'Don't misinform your viewers': Douglas Murray 'schools' journalist on Israel-Gaza conflict

Author Douglas Murray has been praised online after accusing a South African journalist of "misinforming" her viewers over the Israel-Gaza conflict.

During a recent visit to South Africa, Murray spoke with Eyewitness News anchor Jane Dutton to challenge accusations of Israeli genocide in Gaza and South Africa's case against Israel at the International Criminal Court.

Murray challenged the claim put to him by Dutton that Israel occupies Gaza and has the territory "completely" sealed in around the border.

When Murray asked for clarification on who supposedly occupies Gaza, Dutton responded by stating it was Israel, aided by the US, who had sealed off the border.

"I'm saying Israel has completely encircled Gaza, nothing goes in, nothing goes out, as you know," Dutton told Murray.

Murray then countered that Gaza also borders Egypt, which has a "stronger fence" than Israel, to seal-in residents in the territory.

"Well, as you know, if you've been, Gaza also has a border with Egypt, why do you not mention Egypt?"

Social media users took to X to praise Murray's responses during the interview and to criticise Dutton.

"The great @DouglasKMurray schools @janedutton of Eyewitness News in South Africa over the claim that Israel has been an "occupier" of Gaza," user Etana Hecht wrote on X.

[auroramaxx]

"Don't misinform your viewers!" Thank you for hitting the nail on the head, Douglas!

[mteygcu]

Dutton looks astounded that somebody actually has the b*lls to criticize her and call her on her lies.

[elenageorge]

Nobody and I mean nobody can debate Douglas Murray without getting egg on their faces because the man presents the facts. Over and over and over he lays out the facts that cannot be disputed.

[nickfzar]

I can confirm the ANC is the worst government ever. They can't even provide water or fix potholes in a road.

[concepcionkennedy]

Excellent rebuttal Douglas. Dutton looked like a fool.

[swifty-za]

Shame on you Dutton for spreading hate and murder. Douglas Murray, you are brilliant as always!

[blackprince]

One question I always ask is "Why don't countries sort their own issues, problems out first" before distracting their own populations with this drivel.
Douglas Murray I salut you.

[jojowynne]

Dutton, you picked the wrong man to try and argue with on this subject and many more. Douglas Murray is an absolute legend!

[karentaylor]

Well done @douglasmurray for calling out this awful, biased journalist and SA !!!

[larry]

Finally the truth overrides misinformation…. Well done Douglas Murray👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[BleuCzech]

I remember the good ole days when journalists exposed the lies of politicians, instead of helping to spread them.

[CariLWill]

Jane Dutton knows very little about anything.

[shirleymasurik]

Jane worked for Al Jazeera for too long.

[barbaski]

Open the Egyptian border in Rafah. Let the people of Gaza return to the arms of their "loving" brothers from Egypt.

[anatbor]

Douglas, you are doing a great job revealing the truth!! I wish I had a ticket to your event in Melbourne 🤗

[rblauson]

Douglas Murray 10000% CORRECT again. God bless him.

[philgoldsney]

The ANC cannot even keeps the lights on for goodness sakes!

[hanaezra]

Douglas Murray has the patience of steel!

[deanibrahimagic]

Israel deserves the strongest support from all democracies and normal societies. What is going on with the West? Mr. Murray is a real treasure to humanity.

[ibvsqvs]

Thank you Douglas for informing my country of the true facts.