Judging Freedom Phil Giraldi : Netanyahu and Prison Rape.
Nov 12, 2025
Phil Giraldi, a former CIA officer and foreign policy commentator, dives into the complex dynamics between Israel and the U.S. He discusses the controversial U.S. base near Gaza and its implications. Giraldi suggests that Israel may have allowed the devastating October 7 attack to happen. He critiques U.S. political maneuvering around Netanyahu and highlights troubling instances like the lack of consequences for the IDF following the rape of a Palestinian prisoner. The conversation paints a stark picture of escalating violence and shifting power dynamics in the region.
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US Bases May Serve Israeli Expansion
- The announced US bases near Gaza and Damascus likely serve Israeli strategic aims rather than purely American ones.
- Phil Giraldi argues the bases could be weaponized to facilitate Israeli expansion with US accommodation.
Israeli Dissent Over Leadership Failures
- Public dissent in Israel against Netanyahu exists but is limited; some Knesset members harshly criticize his corruption and failures.
- Giraldi notes left-wing scrutiny of October 7 events as a positive sign of domestic questioning.
Donors And Lobby Shape US Policy
- Giraldi attributes Trump's deference to Netanyahu to the broader Israel lobby and wealthy donors like the Adelsons.
- He views US policy as shaped more by donors and lobby influence than by bilateral sovereign decisions.