Twitch streamer Asmongold has recently issued an apology on social media.
He made comments during a live stream regarding the situation in Palestine.
Asmongold described his remarks as “stupid” and acknowledged that they were poorly considered.
On October 14, during a livestream, he shared his views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
He stated he wouldn’t “cry a river” for those who lost their lives in the region.
His reasoning was that he believes these individuals come from a culture he perceives as inferior.
Many people quickly criticized his comments.
Other streamers also condemned his words, calling for action to be taken against him.
Brookeab, a streamer with 100 Thieves, labeled his statements as “straight-up racism.”
YouTuber Haix suggested that Asmongold should face consequences for violating Twitch’s rules on “Violent Hate Speech.”
In response to the backlash, Asmongold took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his regret about the situation. He admitted, “Looking back on it, I was too harsh about the Palestine issue.” He recognized that his comments were inappropriate, stating, “My bad.”
He further clarified, “No one deserves to suffer, regardless of their beliefs or actions that I may disagree with. You deserve better than just me saying foolish things, and I promise to improve.”
Despite his apology, reactions remained mixed. Some criticized his response, suggesting it appeared more like a public relations tactic than a genuine expression of remorse.
One user tweeted, calling it a typical PR statement from OTK, the organization with which Asmongold is associated.
Others urged him to provide a more straightforward apology, emphasizing he should say “I’m sorry” instead of merely “my bad.”
Twitch streamer Hasan had a direct conversation with Asmongold on another stream. He challenged Asmongold’s views and recommended that he educate himself further by engaging with those knowledgeable about the Israel-Palestine conflict.
As of now, Twitch has not imposed any penalties on Asmongold’s account. Additionally, the organization OTK has yet to publicly comment on the incident.
