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A youtube thumbnail wor HasanAbi March 14, 2024 – Watching Norman Finkelstein debate Destiny for 8 hours (Lex Fridman Pod)

[14:12 - 14:19] The speaker discusses their day, including making breakfast, watching TV, and playing video games.

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[14:19 - 14:24]They mention trying to watch a show called Ninja Kamaui and not liking it.

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[16:39 - 16:50]The speaker talks about how people can disrupt streams and demand political retribution.

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[18:05 - 18:21]They mention the Israel-Palestine debate that was posted by Fridman.

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[18:05 - 18:21]They mention the Israel-Palestine debate that was posted by Fridman.

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[18:21 - 18:28]The speaker admits to banning people for being annoying, but also giving them a forum to express their opinions.

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[19:12 - 19:18]They tell someone to go touch grass and call them narcissistic.

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[21:00 - 21:07]The speaker mentions having a disorder and talks about the intro to the debate, where Norm Finkelstein discusses Penny Morris's work.

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[04:58 - 21:07]The speaker discusses their day, talks about banning people for being annoying, and mentions the Israel-Palestine debate that was recently posted. They also mention trying to watch a show but not liking it and discuss the intro to the debate between Norm Finkelstein and Penny Morris.

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[25:26 - 25:42] The speaker discusses a recent interview he gave to a magazine about the TikTok ban.

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[30:05 - 30:10]He mentions the second season of a show and his favorite characters.

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[30:17 - 30:27]The speaker announces a guest for the next stream and talks about his guest's loyalty to liberalism.

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[30:28 - 30:58]He talks about his frustration with trolls and his desire to foster genuine conversations.

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[30:28 - 30:58]He mentions his experience with therapy and how it has helped him.

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[30:28 - 30:58]The speaker talks about his struggles with cyberstalking and the difficulty of finding someone to talk to about it.

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[30:28 - 30:58]He briefly mentions a TV show recommendation and skips over personal news to get into the main topic.

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[31:14 - 31:21]He briefly mentions a viral video of a couple being arrested for a makeup theft ring.

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[31:22 - 31:32]The speaker discusses a recent debate he had on the topic of Israel and Palestine.

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[31:33 - 31:48]The speaker defines fascism as an ideology focused on eliminating an outgroup to protect an in-group.

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[21:07 - 31:48]The speaker's discussion ranges from personal experiences to current events and politics.

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[31:51 - 32:07] Internet discussing black media being forcefully arrested while filming police

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[32:14 - 32:29]Conversation about a debate with Ethan and their discussion on anti-Semitism

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[34:08 - 34:13]Request for a meme and coverage of various debates happening

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[34:14 - 34:26]Discussion on the stupidity of debating and how it can bring out the worst in people

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[34:58 - 35:07]Mention of previous coverage on Haiti and the Haitian revolution

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[35:32 - 35:37]Reference to an article about an extortion group and a deleted stream

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[37:45 - 37:56]Disagreement with someone who defends Epstein and Destiny's community being primed for right-wing radicalization

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[40:38 - 41:12]Discussion on Destiny's past and how he has now adopted more centrist positions

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[42:33 - 42:42]Confusion over why Destiny's community is ending watch parties and recycling content like conservatives

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[42:45 - 42:54]Possibility of covering a debate and personal opinion on Destiny's contribution to the discussion

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[31:51 - 43:08]Overall, the speaker is critical of Destiny's behavior and views him as someone who offers nothing of value in debates.

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[43:16 - 43:21] Speaker expresses frustration with being compared to someone with less knowledge on a subject

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[43:29 - 43:36]Speaker discusses their own extensive knowledge on the subject

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[43:36 - 43:59]Speaker mentions their previous coverage and understanding of the issue

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[43:36 - 43:59]Speaker criticizes others for using Wikipedia to justify their predispositions

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[43:59 - 44:46]Speaker acknowledges the importance of Benny Morris and Norman Finkelstein in understanding Gaza

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[45:23 - 45:43]Speaker clarifies their stance and shares their ideological agreement with other scholars

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[46:14 - 46:24]Speaker talks about giving people second chances and advocating for reform unconditionally

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[48:49 - 48:54]Speaker addresses criticism and mentions their support for Megan Thee Stallion

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[50:45 - 50:54]Speaker responds to questions about their fashion choices and mentions being a "vamp"

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[53:28 - 53:46]Speaker discusses a recent Twitter beef and shares their defense of Albania

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[54:27 - 54:44]Speaker provides context for the Twitter beef and mentions the involvement of Nicki Minaj fans

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[55:37 - 55:42]Speaker criticizes the dangerous action of inviting people to their house and addresses their age

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[55:42 - 55:47]Speaker acknowledges the audience and criticizes the use of homophobic slurs

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[43:09 - 55:47]Speaker discusses their extensive knowledge and previous coverage of a subject, criticizes others for using Wikipedia to justify their predispositions, acknowledges the importance of other scholars, advocates for second chances and reform, and addresses a recent Twitter beef and criticism of their fashion choices.

