Why Israel faces a strategic defeat in Gaza | David Hearst

David Hearst, editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye, discusses how Israel’s war on Gaza is forcing its Western backers to confront the atrocities being committed in a campaign they had described as “just” five months ago. He argues that the ongoing genocide cases at the International Court of Justice, erosion of the Jewish consensus, and the increasing nervousness among Israel’s backers collectively indicate a strategic defeat for Israel.
Hearst said: “A rubicon has been crossed. With this war, Israel has entered the elite rank of pariah states. It is now the ugliest of the ugly. It’s impossible to forgive. It cannot be justified, nor can it be put into context. The entire operation in Gaza is an atrocity.”
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[@hectorhaus1823]

Let's not forget the six year old girl, trapped with her dead family, then killed after the ambulance sent to save her was blasted by a tank.

[@Earhairy]

"Let's not forget the six year old girl, trapped with her dead family, then killed after the ambulance sent to save her was blasted by a tank." Her name is Hind Rajab.

[@WordsAreYou]

Hind Rajab. Remember her name. 😢

[@TheCarlocaroline]

That was terrible

[@cromana5574]

Yes, David should have mentioned her, but there are others as well. Too many.

[@Vitapericolosa656]

No wonder jews were not trusted during centuries, funny they act victims

[@Dalphon-Mecko]

Israel must return the 200 Billion that my people have paid them...

[@abdellah15k]

They just printed the money. So the people didn't pay for them (just yet). Wait a bit until the economy crashes ...

[@nwankwosampson-xk3jc]

Not for free

[@waseem9762]

Even if they did pay it back, they would charge admin fees

[@gansitomarinela]

Preach!!!

[@gansitomarinela]

​@waseem9762 😂😂😂😂

[@omarmoufakkir5434]

Israhell has lost strategique, human, moral, and religious defeat.

[@TrueBlueYZ]

Israel are clearly winning this fight. Hamas made a poor decision, were fooled into being Irans cannon fodder

[@zok179]

@@TrueBlueYZas a European and Catholic, I can tell you that Israel is most hated country in the World.

[@lolgaming-bq3vs]

Sick Zionist society,

[@elkobit7415]

@@TrueBlueYZ 🤣🤣🤣👍. Lets hope they stop walking like sheep behind Iran. That strategy has turned out to be a big fail.

[@masterlight2]

​@@TrueBlueYZonly against women and children.

[@sirinesaid9640]

We will never forget nor forgive #stopgazagenocide

[@asmasm2998]

Indeed, I will never forget nor forgive... حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل

[@gershommaes902]

I'm unable to feel the same way as you because I am not confident in the casualty count and breakdown ("30,000+ killed, mostly women and children"), nor the reports of idf-perpetrated atrocities (for which it seems there is virtually zero certain evidence). On the other hand, I confidently believe that hamas and islamic jihad terrorized israel on oct. 7th (based on footage captured by the militants themselves), and I am also nearly certain that hamas and islamic jihad use human shields, i.e. they operate militarily from hospitals, schools, and other civilian centers (based on years of reporting before oct. 7th and now having seen idf video footage of weapons etc. being found in these places). I'm happy to listen and learn and/or to elaborate on my position!

[@official23ro]

David Hearst, your voice is appreciated ❤️🇵🇸

[@moldymush]

Freedom for Palestine

[@meganbaker9116]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@katong1953]

The mask dropped, and the true face of Israel is revealed.

[@katong1953]

My post here condemning Israel was swiftly censored.

[@meganbaker9116]

@@katong1953 That’s very fucked up.

[@J.M.254]

​@@katong1953Yes, Utube deletes my post saying, I go against their Community Standards. Huh! How am I effecting the world community when Utube allows brutal posts of all sorts that play upon our emotions! It's Just that, Utube is biased and wants us to say, Yeah Israel, go go go

[@user-xx4bf7et5h]

Salute and respect to all honourable souls of the world who support justice and humanity ❤❤

[@alangreen9161]

Thank you David Hearst.

[@Asal-fj2rj]

Shame on israel

[@user-qc5pf6xu9w]

israHell.

[@fredflinstone6601]

They have no shame.

