CNN’s Marc Lamont Hill Tries To Redefine TERRORIST SLOGAN To Cover For His Anti-Semitic Comments

CNN’s Marc Lamont Hill has come under intense scrutiny after using a slogan tied to anti-Semitic terror, “free Palestine from the river to the sea” at a UN speech:

Looks like he confirms he called for the destruction of Israel. Looking forward to the hangwringing at the NYT, a Voxsplainer, and all the pieces about how CNN incubates rabid anti-Semitism. pic.twitter.com/D2NqDcyrdo

— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) November 28, 2018

Normally we deal with dog whistles, but Marc Lamont Hill finally just goes full Farrakhan

— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) November 28, 2018

And here it is, Marc Lamont Hill calling for a “free Palestine from the river to the sea” (video via @bennyavni) pic.twitter.com/E7ugrByKyf

— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) November 28, 2018

Marc Lamont Hill is a university professor and a CNN pundit, not some reddit troll.

Mainstream genocidal anti-Semitism. Yesterday CNN reported on the results of its anti-Semitism poll. The call is coming from inside the house.

— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) November 28, 2018

I’ve never been naive about anti-Semitism in America, but honestly never thought I’d see a mainstream CNN guy and professor, on camera, shout “free Palestine from the river to the sea” at the UN, to thunderous applause, and see a collective shrug from even non-socialist liberals.

— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) November 29, 2018

Seriously what the hell is wrong with you guys? This isn’t a dog whistle, this is basically “the Jews will not replace us!” I get that it sucks to see ppl on your side of the aisle turn out to be despicable anti-Semites, but get the hell out of your chair you complacent cowards.

— Seth Mandel (@SethAMandel) November 29, 2018

AAANYWAY – he’s apparently defending himself now… by entirely redefining what the slogan means:

Yesterday, I gave a speech at the UN in which I critiqued Israel’s polices and practices toward Palestinians. It’s baffling how people are not responding to the critique, but instead responding to things I didn’t actually say.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) November 29, 2018

In my speech, I talked about the need to return to the pre-1967 borders, to give full rights to Palestinian citizens of Israel, and to allow right of return. No part of this is a call to destroy Israel. It’s absurd on its face.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) November 29, 2018

I believe in full rights for all citizens. I believe in safety for all citizens. I believe in self-determination for all citizens. This is not an anti-Semitic position.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) November 29, 2018

While I have my own beliefs about one vs two state solutions (I prefer one), it is not my job as an outsider to decide for Palestinians or Israelis. Regardless of the resolution, however, Palestinians cannot be denied freedom, self-determination, or human rights.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) November 29, 2018

Unfortunately, we are in a moment where any critique of the Israeli government is called anti-Semitic. Any call for Palestinian freedom is seen as an attempt to diminish Israel freedom. This does not have to be, nor should it be, the case.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) November 29, 2018

Anyone who studies the region, or the history of Palestinian nationalism, knows that “river to sea” has been, and continues to be, a phrase used by many factions, ideologies, movements, and politicians.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) November 29, 2018

Ok… but no one’s buying that:

Let’s be clear: “from the river to the sea” is an open call for Israel’s destruction, echoing the most extreme, violent, and hateful elements in the Arab-Israeli conflict. @marclamonthill‘s comments are unworthy of a leading news network like @CNN. pic.twitter.com/8KnxxIE4oi

— AJC (@AJCGlobal) November 29, 2018

PATHETIC.