Show Notes
- Elisha Wiesel argues that antisemitism has never disappeared, but says the aftermath of October 7 exposes how quickly old prejudices return when societies become divided and search for scapegoats.
- Wiesel discusses Hamas’ October 7 attack, Israel’s response in Gaza and why he believes younger generations often struggle to recognize the reality of evil without the historical memory of events like 9/11, the Cold War or World War II.
- He criticizes former President Barack Obama’s comments about Israel potentially losing its “moral center,” arguing that Israel has repeatedly taken steps toward peace while continuing to face existential threats.
- Wiesel pushes back against accusations of genocide against Israel and says the Jewish community is being pressured to accept a “plea deal” in the court of public opinion rather than forcefully reject what he considers false charges.
- Reflecting on his father Elie Wiesel, he recalls Auschwitz, the murder of family members during the Holocaust and his father’s deep gratitude toward America after U.S. troops liberated him from Buchenwald.
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