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[1.02:19 - 1.02:24]Jasmine blocked the speaker on Twitter and tweeted about them.

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[1.02:24 - 1.02:33]Jasmine then attempted to fight the speaker in person at their home.

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[1.03:39 - 1.03:51]The speaker's father and police were involved in the altercation.

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[1.05:01 - 1.05:16]Online forum users commented on the situation and made assumptions about Jasmine's background and motivations.

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[1.05:01 - 1.05:16]Jasmine's actions were motivated by their defense of Nicki Minaj.

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[1.05:01 - 1.05:16]Jasmine's actions were seen as excessive and unhinged.

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[1.05:01 - 1.05:16]The situation highlights the toxic and extreme behavior of some members of Stan Twitter.

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[1.05:22 - 1.05:32]The speaker was a 15-year-old boy.

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[1.06:22 - 1.06:27]This behavior is similar to toxic behavior in online gaming communities.

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[55:48 - 1.06:34]A summary of the situation is that Jasmine attempted to physically assault a 15-year-old boy over stan Twitter drama.

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[1.06:34 - 1.06:41] Father threatens to beat the speaker

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[1.06:44 - 1.06:51]Xbox lobbies are now preferable to what's happening

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[1.07:50 - 1.07:55]Nicki Minaj stands don't understand the law and are stalking and threatening harm to the speaker

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[1.09:02 - 1.09:14]Police are called

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[1.09:02 - 1.09:14]Kenza's father chases him and they follow him until the police arrive

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[1.09:02 - 1.09:14]Kenza and his father are questioned by the police

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[1.09:02 - 1.09:14]The speaker is baffled by the events and the behavior of Kenza and his father

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[1.09:15 - 1.09:28]Kenza encourages people online to attack the speaker's family

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[1.09:30 - 1.09:47]Kenza flies from LA to Phoenix to fight the speaker

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[1.15:09 - 1.15:29]Kenza's behavior is scary and confusing

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[1.16:42 - 1.16:48]The speaker believes there is a crisis in this country due to this incident

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[1.18:39 - 1.18:57]The speaker believes the education system needs to intervene

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[1.19:15 - 1.19:34]The speaker makes a comparison to Alexander the Great and his conquests

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[1.20:27 - 1.20:36]One fourth of humanity needs to lose access to social media

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[1.21:12 - 1.21:27]We are at the precipice of rock bottom due to this incident

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[1.21:12 - 1.21:27]This person should not be associated with the LGBTQ community

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[1.06:34 - 1.21:48]Father threatens violence, Nicki Minaj stands stalk and threaten harm, police are called, Kenza and his father are questioned, the speaker is baffled by the events, speaker believes there is a crisis in this country, education system needs to intervene, speaker makes a comparison to Alexander the Great, one fourth of humanity needs to lose access to social media, we are at the precipice of rock bottom due to this incident, and it would not be fascist to limit social media use for those with serious mental illness.

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[1.21:48 - 1.32:56]• 1948 was the establishment of the state of Israel and the war of independence for Palestinians • 700,000 Palestinians were displaced from their homes during this time • The UN was not trying to arbitrate or adjudicate rights and wrongs, but rather confront a practical problem of two national communities in Palestine with irreconcilable differences • Benny Morris and Norman Finkelstein are important figures in this discourse and have uncovered important aspects of the inception of the Israeli state • Morris' earlier work detailed a planned attempt of ethnic displacement, but he later turned around and said it was a good thing • The UN special committee recommended two states in Palestine, but there is new scholarship on the subject • There is a 3000 year jump needed to justify the settler colonial operation of the knockba • The knockba was a planned and designed military operation, with villages being used as military bases and atrocities occurring at the hands of Israeli forces • The forcible expulsion of Palestinians was made easier by instilling fear in other Palestinian villages • In summary, the knockba was a planned and deliberate military operation that displaced 700,000 Palestinians from their homes.

