"We have to recognize everyone's safety is intertwined": Peter Beinart of Jewish Currents on Gaza

Katie Couric talks with Peter Beinart, editor-at-large at Jewish Currents, about how his views on the Israel Palestine conflict changed after visiting the West Bank and talking with Palestinians. He also shares his ideas for how the conflict could finally end, using South Africa and Northern Ireland as guides.
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00:00 Intro
00:34 How has Peter's thinking changed in recent years?
04:13 What was it like for Peter to shift his views so publicly?
06:02 How does Peter view the shift in opinion on Israel Palestine among young people?
07:34 What did Peter find jarring about some language on the Left?
08:58 What was Peter's reaction to Oct 7?
11:10 Did Oct 7th cause Peter to rethink his views?
13:44 How have the US and Israel weakened fair minded Palestinians?
15:51 How does Peter see certain terms being leveraged by both sides?
18:18 Does Peter still believe in a one state solution?
20:15 Can Hamas be a part of a one state solution?
23:33 How does the response by the IDF in Gaza impact peace prospects?
26:09 Has Peter given up on a two state solution?
27:18 Would pulling back on West Bank settlements help?
28:42 Is the US complicit in Israel’s misdeeds?
30:49 What is the alternative to Israel's attack on Gaza?
33:30 How would Peter's family argue against what he is saying?
35:27 Is Peter optimistic that this conflict will ever be resolved?

[@Sbannmarie]

American here. Lived in Israel couple decades ago. Yes been to Ramallah, Gaza. Never heard an Israeli or American speak as this man does. We so desperately require his logic and deep connection with others at our deep divide. May he go far and wide.

[@DeAndreMcKnight-ru6tc]

@Sbannmarie, bruh, what are you smoking ?

[@fredwinslow744]

lol. Peter Pan waits for you to join him

[@tanja0411]

@@DeAndreMcKnight-ru6tc Is that the best comment you can come up with? Sad

[@tanja0411]

@@fredwinslow744 thanks for your contribution troll. Way to be part of the solution

[@Sbannmarie]

I'm an athlete can't smoke. Not even your pot, thanks. @@DeAndreMcKnight-ru6tc

[@lisamann]

Thank you for interviewing Peter Beinart! He speaks for many Jewish people who believe in justice and peace, he speaks for me!

[@azharshah2456]

Katie asked Stupid Question? How can Hamas kill all Jewish people in the world? Natanyau is the Problem

[@chayarakofsky5206]

As an American secular Jew in my 60’s, I find myself on a similar track with a broken heart over all of the continuing atrocities

[@tyebright]

Thank you🙏❤️🙏

[@johnsilverman9546]

Does your heart break for the hostages still being held by Hamas with Gazan civilians covering for Hamas rather than demanding hostages be released? Did your heart break for all the poor Nazis and civilians supporting them who died when Berlin was bombed in WWII?

[@tariqkhonji6556]

@@johnsilverman9546your comment is dripping in racism, not in having sympathy for the hostages but in your lack of sympathy for all 2 million Palestinian hostages in Gaza and the thousands in Israeli prisons not charged with anything. If it’s wrong when they do it, it’s wrong when your side does it too.

[@johnsilverman9546]

@tariqkhonji6556 Your reply actually drips with racism by holding Hamasniks to a lower standard of conduct -- which implies that you see them as lower than Israelis. Moreover, your bogus racism charge regarding my comment fails to recognize that there is essentially no race difference between Gazans and Israelis because many Gazans are descendants from Mizrahi Jews who were forced to convert by Islamic invaders from the Arabian peninsula.

[@KnucklSandwich]

@@johnsilverman9546 Get real - the Z!onists have been committing murder and land theft since 1897 when they first arrived in Palestine from Europe. The Z!onists are committing GENOCIDE! Never forget Nakba, Deir Yassin, Tantura, Operation Cast Lead. Take responsibility for the actions of the Z!onist. This didn't just all happen two months ago. The Z!onists are to blame.

