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Former State Dept. Dir. Josh Paul
Dec 4, 2023
Former State Dept. Director, Josh Paul, discusses unscrutinized arms transfers to Israel, civilian suffering, and US support. The motivations and interests behind the conflict are explored, along with the need for a peaceful solution. The podcast also touches on the healthcare crisis in Puerto Rico and challenges faced by blind individuals during World War II.
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- Criticism of unscrutinized US arms transfers to Israel and their implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- The healthcare crisis in Puerto Rico highlights potential challenges in healthcare systems in other parts of the US.
Deep dives
US appeals for protection of civilian lives in Gaza
The US is making public appeals to Israel to protect civilian lives as Israel expands its ground operation to all over Gaza. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasizes Israel's moral responsibility to protect civilians, as driving them into the arms of the enemy would replace a tactical victory with a strategic defeat. Vice President Kamala Harris also expresses concern over the scale of civilian suffering in Gaza.
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