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[1.32:56 - 1.33:33]Person discusses the controversy surrounding the events of Tantura and other villages

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[1.34:52 - 1.35:08]Claims that these events were part of a systematic policy to forcibly expel Palestinians

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[1.38:35 - 1.39:05]Mentions Benny Morris and his changing stance on the issue

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[1.39:25 - 1.39:56]States that the UN recommended two states with full equality for citizens of both the Arab and Jewish states

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[1.39:57 - 1.40:23]Questions the meaning of calling a state "Jewish" or "Arab"

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[1.39:57 - 1.40:23]Defends the decision to partition Palestine

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[1.40:55 - 1.41:11]Accuses the person they are debating of being a "cowardly fence sitter" and siding with the oppressor

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[1.41:11 - 1.41:29]Questions why the forced displacement of 750,000 Palestinians had to happen

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[1.42:51 - 1.43:12]Criticizes the fact that these displaced Palestinians were not allowed to return to their homes

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[1.43:13 - 1.43:20]Condemns any defense of this behavior

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[1.43:21 - 1.43:48]Accuses the person they are debating of debating semantics and ignoring the larger issue

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[1.32:56 - 1.43:48]Overall, the person is condemning the forced displacement and atrocities committed against Palestinians during the formation of the state of Israel.

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[1.43:48 - 1.44:24]Yes, they barred return, but the systematic pre-planned policy is being denied.

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[1.50:15 - 1.50:37]750,000 Palestinians were displaced from their homes and unable to return.

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[1.50:38 - 1.51:15]The issue of demographic concerns is brought up.

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[1.50:38 - 1.51:15]It is argued that the concern for demographics is based on the belief that Arabs are primitive.

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[1.51:15 - 1.51:49]The early Zionists are discussed, and it is questioned why the conversation is even happening.

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[1.51:15 - 1.51:49]Two states were seen as the only option, and the possibility of one state is questioned.

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[1.52:37 - 1.52:50]The use of source material is discussed and criticized.

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[1.52:50 - 1.53:09]The intent behind the actions is pretty obvious when compared to what came after.

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[1.52:50 - 1.53:09]The idea of a Jewish state based on equality and democracy is discussed.

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[1.52:50 - 1.53:09]It is argued that the aim of transforming a land into a Jewish state necessitated the displacement of the Arab population.

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[1.53:09 - 1.53:23]The problem of solely liking debate for the debate aspect and not for arriving at the truth is brought up.

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[1.53:31 - 1.54:00]The speech of the Sylviet foreign minister Romico is discussed.

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[1.53:31 - 1.54:00]The partition resolution was rejected by both sides, and the first Arab-Israeli war led to the expulsion of the indigenous population.

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[1.53:31 - 1.54:00]Both sides are seen as not being committed to the partition resolution.

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[1.53:31 - 1.54:00]The majority of the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine recommended partition, which was accepted by the UN General Assembly in November 1947.

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[1.43:48 - 1.54:00]The conversation revolves around the systematic displacement of 750,000 Palestinians from their homes and the belief that the aim of creating a Jewish state necessitated this displacement. The rejection of the partition resolution by both sides is also discussed, as well as the use of source material and the problem of solely liking debate for the debate aspect. Finally, it is noted that the United Nations Special Committee on Palestine recommended partition, which was accepted by the UN General Assembly in November 1947.

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[1.54:00 - 1.55:00]In 1937, the Peel Commission suggested a partition of Palestine into two states to address the conflict between Jews and Arabs.

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[2.00:06 - 2.00:26]In May 1948, Arab states invaded Palestine in an attempt to prevent the emergence of a Jewish state.

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[2.00:26 - 2.00:36]As a result of the war, around 750,000 Palestinians were either expelled or fled from their homes.

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[2.00:26 - 2.00:36]The Jewish community resisted and ultimately won the war, leading to the establishment of the state of Israel.

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[2.00:26 - 2.00:36]The Palestinian Arabs did not attempt to create a state before 1948 and as a result, they still do not have a state to this day.

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[2.00:26 - 2.00:36]The war had two parts - first, a civil war between the Arab and Jewish communities in Palestine, followed by an invasion by Arab states.

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[2.01:25 - 2.01:45]The objective of Zionism is to make Palestine as Jewish as England or France, with Jewish political, demographic, and territorial supremacy.

