Joy Reid Interview With Official Did End Well
MSNBC host Joy Reid was left tongue-tied when a rhetorical trap she set for her guest, Israeli official Mark Regev, ended up backfiring on her. During an interview on her show, Reid insinuated that Israeli forces care less about collateral damage and civilian casualties when targeting Hamas terrorists in Palestine's Gaza strip, as opposed to targeting them on Israeli turf.
Reid began by asking Regev if Israel would use 2,000-pound bombs to take out a Hamas leader hiding in an Israeli hospital, implying that this would not be the case for a hospital in Gaza. However, Regev quickly countered by stating that Israel would send its special forces in to eliminate the target, as they have done in the past when dealing with terrorist situations.
The host pressed on, asking if Israel would not "do that in Gaza." Regev firmly responded that Israel has indeed sent ground forces into Gaza, risking the lives of their soldiers in the process. "We will reach Sinwar (the Hamas leader in question), it's only a matter of time," he added.
Reid then shifted gears, accusing Israel of violating the Geneva Conventions by forcing captured Hamas terrorists to strip down to their underwear. But once again, Regev pushed back, explaining that this is a necessary measure to prevent the use of explosive vests by terrorists, as it has been a strategy employed by Hamas in the past, resulting in the deaths of innocent Israelis.
In fact, Israel has repeatedly taken great pains to avoid civilian casualties whenever possible. Multiple sources have confirmed this. The most recent example was the raid on Gaza's Shifa Hospital in mid-November, which was executed by Israeli special forces.
Regev also pointed out that Hamas has used hospitals to hide and launch attacks on Israeli civilians, putting innocent lives in danger. He further emphasized that Israel only targets Hamas terrorists and their infrastructure, and does not target civilians.
Despite Reid's repeated attempts to paint Israel in a negative light, Regev maintained his composure and stuck to the facts. He highlighted Israel's efforts to minimize civilian casualties, even in the face of constant attacks from Hamas.
The tense interview served as a reminder that media outlets should be careful when trying to push a particular narrative, as they may end up getting caught in their own trap. Reid's biased line of questioning only ended up highlighting Israel's efforts to protect its citizens while fighting against a terrorist organization.