On Sunday, June 1, 2025, a highly charged interview between British journalist Krishnan Guru Murthy and Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer aired on Channel 4 News. The conversation quickly turned intense as Guru-Murthy pressed Mencer on the recent IDF shootings of Palestinian civilians attempting to access humanitarian aid in Gaza — aid that had been blocked for months.
When asked about the disturbing footage and repeated civilian casualties, Mencer claimed that “Hamas is shooting their own people”, insisting that journalists killed in Gaza were also “Hamas operatives in journalist vests.” Guru-Murthy firmly pushed back, stating that Israel has a history of making false claims that later unravel under scrutiny, highlighting the importance of independent verification.
The most explosive moment came when
David Mencer snapped back to Krishnan Guru Murthy: “You are advocating for Hamas.”
This statement triggered widespread criticism online, as many accused Mencer of deflecting from direct questions about war crimes and targeting of aid recipients. The interview sheds light on the ongoing information war surrounding the Gaza conflict and the shrinking space for accountability journalism.
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