“Life Has to Be Fought For.” Douglas Murray on Israel’s Example for the West

On Monday, May 6, Free Press Columnist Douglas Murray was awarded the Alexander Hamilton Award from the Manhattan Institute for his 'unwavering defense of Western values.' This is his acceptance speech.

[@delmahnori1582]

Murray is one in a million. He fought for the truth about anti-semitism. God bless him to continue his amazing work.

[@TTFN55]

One in about 67.6 million!

[@marwar819]

I hope so because he's disgusting.

[@rianagreyvenstein8307]

Totally AGREE 💯💯💯💯 lots of respect for him 👌👌💪

[@larryl164]

​@@TTFN55he is brilliant but he is not alone. Mahyar Tousi is really good for reporting the reality.

[@geshersixthirteen6783]

More, one of kind.

[@cypressmotion8215]

Murray is one of the very few sane and clear voice in current journalism and one of the bravest ever. Just please stay safe for all of us.

[@TTFN55]

Amen!

[@user-lp1dc1qn9y]

Absolutely 💯

[@lidiamodalevsky2794]

אמן ❤

[@Dorchook]

As an Israeli - we thank you for speaking up Douglas. You are always welcome here!!!

[@djholliday5132]

Is l am wants Israel to feel isolated and alone. You are not. America has an illegitimate government who doesn't represent the will of the people. We are with you.

[@nataliamundell6266]

Israel will always have support from anyone who understands what is truly happening and doesn't just hate Israel, good look and hope from peace 🇬🇧

[@lynn3556]

This man is fantastic in word and deed❤

[@bdadolph]

West does much more to speak for Israel than its government and diplomatic group. So incompetent

[@user-gd3ln4dj1c]

From the Netherlands: most people think Israel is in the right. You have the support of sa many people I know. We stand with Israel 💯 You are not alone. ✝️🇳🇱❤️🇮🇱🙏🏻🎗️🎗️

[@djholliday5132]

Douglas Murray is a hero of our time. Mr. Murray, thank you will NEVER be sufficient. Truly. God bless you for your courage.

[@tzvirabiner]

Congratulations Douglas he should be getting a noble peace prize 🏆

[@katesvensen2261]

And a Pulitzer.

[@davidfayfield6594]

Or Nobel

[@ewazizemska781]

Yes 👍🏾❤

[@TTFN55]

@@davidfayfield6594 - That's EXACTLY what I thought! Kringe Jean-Pierre has had such a negative effect on our language.

[@edwinblake]

For supporting genocide?

[@Fyrst-kk2ff]

🇩🇰 I am soo happy how brilliant Douglas Murray is figting for ISRAEL and fighting for the WEST TO WAKE UP>'ISLAM is knocking on our door from the inside🇩🇰Denmark🇺🇲🇮🇱🕯🇮🇱🇺🇲

[@amronemhb2448]

Classic response from areas inheritantky know if xenophobia , which means fear of strangers. Been then, the most racist place I have see in my life! Strangers don’t bite by the way!

[@JadeFromHolland]

I'm not Jewish, I'm not Israeli . But I live in Israel for 20+ years. Israel is the most diverse country in the Middle East where Jews, Muslims, any person of color and gays have equal rights and are proud to fight for their country. Can't say that about its surrounding Arab Muslim majority states. @@amronemhb2448

[@ryankim1388]

@@amronemhb2448 most strangers don't bite, but the ones that follow an ideology which calls for the violent subjugation of the world just might

[@susanyoon288]

Not might. Eventually WILL because that's their modus operanda

[@johnc9187]

@@amronemhb2448what? Denmark, USA and Israel xenophobic? Remove your head from your own, virtue signalling backside.

[@gil7002]

Douglas we love you and appreciate you so much!!❤️🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@adamlahav7380]

Douglas, you are shining star in a time of much darkness

[@mrwaterghost]

So shines a good deed in a weary world.

[@alwise3963]

He should have received the Pulitzer Prize instead of disreputable New York Times, Washington Post

[@weiniesail]

Absolutely

[@beverleypettit3577]

💯

[@joshuatree5668]

what have you disliked about the NYT's coverage of the war so far? I think it's been pretty solid.

[@Nira39]

@@joshuatree5668Surely you jest.

