The Israel-Hamas War - and What It Means for the World | Ian Bremmer | TED

The Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 stunned the world. In this timely conversation, political scientist Ian Bremmer explains the historical context of the conflict, how Israel might respond and what it means for Jews, Palestinians and the world at large. Listen in for analysis of the unprecedented events, how the US may factor into the global response and how to find reliable information amid the breathless media coverage and the fog of war.
This interview, hosted by TED's Helen Walters, was recorded on October 9, 2023 as part of the series "TED Explains the World with Ian Bremmer." Watch more: go.ted.com/series/tedexplains...
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[@farhan.zaheer]

As a Muslim, I want to request everyone on this platform to try to tell others around you that we need to respect human life and reject any ideology that supports the killing of innocent civilians. In this era of fake news, we need to be more careful because it is becoming increasingly dangerous everyday... with rising polarisation around us, we need to reject hate and help people around us... 😢

[@kazuyani375]

Yes! Well said. I was raised Jewish (though I don't practice Judaism specifically anymore) and I have had many Muslim friends throughout my life! I don't trust the news anymore. In fact I have a hard time trusting anything I read online right now. If we let Hamas undo all the progress the people of Israel and surrounding countries, then they win! Their efforts are to divide this world. Regardless of your faith, to stand in favor of unity is to stand on the side of humanity.

[@lutefisklimeade6278]

Who's going to tell Israel to stop murdering people?

[@marcusonesimus3400]

I agree 100 percent that human life is to be respected. Otherwise why the commandment given through Moses, 'Do not murder'? Yet even the Law of Moses, of which you must have heard, and with which I am acquainted as a Christian, permits killing under certain circumstances--------as punishment for certain crimes, and in war. It may sound scandalous to some ears, but during the conquest of Canaan, The Lord commissioned the Israelites to put to death whole populations of reprobate unbelievers. However as the revelation of God progresses, we find a different emphasis. Jonah the prophet is commissioned to preach to the people of Nineveh, capital of Assyria and an evil city. To Jonah's surprise, the people repent. In the New Testament, the disciples of Jesus are called to suffer persecution, not to persecute others, as they preach the Gospel tp the nations/ By His own suffering on the Cross (yes, it happened, as even secular historians know) Jesus set the supreme example. Yet we must not expect people of the world, who live by their wits and their calculations and their faulty traditions, to behave with justice or mercy in most cases. Jesus predicted that in the latter times (which may mean NOW), the love of many would grow cold. The carefully planned crimes of Hamas exemplify this. Under the circumstances the harsh israeli response is not unexpected, and many think that this is exactly what Hamas wanted. Why? It gives them an ideal opportunity to inflame Arab-Palestinaisn and their allies around the world against Israel. The sad fact about modern war is that for all the hype we hear about pr'surgical strikes' and guided weapons systems, no munitions are safe for civilians. Nor are all civilians 'innocent'. Plenty of warmongering parties get into power by electoral means, using democratic institutions. (1st john 1:8) 'If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.'

[@seanrambarran2323]

​@@marcusonesimus3400Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed because of the same things Israel and America are doing.

[@brickhouse7401]

​@@marcusonesimus3400Good. Interesting. I like your comment. Full marks

[@andyw_uk74]

He's right about people becoming radicalised because of lack of peaceful economic opportunities, and how that's happening in the West, too. There's an old African proverb: ""The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth".

[@bgoodfella7413]

Wow thats a great proverb! Sounds like the Joker Hahaha

[@alanhat5252]

useful proverb

[@rexiioper6920]

he's wrong, they're radicalised because they're denied fundamental rights and treated as less than human by the world

[@zak6754]

Thats is really nice proverb - can you tell me its origin?

[@69LOLIN]

@@zak6754 He said African!

[@abdullaayda]

Social media has done nothing but cause me stress, full of hate, extremely polarised and tonnes of misinformation that nobody questions. This is exactly what i needed to see a well balanced and insightful view. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@Sentrme]

There is no way capitalistic social media companies can continue without hate. I stopped trusting any social media sources long time ago. I don't trust anything without verifying 3-5 sources.

[@BshrAlzedan]

​@@Sentrmeand me

[@BshrAlzedan]

🤝

[@velly8]

Ive deleted social media and gone back to basics i only have ig activated incase anyone wanted to reach me but I don't follow use post or anything its just live

[@user-kk2pc7ik7t]

Fully agree. You get people really emotionally charged. Obviously I can emphasize, but if people don't listen they don't learn. To be fair: I don't think anyone in their right mind would watch videos of starving children and think that Israel is acting fairly. I def think they overreact and that what is happening to Palestinians in Gaza is abhorrent. But people also have to read facts from multiple viewpoints.

[@chandankarkera9193]

He is so well - read and balanced. Such a pleasure to listen to such people. Gives me so much clarity on the situation. Thanks.

[@RawJewel]

Not very balanced when he does not talk about the horrors of Palestinians being occupied by Israel!

[@chandankarkera9193]

@@RawJewel I agree. I think in the start of the talk he gives the context but not too much information

[@hefzi-babeula8631]

@@chandankarkera9193he did explained, but like he said basically desperate people take desperate measures instead of unifying and renouncing evil. Sad all around. This world needs Jesus Christ 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@chandankarkera9193]

@@hefzi-babeula8631 i see channel 4 news coverage is good. They're actually showing the other side of the story. True journalism.

[@musicsansnotes]

Ian is clearly in denial how Isreal has not compiled with 2 previous UN resolutions. They keep taking Palestinian land. Isreal is the selfish oppressor.

[@Sssilk84]

Nice to hear a level headed intelligent person discussing the topic.

[@j-manmarkus7591]

He's absolutely right about social media needong to be held accountable. Meta needs to be slapped with a class action lawsuit for promoting hate.

[@barryirlandi4217]

Yah.. They often post Israeli propaganda

[@louannkyle602]

Technology was supposed to bring us more intelligence a way for people to find truth and understanding but it has been used and abused to dumb us down not raise our intellect

[@noammkw3770]

yea im from israel and facebook keeps suggesting me posts of dead palestinian children. not that i dont care about them but this can fuel so much hatred and thoughts everyone is against you, very dangerous

[@js8224]

Reddit too. They've been a propaganda machine for war, prostitution and s-x trafficking for quite some time. Adding genocide and anti semitism now because their comment sections weren't pretty in the last couple days.

[@jessepferr2814]

Or people could just not go on social media and instead read a book about the israel palestine conflict. Just a suggestion

[@kentlarsen5834]

Mr. Bremmer just opened our eyes to all that has and is going on. Before this I believe most of our eyes were closed to what really was happening and how it had and is presently playing out. Please no more mistakes. THANK YOU.

