my friend. As an Israeli, I must say we're very disappointed by Turkey, we always see on the TV news that Ardogan arranges pro H amas marches. What is the opinion of the vast majority of Turkish people regarding this war, are they more on the Pa|est|nians side, or on our side? out of curiosity.

[@ALeaud]

Sorry about your crap government. I hope you become a secular liberal democracy someday. Turks are such cool people. I went to Izmir before. So much fun.

[@SajjadKhan-cl3yf]

@@guyben1657 the whole world is with the Palestinians. Some in turkey side with isreal because the Arabs booted them out a 100 years ago.

[@SajjadKhan-cl3yf]

@@ALeaud the crap government is in isreal. Erdogan and akp party are very popular in turkey. They are with the people and the people are with them. The people of turkey do not want a secular liberal government. Why do you think Erdogan and akp have been winning elections for 21 years. Finally you have no rightt to force someone to change how they govern themselves.

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

Nice one brother .

[@voltsinger]

Thank you Douglas Murray for being so unafraid! Warmest wishes and heartfelt blessings from Jerusalem! Shabbat Shalom!

[@artconsciousness]

I'll be honest; this whole situation has taken me totally by surprise. I was horrified by the atrocities on October the 7th. Chilled to the bone actually and I expected without doubt that Israel would get sympathy and support from the world. Instead the opposite has happened. I'm utterly baffled. Either I am totally disconnected from the collective consciousness or the masses have got it so totally wrong. Either way it is frightening and disconcerting.

[@maxbowie6074]

The visible masses have got it wrong. I share your feelings on this. It's just bewildering. It really is. I honestly feel this has the makings of a civil war.

[@bobtaylor170]

I have had exactly the same reaction. We didn't notice that people in our periphery were becoming monsters and ghouls.

[@kiwaization]

I knew about antisemitism disguised as antizionism and yet I was naiv. When Hamas comitted this horrible massacre, I thought "Now they can all see, now the world must understand and stand with Israel" 😅 How long did it take? Two days, three days? Unbelievable I really thought, reality could defeat ideology.

[@justathumb]

interestingly i had an honestly objective reaction - the headlines had been so vague and dismissive the day it happened, when i read the DETAILS, and realised thousands of innocent civilians had been massacred, i was absolutely outraged. why had the media downplayed it so much?! all they had written was something like "war breaks out in israel, hundreds killed and injured". they made it sound like a legitimate battleground following the rules of war, not a slaughter at a music event. i did not even know who was involved, that oversight alone horrified me, and it's just continued that way.

[@bobtaylor170]

@@justathumb there is a diabolical conspiracy against Israel, and I am not being figurative. The immediate demonstrations, saturated with media coverage, have spiritual inspirations, evil ones. The goals are to defame Israel, and to make anti - Israel demonstrations so common, sane people start to think they've missed something, and that they have been mistaken in supporting Israel. An attempt to induce peer pressure, in other words, is being made by news coverage and by what appears to be popular opinion to turn the entire world against Israel. I'm a Christian, and while it is not true that we see the presence of a physical Israel as in any way necessary to a Second Coming, it is true that some of us believe that the nation occupies a special place in God's plan for the consummation of all things. If we are right, then all of this makes much more sense, doesn't it?

[@susanacton5007]

A clear voice of reason that rises above all the "noise". The world needs more Douglas Murray.

[@stormwarning9182]

Douglas Murray is the most critical voice at this time. He lives what he believes, & puts his life on the line by speaking out & being there as a witness.

[@ernarc23]

I fear the pro-Palestinian protests are less about caring for the Palestinians and more about hating the Jews....sadly. Thank you for this interview with Douglas Murray. Keep it coming! xo

[@christinewyatt234]

Well said

[@michaelortiz1561]

To be honest I think its 60% that and 40 % leftist ignorance

[@AlloBruxelles]

I'm not Jewish, but the jubilation Hamas (and many in the muslim world) exhibited about the Hamas orgy of sadism on Oct. 7, will never leave my memory. I resolutely switched 100 % to the Israeli side despite her many (but relatively speaking insignificant) flaws.

