Knesset speaker rejects genocide charges in speech to European parliamentary leaders
Ohana draws applause in Rome as he accuses world leaders of lying about Gaza for political gain, says killing of 6 million Jews in the Holocaust 'is what real genocide looks like'
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana denounced accusations against Israel as a "despicable lie" during a speech at the Council of Europe. He stated that Israel is not committing genocide and is instead fighting against it. Ohana emphasized that the October 7 Hamas massacre resulted in the targeted killing of men, women, children, and even babies, rather than causing collateral damage.
He criticized the hypocrisy of European countries accusing Israel of genocide, as well as the motives of their leaders who prioritize political gain over defending universal values. Ohana also highlighted the significance of the three-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas massacre, describing it as a campaign of murder, rape, and mutilation that targeted civilians.
He presented the book "And Every Single One Was Someone," which contains the word "Jew" six million times, to underscore the magnitude of the loss suffered by the Jewish people. Ohana urged world leaders to stand with Israel and oppose the forces of darkness, extremism, and fundamentalism.
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