Verdict with Ted Cruz Inside my One-on-One Meeting Today with Prime Minister Netanyahu
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Feb 7, 2025 An exclusive meeting with Israel's Prime Minister unveils contrasting international relations under Trump and Biden. Key discussions center on Israel's strategies against Hamas and Hezbollah, and the urgency of Iran's nuclear ambitions. The podcast delves into the complexities of U.S.-Israel relations, focusing on military aid and recent political dynamics. There's a critical view on financial sanctions toward Iran and their implications for national security. Exclusive insights from the meeting promise a deeper understanding of these pressing geopolitical issues.
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Secret Pager Operation
- Ted Cruz recounts a story about Israel using pagers with hidden explosives to target Hezbollah.
- This covert operation was kept secret from the Biden administration due to trust concerns.
Distrust in Biden Administration
- Israel kept the pager operation secret from the Biden White House, fearing leaks to Hezbollah.
- This lack of trust was due to the Biden administration's perceived undermining of Israeli security efforts.
Targeting Nasrallah
- Cruz discusses the decision-making process around targeting Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in his bunker.
- The operation's timing was critical due to limited vulnerability windows.