[@gershommaes902]

I'm unable to feel the same way as you because I am not confident in the casualty count and breakdown ("30,000+ killed, mostly women and children"), nor the reports of idf-perpetrated atrocities (for which it seems there is virtually zero certain evidence). On the other hand, I confidently believe that hamas and islamic jihad terrorized israel on oct. 7th (based on footage captured by the militants themselves), and I am also nearly certain that hamas and islamic jihad use human shields, i.e. they operate militarily from hospitals, schools, and other civilian centers (based on years of reporting before oct. 7th and now having seen idf video footage of weapons etc. being found in these places). I'm happy to listen and learn and/or to elaborate on my position!

[@fredflinstone6601]

@@gershommaes902 zio hasbara bs. Getting paid well, i hope. Shyster

[@annmariecollins6652]

To feel shame you first need a heart,soul, compassion, empathy and morals, That vile excuse for a human being Netanyahu, evil far right fascist government and murdering occupied forces have none of these qualities!

[@ravenousruby6407]

Unfortunately, it’s US citizens and other countries citizens that have to pay for this horrible inhumane treatment of another country. The US has a very high deficit, and nobody is talking about the fact that we are sending arms and lots and lots of money to the occupiers. It’s ridiculous.I don’t see how anything can be built on that land after it’s been completely and utterly destroyed. Perhaps they will start drilling underneath?

[@MichaelSmith-ph5oe]

Very true, those occupiers have also occupied and ruined our country as always planned, their take over is complete, Immigration, banking, media, government, education, they print our money and count our votes, we are a slave state, with laws in most states that criminalize calling them out or boycott.

[@Sylvia-ps8tg]

The source of income lies before the coast of gaza. They‘re selling gas claims already.

[@carrerau7138]

Gaza is no country. It is a terrorist den. And the terrorists there are smoked out and killed one after the other as we speak.

[@learnwithberryafaithfulser5565]

It is also scary to live in a land of many departed souls. Truly it will be a hunted place for those people connected with the murder of these innocent souls

[@anatolyzeldin612]

Don't worry. The US spent much money on Pakistan, Bangladesh and so ans so on which hate the US and their taxpayers

[@brendasmart553]

Plus, the American Irish voters too are speaking up, yay!!!

[@success96954]

Isreal must be held accountable for the atrocities.

[@infinitesolutions2602]

agree

[@elkobit7415]

Self defense is not a-trocities.

[@jfalk35]

They are. The IDF is following the rules of war. Hamas is not. They hide in hospitals. That is a war crime.

[@CowvertedHindu.]

@@elkobit7415 Nazis also believed in same self defense.

[@samwinchester8680]

​@@elkobit7415this is what you call self defense? You must be blind

[@Hedgehogsummer]

Vote UNCOMMITTED! Vote UNINSTRUCTED! Show elected officials our votes are NOT free!

[@user-bk9di8vp8l]

Unfortunately Trumb will not be any better, but worse

[@72marshflower15]

Yeah but people keep saying "liberal zionism" when zionism is a right-wing movement..

[@bothi00]

@@user-bk9di8vp8l so? that still does not justify voting for biden the butcher

[@bmrigs]

@@72marshflower15 With left wing support. LIberals want gun restrictions but don't mind Zionist settlers using their weapons to terrorize Palestinians. Bunch of hypocrites.

[@AnthonyDelgado-vg8ri]

Vote independent or not at all!!​@@user-bk9di8vp8l

[@iyotriantorro]

Yes indeed, those atrocities are impossible to forgive!

[@gershommaes902]

I'm unable to feel the same way as you because I am not confident in the casualty count and breakdown ("30,000+ killed, mostly women and children"), nor the reports of idf-perpetrated atrocities (for which it seems there is virtually zero certain evidence). On the other hand, I confidently believe that hamas and islamic jihad terrorized israel on oct. 7th (based on footage captured by the militants themselves), and I am also nearly certain that hamas and islamic jihad use human shields, i.e. they operate militarily from hospitals, schools, and other civilian centers (based on years of reporting before oct. 7th and now having seen idf video footage of weapons etc. being found in these places). I'm happy to listen and learn and/or to elaborate on my position!

