Best Podcast Episodes About Netanyahu
Everything podcasters are saying about Netanyahu — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 10, 2026 – 72 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Netanyahu
“… that, there were more attacks across Tehran and other cities. And by night, as the attacks were going on, as the strikes were going on, Benjamin Netanyahu came on TV and he said that I have some news, I have some information that confirms that Ali Khamenei is dead, which caused a lot of panic and excitement among the people and everybody was uh really excited and they were waiting for this to be confirmed and then some people came out and said no it's not true but after uh some hours the iranian state media the tv channels all started confirming that so following that the attacks did not stop …”
“… the morning in Iran time that the Israeli army attacked the center of Tehran, where Ali Khamenei's house, which is known as the Tehran's house, was located. And apparently the Iranian officials were having a very important meeting there. And following that, there were more attacks across Tehran and other cities. And by night, as the attacks were going on, as the strikes were going on, Benjamin Netanyahu came on TV and he said that I have some news, I have some information that confirms that Ali Khamenei is dead, which caused a lot of panic and excitement among the people and everybody was uh really excited and they were waiting for this to be confirmed and then some people came out and said no it's not true but after uh some hours the iranian state media the tv channels all started confirming that so following that the attacks did not stop they were still going on and then the american army also joined this is a completely coordinated cooperation between US and Israel. So as they were attacking different IRGC bases and the facilities belonging to the government, the Iranian government started attacking the neighboring countries. They attacked UAE, they attacked Qatar, they attacked …”
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The recent bombing of Iran has escalated tensions dramatically, with Israeli forces targeting a key meeting place in Tehran. Following the attacks, rumors of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's death caused chaos, leading to Iranian retaliation against neighboring countries. This segment highlights the rapid developments in the conflict and the international implications of these actions.
“… situation to be in. And then the other factor is that there's Israel who also gets a say in this for some reason, because we allow them to. And Netanyahu just the other day was very clear about this. This is a regime change. And he even said it will require ground forces. And he said he's not sure who those ground forces will be. And so now this happened. Do you remember the moment during the 12-day war when it was the closest Trump ever came to like flipping out on Israel? And he said they don't know what the fuck they're doing. But he said Israel and Iran don't know what the fuck they're …”
“… in this war. There's Iran and there's Israel. Okay. Now, is Iran going to accept that? Maybe. But look, just like the 12 day war, look at the position you're in now. We're relying on the moas. You know what I mean? Like it's that that is not an ideal situation to be in. And then the other factor is that there's Israel who also gets a say in this for some reason, because we allow them to. And Netanyahu just the other day was very clear about this. This is a regime change. And he even said it will require ground forces. And he said he's not sure who those ground forces will be. And so now this happened. Do you remember the moment during the 12-day war when it was the closest Trump ever came to like flipping out on Israel? And he said they don't know what the fuck they're doing. But he said Israel and Iran don't know what the fuck they're doing. Because Netanyahu... Donald Trump, so after he drops the bunker busters, he goes, that's it. We're, you know what I mean? We're taking the off ramp. And then he said, I want to work out a ceasefire now. And then after he said that, Israel just started lighting up regime targets, just bombing the crap out of them. And they weren't bombing nuclear …”
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In a wild take on military strategy, Dave Smith hilariously critiques the absurdity of political leaders claiming divine promises for land. He compares it to naming your son Jesus and demanding worship, highlighting the ridiculousness of using religious superstition in politics. This segment blends sharp humor with serious commentary, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
“… agency. They'll tell me things our own government won't tell me. That's in quotes, he said. He spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, coaching him on how to lobby the president for action. Netanyahu showed the president intelligence that persuaded Trump to go ahead. Yep. So we have a... in. Let that sink in. A United States Senator traveled and talked to a foreign leader and mentored them and coached them on how to get a better deal from our president. That should be treasonous. How is it not How is it not More. More on this. This is Secretary of State Marco Rubio, March …”
“… graham out of south carolina is influencing trump and the administration into this war and here's one section out of this to help make the case on iran graham traveled several times to Israel in recent weeks meeting with members of the country's intelligence agency. They'll tell me things our own government won't tell me. That's in quotes, he said. He spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, coaching him on how to lobby the president for action. Netanyahu showed the president intelligence that persuaded Trump to go ahead. Yep. So we have a... in. Let that sink in. A United States Senator traveled and talked to a foreign leader and mentored them and coached them on how to get a better deal from our president. That should be treasonous. How is it not How is it not More. More on this. This is Secretary of State Marco Rubio, March 2nd, 2026. We know there was growing, excuse me, we knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that would participate in attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties. It's everyone. It is. And how many more pieces of paper …”
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Senator Lindsey Graham's recent actions raise serious questions about U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran and Israel. He has been accused of coaching Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on how to influence President Trump, suggesting a troubling level of foreign influence on American governance. This segment challenges listeners to consider the implications of a U.S. senator directly advising a foreign leader for their benefit, rather than for the American people.
