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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#339 — The Infernal Logic of Jihad

Nov 3, 2023
50:47
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Discussion about recent events in Gaza, including October 7th attacks. Reactions to events as journalists and experiences reporting on Iraq, Afghanistan and ISIS. Examines responsibility of Israeli government for religious extremism and settlement expansion. explores unexpected outcomes of attack in Gaza. Moral differences between Israel and Hamas. Potential danger of Hezbollah and Iran to Israel.
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  • The Gaza attack organized by Hamas demonstrated extreme cruelty and a level of inhumanity and hatred that is difficult to comprehend.
  • The jihadist landscape showcases fragmentation, with division between Shia and Sunni groups, but a unifying aspiration to spread Islam globally and oppose secular, pluralistic values.

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Hamas's Attack on Israeli Communities: A Gruesome Atrocity

On October 7th, Hamas breached the border wall between Gaza and Israeli communities, launching a horrifying attack. The attack involved multiple breaches at military outposts, where soldiers were massacred, as well as raids on Israeli communities. The perpetrators exhibited extreme cruelty, killing and torturing civilians, setting homes on fire, and committing gruesome acts of violence. The victims included elderly individuals, children, and entire families. There is video evidence of the brutal atrocities, including decapitations and mutilations. The attack, organized by Hamas, aimed to kill as many Israelis as possible and instill fear and terror. These actions display a level of inhumanity and hatred that is difficult to comprehend.

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