[@aldovalkovich755]

Honest clarity, competence and rationality make this conversation measured and constructive. Thank you

[@SuperDoggy99]

"the land being provided for them" ... yeah, how did that come about exactly? What happened to all of the people who were originally living on that land?

[@dannykei74]

EXACTLY!!!!!! Idiotic one sided point of view….. makes u sick….. this are the people who govern us that is why the world is in ruins!!!!

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

They were forced out of Israel by the Assyrians and Babylonians like 2500 years ago. Or, oh sorry do your reparations only go back to historical wrongs in specifically the past 76 years exactly and no further? How do you justify that cutoff exactly? Skin pigmentation? Or is it the specific people you have a problem with?

[@beckynelson6786]

Exactly.What about the Balfour Agreement over which Israel has ridden rough shod?

[@miraculixxs]

Define "originally"

[@Geronimo7-7-7]

Arabs rejected any offers to share the land in the 1937 Peel Commission and 1947 UN Partition plan.

[@toi_techno]

The land "provided to them" wasn't the "providers" to give. Israel needs to stop land theft.

[@Investors_Consigliere]

FACTS!

[@Netbase2000]

Easy to say. What solution do you suggest?

[@adityachaudhary3156]

wouldn’t you say the same for India when Pakistan and Bangladesh were carved out of it…. With that logic India would have the right to attack both Pakistan and Bangladesh to reclaim the land.

[@rsr789]

So, you're in favor of giving Texas back to Mexico?

[@DeeDeex007o]

🤣🤣🤣 "This land is your land, and this land is my land This land was made for you and me"

[@kalonicamcquesten692]

I have been seriously avoiding clicking on anything that advertises that it’s going to cause any emotion in me. All week. I was rewarded by being served this interview in my feed. So grateful. Will rewatch and recommend to thoughtful people. Thank you.

[@christinasahin6943]

Excellent, intelligent, unbiased account of what is happening. So much empathy and fair judgment for all involved. Very helpful and moving to listen to. I wish people of Ian's calibre and moral compass would be in government the world over!! Thank you, Ian.

[@catherinesloane8370]

Unbiased???

[@nancyhamer949]

Excellent summary. We need a realistic and careful response, so that many more will not continue to suffer.

[@johnhansen906]

I didn´t see the "not" on first read and got a bit worried for second lol

[@ParissaKhoury]

As an orthodox jew. I support the creation of a free and independent Palestinian state. This will end all the violence.

[@Arizona9001]

It would not.

[@sihemlazaar6450]

All my respect madam

[@mactek6033]

This attack had nothing to do with a Palestinian state.

[@memully]

@@mactek6033 : It had to do with the Palestians being forced to live in a giant prison with no hope for the future.

[@jonathanspencer4834]

And Hamas still would want Israel off the map . Hamas needs to go and to be replaced by a government who firstly recognize Israels sovereignty and wants to put it's resources into modernizing and developing their territory . They could become quite the beachfront tourist state , in Gaza .

[@Jennapeters144]

My heart goes out to the bereaved and entire nation of Israel. This is very bad news. Tbh though I am more concerned on how the US will respond to the ongoing conflict in Israel is deeply concerning, and I can't help but contemplate its potential ramifications on the U.S. economy.

[@AnkurYo]

Given the historical ties between the U.S. and Israel, it's plausible that taxpayers' funds will be deployed to address the situation. This raises questions about how it might affect our financial landscape.

[@Muller_Andr]

Finished is an understatement. Billions of dollars are being sent to the Ukraine and I can barely afford to survive. The stock market has dipped and I don’t know if it is the best time to buy in or what till it has dipped further.

[@xavier_lucas]

Do your research and always speak with an advisor before putting your money in these crazy markets. Look online or around you for experienced ones, I can’t let someone who hasn’t lived through at least one depression give me advice.

[@simone_maya]

I've recently become aware of a financial advisor, Loren Lena Walker, who specializes in providing financial guidance during complex and turbulent times. Has anyone here engaged her services?

[@BenBak-wt7qi]

I know Loren. She has been interviewed by Blockworks Macro, Bloomberg, CNBC and has an aum of over 500m usd.

[@jbc7572]

A lot more than 1.1 million people need to listen to this. Thank you for this interview

[@mereniecrosby7120]

I can't help but feel that this is being manipulated by forces outside of our knowledge or power.

[@rhondamyers4936]

Yes, no mention of the terrorists being taught from a child to kill Jews . The Muslim mosques by Bush/ Obama/Biden/ clintons. All the US secrets being sold to Egypt and other neighboring nations by our own government. Senator menendez indicted for it . Biden being exposed . Muslims that had a plot to infiltrate America and convert them. Some have gotten saved and exposed the plot on national radio. They chant death to Israel and death to America. Humas spent their money on terrorism instead of living quarters, sanitation, etc. and they are like animals to kill let alone behead babies. And chant in the streets death to Israel is a threat. Jews here feel unsafe. And Israel has the right to defend and eliminate threats. They bring it here to try to shift America. Palestinians need to go back and vote in a better leader. Finally he mentioned the religious part bc that’s what it’s really about. Jews and Muslims worship freely together and respect each other. Palestinians don’t want that . Egypt won’t let them in bc they don’t want humas fleeing into Egypt posing as a citizen. They should be ordered to stop the protests and antiseptics but they won’t . They are geared for hatred and terrorism. Jewish students are scared stiff. One was beaten by several Palestinians in New York. No body reported it in the news but Fox News. CNN reports it as poor Palestinians. It’s wrong. They chose their leadership like some in the US. But we have high courts to stop some of it and congress the only branch to declare war. It’s all about Palestinians trying to annihilate God and force Muhammad.

[@pholland8353]

This? The interview?

[@Bebold94]

What are you referring to?

[@helmutschillinger3140]

Thank you Mr. Bremmer. Excellent analysis!

[@sherrygKMA]

The gentleman was very clear and intelligent in all of his responses. Thank you for hosting this guest.

[@Juliaa__T]

Thank you Ian. With so much news going on today, it’s hard to understand what’s really going on

[@Video2Webb]

Fantastic interview. Bremmer showed his deep knowledge and ability to 'see' the lay of the land of political forces. Well done to the interviewer in drawing out such eloquence.

[@andrew4692]

haughty 😮😊ny😢

[@perfectfutures]

Yes, I feel like I’ve been shown the whole map and not just the one section someone wants me to focus on. Bremmer knows everyone involved is a human with hopes, needs and fears and goes from there to show the whole story. Interestingly, even seeing all this doesn’t mean he can see the future.

