The Young Turks Bibi's B*tches - August 14, 2025
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Aug 15, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a look at a controversial plan to build 3,000 homes in the West Bank, raising alarms about Palestinian statehood. Then, a senator weighs in on the consequences of U.S. support for Israel, linking it to divine consequences—sparking debate. Next, hosts examine media bias towards Israeli interests and the implications for U.S. politics. The show confronts issues of discrimination against trans individuals, highlighting the urgent need for protective legislation amidst rising anti-DEI initiatives.
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E1 Expansion Intends To Foreclose Palestinian Statehood
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced a 3,300-unit expansion in E1 to connect Ma'ale Adumim to Jerusalem and block a contiguous Palestinian state.
- The plan would physically split the West Bank and make a territorially viable Palestinian capitalscape nearly impossible.
Supremacist Rhetoric Masks Land-Grabbing Policy
- Cenk Uygur argues Smotrich's rhetoric invokes genocidal supremacism by denying Palestinian existence and rights.
- He frames Israeli settlement policy as religiously justified land theft that mirrors supremacist violence.
Media Double Standard Silences Occupation Critique
- Uygur criticizes US media and politicians for normalizing Israeli actions while ignoring Palestinian suffering.
- He highlights a double standard where criticism of Israel is quickly labeled antisemitic, silencing debate about occupation.