3/14/24 Connor Freeman on Israel’s Atrocities in Gaza
Mar 16, 2024
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Exploring Israel's brutal actions in Gaza, including destruction and violence. Discussion on U.S. complicity and impact on 2024 election. Possibility of war spreading to Lebanon. Atrocities in Gaza, West Bank, and the global complicity in genocide. American public's opposition to the conflict and escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Israel's military actions in Gaza and the West Bank are resulting in mass civilian casualties, drawing international condemnation for tactics like home demolitions and brutal treatment of detainees.
The United States' significant financial and military support for Israel, despite public opposition, has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with over $300 billion aid provided since 1948.
Deep dives
Israeli Aggression and Human Rights Violations
Israel's military actions in Gaza and the West Bank are resulting in mass civilian casualties, including over 31,000 people killed, with 12,300 being children. The situation in the West Bank has escalated, with 432 deaths, including 115 children. The Israeli military's tactics, such as home demolitions and brutal treatment of detainees, are drawing international condemnation.
US Support and Complicity
The United States' significant financial and military support for Israel comes under scrutiny, with over $300 billion aid provided since 1948. Despite public opposition to the conflict, US administrations have continued to approve weapon sales to Israel, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Both past and present US leaders have been criticized for complicity in the ongoing plight of Palestinians.
Regional Escalation and Threat of Wider Conflict
The conflict's potential to escalate further, extending to involve Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, raises concerns about a broader regional conflict. Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah's retaliatory actions point to growing tensions. The landscape of the Middle East remains volatile, with fears of a full-scale conflict looming amidst ongoing violence and geopolitical maneuvers.
Scott was joined by Connor Freeman to discuss what Israel is doing to the Palestinians. They start with a quick discussion of the violence in the West Bank before reviewing the scale of destruction that the IDF is raining down on the people of Gaza. They also talk about U.S. complicity, the war’s effect on the 2024 presidential election and the likelihood the war will soon spread to Lebanon.
Discussed on the show:
“Biden’s Unpopular Wars Reap Mass Death and Nuclear Brinkmanship” (Libertarian Institute)
“Israeli rabbi says women, children should be killed in Gaza” (The New Arab)
Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, primarily covering foreign policy. He is a co-host on Conflicts of Interest. His writing has been featured in media outlets such as Antiwar.com and Counterpunch, as well as the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. You can follow him on Twitter @FreemansMind96