“… Iran is a terrorist regime? Yes. Do I think Hamas is a terrorist group? Yes. Do I think Hezbollah is a terrorist group? Yes. Do I think that gives a Netanyahu regime and a Trump regime carte blanche authority to kill innocent people en masse? Absolutely not. Don't even have that. It's not a debate. It's not the way we exist as human beings. What the hell are you doing? What are we even talking about here? And by the way, I don't even want to play more of that Pete Hegseth bizarre press conference this morning. But if you want to look at where the theocracy is, I mean, did you hear Pete Hegseth and …”
“… the journalist okay i can believe my own eyes okay i can but i can look at what's actually happening, whether it's look at what's happening in Gaza. I can look at what's happening in Beirut. I can look at what is happening in Iran. And do I think Iran is a terrorist regime? Yes. Do I think Hamas is a terrorist group? Yes. Do I think Hezbollah is a terrorist group? Yes. Do I think that gives a Netanyahu regime and a Trump regime carte blanche authority to kill innocent people en masse? Absolutely not. Don't even have that. It's not a debate. It's not the way we exist as human beings. What the hell are you doing? What are we even talking about here? And by the way, I don't even want to play more of that Pete Hegseth bizarre press conference this morning. But if you want to look at where the theocracy is, I mean, did you hear Pete Hegseth and the whole speech when he was like, Jesus Christ has told me this and the church and the God and church and Jesus. It's like, what? Can you just stop it? Stop using the church and Jesus and all of these things to engage in your unlawful wars and your cover up of the Epstein files and you're ripping away of health care from people and now hundreds of …”
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The ongoing conflict under Netanyahu's regime has led to the deaths of countless innocent civilians, raising serious moral questions. Despite claims of a ceasefire, reports indicate that violence continues unabated in Gaza, Beirut, and Iran, with journalists targeted for exposing the truth. This situation reveals a troubling disregard for human life amidst political maneuvering, demanding urgent attention and action.
“Maybe you guys heard about this. Oh, this is when people thought he was dead. People still do. Yeah. A couple of weeks ago, Netanyahu posted this video on his Twitter account of him giving a speech. And at one point, he kind of goes like this, and there's a reflection on his palm. And if you freeze frame it just the right second, it kind of looks like a glitchy sixth finger, maybe, which used to be the hallmark of AI, right? That an AI image or video generator would add extra fingers. And immediately the internet exploded with rumors that Netanyahu had been killed in a …”
“Maybe you guys heard about this. Oh, this is when people thought he was dead. People still do. Yeah. A couple of weeks ago, Netanyahu posted this video on his Twitter account of him giving a speech. And at one point, he kind of goes like this, and there's a reflection on his palm. And if you freeze frame it just the right second, it kind of looks like a glitchy sixth finger, maybe, which used to be the hallmark of AI, right? That an AI image or video generator would add extra fingers. And immediately the internet exploded with rumors that Netanyahu had been killed in a missile strike. And Israel was putting up AI deepfakes of him to hide the truth that the prime minister was dead. A couple days later, he posted another video of himself in a coffee shop where he was holding up his hands, being like, see, right number of fingers, guys. So he was having to specifically address these rumors. This is, according to all the …”
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When rumors spread that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu was dead, he posted a video to prove he was alive—only to fuel more conspiracy theories instead. This unprecedented moment highlights the 'liar dividend' concept, where proving authenticity is costly while claiming something is fake is free. As misinformation spreads, even world leaders struggle to be believed in an age of deepfakes and conspiracy.