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[2.02:02 - 2.02:10]Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromiko described the European savagery against Jews during the Holocaust, but at the time, the savages were European, not Palestinians or Arabs.

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[2.02:43 - 2.03:00]The responsibility for addressing the crisis of Jewish survivors of the Holocaust should have been shared internationally, instead of placing it solely on one state or country.

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[2.03:00 - 2.03:06]In 1947, the United Nations followed suit and also proposed a two-state solution.

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[2.03:00 - 2.03:06]However, the Arabs rejected the idea of partition and launched a disorganized war against the implementation of the resolution.

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[2.03:00 - 2.03:06]The transfer/expulsion of Palestinians known as the Nakba occurred after the war.

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[2.03:00 - 2.03:06]The international community decided to partition Palestine, which led to the establishment of Israel.

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[1.54:00 - 2.03:06]The Peel Commission suggested a partition of Palestine in 1937, but the Arabs rejected it and launched a war in 1948. After Arab states invaded, the Jewish community won and established the state of Israel. The transfer/expulsion of Palestinians occurred and the international community ultimately decided to partition Palestine, leading to the establishment of Israel.

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[2.05:40 - 2.06:09]The speaker discusses the partition resolution in Palestine in 1947.

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[2.09:47 - 2.09:56]Two-thirds of the population in Palestine was Arab, while the Jewish community only made up one third.

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[2.09:47 - 2.09:56]The partition resolution gave 55% of the land to the Jewish community and 41-42% to the Arab community.

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[2.09:47 - 2.09:56]The speaker argues that this partition was deeply unjust and did not preserve the position of either community.

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[2.09:47 - 2.09:56]The speaker believes that the partition resolution would not have passed in today's UN General Assembly.

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[2.09:56 - 2.10:10]The speaker mentions the hyperfixation of some people on one aspect of this issue.

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[2.10:34 - 2.11:34]The speaker mentions the ethnic cleansing and destruction of Palestinian society that occurred in 1948.

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[2.10:34 - 2.11:34]The speaker argues that the establishment of an Arab state in Palestine was prevented by the Zionist and Hashemite leadership.

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[2.10:34 - 2.11:34]The speaker believes that the blame for the events in 1948 is often unfairly ascribed to the victims of ethnic displacement.

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[2.10:34 - 2.11:34]The speaker argues that the mindset of Arabs as monolithic and unreasonable is a factor in the events of 1948.

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[2.10:34 - 2.11:34]The speaker believes that the Palestinians were made to not return to their ancestral homelands because they resisted settler colonialism.

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[2.11:34 - 2.11:40]The speaker mentions the issue of might is right politics and the colonialization of Europe.

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[2.03:06 - 2.11:40]In 1947, the partition resolution in Palestine gave 55% of the land to the Jewish community and 41-42% to the Arab community. This was seen as deeply unjust and did not preserve the position of either community. The events of 1948, including the ethnic cleansing and destruction of Palestinian society, were a result of this partition and the prevention of an Arab state in Palestine by the Zionist and Hashemite leadership. The speaker also believes that the blame is often unfairly ascribed to the victims of ethnic displacement and that the mindset of Arabs as monolithic and unreasonable is a factor in these events.

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[2.11:41 - 2.12:30]Benny Morris discusses the establishment of the Israeli state and the role of Zionism in it.

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[2.17:44 - 2.18:00]He acknowledges that there were political, social, and military realities that influenced the decisions of Zionist leaders.

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[2.17:44 - 2.18:00]Morris argues that this kind of argumentation works because of the underlying prejudice and bias against Arabs in Western society.

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[2.19:06 - 2.19:28]He argues that the transfer and expulsion of Arabs from their land was inevitable due to the ideology of Zionism.

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[2.19:06 - 2.19:28]The interviewer, Stephen Bonnell, challenges Morris on his claims and cites examples of Morris' previous statements on transfer.

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[2.19:06 - 2.19:28]Morris clarifies that while transfer was inbuilt into Zionism in some ways, it was not the only factor in the dispossession and displacement of Arabs.

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[2.19:28 - 2.19:59]The refusal of Arabs to engage in diplomacy and their use of war as a negotiating tool gave the Jews a reason to fight and acquire land.

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[2.19:59 - 2.20:13]He also acknowledges that dispossession did occur through peaceful means, such as land ownership.

