Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 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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Forever War Incentives
- Netanyahu's interest in a prolonged war aligns with the Israeli war cabinet and defense establishment.
- They share a motivation to avoid scrutiny over the October 7th attacks and bolster their political positions.
Two-State Solution: A Fantasy?
- The US government's push for a two-state solution is unrealistic given Israeli public opinion and lack of US leverage.
- A majority of Israelis oppose a Palestinian state, and the US shows no willingness to enforce such an outcome.
Political Calculus of War
- The current war serves the political interests of Israeli leaders, as it distracts from their failures and potentially boosts their popularity.
- This explains why some Israeli leaders seem to favor perpetual conflict.
