Judging Freedom AMB. Chas Freeman : Does Anyone Want Peace?
Dec 9, 2025
Chas Freeman, a veteran U.S. diplomat and expert in Middle East and China policy, dives deep into the complexities of international relations. He critiques Netanyahu's tactics and the illusion of a ceasefire in Gaza, shedding light on why lasting peace seems elusive. Freeman challenges international proposals for Gaza and argues that the U.S. cannot mediate honestly while being a co-belligerent. He highlights the dangers of U.S. intervention policies, especially in Venezuela, and reflects on NATO's evolution and the pitfalls of Ukraine diplomacy.
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Netanyahu Uses Wartime Immunity
- Benjamin Netanyahu has long used manipulation and wartime status to evade legal accountability.
- Ambassador Chas Freeman says his preservation of power via war is consistent with extortionist behavior.
Ceasefires Aren't Lasting Peace
- The Gaza 'ceasefire' lacks real enforcement and functions as a temporary pause, not a durable peace.
- Freeman emphasizes Israel still occupies Gaza and the plan offers disarmament demands with no meaningful reciprocity.
Mediator? Not If You're Fighting
- The U.S. cannot credibly mediate conflicts when it acts as a co-belligerent in those wars.
- Freeman argues American participation in conflicts like Ukraine and Israel undermines its role as an honest broker.