[@m.s.6586]

@@joshuatree5668 The lies and truth distortion, the pro Hamas propaganda, the deeply ingrained antisemitism.

[@danydavidson2812]

Douglas Murray was destined to safeguard the Judeo-Christian civilization; may he be blessed for his role.

[@TTFN55]

Amen!

[@blend5277]

"Judeo-Christian Civilisation" lmao! That has to be the biggest oxymoron in history, the two with the biggest hate and hostility for each other in history basically and the two biggest enemies as religions

[@user-wj6dt5bq3w]

How is he doing that? He’s violating the Old Testament by being a power bottom.

[@danydavidson2812]

@@user-wj6dt5bq3w you sound like a fanatic freak 🤣

[@user-fl8cd2dm7o]

God bless you Douglas Murray. This fallen world needs people like you.❤❤

[@ronniedsouza2404]

Congrats Dougie, you go man, God bless you and the state of Israel, amen

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

Thanks, Malk.

[@ewazizemska781]

Thank You ❤🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱❤

[@TTFN55]

@@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat - You made me laugh out loud for real! I may have to re-watch that Munk debate. I have (wisely) saved it for moments such as this!

[@sbeverlee]

Positively Brilliant Douglas. Thank you for being the Man you are. 💙

[@AANG207]

God, I love this man! As a Jew, I say thank you for standing with us. As a gay man, I say thank you for being such an astounding role model in the truest sense of the word. I have honestly never had anyone that I truly could see my values in and could aspired to emulate as much as him. With such a clear moral compass, he definitely earned this award. So again, Douglas Murray, thank you and mazel tov!

[@judyscharf6862]

Then you are one of the gays I've always liked and never had any prejudice towards, in fact, prejudice never entered my mind from the earliest age. Honestly, some of the nonsense, the stuff Douglas is against, the stuff that surfaced with cultural marxism, is really off-putting. I think the crazies do damage. Good luck and happy life to you. G-d bless you and Douglas.

[@Olga-bn1gd]

❤

[@2ichtwerker]

Very well said!

[@abraham6039]

Mr Murray should get the highest ever award for Peace and Truth.

[@user-ny4qe8zb4j]

Yes. Israel is a place of hope and full of the constant search for joy.

[@Jay-kk3dv]

Totally real comment from user-ny4qe8zb4j

[@ripley7222]

What color is the sky on your planet?

[@LolaDSh]

Israel is the best country

[@user-xe7fq4wq7w]

​@@ripley7222it's blue and white 🇮🇱

[@edmondparkins1861]

Douglas Murray needs to run for Ambassador!😊 He is one of the few finest voices of reason and wisdom.

[@brendakruger2597]

Douglas Murray is brilliant 👏👏

[@violetweston3401]

wish he was our prime minister instead of a cow worhipping hindu demon god useless idividual but it is the fault of the those who allowed it

[@PeaceandfreedominYeshua]

Amen

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Ambassador for whom?

[@MAZ732]

And it’s very well deserved. He’s a great man and we should be grateful that he’s a true patriotic Englishman, we good moral values. Well done Douglas 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Baldnesz]

Brilliant speech Douglas. You make me one very proud Brit. You are one of the very best of us.

[@TheSarinaide]

Bravo mr Murray, a true friend and voice for our Jewish community, s great voice of critical thinking and a true humanitarian voice

[@Blackbirdinthedeadofnight]

You never cease to touch my heart and give me hope. Thank you Douglas. You are a gift of god, a light in these dark times. ❤ from a Israeli Jew 🇮🇱

[@user3567tgyhzz]

Greetings from CA.

[@Blackbirdinthedeadofnight]

@@user3567tgyhzz thanks! I love CA!

[@PeaceandfreedominYeshua]

Amen!

[@Ska-zl9fy]

I am muslim and support Douglas Murray 100%

[@SuperKripke]

I am not Muslim and believe Douglas Murray is a fascist who repeats Israeli propaganda.

[@sk-pd8zw]

❤

[@theamericanofafricandescent]

Sure you are. 😂

[@jcm2789]

But your religion and the ideology of Muhammad toward us Kafirs is sick.

