The Secret Plan to Weaponize the Kurds (Part 1) - with Itai Anghel
Summary
Dan Senor interviews filmmaker Itay Engel about the Kurds, the world’s largest stateless nation, and their complex relationship with Israel. Engel recounts his experiences with Kurdish guerrillas in Syria and Iran, highlighting their shared history of persecution with Jewish people. The discussion centers on a failed Mossad plan to use Kurdish forces against Iran, which collapsed due to lack of air support and recent perceived betrayals by the US and Israel in Syria.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The Kurdish-Israeli connection and context
Itay Engel's personal experiences with Kurdish allies
Who are the Kurds? History, geography, and identity
Kurdish women fighters and the fight against ISIS
The collapse of Kurdish autonomy in Syria
Guerrilla operations on the Iran-Iraq border
The failed Mossad plan and Kurdish distrust
Conclusion and Israel Votes promotion
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