Sky News’s Kamali Melbourne stunned viewers by muting Israel’s government minister David Mencer in a live broadcast—an unprecedented move. Here’s how it unfolded as Kamali pressed Mencer on the humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
😡 Kamali grills Mencer on genocide claims
Kamali opened:
“Martin Griffiths, former UN humanitarian chief, says: ‘What’s happening in Gaza is genocide.’ The Irish government, Amnesty International, and former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell have also used that term. How do you work for a government described in these terms?”
Mencer fired back:
“I work for this government with pride because we defend our nation. This charge of genocide is false—a modern-day blood libel. They used to claim Jews killed Christian children. Now they say Israel commits genocide, leading to real attacks on Jews.”
🛑 Cutting off the deflection
Mencer continued:
“Hamas must release our hostages and lay down arms. Until then, we’ll keep fighting—proudly, in line with international law and humanitarian principles—”
Kamali interrupted:
“Right.”
Mencer snapped:
“You’ve decided to side with—”
Kamali responded:
“David, don’t cast aspersions.”
Mencer shot back:
“Yes, I will cast aspersions. Shame on you.”
At that point, Kamali muted Mencer and said:
“Well, we’ve run out of time. You and I will speak again. That was David Mencer from the Israeli government. Plenty more to come in the next hour.”
🔥 Mencer’s clash with Guru-Murthy
On Channel 4 News, Mencer accused presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy of “advocating for Hamas” after being challenged over Rafah killings, where 27 Palestinians died waiting for aid. Israel claims its troops fired at people leaving a designated route; Gaza medics dispute that.
When Guru-Murthy pressed for video evidence showing Hamas shot civilians, Mencer retorted:
“Sometimes, Krishnan, you actually advocate for Hamas. It’s bizarre.”
Viewers rallied behind Guru-Murthy:
“We hope Krishnan isn’t cancelled. He challenges Israeli lies, Mencer claims the world is antisemitic and backing Hamas.”
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