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News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Hamas Offers Red Cross Access to Captives But…, Netanyahu Vows More Gaza War Over Hostage Videos
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appealed to the International Committee of the Red Cross on Sunday for help aiding hostages in Gaza, as outrage built at videos showing two of them premier's office said he spoke to the ICRC coordinator for the region, Julien Lerisson, and "requested his involvement in providing food to our hostages and... immediate medical treatment".The ICRC said in a statement it was "appalled by the harrowing videos" and reiterated its "call to be granted access to the hostages".In response, Hamas's armed wing said it would allow the agency access to the hostages but only if "humanitarian corridors" for food and aid were opened "across all areas of the Gaza Strip".The Al-Qassam Brigades said it did "not intentionally starve" the hostages, but they would not receive any special food privileges "amid the crime of starvation and siege" in Gaza. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION3:25 HAMAS READY TO ALLOW AID FOR HOSTAGES IN GAZA IF…5:20 NETANAYHU SAYS HAMAS STARVING HOSTAGES LIKE 'NAZIS STARVED JEWS'
India Today
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Elmo's X account hacked, Sesame Street character calls Trump Netanyahu's puppet
The official X account of beloved Sesame Street character Elmo was hacked on Sunday, with the feed flooded by antisemitic slurs and profane posts attacking US President Donald Trump. The posts described Trump as a "puppet" of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and linked him to Jeffrey Epstein, urging him to "release the files". In one of the most disturbing messages posted during the breach, Elmo's account stated: "Elmo says ALL JEWS SHOULD DIE. F**K JEWS. DONALD TRUMP IS NETANYAHU'S PUPPET BECAUSE HE IS IN THE EPSTEIN FILES. JEWS CONTROL THE WORLD AND NEED TO BE EXTERMINATED."advertisementAnother post read: "RELEASE THE FILES @realDonaldTrump CHILD F****R." The account, which has over 600,000 followers, was quickly restored and the offensive messages deleted. Sesame Workshop, the non-profit that produces Sesame Street, confirmed the hack and condemned the content."Elmo's X account was compromised today by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts," the organisation said in a statement. "We are working to restore full control of the account."The incident has drawn further attention to the ongoing political controversies surrounding President Trump and the Epstein files. The Trump administration has recently faced scrutiny after the Department of Justice revealed that there are no Epstein files or client list. Trump had previously promised to release these documents during his presidential criticism grew from supporters and allies, Trump defended his administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi in a Truth Social post, writing: "What's going on with my 'boys' and, in some cases, 'gals?' They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We're on one Team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening. We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein."The resurgence of interest in the Epstein case was further fuelled by comments made by Elon Musk, the owner of X and a former Trump ally, who publicly accused Trump of being named in the X continues to face backlash for allowing antisemitic content to proliferate on its platform. Just last week, X's AI chatbot Grok came under fire after it praised Adolf Hitler, prompting Musk to issue explanations. Platform CEO Linda Yaccarino also recently stepped down amid the growing makers of Sesame Street expressed concern and disappointment over the misuse of Elmo's account. Elmo, who has been teaching children about kindness since the 1980s, is one of Sesame Street's most iconic characters. His account, active since 2012, had gone viral last year after posting, "How is everybody doing?" - a message that resonated deeply online and is still pinned to the account.- Ends
NDTV
14-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Elmo's X Account Hacked, Calls Trump 'Puppet' Of Netanyahu
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Elmo, a popular children's cartoon character, was hacked on Sunday (Jul 13) to post a number of antisemitic posts, including "all Jews should die" and call out US President Donald Trump for not releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. In a series of posts, the lovable red monster from Sesame Street called Mr Trump a 'puppet' of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu whilst advocating violence against the jews. "Elmo says ALL JEWS SHOULD DIE. F**K JEWS. DONALD TRUMP IS NETANYAHU'S PUPPET BECAUSE HE IS IN THE EPSTEIN FILES. JEWS CONTROL THE WORLD AND NEED TO BE EXTERMINATED," read one of the posts. "RELEASE THE FILES @realDonaldTrump CHILD F****R," another post stated. See the now-deleted posts here: Elmo's official Twitter X account was hacked. — ToonHive (@ToonHive) July 14, 2025 The official Elmo account really just posted this. Likely a hack. — Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) July 13, 2025 The Elmo account, which has over 600,000 followers on X, was restored after the brief hack and all the derogatory posts were deleted. 'Elmo's X account was compromised today by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account,' a Sesame Workshop spokesperson told Fox News Digital. Also Read | "Time To Leave": Frustrated By Bengaluru's Traffic, Man Decides To Move To... The Trump administration has come under scrutiny in recent days after it stated that there was no Epstein "client list". During the presidential campaign trail, Mr Trump promised to release the complete Epstein files, including a sensational client list, containing names of high-profile celebrities that may have visited the infamous Epstein island for illegal activities. The fresh interest in the Epstein files comes in the backdrop of X CEO and former ally to Trump, Elon Musk, publicly accusing Mr Trump of being in the files. During a White House press conference, Mr Trump was asked about the Epstein client list but sidestepped the issue. Attorney General Pam Bondi also dismissed the matter. "He committed suicide," she said, while Mr Trump responded to a reporter with, "You still talking about Jeffrey Epstein?"
