Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/18/23: IDF Shoots Hostages, Israel Protests Erupt, Shipping Crisis Amid War, Trump 'Nazi' Blood Rhetoric, Nikki Haley Pressed On Trump, Ukraine Kidnaps Citizens For Draft, Fetterman Says He's Not Progressive, Senate Staffer Fired For Sex Tape, And Bibi Admits Two State Solution Dead
Dec 18, 2023
A shocking incident in Israel erupts into protests after the IDF mistakenly shoots hostages. The podcast dives into Trump's controversial immigrant rhetoric and Nikki Haley's struggle with her support for him. It also reveals Ukraine's troubling tactics of conscripting disabled citizens amid war. Fetterman distances himself from progressivism, while a Senate staffer faces consequences for a scandal. Bibi Netanyahu candidly admits the two-state solution is effectively dead, highlighting the complexities of today’s political landscape.
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IDF Shoots Hostages
- Three Israeli hostages were killed by IDF soldiers while waving white flags.
- This incident sparked protests in Israel, with families questioning the IDF's rules of engagement.
Outcry and IDF Conduct
- Krystal Ball points out the outcry is because the victims were Israeli.
- She highlights a Human Rights Watch report on the IDF's history of firing on individuals waving white flags.
Gallant Rebukes Sullivan
- Israeli Defense Minister Gallant publicly rebuked U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's call to end the war.
- He stated the war would last for several months, highlighting the strained relationship between the two countries.