[@helmutschillinger3140]

When I hear a man like that talk with such clear insight and empathic intention, my heart hurts for what we Germans (my country of birth) have done to the Jews. Such a diverse, educated, curious culture and people, that meshed so well for so long with the German culture and was a major contribution to its intellectual achievements. When I came to America as an immigrant, I met more Jewish people than ever before, and always felt immediately at home. This enrichment of our German society was destroyed and taken from us by a pathological madman.

[@rogeliozamora9264]

That madman was half-Jewish. And he made Germans gullible enough to believe in his mad doctrine of Aryan supremacy while inflicting genocide on 6 million Jews. Face it: you are just as much a victim of his human depopulation agenda as those 6 million. And what did those Jewish SURVIVORS do when they created Israel? Inflict the same damage to the Palestinians on what one could consider as ETHNIC CLEANSING. From victim to perpetrator. The Jews wailed about the Holocaust. But have they LEARNED anything? Think about it.

[@vivaldesque]

Well said! And touching to read your lucid sentiments. It truly is a shame that Germany was dragged in that direction by extremist forces. Like you said, the Jews are a diverse group. Many of them truly loved Germany and Austria and wanted nothing more than to integrate and be a part of it. I know for example that the writer Stefan Zweig was heartbroken to leave the Austria that he loved so much. Anyway, we find ourselves almost a century later being pulled in different directions by polarized and extremist elements in our society and the world. Only level headed rational people such as Mr Brenner can help us to find the necessary compromises and solutions for a peaceful and sustainable future. Best regards

[@hulahop5655]

Who was Austrian, by the way.

[@NathanCroucher]

im in melbourne aus, i saw on a bit of paper handed out to homeless, poor people ect, it listed all the charitys and what they provded to help people. list of about 30 charitys, salvation army etc etc forget the rest. one of them had "jews only". they also seem to congregate in one suburb, malvern i think, cant marry non jews all that stuff. to me this is not a good group of people.

[@vivaldesque]

@@hulahop5655 Stefan Zweig

[@Philosph0]

“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.” ― Malcolm X

[@dmariebouie]

This was the 1st well-balanced report I’ve heard. Let sound minds like this prevail to save lives.

[@alfredbooth6854]

The telephone company analogy to social media irresponsibility is PERFECT.

[@laughingoutloud5742]

I thought the exact same thing.

[@braamies5339]

No. It is not. Do you feel the same about gun companies, car companies, pesticide, insecticide and processed food companies? The later is a bit of a stretch in support my argument.

[@braamies5339]

No. It is not. Do you feel the same about gun companies, car companies, pesticide, insecticide and processed food companies? The later is a bit of a stretch in support my argument.

[@JR-pr8jb]

Yes, and nobody (in the U.S.) is listening.

[@mysystem8961]

Question - Should Hamas surrender now or wait until their chosen human shield of children is expended.

[@rondecambio7375]

This was the first well informed ,accurate explanation of the situation.Most importantly not just propaganda for either one side or the other.Wish there were more voices like this gentleman.

[@sherlockgnomes8971]

No it’s not, it was extremely biased and completely ignored the huge factors when it came to the treatment of Palestinian citizens. Hamas was not a democratically voted in party, they won a literal battle with Fatah around 2006/2007 . This commentator completely missed out the dehumanisation of Palestinian people for decades and systemic slaughter / imprisonment of Palestinian children . Israel has continuously built illegal villages on Palestinian land, literally going against UN laws and bulldozing homes and building their own communities….

[@mariaavery1212]

Thank you Ian Brenner. What will happen to the Palestinians when this war will or is over ?

[@israeljackson2630]

(Genesis 12:1-2 ) 1¶Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: According to the WORD of GOD. He gave this land to ISRAEL, Abraham's SEED. Not anyone else!

[@djkdjkkjdkjd598]

@@israeljackson2630 Your justification for the colonization and the ethnicity cleansing of a country is an ancient book? And you think it justifies killinng somehow? or are you just trying to be funny?

[@jankassay7292]

@@djkdjkkjdkjd598 so your Godwas a real estate agent ?

[@niallmurphy6253]

Its a good interview in parts but the history needs to be looked into. The meddling of the UK and France in the area and taking land and just planting people there. What happened in isreal was horrible, was terrorism and was completely not the way to make effect. But the lack in the news highlighting the Isreali "operations" that are carried out on Palestinians on a near daily basis where they kill tens of people over and over. There is bad on both sides. Nationalism of this kind on both sides leads to destruction on both sides. And it saddens alot of people and this will polarise many families and friend groups. But the toll it will take on the people on both sides of this conflict will be deep and ever lasting and will breed more contempt in future generations.

[@patriciamattone5414]

Listening to Ian Bremmer is so enlightening. He clearly sees all sides of an issue in an objective manner. He speaks the truth in a humane manner. I (and many others) so appreciate that Ian Bremmer honestly shares his historical knowledge, wisdom, and intellect relating to all the complexities of current events. He has the courage and humility to honestly and objectively express himself, despite the threats toward him ("the messenger") during these very volatile (and irrational) times!! Thank you!

[@zeus-bx9xw]

I live in New Zealand. im 66 and ive been watching this movie since i was a kid... ive had enough..counties around the world need to step up and STOP IT. Im lucky i live in peace

[@daintree98]

There are millions of kids around the world today and when they turn 66 will be saying the same. Religion and Nationalism are a potent combination.

[@themindakviking]

We need so many more people like this man, and even this interviewer. Fantastic insight. Neutral, level-headed, and nuanced. Thank you for this.

[@earlyinthemorning4688]

The first speaker talks about resolving ‘The Palestinian Problem’ - surely the issue to solve is the ‘Israeli Problem’

[@winwin817]

Excellent assessment, thank you. Ian you are so important, this is what you do best!

[@AGAE2011]

"the land being provided for them" . , how did that come about exactly? who has the right to give this land to them?, What happened to all of the people who were originally living on that land for thousands of years ?

[@macki-1]

This is ian Bremmer at his very best. Great interviewer as well.

[@lizannewhitlow1085]

Ian is so worthy.

[@sergbustam]

That was a great history lesson , thank you for it ! !

[@deaconddd]

Someone has to say it. This is straight to the point. Can’t run a nation on fascism and extreme religious fundamentalism. Israel has a right to defend itself and Palestinians need a functioning government for their people, economics and peace.

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Hard for palestine to do that when they have been under occupation.

[@VsKristi]

Hard also when their leadership is not actually interested in 2 state solution, it has been offered many times, and rejected.