[@martinscrapp7166]

...but still an anti-christ though, yes? 1 John 2:22 - _Who is a liar but he who denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist who denies the Father and the Son._

[@stellathomas5788]

Well done Douglas. Congratulations. Thanks for speaking the truth. 👏👏

[@juliebeaven8486]

Douglas Murray! Thank you for your clarity thank you for your strength thank your telling us your stories I’m reduced to tears and laughter! How can the world believe a peace loving country like Israel be the enemy! Thank you Douglas, thank you. I’m Australian and I stand beside you.

[@briansmutti]

thank you Douglas Murray i support Israel 🇮🇱♾️

[@lindagreen9022]

Thank you Douglas ......for your truth and eloquence .....you have my undying admiration 💙

[@MuMill24]

Thank you Douglas. Beautiful speech!!!🇮🇱

[@martincalero7390]

He is totally fearless. I admire him.

[@user-wj6dt5bq3w]

Hardly fearless. He just repeats the propaganda of his Fox News bosses.

[@martincalero7390]

@@user-wj6dt5bq3w OK, Joe...or iit Hunter?

[@design14100]

@@user-wj6dt5bq3wnah - he uses the evidence as shown by your heroes on their live stream videos whilst butchering babies, small children, young women, men, older people on 07/10.

[@dovbarleib3256]

@@user-wj6dt5bq3w Hey, 10% for the Big Guy!

[@AniBAretz]

To Mr. Douglas Murray, from Israel: Thank you.

[@conniepan4684]

Douglas Murray is a real good human being.

[@user-wj6dt5bq3w]

He’s a power bottom, a pillow princess.

[@dovbarleib3256]

Yes, he is.

[@TTFN55]

Douglas is a REALLY good and brilliant human being!

[@user-wj6dt5bq3w]

@@TTFN55 He's a puppet for Rupert Murdoch's Fox News.

[@TalWeissGx]

Thank you Douglas. God bless you.

[@nbrockmoran]

I respect this man 100%

[@craigg5051]

He is an extraordinary human. He speaks as eloquently as he writes. A superbly told message. Congrats on a well-deserved award, sir. 🍻🍻

[@dianaluzzatto9799]

I am Israeli and I choose life everyday. I have another passport but nothing is going to move me from here. I love every tree, every house, everyone. I am so proud of my people, and ven if I should die - at the end I will know that I lived to the full. We love you - Douglas Murray - you are one in many millions

[@DanaE-ss7zm]

he deserves a nobel prize

[@joanhughes3620]

Definitely.

[@bizjd1069]

You had me pouring tears Douglas Murray.😭 You are a man of compassion, wisdom and morally sound far beyond what humanity stands for today. I would swear you are a man of God. 😊 ❤🙏 I pray God blesses you sir for blessing Israel the way you do by supporting them with true loyalty . Your devotion to truth means so much to so many. Thankyou for standing strong for Israel. ❤🇮🇱

[@gocatgo2843]

Me too crying as I listen to such an amazing man.

[@gocatgo2843]

If anyone deserves recognition it is Douglas Murray. A hero of our times.

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

THANK YOU, Douglas Murray.

[@margaretknight9637]

Congratulations Douglas Murray, you are SO. CORRECT and hit the nail on its head. May God keep you safe in ALL you do and say..... 🙏🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺🙏🇦🇺🙏

[@Alkz774]

I absolutely admire Mr Murray. What a brilliant and clear voice.

[@chrisbingham3289]

This man not only talks the talk,he walks the walk congratulations. Keep telling the hurtful truths.

[@skid880]

Walks the walk you mean lol

[@chrisbingham3289]

@@skid880 cheers wrote it at 3 am was a bit dippy.

[@laika5757]

Douglas, Aayaan and all Ex Muslims destroyed the Islamic ideology for me and millions of liberated people. A big thank you to all of them, for standing by the Truth...at great personal cost. God bless you all 🙏🙏🙏

[@TTFN55]

Amen! Praise the Lord.

[@sharonsha16]

He should get a Nobel Prize 🏆

[@druzochukwuobinna552]

May God Bless You Doug, for using your voice.

[@andrewstryker3549]

Churchill would be impressed. Few people impressed him.

[@user-wj6dt5bq3w]

He liked pansy queens?

[@DG-rc6rr]

Bully!!

