Finally, the Podcast from Fertik Hillel Fuld, Finally
Jan 12, 2025
Hillel Fuld, a former entrepreneur turned Israel advocate, shares his profound journey following October 7th. He candidly discusses the emotional complexities over hostage negotiations and military actions against Hamas. Fuld reflects on moral dilemmas amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and critiques the misinformation surrounding it. He also honors his brother's legacy, emphasizing themes of heroism and personal loss while connecting biblical lessons to contemporary challenges Israel faces.
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Shifting Perspective on Hamas
- Hillel Fuld initially believed eliminating Hamas and rescuing hostages were mutually exclusive goals.
- He now believes military pressure is the only language Hamas understands, making both goals achievable.
Journey of Understanding
- Hillel Fuld's perspective evolved on the goals of obliterating Hamas and rescuing hostages.
- He initially saw them as incompatible but changed his view over time.
Hostage Negotiation Dilemma
- Freeing prisoners is a core Jewish value, creating a difficult dilemma during hostage negotiations.
- There must be limits to prisoner exchanges, but the exact line is hard to define.