[@paulamarsh1]

The charred remains of four feet...a couple who hugged each other as they burned alive in their bed... The senseless hatred of Arabs for Jews lies at the heart of this conflict. Hamas and Arab Palestinians just pawns in Iranian proxy wars...

[@iyotriantorro]

@@gershommaes902 What's the use of LISTEN and LEARN if ur heart and eyes are already fully BLIND?

[@gershommaes902]

@@iyotriantorro Listening and learning is always worthwhile! What is the most damning evidence you've seen of israeli atrocities?

[@iyotriantorro]

@@gershommaes902 Is it WORTH for me to arguing with u? Safe ur time bro, better you LISTEN and LEARN which is WORTHWHILE for u, especially for those barbaric state propaganda, nobody will stop you, ENJOY your time!👍👍

[@user-ij4pj3ij7i]

Hats off to David Hearst, the towering voice of conscience.

[@sarastarkey2365]

I just hope that ALL the amazing, good Jews won't be lumped in with all the Genocidal, Evil Jews who are taking pleasure in abusing, humiliating, starving and slaughtering Palestinians. The IDF are the Nazis, SS and Stasi of the Middle East. Their leaders truly evil souls who think they are 'gods chosen people', and Palestinians are 'animals'. Thank god for these many amazing brave Jews fighting the Apartheid and evilness of Zionist Israel. MIKO PELED Daniel Mate Gabon Mate Arron `Mate Gideon Levy Norman Finkelstein Nurid Peled Marc Lamont Hill Glenn Greenwall Max Blumenthal Michael Brooks Jeffrey Sachs Barnaby Raine Anthony Loewenstein Andrew Feinstein Katie Halper Ilan Pappe Naomi Wimborne-Idrissi Andrew Feinstein Jen Perelman David Hearst Brilliant non Jews Adam Johnson Chris Hedges Peter Oborne

[@shaziajamil8093]

None of us Muslim opinion matters to westerners so I am heartened to see how many western commentators for Palestine are speaking up God bless you all

[@fredflinstone6601]

Soooo true

[@magcarta]

that is true of mainstream media, but independent and social media have come to respect and seek out the opinion of Muslims.

[@internationallanguageofdan3559]

The voices of those in power don't reflect the majority of public opinion. Most people want to see peace. There are protests weekly in most cities across the UK

[@yolandacervera2162]

Vergüenza para los dirigentes musulmanes

[@paulamarsh1]

​@@yolandacervera2162they know what Arab Palestinians are like ! These leaders are not stupid ! Black September Jordan Lebanon and Egypt as well as Kuwait all kicked out the Palestinians from their countries....go and educate yourself why !

[@2010erika]

David, clear and sound as always 🙌 please continue your priceless work 🙏

[@fahmeedahcajee1173]

David Hearst Respect to u n all The Jewish people speaking up God Bless u All

[@AH-wc6jg]

What a wonderfully articulated narration by David.

[@Jomaso71]

These same people did the same thing in Ireland for decades weeks after they were doing it in Palestine 😊 who are these impostors really.

[@tam8995]

Very well said…

[@ftc_sheep8012]

People around the world should ALWAYS be aware of what Israel is doing in Gaza. Israel and its supporters should NOT be able to hide their crimes. We should NEVER lose hope because ALLAH is with our Palestinian brothers and sisters☝️ ALLAH is the BEST of PLANNERS☝️ FREE PALESTINE🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@claudiocaccavale3092]

Aside from religious differences, this is not about your or their god, it's just about the reckoning of a common humanity.

[@robertrichard6107]

The Zio-NAZI Transfer Agreements/ NAZI complicity of the 1930's are reaching light.

[@paulamarsh1]

Why don't you try and see it from another point of view ? The whole issue concerns the Arabs' sense of honor and shame at losing to a bunch of homeless Jewish refugees from Eastern Europe ! 🤣

[@Maya_s1999]

Fantastic segment David Hearst, eloquent and incisive as usual! Thank you!