[@lauralott2741]

I’m not Jewish, but I understood the horror of what happened in Israel. I am shocked at what has happened in the UK. I don’t believe that is the native Brits but their government has imported hate and it is a serious problem. It’s not the Britain I left 35 years ago. I was always left leaning, but I just switched to right leaning due to the lefts reaction to the massacre in Israel and the pro Palestinian marches in the UK, specifically.

[@jittmet7766]

In other words you reverted to normality.

[@lepatron6195]

@@jittmet7766this isn’t an opportunity to enact your ego. You are nothing.

[@gertrudewest4535]

Same here. I am ashamed of the so called liberals that I left , too. Now conservative ( small C).

[@EffSharp]

Something to think about: I too have been a liberal my entire life (in the US). The left is very wrong about this. Our college kids have been indoctrinated and know absolutely nothing about the history of the Middle East. That doesn’t mean that they are wrong about everything. ❤️. What this has taught me is that identity politics is dangerous. We all need to be able to speak up when something is wrong no matter who is saying it. When my “side” is spewing nonsense I will speak up. That’s really the big takeaway from this.

[@franchk8372]

I used to be left. How left has changed. 😢

[@worldculturesnetwork8380]

I love Douglas Murray, He has my full respect. He sees reality much clearer than a lot of lefty Jewish progressive people even though he is not even Jewish.

[@SajjadKhan-cl3yf]

Left wing progressive Jewish people see reality. Douglas Murray does not. Douglas Murray is living in cloud cuckoo land.

[@marinakoshelev6006]

Agree

[@rhondacruise8666]

Totally agree, it's harder to speak out, than it is to run with the crowd, well done Douglas

[@גקליןיפה]

Totally. Agree🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tatelyle1]

There was no trouble at the Cenotaph at all. Just a few aggressive police officers, agitating for a fight. But the crowd would not take the bait, and mocked them. (About 2,000 Eastenders turned up with TR.) The 2-minute silence was observed, and then a respectful round of applause. R

[@minarainbow8081]

God bless Douglas Murray. He is speaking the truth.

[@pinksheik7633]

I'm so thankful for people like Douglas Murray

[@soupdragon1]

A voice of reason in an increasingly worrying time especially for Jewish people 👍

[@juliacooper6094]

God bless Douglas and God bless Israel and the Jewish people. Please be assured JC readers of this Christian's love and prayers.

[@Alert64]

Well said. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV)

[@pblogger9065]

I agree with Murray, but please don't say God bless you. God is the central part of the problem. Everyone thinks they have God on their side and no one more than the murderous terrorists.

[@mialhr]

Couldn’t be said better

[@jahsonlion]

God don't bless sinners/homosexuals.

[@KopperNeoman]

​@@jahsonlionBeing homosexual is okay. Sex outside of marriage is a sin. Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a woman. It's unfortunate, but being gay isn't a sin of itself.

[@coral4874]

I'm an American with Native American and European roots. I believe in what Douglas is saying.

[@tu9ue]

Wonderful Douglas Murray, in the sea of fog, he brings facts and truth to the table! God Bless Israel and the Jewish People May the Lord Protect you all!

[@ashleysavillewatson1748]