“… in some of these Arab countries or potentially in Azerbaijan in an attempt to try to draw those nations into the war as actual combatants in it. And Netanyahu is sort of gleefully talking about this. Trump's people are saying, oh, and even the Arabs are now going to start fighting against the Iranians. Certainly Netanyahu loves to be the merchant of chaos when it comes to disrupting U.S. relationships with other countries. Certainly he wants to see Qatar weakened. He wants to see the economies, the economic power of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, the closeness of these countries to U.S. …”
“… why am I bringing this up? I'm bringing it up because what the Iranians are saying, and take it at face value, it should be fact checked. We should look into it. What they're saying is that they believe Israel has engaged in some false flag attacks in some of these Arab countries or potentially in Azerbaijan in an attempt to try to draw those nations into the war as actual combatants in it. And Netanyahu is sort of gleefully talking about this. Trump's people are saying, oh, and even the Arabs are now going to start fighting against the Iranians. Certainly Netanyahu loves to be the merchant of chaos when it comes to disrupting U.S. relationships with other countries. Certainly he wants to see Qatar weakened. He wants to see the economies, the economic power of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, the closeness of these countries to U.S. institutions and particularly to Trump thrown into turmoil. He knows that the populations in those countries don like what going on right now Yes the attacks especially when they hit hotels or they hit infrastructure it enraging the populations of the Arab Gulf But on a much broader level”
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In this segment, the hosts hilariously dissect the absurdity of Israel's supposed strategies to weaken Qatar and the Gulf states. The mention of Netanyahu as the 'merchant of chaos' adds a comedic flair, making the complex geopolitical dynamics surprisingly entertaining.
“… getting rid of John Bolton that he's like, John Bolton always wanted me to attack Iran? Iran, right? And so it is hard to not conclude that Bibi Netanyahu and Israel's kind of push for this was determinative in some way. Because again, like the the only appeal to trump that made any sense is kind of the one you made earlier where you become a historic figure you know you and finally i mean i do think there's a part of him that's just like these governments have been a pain in the ass for decades right cuba since the 59 revolution iran since the 79 revolution you know venezuela since the chavista …”
“… the national security establishment. By the way, the people that Trump said he didn't like for this. John Bolton, who he's trying to persecute, is out there defending it. So it is hard to look at this and not... Wasn't part of the reason he talked about getting rid of John Bolton that he's like, John Bolton always wanted me to attack Iran? Iran, right? And so it is hard to not conclude that Bibi Netanyahu and Israel's kind of push for this was determinative in some way. Because again, like the the only appeal to trump that made any sense is kind of the one you made earlier where you become a historic figure you know you and finally i mean i do think there's a part of him that's just like these governments have been a pain in the ass for decades right cuba since the 59 revolution iran since the 79 revolution you know venezuela since the chavista revolution i'm going to be the one who finally settles all these scores like there's some of that that is separate from Israel. But it is hard to not conclude that if Israel wasn't, put it this way, Israel, take the counterfactual, the Israeli government was not pushing for this, would it have happened? I want to talk about the ways in which this …”
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The US-Israel military actions against Iran are driven by Trump's vanity and lack of congressional oversight, risking unnecessary escalation.
The U.S. approach to Iran under Trump and Biden reflects a complex mix of aggression and restraint, with Israel leveraging American leadership's vanity and historical ambitions to push for military actions.
Trump's decision to authorize a military strike against Iran is driven by vanity and the desire to be seen as a historic figure rather than strategic necessity.
Trump's decision to strike Iran is driven by vanity and a desire for historical significance rather than strategic necessity.
