Pulitzer Prize Board honors a “Holocaust denier” while an Israeli woman who spent 500 days as a Hamas hostage pleads for them to acknowledge her suffering that he trivialized and dismissed.
At a Glance
- Former Hamas hostage Emily Damari blasted the Pulitzer Prize Board for awarding Palestinian writer Mosab Abu Toha who denied her captivity
- Damari spent over 500 days in captivity, lost two fingers, suffered a gunshot wound, and endured starvation and abuse
- Abu Toha questioned “How on earth is this girl called a hostage” and referred to Israeli hostages as “killers”
- Damari condemned Toha as “the modern-day equivalent of a Holocaust denier” for dismissing documented atrocities
- The Pulitzer Prize Board has not responded to Damari’s public challenge
Hamas Hostage Survivor Confronts Pulitzer Board’s Shocking Decision
It seems the prestigious Pulitzer Prize Board has joined the ranks of those who prefer comfortable lies over uncomfortable truths. In a decision that defies both logic and basic human decency, they’ve awarded their prize in “commentary” to Mosab Abu Toha, a Palestinian writer who has repeatedly denied the suffering of Israeli hostages and dismissed documented Hamas atrocities. This isn’t just bad judgment—it’s a slap in the face to every hostage who endured unspeakable horrors at the hands of terrorists. Emily Damari, who was dragged bleeding across the Gaza border and held for over 500 excruciating days, isn’t staying silent about this outrage.
Emily Damari’s horrific ordeal began on October 7, when Hamas terrorists burst into her small studio apartment in Kibbutz Kfar Aza. They shot her, dragged her across the border, and subjected her to 500 days of captivity that included starvation, abuse, and inadequate medical care. During this nightmare, she lost two fingers and suffered from a severe leg wound. While Damari was being tortured in Gaza, Abu Toha was busy publicly questioning whether she and other women were even hostages at all, referring to captives like her as “killers” instead of victims.
“Holocaust Denier” Gets Journalism’s Highest Honor
In what universe does someone who denies documented atrocities get celebrated with journalism’s highest honor? The same Pulitzer Prize Board that claims to “uphold truth, democracy, and human dignity” apparently has no problem rewarding a writer who does exactly the opposite. Abu Toha didn’t just question the status of hostages – he outright denied reports of Hamas murdering infants and torturing captives, despite overwhelming evidence. This isn’t journalism; it’s propaganda that erases victims and rewrites history to suit a political narrative.
“Mosab Abu Toha is not a courageous writer. He is the modern-day equivalent of a Holocaust denier. And by honoring him, you have joined him in the shadows of denial.” – Emily Damari.
Damari’s comparison to Holocaust denial isn’t hyperbole – it’s precisely what’s happening. When Abu Toha questioned “How on earth is this girl called a hostage” while Damari was being held captive, he wasn’t engaging in legitimate commentary; he was denying reality itself. The Pulitzer Board’s decision to reward this type of dangerous revisionism reveals the deep rot in our institutions that are supposed to stand for truth. The elite journalism establishment, once again, shows its true colors by celebrating those who erase Jewish suffering while pretending to uphold journalistic integrity.
The Silence of the Pulitzer Board Speaks Volumes
While Damari has bravely spoken out, where is the Pulitzer Board’s response? Their silence is deafening and damning. Perhaps they’re too busy congratulating themselves on their “brave” decision to award a writer who lost family members in the conflict – a real tragedy, certainly – while completely ignoring that this same writer has used his platform to deny documented atrocities against Israelis. This isn’t about competing narratives; it’s about basic factual truth versus dangerous denial. In rewarding Abu Toha, the Pulitzer Board has sided with denial.
“On the morning of October 7, I was at home in my small studio apartment in Kibbutz Kfar Aza when Hamas terrorists burst in, shot me, and dragged me across the border into Gaza. I was one of 251 men, women, children, and elderly people kidnapped that day.” – Emily Damari.
Damari’s story isn’t just her own – it represents the ongoing nightmare for those still held captive by Hamas. When she notes that her friends are still being held by terrorists, it’s a sobering reminder that this isn’t ancient history but an ongoing crisis. Yet the Pulitzer Board chose this moment to honor someone who has worked to erase these victims from public consciousness. The message is clear: certain victims matter more than others in the eyes of our elite institutions, and ideological alignment trumps truth every time. The Pulitzer Prize, once a symbol of journalistic excellence, has become just another tool of political narrative-crafting.