Gaza is the inheritance of the House of Judah (Zephaniah 2:4-7). Besides, all of Canaan (never known as 'Palestine'), from the Med coastline from the River of Egypt to Lebanon, extending east of the Jordan (the territory of 2 1/2 of the Twelve Tribes of Jacob - see Joshua 1) to the Euphrates, is the blood covenanted Abrahamic inheritance through Isaac (Gen 17), for royal dominion by the House of Jacob which will be ruled by their Messiah, forever, on the restored throne of David (Gen 15; Ps 59:13; 105:8-11; Is 9:6,7; Jer 31-33; Ezek 47:13-23; Micah 4:1-8; 7:8-20; Lk 1:32,33; Mk 11:10; Rom 15:8). If you want to pick a fight with the Living God, turn a blind eye to what is written and continue poking the apple of His eye, and see what becomes of your life. Free Palestine is therefore a baseless cause. Even the Koran doesn't disagree that Canaan was given to Israel through Moses. Whoever foments and sows hatred for Zion by urging their extinction by denying their chosenness for sovereignty over the only country on earth whose borders are specified by the Holy Scriptures as immutable Divine Law (Ezek 47:13-23) guess what - they will reap what they sow. This is a necessary consequence of anti Semitism because world peace hinges on Israel being exalted to pre-eminence in their Land, as chief of nations, through their New Covenant (Deut 26:16-19; Jer 31:7,10,17,31-37). Jesus confirmed the promises to the fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob (Rom 15:8). Agreeing with Him that Israel is heir of Canaan rather than taking the suicidal route of opposition to the truth by coveting Israel's statehood by libelling the Jew as an occupier of 'Palestinian' land, is the first step necessary to end this madness

[@Supercapraia]

Thank you Douglas for stating facts, plain and simple. Listening to people turn moral somersaults to justify the unjustifiable has been exhausting.

[@philsooty61]

Love this man, he says iy as it is and always tells the truth, keep up the great work Douglas but more important keep safe mate!

[@johnsimpson8893]

Problem with the police is the commissioner is someone who is acceptable to Sadiq Khan.

[@fragosa]

problem with Sadiq Khan is who is acceptable to the BBC

[@Jammyhorse]

Quote of the week Douglas- nice one! “Let’s face it- most people are pig-ignorant about everything…”

[@Val-ym1kc]

The narcissism is strong with a lot of these so called protestors

[@quaver1239]

Thank you, Douglas Murray, and thank you, Jewish Chronicle. I am 81 years old, Jewish, and the 7th October 2023 - you are right - changed my life. Having grown up in a Nazi-oriented country, fearful and semi-isolated, I and my cousins felt safer as we aged. All that has gone now; we are in shock and are grieving for Israeli relatives and friends. Life will be very different from now onwards. Douglas Murray, you probably have no idea how good it is to listen to someone who speaks as you do: acknowledging that Jewish people are fully human, and that we suffer just as the rest of the world does. The evil of Hamas is unspeakable - i.e., there are no words for it. Both of you talked of "context" : Are the contexts not the Qur'an and the Hadith? In my readings of both, I see and feel hatred of Jews, and hear Muhammad's directions to rid the earth of us. Am probably wrong - usually am - but to me the context is evident. The words in the Hadith and in the Qur'an are usually the only books Islamic children read and learn from. And those words lead them to behave as Muhammad did; as they believe he would have liked them to behave. (??) Thanks again to both of you. Your voices remain in my head tonight.

[@king-fisher]

You are *100% correct:* The Hamas charter (written in 1988) cites a Hadith (Sahih Muslim) calling for the extinction of the Jewish people. Muhammad himself slaughtered 700 Jewish civilians in Banu Qurayza. People who think this just a "land dispute" which dates back to 1948, are fools. Antisemtism is ENCODED into Islam.

[@waynerobert7986]

I'm 63, White English, A Nationalist born in London, I'm not Jewish, my Wife possibly has some Jewish ancestory. I support Israel and would rather we could say good riddance to a large number of the Muslims we have living here. I would much prefer to have Jewish neighbours. Stand tall, don't fear these scumbags. You have Allies and I'm one of them.

[@Aelwyn666]

When Douglas starts describing what he has seen, you can really feel what he is relating. True horror and terror. May god hold these peoples souls is his arms and wash away their pain.

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

Douglas Murray always one of the greatest voices to listen to in todays madness

[@lisalilu5275]

I love Douglas Murray. Can't believe he's here and not having a coffee on banana beach in Telaviv with me ❤ Thats an open invitation Douglas, from a single Brit living in Israel over 35yrs!

