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In this episode, Alex debates with Francisco Gil-White on the complexity and contentious issue of hostage negotiations in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Alex and Francisco Gil-White dive into the complexities of the Israeli conflict, discussing predictions about Israel's future, the ethical dilemmas surrounding warfare and hostage situations, and the cultural challenges faced by the Jewish community in self-defense.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context of the Conversation

09:27 The Ethical Dilemma of Hostage Negotiations

15:33 The Consequences of Negotiating with Terrorists

21:15 The Role of Emotions in Ethical Decision-Making

36:13 Countdown to Conflict: Predictions and Models

43:53 Ethics of Warfare: The Dilemma of Hostage Situations

51:07 Wishful Thinking vs. Strategic Reality: A Cultural Reflection

56:31 The Science of Self-Defense: Learning from History

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