[@jamelb2230]

Defeat or not 30 tousands plus Palestinians dead and the genocide is still going on and the destruction of the Gaza Strip is in itself a huge mess for the Palestinians with all the respect to the resistance movement but they have lost to much no matter the outcome 🇵🇸🇾🇪🇮🇩🇸🇾🇲🇦🇮🇷🇱🇧🇿🇦✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@southernman523]

You are right, this would not be the case if the cowardly Muslim leaders assisted the Palestinians. The cowardice of the Muslim leaders is unprecedented in the annals of human conflict. Who stands by idle while their family is being slaughtered? Only Muslims unfortunately. No wonder nobody value Muslim lives because their lives are not valued by Muslim leaders too

[@gershommaes902]

The 30,000 figure is not corroborated, and I don't believe we should have confidence in it.

[@gershommaes902]

I'm unable to feel the same way as you because I am not confident in the casualty count and breakdown ("30,000+ killed, mostly women and children"), nor the reports of idf-perpetrated atrocities (for which it seems there is virtually zero certain evidence). On the other hand, I confidently believe that hamas and islamic jihad terrorized israel on oct. 7th (based on footage captured by the militants themselves), and I am also nearly certain that hamas and islamic jihad use human shields, i.e. they operate militarily from hospitals, schools, and other civilian centers (based on years of reporting before oct. 7th and now having seen idf video footage of weapons etc. being found in these places). I'm happy to listen and learn and/or to elaborate on my position!

[@SyedAhmed-bf2mw]

Excellent report David. Intelligent, courteous,sound in facts and articulate as ever. Keep up the great work..!

[@nazh4190]

Excellent. Well said. I have not heard anyone summarize 5 months in just under 7 minutes. I applaud you. Love from South Africa.❤

[@chanchyelee2979]

A wonderful piece from David Hearst ... more people around the world should watch this video !

[@xrawna5189]

David is awesome. Thanks

[@SeekerofknowlegeandTruth-ci3hs]

Brilliant analysis.

[@abrahamsasa3439]

Free Palestine 🇵🇸🇾🇪☮️🇿🇦

[@xiii9800xt]

Well said. Thank you 🙏👍✌️👏👏👏 Free Palestine!

[@janmariablackwell8138]

An all round good presentation of the reality, not just in Palestine but around the world.... Thank you

[@theo7326]

Thank you sir

[@muzaffarmohamed8354]

Greatly appreciate your report, Mr David Hearst

[@deardevilmore9268]

Shame shame on Israel........ Free pelestine

[@ayshabatool8550]

🤲🏽

[@gershommaes902]

I'm unable to feel the same way as you because I am not confident in the casualty count and breakdown ("30,000+ killed, mostly women and children"), nor the reports of idf-perpetrated atrocities (for which it seems there is virtually zero certain evidence). On the other hand, I confidently believe that hamas and islamic jihad terrorized israel on oct. 7th (based on footage captured by the militants themselves), and I am also nearly certain that hamas and islamic jihad use human shields, i.e. they operate militarily from hospitals, schools, and other civilian centers (based on years of reporting before oct. 7th and now having seen idf video footage of weapons etc. being found in these places). I'm happy to listen and learn and/or to elaborate on my position!

[@izzafareeziman]

Well said and thank you Mr. Hearst!

[@zzulm]

"You must survive to tell my story" 🇵🇸 mural

[@johncollins2834]

Agree with everything you say…a rubicon has been crossed…Israel a pariah state.

[@paulheydarian1281]

The worst of the worst of pariah states. Their right-wing government seems highly likely to use nuclear weapons.

[@gershommaes902]

I'm unable to feel the same way as you because I am not confident in the casualty count and breakdown ("30,000+ killed, mostly women and children"), nor the reports of idf-perpetrated atrocities (for which it seems there is virtually zero certain evidence). On the other hand, I confidently believe that hamas and islamic jihad terrorized israel on oct. 7th (based on footage captured by the militants themselves), and I am also nearly certain that hamas and islamic jihad use human shields, i.e. they operate militarily from hospitals, schools, and other civilian centers (based on years of reporting before oct. 7th and now having seen idf video footage of weapons etc. being found in these places). I'm happy to listen and learn and/or to elaborate on my position!