[@WhiteGoldtube]

These are dark days not only for Israel but for the UK and Europe. Thank you Douglas for sharing light on those that plot in the shadows.

[@truthseeker474]

This man / intellectual extraordinaire, Douglas Murray should be the rightful Prime Minister of UK.🇬🇧 We in the Far East Asia read his excellent book ' The Strange Death of Europe

[@leigh-annewestwater8403]

Douglas Murray speaking truth. Well said

[@mariajohn8494]

God Bless You Douglas Murray for Speaking the Truth to the Masses unapologetically I love❤the Speech You gave on Ruth from the Bible. Blessed are those people whose God is the Lord.🙌 🙏🌏🇮🇱🇺🇸🇬🇧💪✝️🕊☮

[@marina3841]

Admire this Man! One of the few voices of reason, true compassion. honor and honesty.

[@christineoosthuizen4388]

Douglas sets an important example to all of us... To have the courage to speak your mind even if you are in the minority...

[@jiwoo-k]

Douglas is such a sweet man and a precious gift gor humanity

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

Nature of the English.man , sweet people .The demons are envious of the English. God Bless .

[@summerrecall]

Douglas is so candid and so spot on. He brings forward concepts that might otherwise escape us and shares his life experience with us. And it is simply comforting to listen to another express the truth so eloquently. I am so grateful for this man.

[@1994masja]

Douglas Murray is a handsome, intellegent, brave and honest man. He is a tressure for humanity.

[@coleda-1460]

Douglas is one of the few sane voices out there, peace and love to all Israelis

[@barbaragillett9904]

God bless Douglas for being a voice of the truth 👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️🇬🇧

[@tonicbottle]

So glad that you exist Douglas. I can't help but think that being gay is your super power - trans can't touch you and no one, surely, can accuse a gay of being far right. Thank you for speaking up and putting yourself at risk. We, the silent (cowardly) majority, appreciate it. you look really cute in casuals by the way.

[@InfinitEternaLovEmmanuel]

Unfortunately, the poor audio quality precludes being able to hear and understand the really profound and important insights that Andrew has to offer and that so many people actually need to hear!

[@lourdesvelasco9319]

I pray for God to protect you as you go around Israel Thank you Douglas for talking truth and standing for law and order and common sense!You and people like you are rare these days unfortunately!God bless.

[@danielthomas8507]

God is the problem

[@KopperNeoman]

​@@danielthomas8507People wanting to BE God are the problem.

[@shelleyscloud3651]

Unfortunately for Douglas, and I really wouldn’t wish this upon him, but for the sake of the rest of us, I think he ought to enter politics. I’m truly at my wits end with the path this country seems fixed upon and which no politician appears willing to address. Though, let’s not pretend, most aren’t fully aware of the atrocious pickle we are in and how short time is to take remedial action. I feel profoundly ashamed of what we are allowing our Jewish brethren to endure and how powerless I feel I am to defend you from this heinous atmosphere. I cannot express how sickened to my soul, how truly hopeless I’ve been feeling these past few weeks. I pray for Israel, I pray for the hostages, for Jews around the globe. And once God has delivered upon these requests, I shall be earnestly praying for the rest of us too. 🙏🇮🇱🕯 Never Again Is Now

[@christinewyatt234]

Me too

[@Val-ym1kc]

I agree, best friend and her family and also some of my great nieces and nephew and niece are part jewish - they are Gods chosen people wether you like it or not so called “protestor group”

[@evandewind4264]

British politics don't function like the US, but it just occurred to me that if the electoral system was the same, I think he could actually have a serious shot at becoming British PM. So many people in the UK clearly agree with him on many topics.

[@davidstrohl]

Thank you for broadcasting this video. Murray is crystal clear when so many of the chattering classes in media are making excuses for Hamas depravity. It’s incredulous to me that it can happen now. You have a new viewer.

