The Winston Marshall Show Jake Wallis Simons - The Hamas Hoax That Fooled The West...
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Sep 27, 2025 Jake Wallis Simons, a journalist and author of "Never Again," joins to discuss the complexities of the Israel–Hamas conflict. He critiques the UN's biased report on genocide, arguing it misrepresents the reality by omitting Hamas's role. Jake explains how Western perceptions of conflict undermine effective policy, discussing the dangers of emotional empathy in diplomacy. He also shares insights on the manipulation of aid and how Hamas exploits public sentiment. A thought-provoking dive into propaganda, historical biases, and the challenges of recognition without conditions.
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Friendliness As A Foreign-Policy Weakness
- Western leaders treat enemies as friends, producing naive policies that empower adversaries.
- Jake Wallis Simons argues recognition of a Palestinian state reflects that psychology and misjudgment.
Recognition Without Conditions Removes Leverage
- Recognition without preconditions rewards bad actors and removes leverage.
- Simons says Starmer should have conditioned state recognition on reforms and anti-terror commitments.
How UN History Shapes Today's Israel Debate
- The UN has long been biased against Israel, shaped by Cold War and anti-colonial dynamics.
- Simons traces modern UN Israel-criticism to Soviet-era propaganda and institutional rules like Item 7.