[@denisehowell9891]

I am happy to see a Jewish person with the same views I have. It is so ironic to me that Israel was created for Jews to feel safe after the holocaust but Israel instead morphed into treating Palestinians as cruelly as they were treated. And they are self-righteous when confronted with it. Jews have never been safe in Israel. Israel is the problem. I really despise the consistent self-righteousness of Israelis. I want freedom and dignity for Palestinians. And ideally, no "Jewish state." Conceptually, it is just wrong.

[@llm7013]

I agree that its conception was wrong. It was a way, maybe even a cruel trick, to promote and support the dislocation of the European "Jewish problem" from Europe to the Middle East. But when people have lived on a land for so long, as have similarly the European, and the African, the Chinese, and other inhabitants brought by the Europeans to toil its soil or build its railway lines, on the land that we call the United States, it is not a rational solution to create a second displacement to correct the first. I believe that the parallel between the creations of Israel and the United States is the elephant in the room. American leaders have been slow to criticize Israel because its genesis is in many ways similar to the genesis of the United States. They were both founded in part on the search for existential and religious freedom for some and fueled by the colonial and capitalist drives of others. You can't seriously question Israel's right to exist without seriously examining the US origin story, history and its right to exist. Peter and those who have been advocating for a bi-national one-state solution ever since Israel began construction of the apartheid wall separating the West Bank from Israel, separating Palestinian farmers from their land, expropriaiting land from Palestinians and expulsing them from their homes, and reducing the West Bank to a Swiss cheese-like territory, are spot on.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

According to Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro, that Israel actually fuels anti-Semitism. This isn't fair to good and kind Orthodox and Leftist Jews.

[@barbtki2239]

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[@samara6041]

🎯

[@SA-hy6nw]

Spot on!

[@samara6041]

Appreciate this conversation Katie and Peter. As a Palestinian, I believe there can only be long term peace and security via a secular, one state solution that gives everyone equal rights and citizenship. It must also include the right of return for all Palestinians and their descendants expelled from their homeland since 1948.

[@user-io4ec4sk9z]

Israel as a whole was given to the Jews (Judah's tribe) a long long long time ago. People need to be educated.

[@trogdor8942]

A nice idea, but I really don't think that has any chance of working within the next 50 years. If you try that now it would result in a civil war. Too many extremists on both sides. Glad you don't want to kick all the Jews out though.

[@zackcohen698]

As an American Jew I agree with you Samara :)

[@thims1961]

You Mean Capitulate To The International Terrorists? The Palestinians who lost their lands 75yrs ago were either bought out & or forced out by the Arab League so they'd have a clean shot at the Israeli's in the first Arab - Israeli War! The World is supporting the Two State solution, no matter what the Netanyahu Gov says

[@ajhwood1961]

Palestinians should be able to be in government roles too

[@ellenpearce6257]

Ilan Pappe, the Israeli historian has written a very good book The Biggest Prison On Earth, A History of the Occupied Territories.

[@fidomusic]

Also, "The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" which focuses on the creation of Israel.

[@Afaq-vw6hm]

I have not seen such a BALANCED view on Jewish and Palestinian viewpoints....Our world lacks the ability to have empathy for the other side. This leads to extremism on both sides. He was able to see the way Palestinians actually live and CHANGE his viewpoints. If only we had politicians on both sides ,Israel and the US that thought this way.

[@tanja0411]

If only we had more wisdom in the world. And emotionally healthy and intelligent leaders instead of the broken narcissists :(

[@thomaslee1982]

Peter has spiritual conviction and intellectual authenticity/honesty. He speaks in good-faith. This was a caliber interview.

[@SunnyIlha]

This Man is an Honest Man.

[@user-ry2kt9fo5m]

This guy nailed it . Thank you

[@siangibby5771]

Peter Beinart is someone I respect enormously, and I am proud that he publicly shows that religious diaspora Jews are working for what's right, with clear eyes and in the context of Torah teachings. Yashar koakh, Peter.

[@ahmedvahed5794]

Thank you Peter a billion times. I have rarely heard someone describing the Jewish-Palestinian issues so intellectually and historically honest. And thank you Katie for your courage for arranging and managing such an enlighting interview in the midst of such blatent attempts by the spinless Western governments, lead by the US, to ignore and suppress these facts.