[@eskimo3622]

Douglas always hones in on the real problem

[@mialhr]

Douglas. From San Diego California. My whole family thank you for your reporting. You are one of a kind. We need other people speaking the truth. Gd Bless you 🇮🇱🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@monsieurgrigny]

Great interview with two of our most eloquent journalists

[@stephenmcdonnell5702]

Well said again Douglas Murray 🙏🇮🇱

[@Madman_MS]

Douglas is the man!!! Great in Ukraine and Great in Israel!

[@racheldiamond2457]

We will never forget the 7th October. We are all Jews here 🇬🇧🇮🇱💔💔💔🙏

[@AileenBartlett-ym4ec]

Douglas Murray is saying exactly what needs to be said. I wish he was our prime minister. Brilliant man

[@abrahamgreenberg8317]

Light in the dark. Thank You so much Douglas for all Your good work. God bless You richly.

[@carolynb.7455]

I am from the north of England and am appalled by the hatred and antisemitism displayed in London and elsewhere in my country, following the atrocities of October 7th in Israel. Thank you for this discussion with Douglas Murray. I believe he speaks for the majority of people in Britain, who are as yet waiting to see any strong and decisive action from our government and police.

[@susibug88]

I love Douglas Murray. Thank you for being the voice of reason…. 💕🙏🙏

[@theoneonlymusicchannel]

is it just me or does anybody else find it strange why none of these so called pro-palestian protesters (which are muslim men of fighting age) why they are not going to the gaza to help fight for what they say they believe in ?

[@jane---489]

*_Yes, they are too safe and comfortable here, they can walk all over British establishment and the Police force - Whereas_* *_the Israeli IDF ? Hmm ? No thanks - Cowards are like that ..._*

[@johnmcdonagh120]

They perhaps all suffer from claustrophobia or something?

[@pennylando3145]

I agree with Douglas: I don't think they actually care that much about the Palestinian people. Over the last 15yrs I've noticed how, throughout the year, there will be some form of pro-Palestinian activism: perhaps stalls at universities, a small demo outside an event; the 'boycott Israel' weeks; the attempts to intimidate councils and businesses into either boycotts or rejecting any operator who has had any link with Israel - and so on. A slow paced activism perhaps, but enough to keep the flame alive. When something major occurs, such as Operation Cast Lead, the Mavi Marmara, the March to Jerusalem etc, these people will take to their keyboards en masse and march in the streets. They aren't urging the Palestinians to seek peace, but effectively telling them that they support their aims of 'from the river to the sea'. At the same time they will be demonising Israel and anyone who can see the reality of the situation. They'll use emotive terms and always, always, they will tell us how despicable we are because children are dying. By the very nature of their activism they are encouraging the people of Gaza and West Bank to fight on and yet when the casualties start to increase they seem not to see the part they have played in creating the human suffering that they blame on everyone but themselves.

[@megansummersides4255]

My thoughts exactly. They should go and help “Their people” if It really means that much to them. I think we both know why, it’s because they’re cowards. I do however see many Jewish, both Men and Woman flying to Israel to protect their country and communities. 🇦🇺🇮🇱💙

[@bluegregory6239]

Or why their so-called Arab/Muslim brothers in the region are happy to exploit the issue, but obviously reluctant to provide any refuge or aid beyond military.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Grateful that Douglas Murray has the platform to speak and be heard for the majority of us 🌷

[@ghostofdayinperson]

Another nonexistent chant I would love to hear is, “Free the Arab world from Islam”.

[@bluegregory6239]

That is a hilarious comment. Once, at a Grateful Dead show, I saw some fool wearing, though perhaps ironically, a t-shirt stating 'US out of North America', though that was in the early 1990s, before the second, and much worse, wave of political correctness now known as 'Woke'.

[@Raquelle7777]

Douglas Murray is an absolute breath of fresh air. I could listen to that fabulous mind all day. At last someone talking sense !!

[@MrDenzal27]

I will always back the jews. They live peacefully with us. Muslims, on the other hand.....