U.S. involvement in Israel's strategy against Iran, particularly under Trump, has been driven by a narrow set of interests and has led to a series of destabilizing actions rather than a clear resolution.
Trump's claims of Iran's surrender reflect a dangerous overconfidence and a disregard for the complexities of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Trump's decision to strike Iran is seen as a culmination of a long-standing agenda pushed by Netanyahu, exploiting a narrow window to act where previous presidents resisted.
Iran's military is not as formidable as once believed, with its inability to effectively retaliate against U.S. and Israeli actions revealing its weakened state.
Trump's military actions in Iran are driven by vanity and a desire for historical significance, rather than strategic necessity or legal authorization.
The U.S. military's aggressive actions against Iran, driven by Trump's ambitions, lack congressional authorization and risk significant geopolitical consequences.
“… in effect, it tends to be for the reason that they're trying to undergird their policies with the force of God. It's an old script, and I think Netanyahu knows very well that it's an effective one. That would be my my gut i really don't know or have any insight into what he believes when he's alone in a room what his relationship is with god yeah well we can't know but it does seem like the country is changing fast um that's my perception as a visitor it's not a good it's not a good thing and and you we can also see that that that this hard right wing faction has has wreaked havoc on the West …”
“… an opinion on what he thinks what his spiritual views are it's hard for me to say i mean i i think that to some extent i see him more as a politician now i don't have access to what his real views are. But when you hear politicians quoting scripture, in effect, it tends to be for the reason that they're trying to undergird their policies with the force of God. It's an old script, and I think Netanyahu knows very well that it's an effective one. That would be my my gut i really don't know or have any insight into what he believes when he's alone in a room what his relationship is with god yeah well we can't know but it does seem like the country is changing fast um that's my perception as a visitor it's not a good it's not a good thing and and you we can also see that that that this hard right wing faction has has wreaked havoc on the West Bank. And settlements are expanding apace in a really reprehensible way. There's lots of, you know, it's sort of out of the public eye, but that I think was one of the goals from the beginning, you know, with this reckoning with Hamas and all of this stuff. But also, you know, because Netanyahu, in order to stay in power, another corrupt deal, He …”
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Benjamin Netanyahu's shift to the hard right is jeopardizing the lives of many Palestinians and destabilizing Israel. This change is fueled by his need to maintain power, leading to a troubling alliance with extremist factions and escalating violence in the West Bank. The consequences of this political maneuvering are dire, with reports of horrific acts against Palestinians surfacing amidst the ongoing conflict.
“… I think that they want a fragmented and have a chaotic Iran. And that would be a disaster, in my humble opinion. I certainly don't think that Bibi Netanyahu wants an Iran that has any strength whatsoever. Really? Yes. So even if they're not a theocracy, he would object to a powerful Iran.”
“… no compunction with strong men throughout. He loves Putin. He loves MBS. But my fear, Wendy, and you can take this away, obviously, because you know much more than me on the Diplo, but that Israel does not want a strong Iran, no matter who under who. I think that they want a fragmented and have a chaotic Iran. And that would be a disaster, in my humble opinion. I certainly don't think that Bibi Netanyahu wants an Iran that has any strength whatsoever. Really? Yes. So even if they're not a theocracy, he would object to a powerful Iran.”
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The U.S. is struggling to maintain a consistent stance on Iran amid internal political divisions and shifting public opinion.