[@zainabmaryam265]

Thank you, David Hearst! You are greatly appreciated!!!

[@StephenfromChch]

Thank you David Hearst. Well said.

[@zubayershajib4282]

The powerful uses fear and media propaganda to control the powerless

[@ageualves704]

Congratulations Mr. Hearst! Brave and superb man!

[@sandrajensen497]

Brilliant analysis by Mr. Hearst!

[@brijpalbhandari7887]

Einstein : Conceit and false pride on the part of a nation prevent the rise of remorse for its crime .

[@shaheedaessack6142]

But even Animals show Mercy to each other. Except the “Israelis”.

[@LunaBobbi]

Thank you David

[@aftonair]

War crimes

[@atefehsh2591]

Free palestine ❤✌

[@taihaole4900]

I have so much respect for jewish people who speak out against the crimes of Israel. That can't always have been easy for them. They deserve everyone's admiration and friendship.

[@monarahman2364]

The people in Israel are not je

[@monarahman2364]

Jewish they Zionest

[@bytemecommunications]

Hear! Hear! NEVER forgive, NEVER forget!

[@thegentlemamaa]

Very well said! Respect 🙏🏻

[@user-mc5nb5ez9r]

Thank you David for your courage. It couldn't have been said better.

[@alldayhustle3050]

Modern day David vs Goliath. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@Ibrahimsama]

Out with the old ("never again"), and in with the new; NEVER FORGET, NEVER FORGIVE!!

[@adriancollette7010]

Never forget. Forgive.

[@felixmoyoedonmi]

What a tragedy 😢. For anyone to believe that a fictional God chose a fictional race and promised them a fictional land which they would take by force or by fire. This is a tragedy of epic proportion 😢.

[@Gtayeesha]

Jewish religion isn’t fiction and it’s not to be blamed for what the Zionists do! It’s been told to them several times in their scriptures to not commit sell their souls for something materialistic or for worldly power! BIBi and the IDF with the people siding them and supporting them are to be blamed not the Jews!!!!

[@moorefyre9381]

Fictional?

[@felixmoyoedonmi]

@@moorefyre9381 Do you have a better word to describe this type of senseless belief? The belief that is at the root of this unimaginable atrocities.

[@CanBeCrushed]

​@@felixmoyoedonmi Did you create yourself? How do *you* believe anything exists?

[@felixmoyoedonmi]

@@CanBeCrushed I have no need for any belief, especially a belief that will make me to be inhumane to my fellow human beings.

[@VanessaVaile]

Unfortunately (and so very sadly) too many are still in vehement denial.

[@tucia8783]

Before I had empathy for Israel but now nothing left

[@user-qx3mq7ff5c]

Where Are u from

[@tucia8783]

@@user-qx3mq7ff5c turkish born in Germany. So I had the same history lessons as Germans and even me I felt guilty.

[@user-qx3mq7ff5c]

@@tucia8783 nasıl bir empatin olabilir Allah ın lanetledigi kavme ???????

[@ginytonic1405]

I agree tucia, my relatives were murdered by the Nazis, they’re buried in the Jewish cemetery in Berlin, but what the Izrarlis are doing is so horrific it’s dishonouring my relatives

[@user-qx3mq7ff5c]

@@ginytonic1405 israil =nazis they massacred all real jewish and satanic ones remained

[@ayshareema]

Subhanallah...excellent analysis...

[@awaisraza308]

Finally someone said it.

[@adnanhaider8241]

All are complicit, we all are.

[@ignmorales]

🇨🇷❤️🇵🇸

[@meetings3071]

*_South Africa 🇿🇦 will always stand with Palestine! Now and forever!_* 🇵🇸 ❤️ 🇿🇦 🤝 🇵🇸 💚

[@cherylmason5788]

Thank you!

[@dat-1959]

Thank you for sharing the truth

[@CarlZend]

Fabulous piece. Thank you.

[@user-ce4sj6iv1p]

What an editorial, amazing.

[@nizarali8702]

Thank you for your support and awareness.

