Van Jones, speaking at the Blue Square Alliance Against Hate conference, made clear distinctions between his personal views and those of the news network he works for. Drawing from his experiences visiting Gaza before the rise of Hamas, Jones compared the group to notorious hate organizations and emphasized the lack of understanding about Hamas among many Americans. He highlighted the vulnerability of the global Jewish population, particularly those in Israel, and criticized the expectation that Jews should live under constant threat. Jones argued that antisemitism is part of a larger scheme to destabilize the western world and called for greater protection of Jewish communities, noting the historical oppression they have faced.