Ask Haviv Anything Episode 39: Fear and loathing in the diaspora, live in Oslo with Bjørn Gabrielsen.
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Aug 31, 2025 Bjørn Gabrielsen, a Norwegian writer and journalist, engages Haviv Rettig Gur in a spirited conversation in Oslo, discussing current events and journalism's role in the narrative of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They delve into Europe's foreign policy complacency, the complexities of Jewish identity, and the challenges faced by diaspora communities. Gabrielsen shares his unique transition from bodyguard to journalist, revealing insights into societal pressures and how historical narratives shape perceptions today. Tune in for thought-provoking dialogue laced with humor.
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Humanitarian Urgency Requires Deeper Analysis
- Thousands of children have died and that humanitarian truth must be taken seriously by critics and protesters.
- But ending the suffering long-term requires understanding Hamas and its aims, not only moral outrage.
Hamas' Strategy Makes Gaza Unrebuildable
- Hamas sees the war as eternal and sacrificial, willing to sacrifice Palestinians to destroy Israel.
- As long as Hamas rules Gaza, reconstruction funds will be redirected to war efforts and the conflict will persist.
Europe Must Use Power, Not Only Rhetoric
- Europe should wake from passivity and build real power alongside soft power to shape global outcomes.
- Pressure states like Qatar to stop supporting Hamas and be willing to act rather than assume others will always intervene.