[@rsr789]

India: Hindu vs Muslims Israel: Jews and Arabs vs Muslims Europe and America: Christian vs Muslims Myanmar: Buddhist vs Muslims (Rohingya) Bangladesh: Hindu vs Muslim Middle East Country: shia Muslims vs sunni Muslims Nigeria: Christian vs Muslims Pakistan:- Muslim vs Muslims Pakistan: Christian/Hindu vs Muslims Afghanistan: Muslim vs Muslims Nepal:- Hindu vs Muslims There seems to be a pattern forming...

[@eddie1330]

Our politicians have done this to us, why should we put up with it? It's our country. They are supposed to work for us not the other way round, I'm sick of it

[@herculesboy]

Here is what Churchill said about Islam an 1899 quote from former British prime minister Winston Churchill. "Individual Muslims may show splendid qualities, but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world,"No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith."

[@bluegregory6239]

I had read that before, and actually sent it to a friend of mine who is a now-unemployed History professor in the US. Not because of me sending him that quote, but for even more insidious reasons. Churchill was one of the smartest and most accomplished people of the 20th century.

[@Joe-pc3hs]

Absolutely agree, protestors love for Palestinians is on par with that of Hamas. Specifically, as a tool.

[@MM-yi9zn]

Jake & Douglas are both such impressive guys. Their talks are so interesting & informative.

[@kovie9162]

Many years ago, I arrived at the high school that I'd very recently started only to find students walking out instead of in. When I inquired, I was told that it was a student walkout in solidarity with teachers and coaches who apparently were having some labor dispute with the NYC Board of Ed. So, naturally I walked out too. Or, technically, I never walked in, and kept on walking. You could say that I was joining in the walkout, strike, protest or whatever they called it, but in reality I was just taking the day off, as, I imagine, were most students. Not that I had anything against teachers and coaches and didn't support them in their dispute with the BoE, but, I'd be lying if I said that this was the primary reason that I walked out. I was 15 and taking the day off. I bring this up because I suspect that this is why many of the protesters are protesting. Sure, it's a bit more serious and they are actually marching and shouting and all that, and not just walking out. But I doubt that most of them really care all that much about Palestinians, or even know let alone care much about the situation. It's mostly a chance to pat themselves on the back for being such wonderful people who "care" so much and are working mightily to make the world a better and more just place place, and feel like they're accomplishing something. But they're not, they're really not. This supposedly "massive" pressure that Israel is facing to stand down is mostly just talk, and then less because world leaders actually care about Palestinians as because they're worried about being targeted by terroristic blowback for seeming to support Israel. But behind the scenes most are, I'm pretty sure, quietly supporting Israel and hope that it gets the job done. It's not that they aren't bothered by all the civilian deaths and suffering--I mean who isn't--but rather they want Hamas to be destroyed and the global Islamist terrorist movement of which it's a major part to be dealt a major blow. But I'm honestly not that bothered by all these "From the river to the sea!" chanting idiots. They mostly have no idea what they're talking about or really anything and are just slumming it by joining these protests. When asked, they either mumble or repeat the same canned talking points that are fed to them by their self-important leaders.

[@johnmcdonagh120]

Some of what you're saying is plausible enough yet whatever their various motives may or may not be, be it total ignorance or otherwise, they are all supporting Hamas and putting pressure on western governments to oppose Israel's right to defend herself.

[@CliveAdlam-yn8uz]

Nice educating comment. BEST WISHES.

[@סיירתמטכלשלום]

May HaShem bless you abundantly, Douglas Murray. Thank you for speaking truth.

[@tillymay8271]

Big crush on Douglas what a man love you can you be British PM

[@gailkerzner5516]

I’ve watch many of your videos now… you are a voice of reason and sensibility. Thank you for your work and dedication… keep it up…I hope that your messages reach more people who need to hear what you are saying.

[@hb4072]

Makes the list of greatest britains of all time

[@bluegregory6239]

Along with Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Winston Churchill and Christopher Hitchens and Led fuckin Zeppelin!

