The chapter discusses the challenges faced by the Israeli army in conducting war in Gaza, emphasizing the strategic and moral components of their approach. It also addresses the dilemma of balancing the preservation of soldiers' lives with efforts to limit Palestinian casualties. The chapter highlights the commitment to ethics and the perception of intentional civilian targeting, comparing Israel's actions to those of other factions in the Middle East.
For decades, American aid to Israel has sent a strategic message: the greatest superpower in the world stands behind the Jewish state. But does it really? Historian and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts that it's time for Israel to stop accepting U.S. foreign aid. He also explains why he's optimistic about Israel's future even as the Gaza War drags on.