“… doing and of course that's what always what they were going to do because Israel is acting in what it claims is its own interest or what Benjamin Netanyahu believes in his is in his own interest because we don't have the same interests and that was very obvious in the first hours after this when the prime minister of Israel in his I think first remarks on the new war with Iran said two things one i've been waiting for this for 40 years this is part of a pre-existing plan totally disconnected from iran's modern nuclear program which was not in the same condition 40 years ago if you've been thinking …”
“… over contiguous land from one of their neighbors and cleansing it of arabs huh how is that in our interest why would we want to take credit for that why would be in favor of that that's a that's a problem for israel to deal with but that's what they're doing and of course that's what always what they were going to do because Israel is acting in what it claims is its own interest or what Benjamin Netanyahu believes in his is in his own interest because we don't have the same interests and that was very obvious in the first hours after this when the prime minister of Israel in his I think first remarks on the new war with Iran said two things one i've been waiting for this for 40 years this is part of a pre-existing plan totally disconnected from iran's modern nuclear program which was not in the same condition 40 years ago if you've been thinking about something for 40 years you're probably not describing an imminent threat hard to be imminent for 40 years this is an effort to expand the territory and the influence of israel in the middle east of course again not attack on israel just a fact that's the first thing he said revealing his motive just saying it out loud one wonderful thing …”
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent comments suggest a long-term plan for territorial expansion and a shocking reference to genocide. While the U.S. is focused on countering Iran's nuclear threat, Israel is using this conflict to justify actions that align with its own interests, including military invasions. This stark revelation raises questions about the alignment of U.S. and Israeli goals in the region.
“… It's not just this administration. We are talking about pretty much all of D.C. The other thing that plays into this is where are we heading if Netanyahu is actually doing this accusation, which is trying to sabotage the ceasefire? I mean, if you look at it, you would almost assume that because the ceasefire was underway, Lebanon was thrown into that ceasefire requirement, and, of course, Israel was bombing in Lebanon. So this, of course, continues to push forward. Now, one thing that this does do that's kind of interesting to me is it starts to separate the right. Now, this is something that we …”
“… in this presentation that was going on. This absolutely blew me away is that this kind of shows the power that we are seeing right now around what Israel has and AIPAC in general has over this administration and I think all of D.C. in general. It's not just this administration. We are talking about pretty much all of D.C. The other thing that plays into this is where are we heading if Netanyahu is actually doing this accusation, which is trying to sabotage the ceasefire? I mean, if you look at it, you would almost assume that because the ceasefire was underway, Lebanon was thrown into that ceasefire requirement, and, of course, Israel was bombing in Lebanon. So this, of course, continues to push forward. Now, one thing that this does do that's kind of interesting to me is it starts to separate the right. Now, this is something that we have already seen happening in the podcast wars. Tucker came out finally and I think positioned against Trump because of this. You've already seen quite a few people that were for Trump that have gone against them. Megyn Kelly is one of them that had been holding strong. But listen to what she had to say. And so what led Trump, what, at 79 years …”
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Netanyahu's influence over U.S. politics is evident, as he sat at the table as an equal to Trump during critical discussions, undermining traditional power dynamics. This raises questions about the motivations behind Trump's decisions, suggesting he may have been manipulated by Netanyahu and his advisors. Meanwhile, Iran's acceptance of Bitcoin in the Strait of Hormuz signifies a potential shift against the petrodollar, intertwining geopolitics with the cryptocurrency market.
“… the president that there is a kind of a worldview behind it Not always articulated the jury, but de facto I can realize some things there. So first, Netanyahu is fearful of the unexpected. The second, Netanyahu is so talented. that he took the disadvantage and made it his prime advantage how to puppeteer the president. So I will say he has a dual feeling, a fear and a know-how, how to use this fear for his advantage. Now, look at the pattern. How many American presidents saw Israeli prime ministers as their elder brothers? Like Clinton and Rabin, George W. Bush and Ehud Olmert, maybe not elder …”
“I don't know if the term whimsical is a right one, but it's unexpected. I believe the more I monitor the actions of the president that there is a kind of a worldview behind it Not always articulated the jury, but de facto I can realize some things there. So first, Netanyahu is fearful of the unexpected. The second, Netanyahu is so talented. that he took the disadvantage and made it his prime advantage how to puppeteer the president. So I will say he has a dual feeling, a fear and a know-how, how to use this fear for his advantage. Now, look at the pattern. How many American presidents saw Israeli prime ministers as their elder brothers? Like Clinton and Rabin, George W. Bush and Ehud Olmert, maybe not elder brother, but an experienced one, Golda Meir and Nixon. So there is there a kind of older younger brother relationship between Israeli prime ministers and American presidents that Netanyahu, with his vast experience and malicious intentions, knows how to use also this leverage point in order to promote his agenda with this American president. How do you …”
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Netanyahu expertly manipulates U.S. presidents, leveraging personal chemistry to advance his agenda. His duality of fear and talent allows him to turn disadvantages into advantages, fostering relationships that resemble older brother dynamics. This unexpected strategy showcases how personal connections can significantly influence international politics.
