CINCINNATI, OHIO: Darren Watkins, known online as IShowSpeed, and Adin Ross had a FaceTime call where they delved into a discussion about 'Free Palestine,' which gained attention amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
In the video, Ross took the opportunity to educate Speed about Jewish culture and religious beliefs, with Adin Ross emphasizing his Jewish identity during the conversation.
In a broader context related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the early hours of Saturday, October 7, 2023, Hamas militants initiated a synchronized attack, mobilizing their forces through land, sea, and air and crossing the Gaza border. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and launched counterattacks.
The conflict escalated as Israeli forces engaged in intense combat with Hamas militants, aiming to regain control over parts of the southern region. Concurrently, there were organized efforts to evacuate civilians from towns near Gaza, marking the third day of the conflict.
What did IShowSpeed and Adin Ross discuss?
In the unearthed video circulating on social media amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict, Adin Ross and IShowSpeed engaged in a conversation predominantly focused on 'Free Palestine'. Speed kicked off the discussion by stating, "You know what I'm saying, bro? Why do I keep saying 'free Israel'? I thought it was 'free Palestine'."
In response, Ross clarified his background, asserting, "Well, you know Speed. I'm Jewish, so I'm from Israel." Speed was visibly surprised, prompting Ross to explain further, "Really, well, my descent is Israel. I'm Jewish. Free Palestine, native Speed. We're not going to get into that political debate. But relax."
This left Speed puzzled as he inquired, "What do you mean? Relax? Wait, so you're from... so, wait, you're from... so, you won't even look like you're from Israel, though. Jewish people aren't from Israel, right?" Adin Ross reaffirmed, "Yes, we are. Yes, I'm Jewish. Do you know what 'birthright' is?"
Speed sought clarification, asking, "What is that?" Ross elucidated, “Birthright is when a Jewish person has a free trip to go to Israel; they pay for all your hotels, food, all that stuff. It's just, it's part of the Jewish descent, the culture, the religion. Yes. Why would you, why don't you go to, why don't you go to Israel with me?”
A smile formed on Speed's face as he responded, "Me, go to Israel? I don't know, bro. Is it safe over there? Yeah."
The video from October, which lasted 1.18 minutes, quickly circulated on the internet and received several comments from the streamers' fans.
"How can you free somthing that never was? There was never an islamic state at palestine check the facts," one said. "95% sure Adin has no clue how Israel came to be, about nakhba or even his own ancestory," another alleged.
"Dude is so ignorant, its not even funny. Yes, I’m Jewish I’m from… ah my family uh ah… do you know what birthright is or no?” a comment read.
