Title: Israeli Director Ari Pullman Slams Hypocrisy in the West and Liverpool Football Club’s Support for Palestine
Photo: Reuters
Ari Pullman, renowned Israeli film director behind movies like “Waltz with Bashir” and “Where is Anne Frank,” has recently criticized the hypocrisy and ignorance in the United Kingdom and expressed his disappointment with Liverpool Football Club’s actions in an interview with The Guardian.
Pullman’s remarks focused on the lack of awareness in the West regarding the true nature of Hamas, stating, “There is a lot of hypocrisy and ignorance in the West. Hamas is not a group of freedom fighters; they are sick monsters who commit atrocities such as slaughtering babies, beheading, and rape. The media does not shed enough light on these crimes.”
In addition to his critique of the West, Pullman also expressed disappointment with Liverpool Football Club’s handling of a recent match against Everton on October 21. Despite being a die-hard Liverpool fan, he was dismayed that the club allowed fans to bring Palestinian flags into the stadium while denying entry to a delicate sign honoring four Reds (Liverpool players) who were murdered the previous week. Pullman noted, “There were no Israeli flags or any signs regarding Israel, yet they allowed Palestinian flags. It is a clear double standard.”
When asked about the removal of Hamas hostage posters in London, Pullman acknowledged that Israel was not innocent and said, “We are well aware of what is happening in Europe, Great Britain, and American elite universities. We know about the anti-Israel demonstrations taking place.”
Currently, Pullman is working on a new project called #BringThemHomeNow, documenting the testimonies of Israeli families with relatives kidnapped by Hamas. Pullman started the interviews just five days after 240 men, women, and children were taken from their homes. He reveals that during the initial interviews, family members had no confirmation whether their loved ones were kidnapped, dead, or missing. “It was a chaotic time, and the government neglected these families entirely,” says Pullman.
The project has already interviewed approximately 70 people, with more planned. Pullman believes that it provides a therapeutic outlet for the families and brings attention to their plight. One of the abducted individuals, Haim Perry, a 79-year-old peace activist, had been a friend of Pullman for years. Perry dedicated his life to helping Palestinian children with cancer, taking them to Israeli hospitals for treatment and ensuring their safe return to Gaza.
Regarding the current political situation in Israel, Pullman asserts that Prime Minister Netanyahu’s tenure will not last much longer due to widespread anger over the government’s neglect of its citizens. Pullman hopes that, following a ceasefire, there will be a shift toward a new order in the Middle East, as he believes that the region cannot continue to live in its current state.
In conclusion, Ari Pullman’s candid interview sheds light on the hypocrisy he perceives in the West and his disappointment with how Liverpool Football Club handled recent events. His ongoing project aims to give a voice to the families affected by the Hamas kidnappings, highlighting their experiences and the need for a resolution to the conflict.