“… not the pundit class. And I say that with all all do irony because one of the big conspiracies over the last couple of days online was that Bibi Netanyahu was dead and it was being pushed by all sorts of people with millions and millions of views. And it was obvious to me it just wasn't true. But here is Candace Owens, who Joe Kent apparently is going on Candace Owens' show to continue his PR tour. Here's what she wrote a couple of days ago. There is a pound of makeup on his face and he's shooting SNL skits with Mike Huckabee while missing serious meetings. Everything is wrong. You don't need to …”
“… relentlessly about everything happening. That's why I've tried to read as many of the Trump Truth social posts. It's why I try to go to direct statements from Rubio and Hegseth, et cetera, because I think you have to get the information from the source, not the pundit class. And I say that with all all do irony because one of the big conspiracies over the last couple of days online was that Bibi Netanyahu was dead and it was being pushed by all sorts of people with millions and millions of views. And it was obvious to me it just wasn't true. But here is Candace Owens, who Joe Kent apparently is going on Candace Owens' show to continue his PR tour. Here's what she wrote a couple of days ago. There is a pound of makeup on his face and he's shooting SNL skits with Mike Huckabee while missing serious meetings. Everything is wrong. You don't need to produce skits to prove you're alive. You just have to go on living. This is after Candace had also tweeted that there was a big conspiracy around Netanyahu's health and everything. And of course, he's completely fine. And here's Netanyahu addressing one of the things that Kent and some of these people are saying, that somehow Israel or some other …”
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Rumors circulated that Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu was dead, fueled by misinformation on social media. In a recent address, Netanyahu confirmed his health and criticized those spreading falsehoods, emphasizing that President Trump makes his own decisions regarding international relations. This incident highlights the dangers of unchecked misinformation and the importance of sourcing information directly from credible figures.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's recent public appearances have raised eyebrows, leading to speculation about his health. While he missed a critical military council meeting for the first time, he released a bizarre video with Mike Huckabee to prove he's alive. This strange behavior, especially during a war, has many questioning the authenticity of his public image.
“… The other one where I'd like to get your comments on is it seems like we're going to have a budget. The ultra-Orthodox parties have made it clear to Netanyahu yesterday. days, this was a report, I think, by Amit Segal in Channel 2 and, you know, a regular Call Me Back contributor, that they have decided to vote for the budget and disconnected from the discussion and condition that they had imposed before of the recruitment, the idea of recruitment law. This may allow, Netanyahu, if indeed it passes that way, and we have just a couple more weeks to either run the full course of this government through …”
“… bring up here to our listeners that are going to be significant. Let's keep our eyes on those. One is sort of a signal in the noise to pay attention to. That's the Lebanese government's actions vis-a-vis Hezbollah. We'll talk about that in a minute. The other one where I'd like to get your comments on is it seems like we're going to have a budget. The ultra-Orthodox parties have made it clear to Netanyahu yesterday. days, this was a report, I think, by Amit Segal in Channel 2 and, you know, a regular Call Me Back contributor, that they have decided to vote for the budget and disconnected from the discussion and condition that they had imposed before of the recruitment, the idea of recruitment law. This may allow, Netanyahu, if indeed it passes that way, and we have just a couple more weeks to either run the full course of this government through November. That would be I think one of the only two governments ever in Israeli history to see their full term or to decide on an exit timing that benefits the Likud and him as we saw with Sana Takahichi in Japan or other leaders who sort of see the favorable window for a snap election So let's keep an eye on what's happening in March.”
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Netanyahu's government may finally pass a budget, thanks to the ultra-Orthodox parties dropping their recruitment law demands. This pivotal decision could either allow his administration to complete its term or set the stage for a strategic snap election. As tensions rise in the region, the implications of this budget approval are crucial for Israeli politics.
