'Anti-Semitic' remarks or the hypocrisy of the Western media? - FM Qureshi's CNN interview sparked debate
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi's recent appearance has drawn attention from CNN for all the wrong reasons, with some netizens accusing him of making "anti-Semitic" remarks. However, a number of others, including government officials, have jumped on the bandwagon, calling his statement a legitimate criticism of Israel.
The interview
Qureshi - who arrived in New York on Wednesday on a Palestinian peace mission to attend an emergency meeting of the UNGA - was interviewed by CNN's Biana Gouldriga.
The minister began the interview with a report on Israeli aggression and called a ceasefire "inevitable." "Israel is losing, they are losing the media war despite the contacts. The tide is turning."
When asked about the contacts he was referring to, Qureshi laughed and said: "Deep pockets."
"What is the meaning?" Asked Gouldriga. To which Qureshi replied: "These are very influential people. They control the media."
Regarding this, the CNN anchor said: "I mean, I would call it an anti-Semitic comment."
"The thing is, they have a lot of impacts, they get a lot of coverage. How balanced is it that he is a citizen journalist who has been reporting, sharing videos and he has shocked the people sitting on the fence? Were and they are speaking, "Qureshi replied
He said people in capitals around the world were raising their voices about the rights of Palestinians, and that the UN General Assembly had sent a clear message to the UNSC that ensuring security and safety was the first responsibility of the former. There is responsibility.
"Can't we separate the fact that anti-Semitic dialogue and rhetoric are calling for peace and equal human rights for both sides? We are seeing an increase in Judaism around the world. .] You shouldn't be. Should it be condemned? "Goldudriga asked.
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