The Chris Hedges Report Is Israel 'On the Brink?' (w/ Ilan Pappé)
Oct 30, 2025
Ilan Pappé, a historian and author known for his expertise in modern Palestine and Israeli politics, dives into pressing questions about Israel's future. He argues that Israel stands at a critical juncture, grappling with internal divisions and external isolation. Pappé explores the rise of neo-Zionism under leaders like Netanyahu, the implications of settler ideology, and the precarious state of Gaza. He offers stark predictions about potential collapse, drawing parallels to historical events and highlighting risks of wider regional conflict.
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Neo‑Zionism Is Destabilizing Israel
- Ilan Pappé argues Israel is imploding under a neo-Zionist regime that is more extreme, racist, and violent than earlier Zionist governments.
- He says this regime abandons slow ethnic cleansing for genocidal tactics that threaten the state's sustainability.
Qatar Strike Aimed To Sabotage Talks
- Pappé recounts the Qatar strike aimed at undermining ceasefire talks by targeting negotiators rather than top Hamas leaders.
- He frames the attack as tactical sabotage by Netanyahu to prevent a deal.
State Of Judea Replaces Secular Zionism
- Pappé describes the "State of Judea" rising from West Bank settler ideology after 1967 and gaining power under Likud and Netanyahu.
- He links this to a theocratic, expansionist agenda that marginalizes secular Jews and Palestinians.
