The Young Turks Dr. Rahman Interview - August 20, 2025
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Aug 21, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Syed Rahman shares his experiences as an American doctor who provided medical aid to civilians in Gaza. He highlights the dire humanitarian conditions and the emotional toll on healthcare workers. The conversation also critiques U.S. military aid to Israel and its broader geopolitical implications. As Trump makes controversial statements surrounding the conflict, Rahman offers a firsthand account of the challenges faced by medical professionals, emphasizing the need for global awareness and compassion in these times of crisis.
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U.S. Support Generates Strategic Backlash
- Ana Kasparian argues U.S. support for Israel saddles America with regional hostility and costly interventions.
- She connects that support to regime-change wars and long-term strategic and fiscal costs for Americans.
Aid Exception Undermines Defense-Job Argument
- Ana highlights that U.S. military aid to Israel includes an exception letting Israel buy Israeli weapons with U.S. funds.
- She notes this undercuts the argument that aid primarily benefits American defense contractors.
Chaos And Destruction At Nasser Hospital
- Dr. Syed Rahman describes Nasser Hospital as chaotic with constant influxes of injured civilians and visible destruction.
- He recounts mass graves discovered on hospital grounds and pervasive damage to clinical areas.