The Duran Podcast Israel Lost the War - What are the Consequences Alastair Crooke, Alexander Mercouris & Glenn Diesen
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Feb 1, 2025 
Alastair Crooke, a former British diplomat and expert on the Middle East, joins Alexander Mercouris and Glenn Diesen to dissect the aftermath of the Israel-Hamas conflict. They discuss the resilience of Hamas and the return of displaced Palestinians, revealing surprising political miscalculations in Israel. The conversation shifts to the implications for U.S. foreign policy and the complexities of regional power dynamics, exploring historical parallels with other conflicts and the necessity for strategic recalibrations in American imperial strategy.
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Hostage Treatment
- Released hostages appeared in good health, praising Hamas' treatment.
- This contradicted Israeli expectations and raised questions about the war's purpose.
Return to Gaza
- Palestinians returned to Northern Gaza, reclaiming their destroyed homes.
- This thwarted Israeli plans for resettlement and highlighted Palestinian resolve.
Israel's Strategic Defeat
- Israel's Gaza offensive was a strategic blunder, underestimating Hamas' strength.
- Hamas' survival marks a significant Israeli defeat, exposing military limitations.