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EP:6 - When Civilians Become Targets: Blood on the Path to Aid
The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza takes center stage as Daryl Cooper and Scott Horton examine damning testimony from a retired US special forces officer about Israeli tactics at food distribution centers. Colonel Coney Aguilera, a veteran of twelve deployments including Iraq and Afghanistan, recently revealed witnessing IDF soldiers deliberately firing on civilians - including children - who were simply seeking food. His firsthand account confirms what media reports and humanitarian organizations have documented for months, adding another layer of credibility to claims that civilians are being deliberately targeted.
Beyond the immediate crisis, the conversation weaves through the tangled history of the region, challenging common misconceptions about Palestinian identity and nationhood. Cooper brilliantly dismantles the narrative that Palestinians lack legitimate claim to their homeland, explaining how property rights and generational ties to specific places represent the most fundamental basis for belonging. "These were ordinary people with their lives, families, and livelihoods in this place," Cooper explains, cutting through ideological abstractions to focus on the human reality.
Perhaps most revealing is their exploration of Netanyahu's documented support for Hamas - a cynical strategy confirmed by multiple sources including Israeli police interrogations where Netanyahu admitted "controlling the height of the flame." This historical context upends the simplistic framing of the conflict, revealing how Israeli leadership deliberately strengthened Hamas to prevent Palestinian unity and block statehood possibilities. As Horton points out, most Gazans today were either minors or not even born during the 2005 elections, making collective punishment not just morally indefensible but factually nonsensical.
The conversation represents a growing shift in American discourse, particularly among conservatives who have traditionally supported Israel unconditionally. With figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens publicly challenging Israeli actions, and polls showing 50% of Republicans now disapproving of Israel, we're witnessing a sea change in public opinion that transcends traditional political divides.
Ready to delve deeper into these critical issues? Subscribe to Daryl's Martyr Made podcast for his upcoming series on German soldiers' experiences in WWII, and explore Scott's extensive interview archives at scotthortonshow.com, where you'll find thousands of conversations with experts on foreign policy, war, and peace.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
9:51 The Deep History of Slavery
19:07 Understanding Palestine: Historical Context
34:42 Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Colonel Aguilera's Testimony
48:55 Resistance Under Occupation: Hamas and Israel
1:06:42 Netanyahu's Role in Supporting Hamas
1:13:58 Closing Thoughts and Show Information
(Cleaned up w/ the Podsworth app and re-released November 20, 2025. https://podsworth.com)
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Provoked show website:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
https://subscribe.martyrmade.com
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://scotthortonacademy.com
https://libertarianinstitute.org
https://antiwar.com
https://scotthorton.org
https://scotthorton.org/books
https://www.scotthortonshow.com
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By Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton
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The humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza takes center stage as Daryl Cooper and Scott Horton examine damning testimony from a retired US special forces officer about Israeli tactics at food distribution centers. Colonel Coney Aguilera, a veteran of twelve deployments including Iraq and Afghanistan, recently revealed witnessing IDF soldiers deliberately firing on civilians - including children - who were simply seeking food. His firsthand account confirms what media reports and humanitarian organizations have documented for months, adding another layer of credibility to claims that civilians are being deliberately targeted.
Beyond the immediate crisis, the conversation weaves through the tangled history of the region, challenging common misconceptions about Palestinian identity and nationhood. Cooper brilliantly dismantles the narrative that Palestinians lack legitimate claim to their homeland, explaining how property rights and generational ties to specific places represent the most fundamental basis for belonging. "These were ordinary people with their lives, families, and livelihoods in this place," Cooper explains, cutting through ideological abstractions to focus on the human reality.
Perhaps most revealing is their exploration of Netanyahu's documented support for Hamas - a cynical strategy confirmed by multiple sources including Israeli police interrogations where Netanyahu admitted "controlling the height of the flame." This historical context upends the simplistic framing of the conflict, revealing how Israeli leadership deliberately strengthened Hamas to prevent Palestinian unity and block statehood possibilities. As Horton points out, most Gazans today were either minors or not even born during the 2005 elections, making collective punishment not just morally indefensible but factually nonsensical.
The conversation represents a growing shift in American discourse, particularly among conservatives who have traditionally supported Israel unconditionally. With figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens publicly challenging Israeli actions, and polls showing 50% of Republicans now disapproving of Israel, we're witnessing a sea change in public opinion that transcends traditional political divides.
Ready to delve deeper into these critical issues? Subscribe to Daryl's Martyr Made podcast for his upcoming series on German soldiers' experiences in WWII, and explore Scott's extensive interview archives at scotthortonshow.com, where you'll find thousands of conversations with experts on foreign policy, war, and peace.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
9:51 The Deep History of Slavery
19:07 Understanding Palestine: Historical Context
34:42 Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Colonel Aguilera's Testimony
48:55 Resistance Under Occupation: Hamas and Israel
1:06:42 Netanyahu's Role in Supporting Hamas
1:13:58 Closing Thoughts and Show Information
(Cleaned up w/ the Podsworth app and re-released November 20, 2025. https://podsworth.com)
👉 Subscribe for more honest, unfiltered conversations that push past the noise.
🔹 No safe spaces.
🔹 No corporate filters.
🔹 Just raw, informed, and fearless conversation.
Provoked show website:
https://provoked.show
Darryl's links:
X: @martyrmade
https://subscribe.martyrmade.com
Scott's links:
X: @scotthortonshow
https://scotthortonacademy.com
https://libertarianinstitute.org
https://antiwar.com
https://scotthorton.org
https://scotthorton.org/books
https://www.scotthortonshow.com
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4904399580430336
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