

A Hero Speaks: Natan Sharansky on the US and Israel At This Hour
16 snips Nov 21, 2024
Natan Sharansky, a renowned human rights activist and former Soviet dissident, shares his gripping life story of resilience and fight for freedom. He discusses pressing issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and rising anti-Semitism on college campuses, detailing the harassment of Jewish students. Reflecting on historical moments such as the Oslo Accords, he emphasizes a principled approach to diplomacy. Sharansky also addresses Iran's nuclear ambitions and the importance of faith and identity in overcoming adversity.
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Flawed Peace Strategy
- The wrong belief that peace comes from agreements with dictators started 30 years ago with the Oslo Accords.
- Giving dictators power and money while expecting them to control their people is a flawed approach.
University Anti-Semitism
- Universities have become hotbeds of anti-Semitism, fostering a dangerous understanding that liberal revolution starts with violence.
- The progressive woke movement is not part of liberal society but its enemy.
Soviet Control
- Dictatorial regimes maintain power through fear, making every free thinker a threat to their stability.
- The KGB's focus on individual suppression aimed to prevent the 'virus of freedom' from spreading.