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Making Sense with Sam Harris

#351 — 5 Myths about Israel and the War in Gaza

Jan 30, 2024
42:52
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This podcast discusses five myths about Israel and the war in Gaza, explores the ethical and political arguments surrounding the conflict, examines the tactics of suicide bombing and its global impact, explores the influence of Islamic doctrines on religious beliefs and the need for moderation, looks at the widespread support for Hamas and the October 7 attacks among Palestinians, and emphasizes the importance of understanding intentions and using force when necessary.
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  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is part of a larger clash of cultures between Islamic extremists and those striving to maintain open societies, with global implications.
  • Hamas intentionally uses civilian populations as human shields, maximizing innocent life loss to further its jihadist cause, making it challenging for Israel to fight without civilian casualties or accusations of war crimes.

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The Clash of Cultures: Jihadists vs. Open Societies

The conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is part of a larger clash of cultures, happening in many countries, between Islamic extremists (jihadists) and those striving to maintain open societies. The dangers posed by jihadists are not limited to Israel or American foreign policy, but are global in nature.

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