[@Jack-eo5fn]

Peter thinks deeply and rationally. I agree.

[@DeAndreMcKnight-ru6tc]

@Jack-eo5fn, bruh, what are you smoking ?

[@Jack-eo5fn]

@@DeAndreMcKnight-ru6tc , What your plan?

[@llm7013]

I think @DeAndreMcKnight-ru6tc is operating out of a troll farm.

[@hitreset0291]

israel is currently creating new Freedom Fighters at a mindblowing rate.

[@ma16360able]

Peter is a human person with a heart. Whatever evil doctoring you have, you cannot get to people like him.

[@hindculhane470]

Admirable transformation. It takes Courage to stand up for the truth and the right. Happy to hear you say Palestinians have a right to speak and and have their own narratives, and above all the right things decide their governments based themselves for themselves .Violence begets violence. For me personally , it is heartening to hear a Jewish journalist like you recognize that Palestinians are human and do exist ,have a history ,and a claim to their land of many generations. I have lived long enough to remember when Israeli leader lifers like Golda Meir who kept saying “ there are no Palestinians ,only Arabs”. We have come a long way but not one enough . Yes, let us support the ethical and peace loving Palestinians and their non violent means of resistance. Hamas is not all of Palestine.

[@KnucklSandwich]

Wow - amazing... Palestinians are human. How about... Z!onists are the problem? Z!onism is a political movement that has destroyed MILLIONS of lives. Never forget Nakba, Deir Yassin, Tantura, Operation Cast Lead and the genocide that is happening in Gaza right now.

[@mogamadgreyson143]

And yet she held a Palistinian passport..

[@katiakatiakat]

Thank you for having this man on your show. Peter Beinart has such a valuable voice I hope his voice will be heard in many circles. We need more like him to bring peace. Deeply appreciate You. ❤

[@DF0011-]

This is the best interview i have watched about this conflict. Fair. Based on facts. Not party taken. Bravo.

[@Kwame-yw9kz]

True, excellent interview!

[@JamesB727]

I have tremendous respect for Peter Beinart and none for Couric. She must work for AIPAC.

[@DF0011-]

@@JamesB727 see, I’m Arabic and thought she was fair. It doesn’t matter who you support, as long as you stay fair as a journalist. It’s very hard to do nowadays. She can afford to do it, she’s independent.

[@PLe-studio]

I am surprised Katie has this guest speaks the truth on her platform. But I am glad to see that finally American journalists and media outlets wake up and start to face reality.

[@parkerholden7140]

A fantastic interview Peter. Your South Africa experience adds a lot. Apartide is apartide where ever it exists. The root cause is the same. A major gap in functioning capability between different societies.

[@christieprince6991]

Israel is exclusively the homeland of the Jews. I listened with shock at a PALESTINIAN ARAB- leader inside Isreal stating publicly thier support for Hamas'-- who vowed the destruction of the Jews. If this Gentleman had his genitals cut off and given to him to eat by his Palestinian friends and if he had his children tossed into his fireplace and roasted by his Palestinian friends ( as happened on October 7) and if he had his wife and little girls GANG-- Raped so brutally by his Palestinian friends until they die in most horrendous way ( as happened on October 7) and his parents Slaughtered before his eyes and butchered and cut in pieces by his Palestinian friends( as happened on October 7)he will think differently and speak differently. He lives in America. He had no clue about the other wickedness of the Palestinians in Israel. They have made it clear they do NOT want a state of thief own which includes the Existence of any Jew on earth or in Israel. Israel is too kind😅

[@petergreenwood7731]

What happened to the land owned by the "whites" in SA when apartheid ended? Was the land appropriated? Israel is an apartheid state. The WB is occupied Palestinian land Is it possible for the Pals to appropriate the WB. Ask the 700,000+ illegal Jewish settlers to leave? Israel just displaced 1,000,000+. fairs fair Balfour proposed (1917) the Jews in Europe a homeland to get them on side against Germany. After WW11 the homeland was realized. "Cat among the pigeons" The area has become a religious battle ground and a strategic outpost for USA. Under the USA management for xx years there's been conflict after conflict. Maybe this time a different player can take over management - the UN? BRICS+? Gas fields have been found in the Med near Gaza. Who gets it?

