Judging Freedom Alastair Crooke: Israel is in Moral Meltdown.
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May 19, 2025 Alastair Crooke, an expert on conflict resolution and the Middle East, delves into Israel's moral crisis amid its treatment of Palestinians. He discusses the pressures faced by Prime Minister Netanyahu and the identity challenges for Jewish communities in the U.S. The conversation reveals complexities in U.S. politics regarding the Gaza situation, highlighting disconnects between public sentiment and legislative actions. Crooke also critiques military strategies against Iran and examines the fraught U.S.-Israel relationship, emphasizing humanitarian concerns and geopolitical implications.
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Israel's Moral Meltdown
- Israel is experiencing a deep moral divide over its Gaza strategy, splitting between Westernized Jews and a messianic right wing.
- This division reflects a pivotal moment of moral crisis in Israel and the broader West.
Western Moral Dilemma
- A similar moral dilemma polarizes American Jews and Western societies over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- Many Americans, including lawmakers, are conflicted about the humanitarian cost amid ongoing violence.
U.S. Divides Over Iran Policy
- U.S. Senate Republicans demand no Iranian nuclear enrichment, a red line unlikely to be accepted by Iran.
- Popular American sentiment favors diplomacy over war, creating a major policy divide.