[@davidcmather]

I must say, I am an immediate fan of Ian Bremmer! ❤

[@getstarted7168]

Agree, seems well-versed in the nuances of this mess -- insightful and objective.

[@moragotjesus]

Clear, concise, yet eloquent analysis. Thank you, Mr. Bremmer.

[@empoweredlifeco]

This guy is incredible. Such objective, balanced coverage. A more scientific and level-headed approach to analyzing this entire conflict ... much appreciated. As an important side note --his comparison of a telephone company to social media sites was so eye opening and an distinction to make with regard to responsibility for the increased hate speech and polarized arguments. He mentioned how a phone company isn't responsible for a single conversation between individuals discussing violence or plans for violence, however the phone company is absolutely responsible if they start going in and listening to those conversations and actively connecting other individuals with violent beliefs and tendencies so they can all group together (aka social media algorithms)--then they should be held liable and appropriately regulated. ...And that is the difference between what some think is free speech infringement, and what is ethically necessary for the sake of sanity and peace... in reality it's a conversation of controlling algorithmic-based pot-stirring as a means to prevent the spread of more international unrest. Adding fuel to a fire that otherwise may burn out on its own, social platforms seem to be roping otherwise well-intentioned folks towards extremism. Maybe because these companies have mastered the art of corralling the most extremist and mentally unstable individuals together to hype one another up in validation, allowing them to post emotionally triggering (and often false/exaggerated) content, which in turn may influence the previously average, non-extremist Joe towards more radical ideas. ... hence further increased global unrest.

[@nuggetella]

Homing pigeons will become more popular...

[@linmal2242]

Very well elucidated. Good post to highlight the extremism of radical actions.

[@ElDucci]

agree good to see a level headed comment

[@julielevinge266]

Israel is now committing war crimes against a population of 2.2 million people that half are children! How will this prevent more terrorism? Sadly I can only see Israel’s actions leading to huge increase in civilian casualties. Am astonished at this very one sided view point shown here? If you bring Iran into this war,America already involved? What’s next Russia getting involved & WW3 begins.

[@lindabrown6545]

He need to on CNN; they always tell half truths!

[@honeymaru68]

He glossed over the second question regarding Israel’s lack of defense, and it’s one of the most important things to be considering in the bigger picture: 6 HOURS passed before there was any response. WHY.

[@TheLisa-Al-Gaib]

This is so good I watched it three times. I have been watching several videos and exploring this issue from all angles. This is, by far the best, most balanced (and most realistic) analysis/summary. Excellent!

[@gerritboonstra9159]

Poor leadership over decades which are driven by egotistical infantile minds. How Israel can tolerate a prime minister who undermines the legal system, in order to control the territory. Perhaps this atrocities are caused by religous intolerance.

[@harrygeorge5918]

Not even closed..

[@Anabee3]

ABSOLUTELY!! I've watched/listened to SO MUCH on this subject HOPING to find THIS.

[@gandydancer9710]

It's absolute crap. The job of the Israeli government is to make sure that this never happens again, and this clown's first impulse is to argue that the US should restrain Israel. Not at all.

[@mohamadibrahimallapitchay2825]

The sad things is that lifes were lost both sides. God will be angry at allhuman kind for killing of women and children. Next year we will get the erath of god in the form of covid24.

[@anamia9905]

Ian Bremer is the type of person I needed to hear this news from. Thank you for maintaining a neutral eye and helping people like me to understand the situation and trust the information given

[@dthomas9230]

He noted the social media conflicts but didn't mention the estimated number of bots. Fake confrontational issues arising from a F arcical O pinonated X enophobic noise channel pretending to be news, fits right in with his notion that no one knows what is true. The podcasts like this and Ian are the truth.

[@user-rs3en3wy5g]

I don't think Ian Bremmer's analysis is anywhere close to being accurate. The idea that the two state solution is no longer viable has nothing to do with the normalization between some Arab states and Israel. Ian seems to suggest that there can only be a Palestinian state if the Arab states care for it or demand it and that is total non sense. The real reason the two state solution is no longer viable is because contrary to international law Israel continues to build and expand settlements that are connected by complex roads, railways, gas/electrical lines, tunnels and more. In order words there's no more land left on the west bank for the Palestinians to create a state. UN resolution 242 passed over 50 years ago requires Israel to withdraw back to the 1967 borders so that Palestine can exist within those borders. Israel hasn't complied. UN resolution 194 passed in 1948 grants the right of return to Palestinians refugees. Many of those refugees today live in Gaza, the west bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. Their homes are in what is Israel today. Israel hasn't complied. The most disturbing thing that Ian mentions however, is that the suffering of the Palestinians is the natural consequence of their actions. This is non sense. The on going occupation of the west bank, the on going expansion of settlements, the ongoing attacks of settlers (backed by the IDF) on Palestinians villagers and farmers, the constant raids of Israel into the west bank, the imprisonment of nearly 6 Palestinians (many without charge) is what is driving Palestinians to madness. There's a lot to say here but for those who are here because they want to get an understanding of the conflict, this interview with Ian Bremmer is unfortunately, not a good source.

[@adambanks856]

@@user-rs3en3wy5g what is a good source in your opinion?

[@StephenB_IndependentThought]

@@user-rs3en3wy5g Your reply is obviously highly biased against Israel. You seem to be doing EXACTLY as what you claim Mr. Brenner did! Mr. Brenner's analysis was balanced and fair IMO.

[@gandydancer9710]

@@user-rs3en3wy5g The attack on Israel didn't come from the West Bank, so what all your deceptive wingeing about the situation there has to do with anything isn't remotely clear. If the "two state solution" isn't viable, that only leaves a 1-state solution, and that state is going to be Israel, so be more careful what you wish for.

[@Intrepid_Insomniac]

Finally an explanation that makes sense and isn’t sensationalized. Thank you!

[@clairelariviere3122]

So thorough. Thank you for drawing a clearer picture on this crisis.

[@mrdragonrider]

If you look at the world's most troubled spots from Afghanistan, Middle East to Balkans, you see the British footprints all over the place. A sober lesson is that if you let people who are not fit to dominate the world to do so, the countless future generations will pay the price for years to come.

[@henrybaxter8114]

Remarkably, if you look at many of the least troubled spots, you also see British footprints. Anyway, who *would* have been fit to dominate the world?

[@artus198]

@@henrybaxter8114 - the most troubled spots , are largely "colored countries" ! Have you seen the eutopia they created in many of the western nations ? When was the last time you saw a conflict in Scandinavia or US, Canada, Australia, UK , Austria , Switzerland ? They want peace in whyte countries alright, and chaos for rest of world !