“… they believe. I'm not putting my belief in here. Just Americans believe we are being dragged into this by Israel and that Israel has too much or Netanyahu specifically has far too much influence. And then people believe the anti-Semitism that's occurring here. Josh Shapiro gave me a lot of pushback on this. But all the Jewish Americans I talked to say Netanyahu is causing with his actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran. He's gone too far and it's causing the anti-Semitism we're experiencing today. So you can make your own decisions about that. Any final thoughts here, Brad, on the American foreign policy …”
“Yeah, that seems to me to be the major issue here is Americans basically do not want to be in this war. Americans do not want our forest policy being influenced to the extent they believe. I'm not putting my belief in here. Just Americans believe we are being dragged into this by Israel and that Israel has too much or Netanyahu specifically has far too much influence. And then people believe the anti-Semitism that's occurring here. Josh Shapiro gave me a lot of pushback on this. But all the Jewish Americans I talked to say Netanyahu is causing with his actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Iran. He's gone too far and it's causing the anti-Semitism we're experiencing today. So you can make your own decisions about that. Any final thoughts here, Brad, on the American foreign policy being influenced too much by Israel? No, I mean, listen, kind of like Sack said earlier, I think that we will ultimately be judged by the outcomes. Right. And everybody is an armchair pundit today on, you know, the the the approach that we're taking in these two different places. I think we could be on the verge of a massive transformation of the …”
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Many Americans believe that Israel, particularly Netanyahu, has excessive influence over U.S. foreign policy, leading to rising anti-Semitism. Brad Gerstner discusses the complexities of this perception and the potential for transformation in the Gulf states, emphasizing that history will ultimately judge these decisions. He remains optimistic about the outcomes while acknowledging the risks involved.
“… take a white mocha latte please like we're in the middle of fucking war okay um but yeah so let's dive through this israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu uh responds to rumors that circulated on social media claiming he was dead, sharing a video of himself getting a cup of coffee. Now, there's a couple of videos and a couple of series here. Again, I'm going to share a video that I took directly from Benjamin Netanyahu's verified X account. Okay. That was posted. This is what started it all. Okay. This was March 13th. And it was this clip, this video. Now, it's an eight-minute long clip. I've …”
“… come directly from BB account okay headline a headline yeah net yahoo yeah go ahead read it any yahoo response to rumors of his own death i added the own in that yeah shares video getting coffee that's right that's like prove you're not dead gotta take a white mocha latte please like we're in the middle of fucking war okay um but yeah so let's dive through this israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu uh responds to rumors that circulated on social media claiming he was dead, sharing a video of himself getting a cup of coffee. Now, there's a couple of videos and a couple of series here. Again, I'm going to share a video that I took directly from Benjamin Netanyahu's verified X account. Okay. That was posted. This is what started it all. Okay. This was March 13th. And it was this clip, this video. Now, it's an eight-minute long clip. I've taken the first, I think, like minute and 10 seconds. Okay. I have not seen this. So, I'm curious to see what this is. First for everybody. All right. Now, it is, he is speaking in Hebrew. That's the language, right?”
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Rumors swirl online about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's death, fueled by the complexities of AI-generated narratives. As he responds with a video of himself getting coffee, the conversation dives into how AI creates a 'fog of war' that makes discerning truth from fiction increasingly challenging in today's political landscape. This raises critical questions about the reliability of information in times of crisis.
