Judging Freedom Phi Giraldi: Golan Heights on the Menu for Israel.
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Dec 11, 2024 Phil Giraldi, a former CIA operations officer and Middle Eastern affairs expert, dives into the contentious U.S. actions in Syria, questioning the ethical implications behind the CIA's attempts to oust Assad. He dissects the strategic alliance between Israel and Turkey, highlighting the complex motivations behind their relationship. The conversation also sheds light on the Kurdish struggle for autonomy and the geopolitical ramifications, as well as the worsening U.S.-Russia relations, emphasizing the urgent need for more effective communication.
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CIA's Role in Overthrowing Assad
- The CIA's top officials, lacking morals and scruples, ordered the overthrow of Assad.
- This corruption at the top levels of U.S. government institutions has been a long-standing issue.
Israeli-Led Operation
- The overthrow of Assad was primarily an Israeli intelligence operation, facilitated by the current U.S. administration.
- This operation aimed to solidify foreign policy decisions beyond Trump's potential influence.
US Airstrikes in Syria
- The U.S. carried out airstrikes from its base in southern Syria, targeting individuals claimed to be terrorists.
- Ironically, the U.S. simultaneously funded, trained, and directed these same terrorist groups.