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Why Israel's Response to Hamas Was Justified | Natasha Hausdorff

Jan 21, 2024
Natasha Hausdorff, Expert on Israel and the Middle East, discusses Israel's justified response to Hamas. They explore factors contributing to terrorist attacks, South Africa's unfounded accusations of genocide, the disproportionate focus on Israel, misrepresentation of Israel's control of Gaza Strip, and the future of Gaza Strip governance and security.
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Quick takeaways

  • Israel's response to Hamas was justified based on their right to self-defense and adherence to international law.
  • South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice is seen as an abuse of legal processes and a political agenda rather than a genuine pursuit of justice.

Deep dives

The 7th of October Attack and Hamas's Planned Atrocities

The podcast episode discusses the attack carried out by Hamas on October 7th, which was planned for at least two years. The attack involved firing rockets and mass infiltrations through the border. The speaker emphasizes that the nature of the atrocities committed by Hamas and other Palestinian terrorist organizations, including the targeting of civilians and atrocities taught through education, were not surprising based on their stated agendas. The Palestinians educated in the UN-run school system were found to be responsible for the terror atrocities.

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