[@NK-ht3fo]

Thank you

[@eliasjinko2290]

God bless you sir

[@hajjahanisa4428]

Bravo Americans! You voted no candidate in the Democratic party🎉

[@tucia8783]

I love your op eds. always on point and you give me hope

[@integraanalytik5575]

Alhamdulillah There is no power nor strength except with Allah

[@adriancollette7010]

Spoken like a true Israeli. Im tired of men telling me what God said.

[@yolandacervera2162]

Todas las caretas cayeron y vimos que hizo cada cual. VIVA PALESTINA ❤❤

[@harrikiiskinen1571]

Thank you Mr. Hearst for clearly stating this.

[@salimi.sheriff7608]

Voice of reason and political pragmatism

[@nollaig8353]

You're right so right

[@ZahidHussain-ih3nn]

Excellent analysis.

[@evelync177]

U.S. taxpayers paid to do the damage; U.S. taxpayers will pay to repair the damage--no doubt. Boycott the I.R.S.!

[@evanfirebrand]

God bless David 🙏🏼 🇿🇦❤️

[@derrickgeorge2511]

ISAIAH 49 14] But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. [15] Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [16] Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

[@integraanalytik5575]

In sha Allah, Palestine will be free O Allah, foil all evil plots against the Palestinian people O Allah, heal the oppressed Palestinians, comfort them, help them O Allah, help Palestinians achieve peace, security, justice, dignified life and freedom O Allah, help Palestinians overcome the hardship they are subjected to O Allah, bless the Palestinian people, help them O Allah, help Palestinians remain steadfast Ameen ya Rab al alameen

[@politicalofficer832]

very well said

[@shaheedaessack6142]

The veils have been lifted and the curtains have been drawn. Finally, the world can see what the Europeans knew 6000 years ago.

[@damoncook3339]

nope, that's anti-semitism. Jews and Israel are not the same. Anti-semitism and the terrible atrocities currently being committed by Israel are both abhorrent.

[@mstemmet]

​@@damoncook3339Add to that, "Jews and Zionists aren't the same thing, but my Jewish friends and family will now be touched by the same brush...It's time to reclaim Judaism from Zionism...🤨

[@jamespang6571]

Thank you sir david❤

[@Edu1923]

Well said

[@chanz5499]

Perfect words!

[@NK-ht3fo]

We can live in hope

[@hassanal-mosawi4235]

Well said and explained!

[@shaziajamil8093]

Thank you well said

[@davidsloan3480]

Well spoken sir

[@wardalsham6119]

well said

[@user-zc6rt6uw2p]

It's extremism to condemn crimes and to be blocked by you tube and other Jewish platforms in the name of what

[@leslie5435]

My comments are being deleted/censored too. I haven’t said hateful things. But, I constantly see hateful comments from the Israeli apologists. It seems only one side is being censored.

[@hello.goodbye9828]

I keep having that too. They're allowed to lie, mock and defam, as soon as I state a report by the UN as evidence, it's gone!

[@Factual_Truth]

It takes you to say “gепосide” or anything related for your comment to be silently erased

[@hello.goodbye9828]

My comment already got deleted 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@leslie5435]

@@hello.goodbye9828Not all of my comments get deleted. It seems I get put in “KZbin jail”. My comments will get deleted for a few days, then I can comment again. But, hey, laugh it up if you want. Censorship is hilarious.

[@AshleyBernardi]

God bless you.I hope your right

[@NoiramNoiram]

It's about man's inhumanity to man, pure and simple. Enough! We need to stand together for humanity.

[@hasnaashaalan9083]

Every day my mind keeps replaying the images of m^r-dered children...the tiny hands of the months old babies and the small bodies of the 4 and 7 year olds..I keep thinking about the fire in their parents' hearts.

[@heyimgoingtoplaysomegames]

How do you hold the country that controls your country accountable?

[@adriancollette7010]

You stop buying anything from them. You never vacation there. You hold them in social contempt.

[@Lovewins0356]

The most hated thief in the world

[@dr.florence]

Emily, what a great woman! There is a future. 🙏🏽💪🏽✨👏🏽🦋

[@conscientiousobjector5988]

Micah 2:2-5

[@rahimmorad1]

Falsehood is bound to Perish

[@UdiKoomran]

Not a word about what triggered and caused this Not a single word