[@Adam-nw1vy]

@@henrybaxter8114 In these least troubled spots, it's where they took 2 entire continents (North America and Australia), decimated the indigenous populations, and enriched them with resources looted both locally and from the rest of the world at an industrial scale as well as the free labor of enslaved human beings. The British looted 46 trillion in today's dollars from India alone. How could these places not succeed? That was the only option.

[@paddy654]

The wording is not correct . No people should every dominate the world, respect people’s freedom always everywhere

[@AQBPlays]

Bruh.. middle east and afghanistan has been at war in some form for thousands of years..

[@nabilkhoury2494]

Most compelling and in-depth analysis I’ve heard so far on the situation. Hats off, I. Bremmer and TED.

[@meself349]

I concur. So far the best.

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

Look at Palki Sharma's coverage over the past couple days. Quite informative stuff on the current international politics backdrop.

[@sherlockgnomes8971]

@@meself349it wasn’t in depth at all, the most bias discussion around! He also just repeats Israeli / US lies

[@kshaer3456]

Agree! Brainwashing old narrative wheel!

[@pholland8353]

@@sherlockgnomes8971LMAO!

[@rrsam3515]

I think this is the guy who can help bring peace in the MiddleEast. He is brilliant.

[@tkapai]

Quite insightful analysis of the situation. Thank you Ian. The flow of thoughts in your balanced portrayal of this crisis which otherwise is like a cobweb is pleasing to watch.

[@1czechit1]

he did a good job, however he is wrong on may things. 1st the majority of Israelis are for the judicial reforms. 2. the electorate keeps voting for the right wing. 3. the Israeli public gave up o peace with the Arabs since 2005 when they left the Gaza Strip and the Arabs continued to fire rockets into Israel. the very idea of returning to an Oslo (autonomy) or a so called "Palestinian" state is simply lunacy. Gaza is what a Palestinian state looks like and in stead of peace it meant more war, one every year or so. We just had a war in May of 2023 and the Israeli public demanded that the IDF retake Gaza. What do you think the Israeli electorate is going to say now? Lets go back to October 6th? No way!

[@Dogboy73]

This guy makes some excellent points. Not least in regards to social media and the companies that run it.

[@Big2Planker]

Particularly about the lack of dialogue and the seeking of solutions. Regulation is required.

[@kathrynmcmorrow7170]

That's where he lost me. Control freak.

[@valentinesouthest2806]

Totally 💯

[@Halcy0nSky]

As we are having a perfectly civil discussion on said social media. It's not all bad, in fact it may not even be the majority. Good talk though, he provides an objective view of how events are likely to play out given the pieces on the board.

[@Summitclym]

Great interview and excellent points made. X is a sewer of misinformation with no accountability or even repercussions.

[@nolimit7185]

One of the best analysis I have heard in a while! Good questions and Ian did a great job at explaining the current situation so well.

[@Kate-kn2nc]

I don’t hear him say anything about the people in palestine who are dying and how horrific this is …Does going after Hamas makes it Ok killing civilians especially children??

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Everybody pray and hope for goodness to overcome evil all over the globe

[@heatherwhitfield977]

Amazing analysis. Many thanks. Singularly balanced.

[@Acorn63]

Amazing talk Helen and Ian. Thank you for this 🙏

[@audreywilson3948]

I'm so glad I came across this brilliant, insightful man. I hope we hear more from him.

[@bend3rbot]

His delivery is just a little bit neglectful of the long oppressive far right-wing campaign to increasingly restrict the movement, economy and self-determination of Palestinians to the point of desperate acts.

[@audreywilson3948]

Not gonna argue with you there, but NOTHING, NOTHING justifies Hamas decapitating Israeli babies' heads. It's beyond barbaric.

[@l_ayy]

I don't think Ian Bremmer's analysis is anywhere close to being accurate. The idea that the two state solution is no longer viable has nothing to do with the normalization between some Arab states and Israel. Ian seems to suggest that there can only be a Palestinian state if the Arab states care for it or demand it and that is total non sense. The real reason the two state solution is no longer viable is because contrary to international law Israel continues to build and expand settlements that are connected by complex roads, railways, gas/electrical lines, tunnels and more. In order words there's no more land left on the west bank for the Palestinians to create a state. UN resolution 242 passed over 50 years ago requires Israel to withdraw back to the 1967 borders so that Palestine can exist within those borders. Israel hasn't complied. UN resolution 194 passed in 1948 grants the right of return to Palestinians refugees. Many of those refugees today live in Gaza, the west bank, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. Their homes are in what is Israel today. Israel hasn't complied. The most disturbing thing that Ian mentions however, is that the suffering of the Palestinians is the natural consequence of their actions. This is non sense. The on going occupation of the west bank, the on going expansion of settlements, the ongoing attacks of settlers (backed by the IDF) on Palestinians villagers and farmers, the constant raids of Israel into the west bank, the imprisonment of nearly 6 Palestinians (many without charge) is what is driving Palestinians to madness. There's a lot to say here but for those who are here because they want to get an understanding of the conflict, this interview with Ian Bremmer is unfortunately, not a good source.

[@audreywilson3948]

@l_yy you make perfect sense and that is the way I see it. But, the barbarity of the attack takes away any form of sympathy. It's the innocent that I cry for.

[@musicsansnotes]

​@l_ayy Your comment is in point. I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to copy it and place it at the top of the comments. I've read exactly what you said. Isreal wants everyone to feel sorry for them when they are the oppressors.

[@jenniferwalker5451]

Thank you for giving understanding ❤

[@Pamzoo]

I recommend this video as a balanced, facts-based overview. Thank you, Mr. Bremmer.

[@ChrisSaad]

lol at “the land being ‘provided’ to them” I wonder who was on that land before? 🤔

[@nonename7869]

This is a biased talk... I was suspicious from the jump. Ted has been coopted and the brand is being used.

[@ozzy7912]

Egyptians.

[@edwardb7811]

This is a brilliant analysis. Unfortunately I see no solution for many generations. The Israelis need a homeland and the Palestiansneed a homeland. Hamas terrorist attacks and Israeli destruction of Gaza are contradictory to the establishment of trust, negotiation and reconciliation.

[@adamtapparo2168]

It’s true, but like any human being, if your basic needs are not being met, eventually you do something about it and the worse the situation, the more radical the response. It’s almost like hamas was like, “oh, everyone is ignoring us? We’ll make you pay attention even if it means destroying ourselves.” And the world is certainty paying attention now. It’s such a devastating situation and so heartbreaking for the people just trying to live their lives there.

[@VSG117]

Remember some of those people voted by majority to have hamas in power.

