Danny strongly criticizes Israel's recent actions in Syria and Iran, arguing that they violate international law and undermine the global "rules-based order" the U.S. claims to uphold. In 2024, Israel bombed an Iranian embassy compound in Syria—an egregious violation of diplomatic norms—and has continued to carry out assassinations and cross-border strikes without consequences. This unchecked aggression, the speaker argues, makes a mockery of international law and weakens the credibility of the U.S. when it demands compliance from other nations like China or Russia.

The 12-day war between Israel and Iran is cited as an example of illegal Israeli aggression based on unconfirmed intelligence that Iran was weeks away from a nuclear bomb. There was no imminent threat, so the justification under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense does not apply. Similar aggression has occurred in Syria, where Israel now effectively controls territory south of Damascus by preventing Syrian military access—essentially annexing the region without formal declaration.

The U.S. is accused of enabling these violations while insisting others follow international norms. This hypocrisy, the speaker warns, sends the message that "might makes right"—a dangerous precedent that undermines long-term U.S. security, as power dynamics inevitably shift over time. When the U.S. or Israel no longer dominate, others will use the same lawless logic against them.

The speaker also highlights how foreign involvement—especially by the U.S., Israel, and Turkey—fueled the Syrian civil war by supporting various factions, including radical groups like HTS. Now, even after Bashar al-Assad’s fall, Syria remains fragmented, with new leaders like Al-Sharat struggling to unify the country while facing Israeli interference and a patchwork of rival militias.

Ultimately, the speaker argues that this strategy of intervention, regime change, and double standards has consistently failed and only leads to more chaos. If the U.S. and its allies want to shape a stable international order, they must start by following the same laws they expect others to obey.

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