HBO’s “Real Time” host Bill Maher blasted Palestinians for believing “myths” about Israel and defended Christians in the West Bank who have maintained peace even as Muslims now predominantly preside in one of believers’ most historically significant locations: Jesus’ birthplace of Bethlehem.
The 67-year-old comedian explained during the “New Rule” segment of the latest episode of his weekly show that Palestinians have unrealistic expectations and should not expect Israel to negotiate with a genocidal group, referring to Hamas, the terrorist organization controlling Gaza.
“I know it’s supposed to be that magical time of year, but maybe what we all really need right now is a good dose of realism,” Maher joked. “I see a lot of Nativity scenes when I’m out as you always do before Christmas, and I can’t help thinking about where that manger really is.”
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“It’s in the West Bank, on Palestinian lands controlled by the Palestinian Authority,” he added. “In 1950, the little town of Bethlehem was 86% Christian. Now, it’s overwhelmingly Muslim. And that’s my point tonight — things change. To 2.3 billion Christians, there can be no more sacred site than where their Savior
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