[@independentthinking1608]

Congratulations and well deserved!Thank you Douglas Murray, your voice is so important, especially when so many with a big platform prefer to keep quiet. 🙏❤️🇮🇱🇺🇸

[@user-ii1pt5vq3e]

Most impactful. He didn't focus on himself at all. It was a wake up call; to stop taking what we have for granted and to be united in standing up for our values. Thank you, Mr. Murray.

[@larisatriener7697]

thank you Douglas for your amazing work, you are fearless !

[@minakart-ou5jq]

I stand with Israel ❤❤❤🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 God bless you Douglas Murray

[@lannakaufman7045]

Douglas Murray is the extraordinary person, full of dignity, honesty, bravery ! ❤❤❤

[@BacknRC]

Congratulations Douglas Murray. Your decency and desire to find the truth in life is something I so deeply respect. Mr Murray, from the bottom of my heart when I say well deserved…well deserved.

[@Alphameir85]

Wow !! What a speech Douglas !!! You are the best with words, no one can say it better than you!! Congratulations, I love this man !!! 💪💪🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@leonle239]

Thank you so much Douglas for your courage standing up for the truth in support of Israel against sea of lies and the hateful mobs.

[@suzannemarmuscak2447]

Love this man and his humanity.

[@evelynbachisi7069]

Thank God that there are some who stand for the truth and never waiver. Keep standing for the truth no matter what.

[@2910ct]

DOUGLAS MURRAY YOU ARE A HUMBLE HERO! BLESS YOU🙏🕊💕

[@asolomina]

Douglas, I adore you. You are a brave man seeking the truth and not afraid of standing by it. I am an Israeli and I Thank you and bless you for being who you are.

[@143dochollywood]

Thank you Douglas Murray! You are amazing! God bless. 🙏🏻

[@lv224]

A mensch, a tzaddik. God's Word in his mouth. Praying he finds THE WORD, Lord of Hosts

[@TTFN55]

Douglas is fighting the good fight...he will keep the faith (if the author of II Timothy 4:7 will pardon my paraphrasing). @Iv224 - I won't be surprised if he converts to Judaism. These Israelis are inspiring to the most aloof soul (with a triple-digit IQ).

[@mbourne3538]

What a wonderful powerful emotion stirring speech. Douglas Murray is one of the greats in this World. Seems every generation or so has a few such people to counter the monsters out there.

[@debralynn9678]

God Bless you Douglas Murray. God Bless Israel. His speech made me cry.

[@MishMichaeli]

Huge thank you Douglass Murray for everything you have done, for your voice of truth and courage, for your standfast support of Israel in her time of trouble. You are the Caleb of our generation, an amasing inspiration for us all. May God bless you and keep you, and may we all be blessed through you.❤❤❤❤❤

[@raymondsumbia6995]

Excellent speach Douglas Murray

[@Jay__Elle]

I’m happy to be educated by Douglas, worldly and honest

[@anettasavion-yoshpe7794]

Dear Douglas, we can't thank you enough for being a clear, clever voice for simply the truth 🇮🇱. We are a resilient nation but your voice gives us strength and hope, thank you

[@USER-jo7yz]

A rare rational voice in today's crazy world! He is one of the few that understands the Israeli soul and its strangle for peace so well. Douglas, we love you!

[@pamlynch1862]

Congratulations, Douglas. Well deserved award.

[@shimibit6959]

Mr Douglas is Winston Churchill of our time. thank you very much from Israel ❤

[@wisdomhumility]

very well said Douglas. Come on, wake up USA & Great Britain. Protect your generations, your grand children & grand grand children from the jerks, wicked who want to see you fall & destroyed. Keep your countries strong & safe.

[@svetlanabrodsky2215]

What an incredible man! A great speech! 👏👏👏 Thank you so much dear Mr. Murray❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wickedlylong1015]

well deserved ! A giant of a man… a bastion for critical thinking … we are so lucky to have him ❤🇬🇧

[@karendowden697]

Fantastic speech!!!!!

[@MichaelMcgookin]

Congratulations Douglas Murray you're upright and honest you stand when the rest cower and hide. God bless you sir

[@christagodfrey9745]

Thank you Douglas! Thank you for not shying away from the truth. You are also a brave man. May the God of Israel continue to bless you! Shalom.

