In a recent video on Sky Tv Australia from 2:24, retired British commander Richard Kemp has spoken out after an interview with him was pulled by Australia’s SBS, reportedly due to his pro-Israel stance. Kemp, a seasoned military figure, expressed surprise at the decision, noting that he was invited to share his insights because of his extensive experience with armed conflicts, particularly in the Middle East.
“I don’t demand the right to have a platform—they invited me to be interviewed in the first place. I didn’t ask for it,” Kemp said. He highlighted that despite not being Israeli or Jewish, his in-depth study of Hamas and firsthand experiences in Israel and Gaza with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) make his perspective valuable.
“I think my perspective—with modesty—is probably worth hearing,” he stated, adding that he believes the network didn’t approve of his viewpoints, which likely led to the cancellation of the interview. Kemp’s remarks have reignited discussions around media objectivity and freedom of speech, especially concerning the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
According to him, “I don’t demand the right to have a platform—they invited me to be interviewed in the first place. I didn’t ask for it. But I have objective experience. I’m not Israeli. I’m not Jewish. I have a great deal of experience with armed conflict around the world. I’ve been in Israel for most of the last year. I’ve been into Gaza with the IDF. I’ve seen the reality of what’s happening. I’ve studied Hamas in great depth, and I think my perspective—with modesty—is probably worth hearing, which I assume is the reason they asked for me to join in the first place. They obviously didn’t like what they heard.”