"Charlie's position on Israel was very clear I like them more than I like Hamas. I just wish I was free to criticize Israel and not be labeled an anti-Semite. Because I can criticize my own government and not be called anti-American, but why do I have more freedom to do that, and not criticize a foreign government? And he was really upset that there was this sort of clampdown on the freedom of expression, freedom of ideas, free speech,"
"Kolvet added that Kirk felt he had earned the right as a friend of the Jewish people to call out Israel, without having to fear he would be labeled an anti-Semite. He felt like his bonafides in that respect were unassailable and that he should have the freedom to say Hey, it's time to end the war.' Hey, it's time to stop the killing,' Kolvet said."
"Candace Owens, for one, suggested Kirk was beginning to have rational thoughts about Israel in the months leading up to his death. She also claimed billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman was very upset and threats were made against Kirk for softening his pro-Israel stance. Ackman, in response, said that is absurd and shared text messages where he and Kirk discussed grabbing dinner in New York City this fall."
Charlie Kirk remained a strong supporter of Israel while expressing frustration at limits on criticizing the country's conduct in its war against Hamas. Andrew Kolvet said Kirk wanted to criticize Israeli policy without being labeled an anti-Semite and contrasted that with freedom to criticize the U.S. Kirk believed his longstanding friendship with Jewish people justified calling out Israeli actions and urged an end to the killing. Candace Owens suggested Kirk was moderating his views and alleged external threats related to his stance. Bill Ackman denied those claims and released messages showing continued cordial contact.
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