Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/4/23: US Warns Israel Of Strategic Defeat, Israeli Hero Executed By Settler, Paul Ryan Backs Nikki, Dems Rig FL Primary, Santos Unleashes After Expulsion, Mehdi Hasan Cancelled, Israel AI Assassination Factory, And Scott Horton On Bibi And Hamas
Dec 4, 2023
Scott Horton, a journalist and author specializing in U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East, joins the conversation to dissect complex geopolitical dynamics. They discuss a recent warning from the U.S. Secretary of Defense to Israel about a potential strategic defeat. Horton provides insight into the tragic consequences of military strategies in Gaza and reveals how such tactics could backfire. The chat also touches on the shifting political landscape for Republican candidates and the ethical dilemmas surrounding media portrayals of the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Israeli Hero Executed
- In Jerusalem, an Israeli hero, Duran Castleman, who stopped a Hamas attack, was tragically killed.
- Israeli soldiers shot him after he surrendered, mistaking him for an attacker.
Netanyahu's Dilemma
- Netanyahu's delayed response to Castleman's death highlights the political pressures he faces from fringe elements.
- This internal conflict hinders effective war prosecution and reveals a societal divide.
Donor Class Pivot
- Paul Ryan's endorsement of Nikki Haley signals a donor-class shift away from DeSantis.
- This highlights the donor class's fickle nature and their focus on electability over policy.