The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2218 - Israel’s DEVASTATING Offensive Continues…While Trump Plays 4D Chess
Jun 16, 2025
Amit Segal, a chief political analyst for Israel's Channel 12 News, discusses Israel's strategic military operations against Iran's nuclear program, emphasizing the effectiveness of precision strikes. Senator Tom Cotton, serving on the Intelligence Services Committee, digs into the urgent need for U.S. support for Israel amid rising threats. Together, they analyze the geopolitical ramifications of the conflict, explore the resilience of the Israeli people, and critique the contrasting political responses to these escalating tensions.
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Israel's Dominant Offensive Impact
- Israel has effectively destroyed up to 90% of Iran's nuclear capacity and one third of its ballistic missile launchers.
- Iran is retaliating by firing ballistic missiles into civilian areas, highlighting the asymmetry in targeting.
Challenge of Targeting Fordow Facility
- Israel faces a unique challenge targeting Fordow, Iran's nuclear facility located 90 meters underground in reinforced concrete.
- The facility's depth outstrips the capability of even the largest bunker-busting bombs, requiring innovative or collaborative solutions.
Trump's Strategic Good Cop Role
- President Trump employs a "good cop, bad cop" strategy, letting Israel take aggressive military action while the US offers a path to negotiation.
- This approach pressures Iran to give up Fordow to avoid further destruction backed by US capability.
