Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs : Netanyahu Sabotages a Palestinian State
Nov 17, 2025
Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, a prominent economist and sustainable development advocate, shares his insights on U.S. policy and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He discusses the international support for Palestinian statehood and critiques U.S. vetoes at the UN. Sachs highlights the implications of a controversial U.S. plan to control Gaza and the far-right Israeli government's threats against discussing Palestinian identity. He also touches on the military-industrial complex's role in overseas bases and the consequences of sanctions on global relations.
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UN Majority Versus U.S. Opposition
- The UN majority demands a Palestinian state while the U.S. stands as the main practical opponent.
- The U.S. pushed a vague plan to control Gaza and postpone Palestinian statehood, provoking global anger.
Placeholder Peace Plan Hides U.S. Control
- The revised U.S. proposal was a placeholder that avoided meaningful Palestinian statehood.
- Sachs says the plan aims to put the U.S. in control of Gaza and to build a nearby U.S. military base.
Israeli Extremists Reject Palestinian State
- Israeli extremists publicly threatened to break the government over any mention of a Palestinian state.
- Ben-Gvir denied Palestinian existence, signaling a fascistic and violent posture within Israel.