The Young Turks Piers The Veil - June 4, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
Tensions run high as a lawyer struggles to justify Israel's actions in Gaza, while a tragic personal account underscores the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians. The hosts also dissect the U.S.'s historical ties with Israel and potential conflicts with Iran. Shifts in political sentiments are explored, particularly how a recent study on American men might influence campaign strategies. Meanwhile, the challenges young men face in today's economy add another layer to the political conversation.
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Tragic Loss of Dr. Al-Najjar's Children
- Dr. Allah Al-Najjar lost nine of her ten children in a single Israeli airstrike while saving other children in Gaza.
- This heartbreaking story shows the human cost of the conflict and challenges denials by Israeli defenders.
Netanyahu's Push for US Wars
- Benjamin Netanyahu publicly praised 9-11 attacks for benefiting Israel and advocated for US wars in Iraq and Iran.
- Israel pressures the US to fight its regional wars, expecting Americans to bear the cost, not Israel.
False WMD Claims by Netanyahu
- Netanyahu repeatedly fearmongered about Iraq and Iran possessing weapons of mass destruction to incite US intervention.
- These claims were baseless, yet influenced US foreign policy catastrophically, such as the Iraq War.