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[2.19:59 - 2.20:13]Despite the complexities and nuances of the situation, Morris argues that the expulsion of Arabs was ultimately a result of war and violence.

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[2.20:43 - 2.20:54]However, the issue of land ownership is still disputed in Israeli courts, as seen in the case of Sheikh Jarrah.

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[2.11:41 - 2.21:24]In conclusion, Morris argues that the root of the conflict lies in the underlying prejudice and bias against Arabs and the use of violence as a means of negotiation.

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[2.22:57 - 2.23:17]1947-1948: Arab-Israeli War begins

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[2.23:18 - 2.23:23]Palestinians never agreed to pay for their mistakes in starting the war

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[2.23:18 - 2.23:23]Similar events happening in Gaza Strip today

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[2.23:50 - 2.24:06]Majority of Palestinians were ethnically cleansed before Arab armies attacked

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[2.24:06 - 2.24:34]Expulsion and transfer were never officially adopted as policy by Zionist movement or Israeli state

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[2.28:01 - 2.28:31]Transfer was envisioned by Zionist leaders on a much broader scale

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[2.28:01 - 2.28:31]Purpose of Zionist movement was to establish an exclusivist Jewish state

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[2.30:41 - 2.30:52]Palestinians engaged in military resistance, civic action, and diplomacy

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[2.21:24 - 2.30:59]Final result of conflict is an exclusivist Jewish state formed through violence and ethnic displacement

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[2.30:59 - 2.31:18]A newcomer is discussing the inevitability of transfer in Zionism and the idea that Jews would expel Arabs

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[2.36:37 - 2.37:10]Benny Morris argues that transfer was not central to Zionism, but Norm Finkelstein points out quotes from Morris that support this idea

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[2.36:37 - 2.37:10]Morris introduces the idea of transfer in his book, but claims it was not central to Zionism

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[2.37:11 - 2.37:24]Finkelstein also notes that Morris has spent a decade justifying the morality behind his research on the subject

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[2.38:19 - 2.38:43]Finkelstein quotes 25 pages from Morris's book that support the idea of transfer

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[2.38:50 - 2.39:11]Finkelstein argues that ideology cannot be superimposed on political reality, and that there was significant Arab resistance to Zionism

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[2.39:20 - 2.39:32]Morris points out that some Arabs believed the Jews intended to expel them, but transfer did not occur before 1947

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[2.30:59 - 2.39:44]Transfer was not central to Zionism, but Morris introduced the idea in his book and there is evidence to support it. However, practical problems and Arab resistance prevented it from occurring before 1947.

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[2.39:44 - 2.40:45]The speaker discusses how history has absolved some individuals for their actions.

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[2.46:54 - 2.47:07]The 1988 Hamas charter contains anti-Semitic beliefs.

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[2.46:54 - 2.47:07]The speaker mentions a blind sheik who expressed hatred towards Jews.

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[2.46:54 - 2.47:07]The blind sheik also said that if it were Christians in their place, they would hate Christians.

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[2.47:31 - 2.48:06]Some early Zionists wanted to expel natives from the land.

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[2.48:06 - 2.48:39]The speaker suggests that this may be due to the settler colonial operation.

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[2.48:06 - 2.48:39]The natives resisted the expulsion.

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[2.48:06 - 2.48:39]The speaker believes that the idea of transfer was used to mobilize masses for the cause using religion.

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[2.49:05 - 2.49:22]Some fundamentalist Zionists have openly expressed anti-Semitism.

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[2.49:05 - 2.49:22]The speaker mentions the transfer of people who were already living in the land.

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[2.49:05 - 2.49:22]The speaker believes that the first generation of Zionists had strong convictions about their ideology.

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[2.49:25 - 2.49:31]The speaker mentions Ben-Gurion, who also began to want transfer.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The speaker mentions Professor Morris, who believed that the Jews wanted to build a third temple on the Temple Mount.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The speaker argues that this is not the main goal of Zionism.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The speaker argues that the idea of transfer was not a core belief of Zionism, but it was present in early versions.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The idea of transfer became more prominent in the first decades of Israel's existence.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The speaker mentions Israel's Angel, a British Zionist who talked about transfer early on.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The speaker believes that the idea of partition was accepted as a way for Jews and Arabs to live side by side.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The speaker argues that the idea of transfer was never adopted as policy, but it did happen on the battlefield.

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[2.49:33 - 2.49:50]The Arabs attacked Israel in 1947-48, leading to a reaction of transfer on the battlefield.

