Ben Shapiro is interviewed by Sharon Kidon
Ben Shapiro is widely regarded as one of the world’s most influential Jewish voices, boasting over 20 million followers on social media and firm connections at the top of American politics, establishing him as a one-man media empire.
Nearly a decade ago, Shapiro launched The Daily Wire, followed by the highly popular The Ben Shapiro Show podcast, ranked second in the United States by Podtrac. Since then, he has become a prominent advocate for Israel, unafraid to challenge critics of the Jewish state.
In an exclusive interview with Ynetnews, Shapiro talks about disappointment in the West’s normalization of antisemitism and Israel criticism. He suggests learning a historical lesson from Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who he says understands that social divisions are Israel’s weak point, and also comments on why Israel struggles in the propaganda war.
"If Trump is elected, I think that the war in the Middle East will come to a swift and decisive conclusion," he says, but notes, "I have significant doubts about what a Kamala Harris administration would look like for Israel."
Shapiro spoke with Ynetnews on the occasion of the staging in Israel by the Aspaklaria Theater in collaboration with the Israel Sinfonietta Be'er Sheva of a musical he wrote, titled We Will Rise, which has taken on new meaning following the October 7 massacre.
Shapiro spoke to Ynetnews as the Aspaklaria Theater, in collaboration with the Israel Sinfonietta Be'er Sheva, prepares to stage We Will Rise, a musical he wrote that has taken on new meaning following the October 7 massacre.
The full interview will be available this weekend at Ynetnews.com
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