[@Grandhotel256]

Israel could’ve easily asked the UN to step in the UN would have diffused Hamas’s power. The UN would’ve taken over the government.~ UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese My guess is Netanyahu did not want to do this because he wants to flatten the land make more settlements on the $450 billion worth of oil and gas under Gaza .,

[@krl970]

There is no historical evidence to suggest that the UNWRA would have done anything of the sort.

[@fredwinslow744]

Comrade is correct. And the suggestion and acceptance of it is both parts a denial mod what the UN IS. Not what it’s supposed to be

[@raeham693]

All the respect and admiration to Peter Beinhart for his courage and humanity.

[@steve7236]

I'm interested to know Peter's thoughts on the Isreal practice described as "mowing the lawn" in Gaza. Norman Finkelstein and Ilan Pappe (Jewish historians) describe this practice and how it has worsened an already bad situation in Gaza. I would also like to know his thoughts on settler violence in the West Bank.

[@Zaga33]

I agree

[@sheilabright2091]

And the peaceful Palestinian Ghandi-style march to the border some years ago, where IDF snipers killed many and the snipers bragged on how many knees they targeted and hit, making many peaceful marchers disabled for life, losing limbs that day.

[@user-oe4iu4xs2k]

This young man makes more sense than all the current political leaders. I wish those in our state department were as wise as him. Thank you for airing this interview

[@MrNeaguy]

Your best show ever! People like Peter have never been allowed on those daily morning corporate talk shows that millions used to watch, so it's nice to see that you talked to him here.

[@libbyhoenstine7504]

What a beautiful mind in this man. So thankful for this most valid and important interview

[@fredwinslow744]

If living in Disney land is beautiful Yes If you live in the real world Save us all from Pollyanna suggestions of these “idealists “ In a world that is Telling and showing you the truth

[@GrantLeeEdwards]

@@fredwinslow744If saying No to genocide, Including the willful slaughter of thousands of innocent children, & Yes to democracy & the demand for equal rights, is idealistic…

[@lunadisole1876]

@@fredwinslow744see, it’s your sarcasm that will help do Israel in. Grow up, and learn something!

[@junebrilly5302]

​@@fredwinslow744foul and utterly ignorant comment. Sad effer@@@

[@lomcbride8358]

Thank you Katie and Peter. Katie I wish you could get a large platform to show American viewers. It’s so important in understanding how to work towards true peace.

[@gooddaysahead1]

I really like the fact that katie has complete control of her own broadcast. She's doing a fine job on her own. I don't believe she could be authentic inside a network.

[@malaakalabri978]

I not only respect this man I adore him. May God bless him.

[@martifingers]

Ms Couric conducted this extremely well, allowing points to be developed and also very effectively covering the key difficulties and challenges. Given the polarised nature of this subject this is not an easy task.

[@rajajaber6421]

Thank you Peter, voice of humanism and reason

[@hitreset0291]

Correct. BDS israel. Money speaks louder when politicians will not.

[@rifatharb7554]

First of all I applaud you Katie on having the courage to present the narrative held by the “other side” and more so as narrated by an objective decent voice such as Peter’s. I may have lost hope that there will ever be true peace in the region (at least in my lifetime) but I never want to lose hope that decent humans like Peter still exist.

[@bernadettedunn6129]

I’m still struggling too. Fall asleep crying and wake up crying. The longer it lasts the harder it gets. I’m struggling that the us is actively participating in genocide.

[@TheTayseen]

May Allah have mercy on you as you have mercy on others...Allah created mercy where He keeps 99 parts for Himself and the 1 percent He sent down to Earth is the mercy mothers have towards their young and what keeps the mare from kicking her baby...the mercy between living beings

[@carmenl884]

Sending you love and peace ❤

[@MyGingercat]

This man is pragmatic and I wish more ppl would think like him to lead to peaceful reconciliation.

[@iamwell5654]

💯🤲

[@troygardner6559]

Thank you both! The inhumane treatment of the people of Gaza is heartbreaking.

