

Scott Ritter: Can the Gaza Genocide Be Stopped?
22 snips Apr 28, 2025
In this episode, Scott Ritter, a former Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, delves into the complex political dynamics impacting the Israel-Palestine conflict. He critiques Israel's military operations as a 'criminal enterprise' and discusses the rising extremism within Israel, highlighting the tensions between political leaders. Ritter argues that U.S. support for Israel is driven more by political interests than genuine beliefs. He also warns of the risks of regional war with Iran, emphasizing the need for dialogue and arms control to prevent future crises.
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Israel's Government Critique
- Israel is governed by a genocidal, criminal enterprise lacking sustainable justification.
- Israeli officials isolate and belittle critics, reflecting negatively on the state.
Israel's Internal Crisis
- Israel is deeply divided and on the brink of civil war due to Netanyahu's leadership.
- Netanyahu sustains power through conflict, not peace, exacerbating national fractures.
Internal Threats To Israel
- The greatest threat to Israel comes from ultra-Orthodox right-wing extremists within.
- Netanyahu empowers this fanatic element and is seen as their savior by them.