

Prof. John Mearsheimer: Can Netanyahu Conquer Gaza?
13 snips May 8, 2025
Professor John Mearsheimer, a renowned expert in international relations from the University of Chicago, dives into the complexities of military operations in Gaza and the implications of U.S. foreign policy. He discusses the humanitarian consequences of military actions, scrutinizing the narratives that surround them. The conversation also touches on the geopolitical dynamics related to ongoing conflicts, including the contentious nuclear discussions involving Israel. Mearsheimer critically examines the costs of warfare, both financially and morally.
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Netanyahu's Gaza Occupation Challenges
- Netanyahu aims to occupy all of Gaza but lacks sufficient troops to hold it effectively.
- Attempting ethnic cleansing risks war with Egypt and persistent resistance from Palestinians.
U.S. Complicity in Palestinian Suffering
- The U.S. continues to fund policies leading to severe harm for Palestinians under Netanyahu.
- Western silence and lack of resistance enables ongoing Israeli atrocities.
Hamas' Resilience Against IDF
- Hamas can resist full-scale IDF invasions despite lacking air power.
- Israel's failure to destroy Hamas historically suggests no quick military solution.