Israel's National Security
Robert and Russ discuss the impact of U.S. support for Israel on national security, highlighting concerns about funding actions in Gaza and potential repercussions leading to homegrown terrorism. They delve into the complexities of phrases like "from the river to the sea" and "free Palestine," emphasizing the multifaceted nature of these expressions and the varied emotions they evoke.In this clip
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A Lively Debate on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (with Robert Wright)
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