[@zane___k7333]

One interesting thing ive noticed with pro Palestinian people is they have an entitlement attitude. Very similar to Hamas. Never willing to talk. Everythmust happen "Their way"

[@r_shan2506]

Douglas looks tired and disturbed by what he has seen. He is a true gem and voice of reason. I can’t understand anyone on these marches. After what happened on 7th October. It’s like marching after 9/11. I watch in horror and disbelief. No Gaza’s innocents shouldn’t be suffering now but Hamas should have thought about that before they massacred and kidnapped innocent Jewish people. Hamas doesn’t care about Gaza!

[@NedKelly1967]

I’m wondering if anyone is aware that the Hyde park Hamas march is in the SAME LOCATION as the Australian war memorial and as such the Australian people cannot get to it to lay wreaths…. We payed a very high price in WW1 and to for that matter. As a veteran I am disgusted.

[@StevenMadison1mo]

I'm on the Left and I stand with Israel. There are many lefties that are with me.

[@gillsangelicgoblins7056]

For some people marching its a day out, it's an event for them to go to, to express their own frustration of life. Living is restricted in the UK with the Government's implementation of the world agenda, and with inflation, fewer jobs, tough laws, , the country is depressed. If one asked a thousand people why they march, it may be found there are hundreds of different reasons.

[@ravd883]

Douglas needs to run for PM.

[@bobtaylor170]

That's not the way the system works. They have parliamentary government, so he would first have to be an elected member of Parliament and become the head of his party. His party would then have to wait until the next election is called, and win a majority of the House of Commons or make a coalition with another party which would agree to vote with his party. Then, he could become Prime Minister. I can't imagine that the Conservative party would accept him, and I'm sure he and Labor have a mutual detestation. I think the Social Democratic party is too small to win control of Commons. And I don't know enough about them to know whether Murray or they would want one another. But I agree that he would be a great Prime Minister. I think his aspiration is to continue as a journalist along the line of George Orwell when Orwell was a journalist.

[@christinewyatt234]

Glad Douglas is speaking out

[@Outlier999]

There’s always a “pacifist” crowd that immediately demands a ceasefire no matter what the circumstances. What gets me is they rarely address their demands to the aggressors.

[@eileen4301]

October 7th shocked me. I didn't and don't understand the reaction to the Jewish community, and the lack of support for their situation from so many people. It made me realise how little I actually knew the history and politics of the entire mess, only vague ideas. It has made me educate myself since then to understand in far more detail the actual facts. It seems to me now that the vast majority of us regular folks are woefully ignorant and need to work at seeing the dangers and exactly where they are cming from in order to take a firm stand.

[@YourSupervisor1]

Stay safe Douglas, we need you to run for prime minister of the UK

[@SajjadKhan-cl3yf]

He can run for prime minister of occupied Palestine.

[@Leigh1968]

@@SajjadKhan-cl3yfPalestine doesn’t exist.

[@SajjadKhan-cl3yf]

@phoebecaulfield4062 it's called isreal it's the land one end of the meditaranean bordered by Egypt Jordan Syria and Lebanon.

[@SajjadKhan-cl3yf]

@@Leigh1968 yes it does

[@N17-o2r]

@@SajjadKhan-cl3yfthat’s correct, it’s called Israel. The World stands with Israel

[@dredubz5825]

I love this man for being brave enough to speak the truth. Stay safe Douglas ❤️✌🏻🙏🏼

[@williammarsh4321]

Bravo Douglas Murray, from a Labour voting Brexiteer.

[@LyndaPrice-m6f]

Bravo, Douglas!You have given a framework for the serious anti Semitism that seems to have become endemic in the West!

[@ofirhazan]

To be human is to free Palestine from Hamas

[@gertrudewest4535]

No truer words said, than in this title.

[@Capochin950]

Everybody seems jealous of the Jewish people.The young Jewish fighters will free the Palestinian people from Hammas since they seem unable to do it themselves And God will help them.

