The Dig Israel’s Forever Wars w/ Mouin Rabbani
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Jun 20, 2025 
Mouin Rabbani, co-editor of Jadalia and a senior fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, discusses Israel's ongoing military agenda and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. He examines the historical background of U.S.-Iran relations, the troubling humanitarian crises in Gaza, and critiques the inconsistent application of international law. The conversation also touches on ceasefire negotiations and the geopolitical dynamics introduced during the Trump era, highlighting the need for a renewed approach to peace in the region.
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Israel Targets Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
- Israel's attack on Iran primarily aims to maintain its nuclear weapons monopoly in the Middle East.
- It sees regional enemies as proxies of Iran and aims to crush Iran to eliminate their influence.
Europe’s Token Measures on Israel
- Europe took rare sanctions on Israeli ministers due to their extremist language, not actual genocidal policies.
- Western leaders view Israel as a proxy advancing their interests in a volatile region despite human rights issues.
Nuclear Double Standards and Law
- Israel enforces nuclear nonproliferation selectively while possessing an undeclared arsenal.
- International law is broken and meaningless; the world resembles a jungle where force prevails.