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[2.49:51 - 2.50:12]The speaker compares this to the inception of the American state and the treatment of indigenous populations.

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[2.49:51 - 2.50:12]The speaker argues that the blood and soil argument for the creation of a Jewish ethno-state is not valid.

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[2.49:51 - 2.50:12]The speaker believes that tracing back 3000 years of history to justify a Jewish ethno-state is ridiculous.

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[2.39:44 - 2.50:27]The speaker discusses the history of Zionism and the idea of transfer, arguing that it was not a core belief but became more prominent in the first decades of Israel's existence. The speaker also compares this to the treatment of indigenous populations in the creation of the American state and argues against using a blood and soil argument to justify a Jewish ethno-state.

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[2.50:27 - 2.50:36]Page content includes a debate about the ownership of the world and justifications for annexations.

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[2.50:56 - 2.51:05]A toy banana is mentioned and a break is taken.

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[2.54:55 - 2.55:49]The topic of ethnic transfer and displacement is discussed in relation to the Zionist movement.

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[2.56:58 - 2.57:15]The diaries of Theodor Herzl are referenced and his desire to create a liberal democratic state for Jews in Palestine.

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[2.58:31 - 2.58:40]The role of imperial powers and Western influence in the creation of a Jewish state is mentioned.

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[2.58:40 - 2.59:08]The rejection of the partition resolution and the allocation of land to Jews is discussed.

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[2.59:37 - 2.59:54]The statelessness of Palestinians for 75 years is noted.

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[2.59:37 - 2.59:54]The question is posed of whether any country would be willing to give up a portion of their land to Palestinians.

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[2.50:27 - 2.59:54]The page content includes a debate about justifications for annexations and the ownership of the world, as well as discussions about ethnic transfer and displacement in relation to the Zionist movement and the rejection of the partition resolution. Theodor Herzl's diaries and the role of Western influence are referenced, and the statelessness of Palestinians for 75 years is noted. The question is posed of whether any country would be willing to give up a portion of their land to Palestinians.

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[2.59:54 - 3.00:33] The speaker and the other person are discussing the rejection of a Jewish state in Palestine and the establishment of an exclusively Jewish state.

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[3.02:23 - 3.02:50]The speaker argues that the rejection was a matter of principle, not just a pragmatic decision.

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[3.04:34 - 3.04:45]The speaker suggests that the other person's arguments are motivated reasoning and not based on logic or morality.

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[3.04:45 - 3.05:00]They discuss how the establishment of an ethno state would require population transfer and that this is a basic logical argument.

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[3.06:57 - 3.07:06]The discussion shifts to the importance of culture and the correlation between race and values.

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[3.07:27 - 3.07:38]The speaker admits to valuing whiteness and white culture, but acknowledges that this is not a strong argument and is based on confirmation bias.

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[3.07:38 - 3.07:55]The person expresses shock at the other person's platform, given the level of hate they have expressed.

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[3.07:38 - 3.07:55]The speaker notes that the other person positions themselves as a progressive or liberal, which allows them to hide under that umbrella and justify their views.

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[2.59:54 - 3.08:03]The two discuss the rejection of a Jewish state in Palestine, the implications of establishing an ethno state, and the value of culture and race in shaping values. The speaker argues that the other person's views are motivated reasoning, and notes their shock at the other person's platform and their ability to hide behind a progressive label.

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[3.08:03 - 3.08:09] Man discussing someone who presents themselves as a liberal and has a dedicated audience of haters

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[3.09:00 - 3.09:07]They talk about the person's controversial statements and their community's obsession with them

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[3.09:50 - 3.10:04]They discuss the person's views on IQ and race

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[3.11:44 - 3.11:57]They talk about the person's views on Zionism and Israel

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[3.14:12 - 3.14:21]They talk about the role of the state in directing immigration and settler colonialism

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[3.15:29 - 3.16:10]They discuss the difference between settler colonialism and immigration

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[3.16:39 - 3.16:59]They discuss the idea of a Jewish homeland and the legitimacy of the transfer of Arabs after accepting the partition plan

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[3.18:24 - 3.18:38]They mention a previous conversation about ethno-states and the speaker's views on the moral permissibility of violence against people with different views

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[3.08:03 - 3.18:38]Overall, the conversation covers various topics such as liberal personas, controversial statements, race and IQ, Zionism, settler colonialism, immigration, and the legitimacy of ethnic transfers.

