Amy encouraged people to " read a book , " something I ’m certain none of the academics advocating for Palestine have ever done .
Warning: Discussion of violence and rape.
Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, at least 30,000 Palestinians have beenkilledby Israeli counterattacks —including13,000 children.
It isunclearhow many Israeli hostage from the over 200 admit by Hamas remain . According to Human Rights Watch , Israelholdsaround 7,000 Palestinians in detainment , the legal age of which have never been convicted of a crime .
As Amy has been incredibly outspoken about the topic, let’s take a moment to break down her quotes piece-by-piece to get a better understanding of the situation.
1.Amy: “The focus is so razor-sharp on Jewish people but not on Hamas…”
2.Amy: “…So I’d recommend people read a book…”
3.Amy: “…Israel: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earthby Noa Tishby. Or anything — Jewish people wrote everything down.”
4.Amy: “I don’t agree with anything that Netanyahu is doing, and neither do the Israelis I know.”
5.Amy: “Of coursewhat’s going on in Gaza is sickening, horrifying and unthinkable.”
6.Amy: “People get really mad at women. They save a special kind of vitriol for us. It’s not new. I think it’s because they fear women. That’s my guess.”
You can read Amy’s full interview with Varietyhere.
