# Jewish Activist Exposes Why Hamas Needs Civilian Casualties | DSH #2109

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Podcast: [Digital Social Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-social-hour-6161133)
Published: 2026-08-18T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is the West becoming more dangerous for Jews while Israel is winning militarily but losing the information war? In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with Joseph Cohen of the Israel Advocacy Movement to discuss antisemitism in the UK, Zionism, Israel, Gaza, Hamas, censorship, radicalization, social media, and the information war surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Joseph explains why he ultimately left the UK for Israel after years of Jewish activism and what he describes as increasing antisemitic threats and violence. He shares stories of being attacked, having knives pulled on him, and witnessing incidents that convinced him British authorities were failing to protect Jewish communities. He also explains why he believes open dialogue is more effective than censorship when trying to deradicalize extremists. The conversation also covers his definition of Zionism, his rejection of the “stolen land” narrative, why he no longer believes in a two-state solution, his arguments against accusations of genocide, the distinction he draws between Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, debates with extremists and political commentators, and why he believes Israel’s greatest weakness is not military power but the global information war. Joseph also discusses the generational shift in attitudes toward Israel and why he thinks social media has dramatically changed how younger audiences view Jews, Zionism, and the conflict. CHAPTERS 0:00 Antisemitism, Violence & Information War 0:52 Joseph Cohen Joins the Show 3:05 Why Antisemitism Is Getting Worse 5:00 Attacks on Jews in the UK 10:00 Censorship vs. Open Dialogue 15:06 Deradicalizing Extremists Through Conversation 21:02 Israel, Hamas & October 7 22:25 The “Stolen Land” Debate 30:44 Genocide Claims…

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