[@Jfwqs7212]

No one is safe until everyone is safe. We are all GODS children.

[@catherinekasmer9905]

Or if you are not religious we are all human earthlings.

[@barbtki2239]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHRp4h_mNuBi6csi=DEK0fLJWS3C0uNA-

[@chayarakofsky5206]

So appreciate this man’s comments. Thank you

[@salmaalsuweidy2466]

I salute Mr. Peter. I wish he could be elected as prime Minister of Israel

[@denisehowell9891]

Katie, it is good be reminded of just what a great interviewer you are.

[@tanja0411]

She’s a true journalist. Wish we could clone her for right-wing media :)

[@hindculhane470]

“ you have to give Palestinians hope” Amen. “All must have a voice” , joy to my ears. Thanks

[@12701270able]

Reasonable,fair and true riveting, thanks you two. That became the speech I have ever listened to in quite satisfied way

[@llm7013]

Peter states that Israel has been the #1 recipient of US foreign/military aid for the past decade, with the exception of Afganistan and Iraq (not sure he included Iraq, but that's the case). True AND more - Israel has been the #1 recipient of US military/foreign aid for at least 4 decades (or more, and still with the exception of Afganistan and Iraq). His take on the appropriate attack on Hamas, and his parallel to the US response to 9-11, is 💯% on the mark and is what I have been saying in both situations since the start of each. I love Peter Beinart - an honest and sharp person and analyst. Thank you Katie for giving him a platform to speak and your questions.

[@barbtki2239]

The problem is religion . Since 632 their religious leader allows them to kill in 2 cases. Read and study more and you understand that it’s not possible to reason with them .

[@Pegasus384]

Thank you for sharing this truth. Respect to Peter Beinart and Katie

[@williambyington4864]

Excellent interview.

[@williampopper59]

Your guest's reasoned and balanced view has really helped me to understand this conflict better! Thank you!

[@producer2123]

An enlightening interview. Beinhart is a courageous thinker. Great questions, Katie!

[@user-qf1zg4zz8j]

Peter Beinart is a reasonable human being - isn't it sad when reasonable human beings have to be courageous?

[@SunnyIlha]

I have a great respect for this Man.

[@crystalinne7]

You are such a great source of information Katie. Thank you

[@kaziimtiazahammad1928]

Dear Sister where are you from?

[@farizashukur6946]

I appreciates the Katie didn’t try to sway the interviewee of her own personal views. Unlike many mainstream newscasters/show hosts

[@iamwell5654]

I think she tried but Peter was logical, graceful & true to his convictions

[@brendaharris3310]

Thank you both. The more I hear about this topic I realize how difficult a good result is to achieve which makes me said.

[@masoudmoradi352]

Thanks Katie to interview such an bright logical human being- true peace brings intertwined love ❤️

[@johncuzan8363]

Wow what a breath of fresh air I actually Enjoyed hearing a different perspective on a future forward. Thank you for that.

[@DebSchiano]

Excellent interview, mist likely because my views are so similar. I could never understand why a one state solution wasn’t more viable to UN leaders in 1947, especially in that it was deemed that Palestians living in what was determined as Israeli land, could stay and should be treated by Israelis as equals.

[@jonnysouthjersey]

because the Arabs rejected all options which included any Jews living in the jewish homeland. Hamas , Fatah, the PLO still do. Apparently you might agree with them.

[@lbs7774]

@@jonnysouthjersey wrong. Jews were always safer with muslims than with christians until zionism.

[@bdadolph]

@@jonnysouthjerseylike a lot of people they are uninformed there is a lot of history. It was assumed Eretz Israel would have same fate as Poland

[@samara6041]

@jonnysouthjersey that’s inaccurate. Palestinians and arabs rejected political Zionism, which is essentially a system of Jewish supremacy. They didn’t have a problem with Jewish presence on that land, it’s the supremacy they couldn’t and indeed refuse to accept.

