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1/18/24: Bibi Says War Until 2025, Biden Failure As Houthi Attacks Increase, And Israel Uses Gaza As Weapons Testing Ground
Jan 18, 2024
Antony Loewenstein, an independent journalist and author of "The Palestine Laboratory," joins to discuss Israel's controversial military strategies. He reveals how Israel utilizes Gaza and the West Bank as testing grounds for advanced weaponry, leading to dire humanitarian crises. The conversation also explores the geopolitical implications of Houthi attacks on international shipping and critiques the U.S.'s role in supporting peace efforts. Loewenstein sheds light on the lack of genuine progress towards Palestinian statehood while highlighting the struggle for representation in media.
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- Israel uses Gaza and the West Bank as a testing ground for advanced weapons and surveillance technologies, which are then sold globally.
- Israeli defense startups profit from conflicts like the ongoing Gaza war by developing and selling advanced weapons and surveillance technologies, attracting investors from around the world.
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Israel's Occupation Tools and Technologies
The podcast discusses how Israel has developed and marketed tools and technologies used to maintain its occupation of Palestine. These tools include drones, spyware, and biometric tools that are tested on Palestinians and then sold to other countries. The book "The Palestine Laboratory" examines this issue in detail, highlighting the global impact of Israel's occupation and the profit motive behind the arms industry.
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