Where Do Democrats Go From Here on Israel & Palestine? (Live From Crooked Con)
Summary
At a Crooked Con panel, Joel Rubin and Tarek Habash debate U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine, contrasting Rubin’s support for continued military aid as a diplomatic tool with Habash’s call for halting weapons sales to prevent war crimes. The guests analyze the 2024 Michigan Senate race and the potential removal of Prime Minister Netanyahu, while navigating disagreements over the use of the term "genocide" and the viability of a two-state solution. They ultimately agree on the need for American diplomatic engagement and accountability for past policy failures.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Orderly Meds and FMCSA
Intro: Democratic debate on Gaza and 2028
Michigan Senate race and anti-Semitism concerns
Jewish community safety and allyship in Democrats
US military aid and arms sales to Israel
The role of US diplomacy and historical precedents
Critique of US complicity and weapon sales
Sponsors: Dissidents Mic and Crooked Media
Is the two-state solution still viable?
Netanyahu's potential removal and Israeli politics
US-Israel relations beyond individual leaders
Policy demands for the 2028 Democratic primary
Defining the conflict: Genocide vs. War Crimes
Sponsors: Quo and Crooked Media
Empathy, intent, and the definition of genocide
Diplomatic failures and the Leahy Law
Accountability for AIPAC and special interests
Outro, credits, and final sponsors
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