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Words I never expected...': Elmo's X account goes rogue with offensive messages, sends netizens into frenzy
Elmo from Sesame Street sent social media into a frenzy after the character's X account was hacked on Sunday, according to Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street. The antagonist used the lovable red monster as a mouthpiece to promote antisemitic views, boost an obscure crypto toy company and belabor on controversy surrounding the elusive Jeffrey Epstein files . The Muppet character, who currently enjoys more than 646,000 followers on the social media platform, posted a slew of inflammatory remarks, including antisemitic and racist views and a foulmouthed message aimed at President Donald Trump. ALSO READ: White House under fire for bizarre 'Superman Trump' image, Internet says 'delete this, it's cringe' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Custom Rings That Truly Stand Out vividtrendlab Undo Elmo from Sesame street's account hacked The official X account of popular Sesame street character Elmo was hacked on Sunday resulting in a series of offensive and antisemitic messages that shocked many social media users. The account also replied to many users with similar offensive language but all of the posts and replies were deleted later. The hacker started off small by posting a picture of Elmo on the moon celebrating the crypto toy exchange OnChain Studios before quickly deviating from the lovable children's character's usual lingo and calling for violence against Jewish people. 'Kill all Jews,' the account posted. Live Events 'Elmo says ALL JEWS SHOULD DIE. F–K JEWS. DONALD TRUMP IS NETANYAHU'S PUPPET BECAUSE HE IS IN THE EPSTEIN FILES. JEWS CONTROL THE WORLD AND NEED TO BE EXTERMINATED,' the account added just 10 minutes later. 'RELEASE THE FILES @realDonaldTrump CHILD F–KER.' ALSO READ: Kristi Noem to be investigated over her FEMA's response to devastating Texas floods? Why Trump aide is facing backlash A spokeswoman for Sesame Workshop said on Sunday: "Elmo's X account was compromised today by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account." What is Elmo? According to Elmo is a furry red Muppet monster who lives on Sesame Street. He is self-described as three-and-a-half years old, and almost always refers to himself in the third person. The character's popularity led to his own segments on Sesame Street beginning with "Elmo's World." Elmo lives in an apartment on Sesame Street with his mother, Mae, his father, Louie, and, in some storybooks, a sister named Daisy. His pets have included a number of goldfish, with Dorothy being the most prominent, and a dog named Tango, who was introduced in 2021. After the Elmo's account was hacked, it drew massive reaction from the netizens. Some users mocked the situation because of the shocking adult language coming from a children's character account. One user commented, 'I'm forever scarred by Elmo.' Republican senator Mike Lee wrote on X of Elmo's hacking: "I'm forever scarred ... by @elmo. Words I never expected to utter." ALSO READ: Trump's State department firing begins: Over 1,300 jobs slashed in latest layoff wave Democratic representative Jared Moskowitz shared on X: "See what happens when you defund PBS @elmo." Representative Jared Moskowitz tweeted, "See what happens when you defund PBS". Sesame Street has faced increased scrutiny in recent months as some Republican lawmakers have pushed to cut federal funding for PBS. In May, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending federal support for the public broadcaster. Last month, Republican lawmakers called to defund PBS after the television station's long-running children's show, "Sesame Street," celebrated LGBTQ "Pride" Month on social media. According to the American Jewish Committee's (AJC) State of Antisemitism in America 2024 Report, antisemitism has become so widespread in the United States that 73 percent of American Jews feel less secure than a year ago, and 90 percent say that antisemitism has increased in the US following the October 2023 Hamas terror attack against Israel. In February, rapper Kanye West sparked backlash after posting a series of antisemitic remarks on X, praising Adolf Hitler and declaring himself "a Nazi." Days later, he came under fire again when his Yeezy Super Bowl commercial directed people to his brand's website, where consumers could purchase a T-shirt with an image of a swastika. Most recently, the 48-year-old—who legally changed his name to Ye in 2021—has been banned from entering Australia over his "Heil Hitler" song.
Roya News
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
'Trump is Netanyahu's puppet': Elmo's X account hacked in shocking political, anti-Semitic tirade
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Elmo, the beloved "Sesame Street" character, was compromised by an unknown hacker. The breach led to the dissemination of offensive, politically charged, and anti-Semitic remarks. The malicious posts included antisemitic remarks, explicit demands for the release of alleged Jeffrey Epstein files, and comments targeting US President Donald Trump. One tweet from the compromised account explicitly stated: "Elmo says ALL JEWS SHOULD D**. F**K JEWS. JEWS CONTROL THE WORLD AND NEED TO BE EX**********" . Another message read: "Donald Trump is Netanyahu's puppet because he is in the Epstein files," and a further post demanded: "RELEASE THE FILES @realDonaldTrump CHILD F****R" . Sesame Workshop, the organization behind "Sesame Street," swiftly confirmed the breach, stating, "Elmo's X account was compromised today by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts. We are working to restore full control of the account". The hacker's specific demand for "Epstein files" taps into a persistent discussion in the United States, despite federal agents, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), having "debunked the idea" that an "Epstein client list" exists. This narrative has continued to circulate, with pro-Trump social media influencers and conservative media personalities referencing "The Epstein Files", most recently by Tucker Carlson. Trump himself has publicly addressed the issue, defending Attorney General Pam Bondi's performance regarding the files .
