Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 1/31/25 Kyle Anzalone on Gaza, the West Bank and Syria
Feb 1, 2025
In a riveting discussion, Kyle Anzalone, news editor at the Libertarian Institute and co-host of Conflicts of Interest, delves into the escalating violence in Gaza, where casualties have surged since a ceasefire. He analyzes Israel's plans for the West Bank and sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the struggle to recover bodies from rubble. The conversation also touches on controversial proposals regarding Palestinian relocation and examines the shifting power dynamics in Syria under new regimes, alongside critiques of U.S. foreign policy.
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Gaza Ceasefire Deaths
- Eighty Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since the ceasefire began.
- These deaths are not included in the over 400 bodies recovered from the rubble.
Treatment of Captives
- Hamas appears to have treated captured Israeli soldiers as prisoners of war, providing medical care.
- The released Israelis are in far better health than released Palestinian detainees.
Body Recovery Challenges
- Recovering bodies in Gaza is difficult due to a lack of heavy equipment and decomposition.
- The Lancet estimated over 70,000 deaths, with a significant number of bodies expected under the rubble.
