Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/12/23: US Confirms Israel Warned Before Attack, Major Gaza Destruction, Zelensky To Visit Israel, Lindsey Graham Calls For Holy War, House Speaker Updates, Wild Rhetoric On Israel &Palestine, Cenk Uygur Launches 2024 Bid, And Hannity Attacks RFK Jr
Oct 12, 2023
Tension escalates as the U.S. confirms prior warnings to Israel about the Hamas attack. Massive destruction in Gaza raises urgent humanitarian concerns, while Zelensky's upcoming visit to Israel adds another layer to the geopolitical landscape. Lindsey Graham’s rhetoric of a 'holy war' sparks debate, and political chaos unfolds in the GOP with House Speaker elections. Meanwhile, Cenk Uygur launches his presidential campaign, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces backlash after his independent bid.
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Gaza Destruction and Political Fallout
- Krystal and Saagar discuss confirmations of the Hamas attack and the resulting destruction in Gaza.
- They also discuss Netanyahu facing pressure to resign and the American death toll.
Shifting Perception of Hamas
- Hamas's attack has shifted international perception of them from a political entity with a terrorist element to an eliminationist group like ISIS.
- This shift complicates responses, as eliminating Hamas entirely is a difficult task.
Hamas, ISIS, and Civilian Casualties
- Krystal draws parallels between Hamas and ISIS, highlighting their shared origins in Middle Eastern conflicts and their use of civilians as human shields.
- She also points out Hamas's prior war games and Israel's awareness of them.