Mearsheimer: ‘Israel and its supporters are biggest threat to free speech’

'The single greatest threat to free speech at this point in time is Israel and its supporters,' renowned American political scientist Prof John Mearsheimer warned. Speaking on the 'Judging Freedom' podcast with Judge Andrew Napolitano, Mearsheimer expressed concern over increasing efforts to silence criticism of Israel, particularly in the context of the ongoing war in Gaza.

Prof John Mearsheimer’s remarks come following the detention of Mahmoud Khalil, an outspoken Palestinian activist, by US authorities pending deportation from the country. Khalil’s case has fuelled fears that pro-Palestinian voices are being systematically suppressed, both in the US and globally.

Mearsheimer, a co-author of ‘The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy’, has long argued that Israel’s influence on Western discourse stifles open debate. His latest statement adds to growing alarm over crackdowns on journalists, academics and activists who challenge Israeli policies.

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