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Hamas and there are "buts": the shy anti-Semites
Publication: Observador - Últimas
Author: Alberto Gonçalves
Source published: 08/10/2026, 18:01:33 UTC
Briefing created: 11/11/2026, 07:32:01 UTC
Based on a feed excerpt; full article content has not been acquired. Source evidence retrieved 08/10/2026, 18:16:25 UTC.
Briefings
A Portuguese media outlet reports that Alberto Gonçalves, a prominent anti-semitic figure, has publicly condemned the October 7th attacks, stating that those mourning Israeli victims are merely focused on Israel's guilt. This follows the initial global reaction to the Hamas-led attack on Israel, where many initially expressed sorrow for the victims before shifting to blame. The article highlights this specific rhetorical shift as a key moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding the event.
Key points
- Alberto Gonçalves, a known anti-semitic activist, publicly condemned the October 7th attacks, stating that those mourning Israeli victims are focused on Israel's guilt.
- The article notes that many initially expressed sorrow for the victims before shifting to blame, which is the specific rhetorical shift highlighted by Gonçalves.
Context
This finding is significant as it illustrates a specific moment in the global discourse following the October 7th attacks, where prominent anti-semitic figures like Gonçalves shifted focus from mourning victims to accusing Israel of guilt.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single article snippet from October 8, 2026, which does not provide broader context on the evolution of anti-semitic rhetoric or the full scope of the October 7th attacks.
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