[@KristynaStefanova]

@@adamtapparo2168 Well written. Thank you for your comment.

[@quepena4879]

The Israelis live everywhere, they were displaced JuST as the Palestinians are everywhere as refugees. Ironic isn’t it? Israelis have existed for thousands of years before this, and do with Christian’s today in the West Bank. Let’s not act like this is something that is acceptable or true.

[@andrewlm5677]

The idea that these two groups will learn to peacefully coexist seems like it has been shattered. Two groups within the same borders both claiming to be the rightful owners of the territory will lead to instability if one or both don’t change their attitude. The unrest for the last 70 years has been the result of hope that would happen. I think it’s time to accept that only continued suffering can result from the experiment continuing. Time to accept that the results will be “unfair” for one of the parties and, like is always the case in statecraft, the weaker party will be the loser here. These would-be-Palestinians need to be relocated out of Gaza and out of the West Bank so that there can be unambiguous borders between nation states to fight over. Yes, it will be an ugly and messy business to make this happen but it at least will provide an opportunity to end the conflict and suffering and is the only realistic way to do so.

[@kerentannenbaum]

Thanx for what you said about social media!

[@fireinacan]

The commentary on Social Media at the end of this is even more important than the discussion about this current, tragic conflict.

[@onamiilove777]

Finally an intelligent comprehensive understanding of the current war in Israel 🙏🏾

[@-Swamp_Donkey-]

Every video on the topic has this exact same comment

[@sherlockgnomes8971]

@@-Swamp_Donkey-lots of Israeli bots I think

[@naimadeen141]

Very confusing. Hamas is a terrorist group... A government controlling and oppressing people are not terrorists.

[@TheLatiosnlatias02]

Zionists have been killing Palestinians, Ukrainians and treating them worse than animals, this sort of resistance was inevitable. The Palestinians are subjected to daily violence, humiliation, deprivation of basics, their children are killed, their movements restricted, all this on their own land. I am surprised that it took them this long to hit back. Sheer demographics and global power shift will ensure a Palestinian victory.

[@avs_prasad]

Dr Gabor Mate, Ilan Pappe and Norman Finkelstein. All jews. Read. Education is a good thing.

[@davidkoh7097]

Every sympathetic point made about Israeli civilians in shock, in terror, in fear etc. can be, and must be, equally applied to the civilian Palestinians (not the same as Hamas militants) in Gaza and the West Bank who must be terrified of the IDF response.

[@CameronCJE]

There was... the attacks on the mosques, the airstrikes, and gentrification, the western world was against this and still criticizes Israel for their current reaction. Now what do we see from the other side when they commit atrocities? Cheering, Love, and Support...

[@lxx2100]

So the west bank should not have hidden terrorists in mosque

[@DT-mx2it]

​@@CameronCJEHow do you even say that! It's their home and their land. When Israel actively attacked Palestanines this year and past years, what was the USA response, it was absolutely fine, when Israel kills reporters, children, and expand their settlement for no reason and their end goal to expell all the Palastinens from their lands, what was the USA response? it was fine. Dublicated standards according to USA interests isn't acceptable. If you have an intruder tried to take your home and you killed the intruder, shall we blame you for defending your home!!!!

[@CameronCJE]

How did killing "occupiers" help Palestine's situation? Why did supporters of Palestine cheer such actions?@@DT-mx2it

[@saar237]

@@DT-mx2it "Their land" is bullshit, arabs are not native to north africa they came with the rise of islam from saudi arabia. i think its way more relevant and "truthful" to look at who wants to make peace at the present in favor of an argument on being the supreme owner of the land.

[@paularivero1878]

It has been a great pleasure to listen to Bremmer.❤❤

[@perfectlycontent64]

Amazing interview. He paints a very clear picture of the situation. Also great to see him take aim at social media companies promoting divisive hate speech and pretending to have no liability for it.

[@uncletoby1]

Not just speech, but vision and video

[@sherlockgnomes8971]

A clear picture ??? He makes up lies about the Palestinian people voting in Hamas ( Hamas won control of Gaza through a violent battle against Fatah )and also completely ignores the most important factors - such as the dehumanisation of Palestinian people. The multiple breaking of international UN laws by Israel who have bulldozed whole Palestinian villages to set up their own .

[@TrickyD]

"Also great to see him take aim at social media companies promoting divisive hate speech and pretending to have no liability for it." 🤔Probably because social media companies profit financially from war. I consider allowing propaganda on your platform a warcrime, simply because the 1st casualty in every war is the truth.

[@dharmashekhar1047]

@@uncletoby1 agree ! audiovisuals make far more impact than written words !

[@AimHigherWindowCleaning]

No, your wrong I want the opportunity to make my own decisions. Not someone else’s interpretation of the truth. Don’t patronise people, I have right to make my own informed decisions. It’s a slippery cliff, don’t go down it

[@camillemousse]

Thank you for an excellent show and analysis of Ian Bremmer.

[@user-wt2kz2uq5p]

In Israel, we say about such analysis: "When Small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set." (there are few different Jewish versions about this). The whole analysis is very biased and incorrect. We are not Americans, and our point of view is not colonial as urs. We understand, that different people may vary in their point of view, and that is also true for our neighbours who hate Jews. The democratic, or republican rhetorics (he is cleary democratic) is not part of our culture. Although our (Israely Jewish) values and goals aligned with urs in the middle east doesn't mean we think the way u do. Palestinians doesn't need/want a state of their own.

[@susanacthompson2043]

It was incomplete narrative. Needs to be told the truth.

[@patty1377]

Thank you for your expertise and information!!

[@blackout07blue]

Ian Bremmer should be talking about how Israel & Netanyahu has been funding Hamas for years now. That is a FACT.

[@cathyxu3243]

This is the best interview I saw on this topic so far, non-biased. The guest sure has deep understanding on both parties politically and the social issues lies in our society. Thank you very much for sharing this!

[@Spike.SpiegeI]

I see Ian Bremmer and I click, my fav person to break down global events or global outlooks

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

Terrorism should not be tolerated in any way or form

[@michaelh6300]

Very thoughtful and balanced assessment of current events - new fan of Ian Bremmer

[@mustafamohamed3634]

I wish you would tell the whole truth! If the Israelis have relations with governments, then this is for the governments, but the Arab and Islamic peoples have a different opinion. This is because of what Israel is doing against the Palestinians

[@smhollanshead]

The Palestinians cannot regain there honor acting dishonorably. The Palestinian cannot obtain justice by by raping and killing those who oppose them. The Palestinians cannot achieve the good by committing evil. This is a dark day for humanity. And, the Palestinians are celebrating. These current Palestinian celebrations remind me of the Palestinian celebrations after 911. How can anyone support what the Palestinians have done?

