Maher: Many 'Gaza Protesters' Want All Israelis Dead

HBO host says protesters' calls for 'from the river to the sea' mean Israelis must either die or move.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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On his HBO show 'Real Time,' host Bill Maher stated that many of the 'Gaza protesters' would 'like' to see all of the Israeli people killed. Maher argued that the protesters' calls for 'from the river to the sea' mean that either all Israelis must die or they must all move, which he said is not realistic.

Why it matters

Maher's comments highlight the ongoing tensions and conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, with the host suggesting that some protesters have extreme views that call for the elimination of the Israeli people rather than a peaceful resolution.

The details

During his show, Maher said that arguing no one is illegal on stolen land is 'so stupid' and that the Gaza protesters' slogan of 'From the river to the sea' means either all Israelis must die or they must all move, which he said is not going to happen. Maher argued that the world must 'deal with the future, not just the past' when it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

  • The comments were made on the February 7, 2026 broadcast of HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher'.

The players

Bill Maher

The host of HBO's 'Real Time with Bill Maher' who made the controversial comments about Gaza protesters.

Gaza protesters

Palestinian protesters in the Gaza Strip who Maher claims want to see all Israelis killed.

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What they’re saying

“From the river to the sea, well, that means either all of [the] Israelis die, which a lot of them would like. That would be their choice. Or they move, all of Israel's going to move? That's not going to happen.”

— Bill Maher, Host, 'Real Time with Bill Maher' (Breitbart)

The takeaway

Maher's comments have sparked controversy, with critics accusing him of promoting harmful stereotypes and oversimplifying the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The remarks underscore the continued tensions and lack of progress towards a peaceful resolution in the region.