[@vanessac1965]

​@@jonnysouthjerseyPalestine was five percent jews at the turn of the twentieth century and had been for centuries so that's a lie that it was about intolerance to jews. It was an objection to a massive increase in immigration from 8 % jews in 1947 to 80% a decade later. No country would accept a 70 % migration increase in ten years. Especially when the migrants arrive with the plan of taking over the whole thing which they did

[@bernadettedunn6129]

The youth becoming aware of the real deal in Palestine 🇵🇸 / Israel 🇮🇱 is a big breath of fresh air!

[@rm809]

I really appreciated this interview and perspective.

[@venniece1]

What a great conversation!! Thank You

[@fifidelrey5909]

Thank you for this conversation.

[@MsCatwoman13]

Great interview. We need to hear more of these types of conversations on the MSM.

[@rrubens3026]

I love hearing him talk great guest!

[@Base612]

What a phenomenal interview.

[@ranapour]

World needs Peters for humanity to survive and prosper ❤.

[@michellemaxine100]

Thank you, Katie and Peter.

[@Proton47]

Katie still keeping it real ❤

[@Pou1gie1]

Yeah, really fake and un-journalistic.

[@junebrilly5302]

​@@Pou1gie1 How So?!? Tell us all about your own journalistic prowess? Pathetic

[@dboutine]

Thank you. A great interview.

[@patriciacampagna8696]

Katie, you’re going there. Thank you. Your sunshine belies your philosophical skill.

[@VintageSurgeonsGeneral]

Thanks for this interview. Love Peter

[@mohamedsyed5977]

This man was connected to South African and I$raeli apartheid and somehow managed to breakout of the mental prison. Highly commendable.

[@freedwomens]

if you read more about him his father was connected activists of the ANC

[@meetings3071]

I agree and I too am from South Africa.

[@jenniferasarali8340]

Peter , your a honorable man , God bless you , thank for standing up for truth

[@carolschumacher71]

He explained that. ❤

[@mtotheptothed]

Peter. The absolute best take on the situation. Agree 100% Thank you 🙏🏻. (And the fact that it’s on Katie Curic somehow makes it more easy to perhaps share to people who might otherwise not want to hear a Norman Finkelstein 😦 lol)

[@Pou1gie1]

@8:30 If he is arguing that there is absolutely no reason for oppressed people to violently fight back, then I guess he is vehemently opposed to all his Jewish ancestors who fought in The Resistance against the Nazis and used tactics such as spying, violence and murder. I suppose there was absolutely no justification for those ancestor's actions -- they just should have non-violently engaged in civil disobedience to protest their treatment, according to him.

[@neomifeldman3553]

Thank you Peter.

[@tanja0411]

SO much respect and appreciation for you both. 🙏💕

[@e.peterpfaff1390]

Someone who thinks. A rarity.

[@tanja0411]

Someone wise and emotionally healthy is sadly a rarity too :/

[@arbitScaleModels]

Katie, would you be able to have these views represented if you still worked in the mainstream media?

[@steveagood987]

I salute and truly admire you Peter. Please continue to be the voice of the for the Palestinian struggle for freedom.

[@cherylthompson6174]

Growing up in South Africa and traveling back and forth to Israel with his dad, for such a clearly observant person I wonder why it took Peter this long for a shift in thinking and the recognition of a similar oppression.

[@Muhdah1972]

Sometimes people have to grow up and get away from the influence of their elders -- parents, grandparents etc. and he was smart to go talk to Palestinian people.

[@deborahanntaylor375]

He said that his change of thinking came when he finally listened to Palestinians and talked with them. Most visitors to Israel do not ever speak with Palestinian people.

[@tanja0411]

At least he was open and addressing past mistakes. I like people who evolve and are courageous enough to speak the truth even when it costs them. That’s more than what 60% of leaders and most people do. Kudos to him

[@tanja0411]

And I like people who try to be part of the solution and put some wisdom out into the world

[@Pou1gie1]

It's called hypocrisy. In his Zionist teachings, "never again" is only for ppl of his background and not anyone else. The Palestinians are just one group that the Yt Jews of Israel have oppressed. Don't forget the Black Jews, Bedouins, Christians, ...basically anyone who is not them. In 2013 it was finally reported on how Israel was surreptitiously giving Black Jews drugs that made it so they couldn't procreate because Israel didn't want them to increase in number. It took until 2019 for Israel to admit to doing this. Prior to, they were claiming that the reports were antisemitic -- I know, what a shocker!!! Yeah... and sounds familiar right?!? Sounds like something that happened to them by the Nazis. That's "never again" for ya!!!

