Bari Weiss, an American journalist, talks about the Israel-Palestine conflict, discussing recent attacks, the viability of a two-state solution, and the roots of hatred in the Middle East. The speakers also highlight the concerns over heavy civilian casualties, the ideology driving Hamas, and the challenges of achieving peace. They touch on anti-Semitism, the rise of the right, and the silence of feminist organizations regarding the use of rape as a weapon of war.
Hamas committed shocking atrocities against the Jewish people, undermining the idea of their desire for peace.
The viability of a two-state solution is questioned due to Israel's withdrawal from Gaza enabling the rise of Hamas.
Concerns arise about the Biden administration's approach to Iran and its support for Hamas, impacting the Middle East region.
Deep dives
Hamas reveals its true intentions
The podcast explores the actions of Hamas and the shocking atrocities they committed against the Jewish people, disproving any notion of their desire for peace.
Reassessing the two-state solution
The podcast discusses the doubts raised about the viability of a two-state solution, as Israel's withdrawal from Gaza did not bring peace and instead allowed Hamas to rise to power.
Reevaluation of foreign policies towards Iran
The podcast highlights concerns about the Biden administration's approach to Iran, considering Iran's role in supporting Hamas and their influence in the region.
The impact of internal divisions in Israel
The podcast explores how internal issues in Israel, including political divisions and protests against the government, may have contributed to its vulnerability in the face of Hamas attacks.
The rise of anti-Semitism and woke ideology
The podcast discusses the disturbing rise of anti-Semitism and the failure of the woke ideology to address it. It also examines the impact of this ideology on universities, politics, and the response to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
In light of the unfolding events in the Middle East, we invited Bari Weiss to speak to us and examine the different sides of the conflict.
Bari Weiss is an American journalist, writer and editor. She was an op-ed and book review editor at The Wall Street Journal (2013–2017) and an op-ed staff editor and writer on culture and politics at The New York Times (2017–2020). Since March 1, 2021, she has worked as a regular columnist for German daily newspaper Die Welt. Weiss founded the media company The Free Press (formerly Common Sense) and hosts the podcast Honestly.
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