[@redbarchetta8782]

It's unjust but what happened does not help the Palestinian cause at all. That said Netanyahu is to be blamed in a big way.

[@smhollanshead]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@redbarchetta8782what did Netanyahu do to justify the raping of women and the execution of children? I’m very curious. What did he do exactly???

[@nurlagrande]

This is filthy giew propaganda.

[@smhollanshead]

@@nurlagrande what is “this?” What I have seen are the videos from Hamas. Are you saying the videos from Hamas should not be believed? Or, are you just spouting Palestinian slogans? I think the latter may be the case. You can’t rape women and kill children and claim the high moral ground. If you want to honor God the father, trying speaking the truth.

[@seanfrench1029]

Very well articulated. Helps to filter through all the 'noise' in all forms of media out there.

[@chrisbarrett1458]

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[@user-gi4wg1pm3c]

Thanks for sharing your experience thoroughly explaining what has happened politically.

[@barbaramoller5166]

This is the most well studied report I have heard. He makes it easier to understand how complex this war is. Thank you very much.

[@charlesewillmore5252]

His analysis should be basis for both sides to read without fires of passion( so hard to control) and use as an ouline of plan to find a solution for dignified permanent 2 nation peace Treaty which solves once and for all hopefully this tragic millennial from biblical times family feud ! There are several million innocent humans who deserve that the horrible reoccurring bloodshed stops .Palestinians dont desdrve to be in.aWsrsaw Ghetto situation like history narrates and every Israeli should have the peace in their hearts that they can live without fear of being being attacked by their next door neighbor.This is more easily said than.done but seeking the solution now honors those who already have died in sacrifice as martyrs much more eloquently and honorably than continued slaughter of each other like brutal irrational animals from 2 lines of same God and lineage of Abraham.PRAY FOR PEACE STRIVE For FORGIVENESS AND HEALING A SUPERHUMAN TASK UNDER Such Painful CIRCUMSTANCES MY CONDOLENCES TO EVERY FAMILY AND HUMAN BEING WHO HAS Lost A FATHER A MOTHER A CHILD OR GRAND MOTHER OR GRANDFATHER OR SON OR DAUGHTER OR BROTHER OR SISTER IN.THIS LONG PROTRACTED WAR OF SEEKING JUSTICE OR REVENGE BOTH OF WHICH Belong ONLY TO GOD my sincere condolences The losses are astronomical and only will add more fire to the fire My Blessings to every person who is suffering of injuries fears and damaged soul seeking revenge. I pray for Peace And Blessings for each and everyone of you . All rights reserved in good faith Without prejudice Charles E Willmore

[@AlexHesoyam69]

I came to the comments section expecting Israel supporters, but I'm glad most of you did your research and know that is Palestine the country being invaded and repressed.

[@chukwumelagift]

That is definitely not true..

[@Uglyalrhaydur]

@@chukwumelagiftit is dirty giew. You won’t rewrite history no matter how hard you try 🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@CorporalAdrianShephard]

Most likely comments will be turned off soon, so you’ll eventually know you’re right.

[@chukwumelagift]

@@Uglyalrhaydur you don't ignite war now, and accused the victims of their previous offences, it's not a moral ground to kill, adopt and rejoice over the dead. And then they when retaliate to defend themselves.. They became terrorist. Long Live ISRAEL. 🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮

[@Uglyalrhaydur]

@@chukwumelagift imagine the audacity to say this after your only rejoice comes from stealing and killing you dirty giew.

[@katahdincloud9803]

I got familiar with Bremmer via Charlie Rose. A tragic loss of our ability to learn so much about so many different critically important topics from so many like Bremmer when he went off air. Can’t find an even remotely equivalent source of info of this level now. Need it as much as ever.

[@FlyinDogRecords]

Charlie Rose was a rapist wasn't he? Do I remember correctly?

[@hellospam879879]

No you are confusing Charlie with some other guys who got me-too-u-lated. Charlie did have an ill-fitting bath robe that got him into trouble though. @@FlyinDogRecords

[@michaelbaroody1670]

one of the best takes I've seen thus far

[@zulemaquesada2689]

Excelente análisis. Gracias

[@ahmedhussen6390]

This man is a great man .he explain the different angles of what going on in the Palestine,Israel and around the world.after this operation of hammas completed. insha Allah we hope Palestinian will win.anyone who support Palestinian like this comments.thanks.

[@wulixiaodesesun2884]

I just wondered why the west didn't condemn that Israel occupied the Palestine's territory. Instead, they are against Hamas's fighting back or revenge. It does not make any sense to me. Can somebody help explain?

[@xxxranger25262728]

Thank you very much from Vienna, Austria. I am French and I enjoyed hearing neutral, objective news about the current situation in the Middle East.

[@fellfromthestar.jewelry]

What a kind and intelligent man, thank you 🙏🏼✨

[@zelvemorganz9001]

Ian, thank you, thank you, thank you. Even when you discuss events, conditions that are very troubling, you give me comfort in knowing that rational, compassionate human beings such as yourself are aware of the problems and actively seeking solutions. Grateful.

[@liammurphy2725]

Nicely put. Thank you.

[@valentinesouthest2806]

Yes, me too ♥️

[@ellengienger7322]

Don’t be too comfortable

[@Cookiesantos777]

Thx for the biased take and for being part of the problem, radical right wingers do love a bit of ear candy.

[@goddyfame3424]

Sorry, Ian is poorly informed.

[@SnowWolf7]

What Golda said was more like 'We can forgive you for killing our children, but not for making our children kill your children.'

[@stephenl9463]

“We can forgive the Arabs for killing our children. We cannot forgive them for forcing us to kill their children. We will only have peace with the Arabs when they love their children more than they hate us” source Jewish Virtual Library

[@nggcanada]

Great presentation and the truth!

[@Chasee445]

He just casually says “the land being provided to them” as though it’s something laudable that the British handed over another people’s land to European settlers who colonized and expelled the people from their land.

[@lostcamper]

Mr. Bremmer is a joy to listen to...coherent and knowledgeable

[@chehrazadeesmey8399]

As to "israelis' feelings after the holocaust", it would be interesting to know how they feel about them committing war crimes "after the holocaust"...

[@tnyima]

Ian is very level headed and leaders around the free world can benefit from his keen observation and knowledge.