[@michellemaxine100]

Peter Beinhart - you are amazing

[@manijeh9843]

What a powerful interview. Such humanity and decency. One equal state is definitely the answer. I am amazed that Jews would disagree to giving others equal rights.

[@christianheyn]

Oh, thanks! So good to know:"Our safety is intertwined!" Such deep wisdom....😮

[@anilsalick]

Outstanding voice of reason, and interview.

[@chayap.199]

Those who are kind to the cruel, will end up being cruel to the kind.

[@barbtki2239]

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[@Jalila1111]

This is good. First time i see facts behind arguments

[@aamir-hk8px]

The conflict has raised many ethical questions of diverse nature as it leaves many of its critics in a state of limbo. When hate and intolerance transcend to the level of savagery and bloodlust we must garner our true humanity to prevent that from becoming life's terminal event on this planet.

[@garywelz]

Thanks, Katie, it is very important for the world to hear Jewish voices like his.

[@sharonhearne5014]

For me it simply has to do with how trapped the Palestinian people are in Gaza and the one-half children population; it could never excuse what Hamas did to the essentially peaceful kibbutz community citizens. Israel can make thousands of excuses and justification about how the Palestinians should cope with piecemeal loss of the land they originally felt they deserved but, were I a Palestinian I believe I would feel they way they do. I am ashamed if the U.S. has made the situation far worse but I know having Israel as a democracy in the Middle East as an ally was key to the U.S.. I cannot ever forgive what the settlers are doing driving Palestinians off their land as they assume they have the right to drive the Palestinians off.

[@MyGingercat]

Peter Beinart you’re amazing for acknowledging both sides because at the end of the day we’re both human and both want to thrive in peace and prosperity. Unequal rights is a recipe for disaster. I also want to point out that America’s unconditional support of Iz government rewards both good and bad policies the same. So what incentive is there to change.

[@tepfirah]

Peter is amazing

[@tjmaxx4739]

The professor, journalist so fair and give equal balance reporting, why the USA government take his analysis in policy making!

[@llessor69]

What an enlightened and courageous young man is Peter Beinart. Good luck to you.

[@brianbozo2447]

Certainly terrible for the Israeli victims on 7-10-23 but why was there not a similar outpouring in response to the horrors ISIS Inflicted upon the Syrians. Was that not also a terrible occurrence that went on for years?

[@user-rv2zj8zu5b]

Were you not around in 2013? I was and the world was horrified by the medieval tortures inflicted on people - beheadings , people thrown into vats of acid, and worse. There was a world outcry.

[@healthyself7941]

Pragmatic, realistic, clear thinking.

[@kathleentrinity7367]

How very refreshing to hear this enlightened view amongst all of the indifference, hate, and excuses these days.

[@kabulijan3843]

The world needs guys like you .lots of love to you .God bless you💕.

[@hollybaum7569]

Thank you for this intelligent and conversation about these critically important and divisive issues.

[@susanrae4733]

Peter: you are an Intelligent , honest, straight forward , respectful for your honesty and understanding the real problem

[@samreensoroya9124]

Thank you for speaking up.

[@tchotayadallee721]

GREAT "THANK YOU" TO KATIE❤

[@thomasrogers9146]

THANKS KATIE FOR ALLOWING PETER TO EXPRESS THE PALESTINIAN POINT OF VIEW. BEEN FROM SOUTH AFRICA MAKES YOU MORE COMPASSIONATE TOWARDS THE PALESTINIANS.

[@dilip505]

Thank you Sir ..teach these people again and again..li love you. God Bless you....

[@rashadabdulazeem5387]

Peter is a rigtheous human being with a human heart. He wants justice. I think he did an excellent job in informing Katie and maybe erasing some of her biases against the Palestinians.

[@user-qd6kq5mu7w]

Thank God for ppl like Peter. I genuinely hope he stays safe bc....