The Fifth Column
Members Only #184 - Zoom Rebroadcast - On the Pogrom in Israel
Oct 10, 2023
In this episode, the hosts are joined by E to discuss the unfolding horror in Israel. They talk about living near the border, rocket attacks, and the disturbing videos circulating on social media. They also draw comparisons to the Holocaust, critique the portrayal of Hamas, and discuss the root causes of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Quick takeaways
- The eradication of Hamas's senior leadership is seen by some as the root cause of the pogrom.
- The scale and brutality of the violence in Israel and Palestine is compared to war crimes, emphasizing the need to witness and understand the extent of the atrocities.
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Root causes of the conflict
The podcast discusses the root causes of the current conflict between Israel and Palestine. There is a disagreement on whether root causes should be considered in the immediate context of the violence. However, it is emphasized that the eradication of Hamas's senior leadership is seen by some as the root cause of the pogrom.