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[3.24:36 - 3.25:11] Israel accepted the UN partition resolution

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[3.25:11 - 3.25:19]Some leaders had the idea of removing darker people from the country

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[3.26:15 - 3.26:42]Israel engaged in ethnic transfer of Palestinians

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[3.26:15 - 3.26:42]The concept of ethnic transfer is intrinsic to western history

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[3.26:15 - 3.26:42]The west did not have an issue with Israel's actions

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[3.26:15 - 3.26:42]The western world has a history of forcibly displacing people

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[3.26:56 - 3.27:14]Israel saw themselves as a western nation and wanted to be accepted by the west

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[3.26:56 - 3.27:14]The western world accepted and supported Israel's actions

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[3.26:56 - 3.27:14]Israel's actions reaffirmed their position as a "west adjacent" state

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[3.26:56 - 3.27:14]Israel's actions did not breach any moral values according to western thinking

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[3.28:41 - 3.29:03]Israel's actions reaffirm their desire to become a western nation

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[3.29:20 - 3.30:03]There is no pro-Israeli position that is based on historical facts

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[3.29:20 - 3.30:03]Israel's actions were accepted and supported by the western world, demonstrating their acceptance of western supremacist principles

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[3.29:20 - 3.30:03]Israel's actions do not besmirch their reputation in the west

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[3.29:20 - 3.30:03]Israel's actions were in line with the 1944 resolution of the Labor Party

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[3.29:20 - 3.30:03]Israel's actions were a deeply entrenched idea in western thinking

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[3.29:20 - 3.30:03]The pro-Israeli position does not require knowledge of historical facts

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[3.29:20 - 3.30:03]The pro-Israeli position uses talking points to invoke confidence and appear knowledgeable

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[3.18:39 - 3.30:03]Israel accepted the UN partition resolution and engaged in ethnic transfer of Palestinians, which was accepted and supported by the western world. This reaffirmed Israel's desire to become a western nation and their adherence to western supremacist principles. The pro-Israeli position does not require knowledge of historical facts and is not invested in truth.

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[3.30:03 - 3.30:35]Person discusses the concept of an ethno state and the uncomfortable realities that come with it

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[3.31:22 - 3.31:57]Debates on Israel and its actions are often slanted in one direction due to a lack of credible academic support for defending apartheid

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[3.35:00 - 3.35:18]Zionism is based on the idea of an exclusive state for a specific ethnic group, with the minority living on sufferance or being expelled

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[3.35:18 - 3.35:32]Person shies away from using the term "Zionism" as it is not the operative ideology today, but acknowledges it was the ideology during the creation of the state of Israel

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[3.38:31 - 3.38:54]Person argues that Palestinian citizens of Israel did not have the same rights as Jewish citizens during the first 20 years of the state's existence, justifying it by saying they were suspected of disloyalty

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[3.39:33 - 3.39:44]The person's argument is deemed to be bullshit and historically inaccurate

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[3.30:03 - 3.39:58]Person discusses the uncomfortable realities of creating an ethno state and justifies the unequal treatment of Palestinian citizens in Israel during its first 20 years by claiming they were suspected of disloyalty. This argument is deemed to be false and historically inaccurate.

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[3.39:58 - 3.40:09] At the top of the hour, there is a three minute advertisement about subscribing to Twitch Prime for free with an Amazon Prime account

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[3.45:04 - 3.45:18]Norm accuses Benny of only dealing in facts when they support his argument, but ignoring them when they don't

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[3.45:18 - 3.45:30]A conversation about the history of Israel and Palestine between two scholars, Norm Finkelstein and Benny Morris

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[3.45:30 - 3.46:17]Benny argues that the Zionist movement was committed to the idea of a Jewish state, but not necessarily the expulsion of Arabs

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[3.45:30 - 3.46:17]Norm points out that the Zionist movement did not officially declare support for a Jewish state until 1942 because it was politically impossible at the time

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[3.47:36 - 3.47:56]Norm argues that the expulsion was intentional and planned by the Zionists, while Benny argues it was a result of war and circumstances

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[3.47:59 - 3.48:08]Both acknowledge that there was a large Arab minority in Israel for a brief period of time before they were expelled

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[3.48:08 - 3.48:14]Benny argues that the Arab rejection of the partition plan and subsequent launch of a war were the reasons for the expulsion of Arabs from Israel

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[3.49:01 - 3.49:59]Norm and Benny disagree on whether the ethnic displacement of Palestinians by Jews during the formation of Israel was intentional or a product of war

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[3.49:01 - 3.49:59]The conversation highlights the conflicting views on the events surrounding the formation of Israel and the displacement of Palestinians

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[3.49:01 - 3.49:59]The conflict could have played out without any ideology at play, with a war and subsequent transfer still possible

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[3.39:58 - 3.49:59]Overall, the conversation is a complex and contentious discussion of the history and politics of Israel and Palestine.