[@hhoutmans5250]

What I miss, and I miss it in most interviews, is the historical background and where this conflict arose. Don't get me wrong, I abhor the actions of Hamas, but I do understand the feelings behind them. In short, the entire conflict revolves around stolen land and the belittling, insulting, murdering and attempted expulsion of the original population, the Palestinians. I rarely see this aspect and international politics hardly responds to it. Israel basically created this setting itself. What I often see in interviews is a link back to the Israeli Holocaust with the aim of justifying their actions and creating a certain sentiment. This upsets me very much because I see many of the aspects that the Jewish community underwent during the Second World War reflected in their own actions towards the Palestinians. So trying to influence feelings with this, I find scandalous and hypocritical. They have turned Gaza into a large open-air prison, a ghetto! If people are treated this way, it should not be surprising that this creates feelings of hatred and will have long-term consequences. One can say that Hamas is a terrorist organization, but I believe that the State of Israel has carried out terrorist actions just as well. If people suspected that a Hamas leader was in a certain residential unit, Israel did not hesitate to raze half a neighborhood to the ground, regardless of whether innocent children and the elderly were killed. It's a pity that no statistics are shown on how many children on the Palestinian side and how many children on the Israeli side have died. That could change the picture drastically

[@soshieopath7142]

Stop watching liberal news media and educate yourself.

[@sruthimurali788]

No one talks about this. It's pathetic that even such discussions are one-sided!

[@r.leeryan8755]

You're not going far enough back in history. There were Israelites and philistines living on this land for thousands of years. Each (including christians) setting up religious holy places. Going read up on WW1 and ponder the possible different outcomes as what we have today. Israel/west bank could could have gone back to the ottoman empire if the west had not won the war and also helped established the arab state (you read that correctly). Palestinians (and israelis) could be speaking german these days or had to flee elsewhere. Go farther back and tell me if you have a similar opinion.

[@patriciahurt9874]

Your knowledge of history doesn’t go far enough. The conflict began between Isaac & Ismael.

[@bryandonnaud6197]

Interesting, but how do you befriend a people, Palestinians, who just want to kill you and have it written in their Constitution that Israel must be wiped away, cease to exist? The Palestinians have gotten 100's of millions, probably billions, donated to them but they've spent it on weapons, concrete tunnels, that's a fact. The problem is they are controlled by Hamas who keep all the money and instead of spending it on infrastructure, schools, jobs, they spend it on weapons. Every punch of concrete they could get their hands on has been used to create these large tunnel systems to bring over more rockets and weapons from Egypt. How can you have coloring books for little kids and neighborhood plays and have them put on bomb vest and then have other little kids acting like Jews come out and they blow them all up! Kids, 5 and 6 years old are being brainwashed into suicide bombers. Coloring books depicting the same thing. Israel let Hamas control Gaza because of international pressure and THEY are using the poor Palestinians as cannon fodder. It's sad, because the weakest are having all the money from the world taken away from them by a hateful terrorist organization Hamas. I agree free Palestine. But FREE PALESTINE FROM HAMAS AND HEZBOLLAH!!

[@FreeLance_60]

I blame the Allied powers for doing a HORRIBLE job of carving up the map after WW1.

[@redbarchetta8782]

That's like blaming your grandfather for what you got yourself into. I don't buy it.

[@shaunpatryck]

They should've given Israel more land, all the land.

[@hondofitty]

there will be no two state solution, it will be a one state solution@@shaunpatryck

[@shaunpatryck]

​@@hondofittyyes one state of Israel

[@Rnankn]

Really it was the Romans, Byzantine and Ottomans not sorting homelands out before the rise of nation-states. Emperors and Sultans asleep at the wheel,

[@russianbear26]

What I do not understand is why, despite all the military and surveillance technology available in Israel, this could happen without any sign or warning? But now that Israel is bombing Gaza they "suddenly" know where hostile forces are located and have their buildings?????????

[@karinberryman2009]

China allied with Iran and disengaged Israels’ intelligence feed.

[@TinkyLane.]

Thank you for the interview

[@user-pg3ne1py2l]

Have you watched the interview with the son of a Hamas leader or read his book titled "Son of Hamas" by Mosab Hassan Yousef, whose father was a Hamas leader? You can easily find the interview on KZbin. This conflict isn't solely about Palestinians and Israelis; it primarily involves Hamas and Israel. Watch his interview and consider your stance on the matter. It's shocking to discover that what the son of a Hamas leader said in a documentary about 5 years ago is now actually happening. The goal of Hamas is not to establish their own land or nationality but to promote their vision of Islam globally. He mentioned that Hamas intends to manipulate public opinion against Israel by using humanitarian aid and media propaganda.

[@alansmith4655]

Very good, mature analysis.

[@efeocampo]

Legal definition of GENOCIDE, by the United Nations, applicable to Israel. And of the concept of INTENT (Responsibility by ACTION or OMISSION). The Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide of 1948, as well as the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) of 1998 contain an identical definition for the Crime of Genocide: GENOCIDE shall mean any of the following acts perpetrated with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group as such: A) Killing of members of a group; B) Serious injury to the physical or mental integrity of members of a group; C) Intentional subjection of the group to conditions of existence that will result in its physical destruction, in whole or in part; D) Measures intended to prevent births within the group; E) Forcibly transferring children of the group to another group. INTENT (Liability for ACTION or OMISSION): What is exactly and legally understood, in International Law, by INTENT? The Rome Statute for the International Criminal Court (1998) reflects ".... A person has INTENT when... in relation to his conduct, that person INTENDS to cause that consequence or is AWARE that it will occur in the ordinary course of events". Likewise, the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in its landmark judgment, Akayesu (1998), established that "the offender is GUILTY of GENOCIDE because he knew or SHOULD have known that the act committed would destroy, in whole or in part, a GROUP. (Adam Jones, Genocide, a Comprehensive Introduction, Routledge, New York, 2006, page 21, good explanation on the issue of INTENT within the concept of Genocide, for scholars and legal theorists).

[@fabienneisore7831]

Last i checked you don't give the option to leave under genocidal conditions, no? It's war, pretty decent to give notice of incoming actions. If as much effort was put into developping economic growth as to destroy Israel, prosperity would be accessible. Religious extremism is never a good economic plan, except for the religious elites.

[@TheVRtist]

Cooler heads must prevail to stop the cycle of hurt people hurting people. We should fight for peace but the idea of peace is differs between different groups so compromise is the best way there thru empathy and open communication. History teaches us how miniscule events can lead to all out chaos but also teaches us that peace between long time enemies is also possible. Do not fall for the hopeless idea that peace is not possible.

[@tsamee4re351]

Ian, one of the smartest political scientists in the world right now. His warning about social media disinformation is especially on point.

[@camillemousse]

Thank you Helen, for bringing the best out of I.Bremmer.