Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 11/2/23: US Plans Troops In Gaza, West Bank Explodes, Republican Claims No Innocent Palestinians, Zelensky Called Dictator, RFK JR Surge, Tesla Freaks After UAW Wins, Biden Arab Support Plummets
Nov 2, 2023
James Zogby, founder and president of the Arab American Institute, shares critical insights on the dramatic decline in Arab-American support for Biden, plummeting from 59% to just 17%. The conversation dives into potential U.S. military intervention in Gaza and critiques Republican rhetoric dismissing innocent Palestinians. They explore RFK Jr.'s rising influence and the fallout from labor movements impacting major companies like Tesla. Zogby emphasizes the dire humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, raising questions about U.S. foreign policy and the prospects for peace.
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U.S. Involvement in Gaza
- The U.S. should not send troops to occupy Gaza.
- Israel created the problem, so they should handle it.
Humanitarian Pause
- A "humanitarian pause" is meaningless without U.S. pressure on Israel.
- The current approach is performative and doesn't address the crisis.
Military Buildup
- The U.S. military buildup in the Middle East suggests preparation beyond Hamas.
- The rhetoric from regional actors like Egypt is troubling.