“… that is going to fall upon them. Same thing is true in many parts, you know, Israel as well. But now with this war, this major, major war that Bibi Netanyahu and Donald Trump have initiated, I think it's just going to make it even more difficult to try to bring down this cycle of violence and to stop this bloodletting that is taking place. The Iranians at this point, I don't think, have real incentives to stop lashing out at the United States and Israel, because we said that we're determined to topple the regime. So it's a matter of their survival. And the Iranians have a lot of tools that they can …”
“… that has taken place in the Middle East. And yes, these acts here in the United States are so tragic and senseless, but they're so few and far between. The people in Lebanon have lived almost in constant and daily fear of some type of military action that is going to fall upon them. Same thing is true in many parts, you know, Israel as well. But now with this war, this major, major war that Bibi Netanyahu and Donald Trump have initiated, I think it's just going to make it even more difficult to try to bring down this cycle of violence and to stop this bloodletting that is taking place. The Iranians at this point, I don't think, have real incentives to stop lashing out at the United States and Israel, because we said that we're determined to topple the regime. So it's a matter of their survival. And the Iranians have a lot of tools that they can bring to bear. And they're very defiant. And I don't think they're going to give up in the face of this massive bombing campaign. So I think there's been a lot of work that's been done over the last 20 years, certainly since 9-11, for U.S. law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and homeland security to be able to prevent these types of attacks. …”
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The cycle of violence and retribution from Middle Eastern conflicts is perpetuating senseless acts of domestic terrorism in the US.
The rise in political violence is a continuation of a cycle of retribution stemming from long-standing Middle Eastern conflicts, exacerbated by recent bombings.
“… But this cancellation, if anybody says something that is a little bit different to what you want or is a little bit critical of whether it's Netanyahu or Israel's stated position to I think there's been an eagerness by some not by all by some to immediately attack that position as anti-semitic and I think that's really counterproductive and I think that's behind some of the sentiment we've seen where people are not happy with people being cancelled or attempting to cancel people because they have taken a position that the lobby may not agree with. I think it's just unhelpful. And I think I …”
“… have made it very clear, particularly post-October 7, where they stand. And to maintain support on the right, I think they have to change the tactics a little bit. And again, I'm generalising here. When I say they, I'm talking about the lobby in general. But this cancellation, if anybody says something that is a little bit different to what you want or is a little bit critical of whether it's Netanyahu or Israel's stated position to I think there's been an eagerness by some not by all by some to immediately attack that position as anti-semitic and I think that's really counterproductive and I think that's behind some of the sentiment we've seen where people are not happy with people being cancelled or attempting to cancel people because they have taken a position that the lobby may not agree with. I think it's just unhelpful. And I think I don't like the principle of it. I think people should be able to say what they want unless you're threatening or saying something that breaches the law, then counter it with arguments. Don't counter it with trying to get their advertisers cancelled or try to de-platform them as some sort of, you know, undesirable who cannot be reasoned with. I think …”
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Some argue that backlash against criticism of Israel is stifling free speech and fueling Islamophobia. This tension is particularly evident after the events of October 7, where certain voices are labeled anti-Semitic for dissenting views, leading to a rise in hostility within political circles. The ongoing debate highlights the need for open discourse rather than cancellation, as it may exacerbate divisions rather than foster understanding.
“… a very good thing that we managed to put that to rest. I mean, if you will allow me, talking about nuclear weapons, there has been, you know, Bibi Netanyahu has been saying since 1992 the Iranians are going to build nuclear weapons. They're a month away. They're two weeks away. And everybody still says, oh, Iranian nuclear weapons. To be quite honest, I've always been somewhat skeptical. You know, Khomeini and Khamenei have said there was a fatwa.”
“… that covert capacity will be seen as weakening deterrence that protects their leader. So we now have an arms race in the intelligence services, which was one of the things we managed to finally put to rest with the end of the Cold War. And that was a very good thing that we managed to put that to rest. I mean, if you will allow me, talking about nuclear weapons, there has been, you know, Bibi Netanyahu has been saying since 1992 the Iranians are going to build nuclear weapons. They're a month away. They're two weeks away. And everybody still says, oh, Iranian nuclear weapons. To be quite honest, I've always been somewhat skeptical. You know, Khomeini and Khamenei have said there was a fatwa.”
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The U.S. may consider assassinating leaders like Iran's and Venezuela's to curb their nuclear ambitions, but this strategy could escalate a dangerous arms race in intelligence. By destabilizing personalistic dictatorships, the U.S. could inadvertently provoke revenge tactics from these leaders, leading to a cycle of covert operations. As the world watches, the implications for global security and U.S. foreign policy are profound.
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