[@tracy6568]

Douglas... You would make great priminister,! 🙏💪

[@platonkarataev550]

Hopefully people in uk will start to wake up that Islam is a bit of a duff idea?

[@revelationmd]

I very much doubt that. We’ve stood idly by whilst they set up rape gangs in every town and city in the country and sang “don’t look back in anger” when they blew up children at a concert. People won’t step up whilst they know the police and political class stand firmly with the jihadist community.

[@ritareginabernardini4343]

I had jews neighboors in Uk and São Paulo, they are a great example to the rest of the world, all the youngers jews are studying something very important, That's why Israel is good in many always... my heart and prayers always will be for Israel, not terroristes, because this war isnt about palestines rights, Hamas are rats evils... I dont understand how members of Hamas is living freedly in Uk... may God bless Mr Douglas Murray and Israel also 🇧🇷🇬🇧🇮🇱❤🙏🙏🙏

[@susanwilson2297]

From Canada 🇨🇦... praying for you. Thank you greatly for speaking the “real” truth, while you were on Sky news with Pierce Morgan! Wow!🙌😊🙏🇨🇦

[@michelehanlon2586]

Douglas Murray is brilliant. I heard him speak way before this war broke out Brilliant

[@kimwexlersponytail]

Israel is united - the UK has never been so divided Frightening times When I saw the protests outside M&S I worried we were a couple of rabble rousers away from another Krystallnacht

[@MarkRoss-v4y]

Thank you Douglas 💔

[@barbarafawcet3646]

Britain, which was homeland of my family needs to step up support for Israel. At the moment they’re not doing the right thing to allow the people who are on side with hamas. Shocking.

[@hittitecharioteer]

As a Christian, I am dismayed and disgusted by the open anti-semitism I read/see in The Guardian and Novara Media (a genuine cesspit) - non of such media I spend much time on. I do listen to George Galloway (MOATS) and agree with him on so many subjects…but I am gripped with a deep caution when he discusses Israel and Palestine. The reason is: he never invites/interviews/discusses HIS long-held (and principled) views with a debater of his calibre (like Murray). I am in my 7th decade. I have watched the situation in the Levant for as long as I can remember. Unfortunately, the one fact I can state with some certainty is: the history of and current situation in Gaza and the West Bank is poorly understood by the vast majority who opine on TV/Radio and social media.

[@trinitylane2202]

If the protestors really were for Palestinians they would be having anti-Hamas marches. I saw an interview with a Hamas leader and Hamas views these pro-Palestine marches as pro-Hamas. And I don't think they're wrong. There were even some people carrying banners with the Hamas' codename for the Oct 7th attack. And none of the other marchers destroyed those banners as they did with the gay pride flag displayed at one march. I also believe there's an argument to be made that the marches were organized by Hamas supporters who had prior knowledge of the attack, along with many of those participating. It would explain how they were able to organize these marches so soon.

[@megansummersides4255]

We all know what’s going. If those protesters were indeed for the “Palestinian civilians” why on earth can’t I find one leader in the Muslim community or any Muslim for that matter condemn what happened to Israel and for the hate marching to end🤔

[@evandewind4264]

@@megansummersides4255 I can name one, Captain Ella Waweya from the IDF. Of course, she's partial to Israel's right to self-defense for obvious reasons.

[@beansandmacaroni8758]

i've just realised that i have a crush on Douglas Murray

[@suzanneburton8736]

Me to ❤

[@TK-xh1xc]

I think everyone does :)

[@beansandmacaroni8758]

haha,happy to know its not just me!

[@blake7587]

I stand with Israel! 🇺🇸 🇮🇱 My grandfather flew the legendary SR-71 during the Yom Kippur War and provided the US vital intelligence which was passed on to Israel about Syria’s military positions and forces. The Jewish people deserve a homeland!

[@travelwithanurag3092]

Douglas I appreciate your voice brother,, why people apposed political party name Britain first , ??? Where they gone ?

[@wendymurphy2558]

A man of the truth I’m not Jewish but stand by them totally 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