Honestly with Bari Weiss The New Axis of Evil: Condoleezza Rice on War in Israel and a Changed World
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Oct 13, 2023 
Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, shares her insights on the recent Hamas attacks on Israel, drawing parallels to 9/11. She discusses why this conflict is unlike previous ones, questions the viability of the two-state solution, and highlights Iran's role in supporting Hamas. Rice stresses America's need to remain engaged globally and reflects on the evolving dynamics with Saudi Arabia. The conversation emphasizes the interconnection between attacks on Israel and American values, reinforcing the importance of solidarity and truthful reporting.
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Hamas Invasion
- Bari Weiss recounts the horrific events of October 7th when Hamas terrorists invaded Israel.
- The attacks involved land, sea, and air assaults, targeting civilians with unspeakable brutality.
Unprecedented Brutality
- Condoleezza Rice contrasts the current Hamas attack with previous Gaza conflicts.
- This attack was a brutal invasion and massacre of civilians, unlike prior missile exchanges.
Delayed Condemnation
- Weiss criticizes Stanford's delayed response in condemning the Hamas attack, comparing it to quicker condemnations of other events.
- Rice acknowledges the complexity of university responses but affirms the importance of condemning terrorism.