The Commentary Magazine Podcast Biden Makes Israel the Bad Guy
Apr 5, 2024
The podcast delves into Israel's inquiry into a convoy strike, highlighting misidentification of Hamas members. It contrasts Israel's responses with Hamas's, critiques US policy, and explores proactive security measures causing unintended consequences. The stagnant state of the war, American support waning, and Biden's foreign policy dilemmas are also discussed. Challenges of aid delivery, media priorities, and a play depicting Fleetwood Mac recording session round up the episode.
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Misidentification Tragedy
- The Israeli military investigated a strike on a World Central Kitchen convoy.
- Their initial findings indicate a tragic error due to mistaken identification.
Biden's Lost Plot
- The Biden administration's response to the convoy incident suggests a loss of moral clarity.
- They seem to blame Israel while neglecting Hamas's role in the conflict.
A Darker Turn
- The US abstaining from the UN Security Council resolution vote marked a turning point.
- The administration's rhetoric, as damaging as policy, contributes to Hamas's goals.