[@annanooromid5608]

I have been a fan for years now I am in awe of your wisdom.

[@BenRobinson1974]

I despair at whats going on with the moral confusion in our societies

[@snow-n-gel]

i dont think israel is confused. the devils are good with victim cards while burning flags of other countries. they seem to have stockists for flags to demonstrate in the streets.

[@user-wj6dt5bq3w]

You must have moral confusion if you admire this pillow princess.

[@1234singer]

You are worse than confused. You are appeaser of terror and islamofascism​@@user-wj6dt5bq3w

[@Promqueen23]

@@user-wj6dt5bq3w Then why are you here?

[@user-bl1ji7io6u]

We ,Jews , always want to stay strong and not lead to self pity in the face of adversity. However , I couldn’t restrain a tear listening to Douglas. Thank you Douglas.

[@1111shee]

What an inspiring lovable individual...

[@zerglilngvet5428]

i love this guy

[@pluto19leo]

Bravo and congratulations Mr Murry. Your courage, honesty and ability to elucidate your ideas are an inspiration. Kudos and thank you

[@barbaraloboda2954]

I admire you and your courage 👏🇵🇱

[@colleenhenderson512]

Douglas I love you..your brilliance, your sanity, your truth & your courage. I never tire if listening to you. ❤

[@tamihichik1897]

Douglas Murray, you deserve every award out there, for your deep seated humanism, clear moral compass and your clear headed, eloquent intelligence . I too was in NYC on October 8th. My experience was the same as yours, as I walked across Bryant Park, having cancelled our flight home to Israel on the 7th, feeling violated and distraught, we saw the parade of demonstrators in support of what we were not able yet to comprehend. This was a defining moment in my 62 years. We’ve never been the same since of course, but I’m so very personally grateful for your voice, I cannot express my respect for your integrity. And your outspokenness. You are a hero for the Jewish nation.

[@eriketajanka7357]

Fantastic speech❤

[@hazelpickles]

Praying for his protection,he is so brave.Keep on Douglas.

[@piusdanial4064]

Kind of words that makes life worth living and to fight for ❤

[@farcenter]

Such a wonderful speaker. It's such a joy to listen to him.

[@Oushimoto]

A true friend is someone who criticizes your failing faults. Thank you Douglas Murray. God be blessed God bless you. Let freedom reign.

[@justplayinggames963]

Douglas Murray is so sweet - wish him the best :)

[@theresaburdett1054]

Thank you Douglas. I stand with Israel 100%. May God bless Israel and the IDF

[@peggyabraham4835]

A mensch and a tzaddik. ❤️

[@lv224]

A mensch, a tzaddik. God's Word in his mouth. Praying he finds THE WORD, Lord of Hosts

[@rosykatzCATS]

​@@lv224it disgusts me when Christians say Jews should covert.

[@modestacattaruzza7400]

​@@rosykatzCATSmayo the minority, but never heard that before.

[@AmberBegin]

😭👏💙🇮🇱❤️🇺🇸 Thank you Douglas for being a voice of reason and truth in a world filled with lies. Israel we love you and are praying for you daily! AM YISRAEL CHAI!!!!!!

[@reginaberkman9774]

Thanks to the nature that such smart, kind, and noble people exist. It makes life more meaningful

[@RichardMaginnis]

I Believe It & Even King David had to Fight or face eternal slavery & God Bless Israel 🇮🇱 & The USA 🇺🇸 & Everyone Who Loves Jesus Christ Who Wants to Save ❤

[@alexeygrinin3075]

fascinating speech! May your warning be heard in the entire west!

[@amontalas]

What an incredible person. I hope to meet him one day and shake the hand of a giant!

[@abrahaml5641]

God I love this man!

[@dustybee764]

Douglas ❤️

[@lucyebajo8625]

Thank you Sir Douglas Murray to your inspired giving a truth thoughts in public.I salute you for doing a good job 👍🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇

[@samyako9701]

Douglas is king 🤴 👏

[@KJP80]

Love this awesome human being! 🫶🏼👏👏👏😍🇮🇱💙🎗️🙏🏼

[@r.j9136]

My hero !!!! Douglas Murray !!!!! The fighter for the real TRUTH!!!! All my respect and sending you love !!!! A fan from Belgium!!!!!! Am Israel chai