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In Part 2 of our conversation with John Spencer, we dive into the brutal complexities of Israel’s war against Hamas, the impossible choices Israel faces, and the international double standards being applied. Topics include:

• Legal Reality vs. Moral Expectations: Is Israel legally obligated to provide aid to Gaza while Hamas controls it?
• The Dilemma of Hostages: Can military pressure force Hamas to release them, or does negotiation only drive the price up?
• Hamas’ Human Shield Strategy: How the terror group weaponizes civilians to manipulate international law.
• Lessons for the West: What democratic nations must learn from Israel’s military innovations and experience in urban warfare.
• The Broader Conflict: The Iranian-backed Houthi threat and the broader implications of Israel’s war for the free world.

🔥 Don’t miss this in-depth, unapologetic analysis of Israel’s ongoing struggle to secure its borders and rescue hostages from the clutches of Hamas.

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Graphics - Thomas Girsch

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

00:00 - Introduction and Overview
01:27 - International Law and Humanitarian Aid
09:08 - Hostage Crisis and Negotiation Strategies
21:00 - Houthi Pirates and Iranian Proxies
29:22 - Lessons from Urban Warfare
38:24 - Conclusion and Broader Implications

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