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[3.49:59 - 3.50:26]History is not about Palestinian rejection of peace deals, but about the displacement and dispossession inherent in the Zionist project.

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[3.55:17 - 3.55:28]The United Nations faced a practical problem when the war was thrown into their court.

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[3.55:17 - 3.55:28]No people would accept violence and displacement, regardless of their beliefs.

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[3.55:30 - 3.55:41]It is not fair to adjudicate the rights and wrongs of the situation from the beginning.

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[3.55:30 - 3.55:41]The claim that territorial displacement and dispossession is inherent in the Zionist project is not a legitimate political enterprise.

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[3.58:55 - 3.59:43]Native American resistance to colonists can be understood without anti-Europeanism, anti-whiteism, or anti-Christianism.

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[3.59:59 - 4.00:05]From the beginning, there were obvious reasons for Palestinian resistance, not based on anti-Semitism or anti-Westernism.

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[3.59:59 - 4.00:05]Beni Morris is an ideologue, propagandist, and Zionist, but also a scholar.

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[3.59:59 - 4.00:05]The British played a role in the rise of the Palestinian mufti to power.

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[4.00:36 - 4.00:46]Many Palestinians died fighting against Nazi Germany in World War II.

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[4.00:47 - 4.01:17]The justifications for Palestinian resistance are often attributed to anti-Semitism, but this is not accurate.

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[4.00:47 - 4.01:17]He is being intellectually dishonest by claiming that anti-Semitism was a leading motivator for Palestinian resistance.

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[4.00:47 - 4.01:17]Bringing up anti-Semitism is an attempt to justify the violent actions of the Zionist project.

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[4.00:47 - 4.01:17]In order to minimize the moral justification for Palestinian resistance, people often grasp at anything, including anti-Semitism.

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[4.00:47 - 4.01:17]Anti-Semitism was not a chief motivator for Arab resistance to Zionism.

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[4.01:18 - 4.02:01]Bigotry is not inherent in the human condition, but is learned behavior.

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[4.01:18 - 4.02:01]Israel's actions are unjustifiable, and the use of anti-Semitism as a justification is reactionary thinking.

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[4.01:18 - 4.02:01]This type of justification has been used throughout history by colonial powers to justify their actions.

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[3.49:59 - 4.02:10]History is not about Palestinian rejection of peace deals, but about the displacement and dispossession inherent in the Zionist project. Palestinian resistance was not motivated by anti-Semitism, but by the understandable desire to not be victims of a settler colonial state. The use of anti-Semitism as a justification for Israel's actions is reactionary and has been used by colonial powers throughout history.

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[4.02:17 - 4.02:39]The speaker discusses the Western perception of Arab violence and the need to "civilize" them.

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[4.03:45 - 4.04:11]They criticize the black-and-white thinking of history and the lack of understanding of complex factors.

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[4.04:34 - 4.04:40]The Palestinian and Arab preference for a unitary, federal state is mentioned.

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[4.06:01 - 4.06:52]They discuss the ethno-nationalist argument and the presence of Arab Jews in Mandatory Palestine.

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[4.07:04 - 4.07:35]The speaker asks the other person about the ideal solution for Arabs in 1947 and the potential consequences if Jews had lost the war in 1948.

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[4.07:35 - 4.07:59]The other person brings up the fear of a second Holocaust and the idea of a Jewish state being necessary for Jewish safety.

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[4.07:35 - 4.07:59]The speaker argues that this fear was unfounded and that there were already programs and expulsions of Jews in Arab countries before the creation of Israel.

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[4.10:36 - 4.11:05]They mention that the majority of Arab Jews came to the conclusion that their situation in the Arab world had become untenable.

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[4.11:05 - 4.11:17]The speaker brings up the idea that the creation of Israel provided an alternative for discriminated against Jews in Arab states.

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[4.11:18 - 4.11:45]The other person discusses the push and pull factors for Jewish emigration from Arab countries.

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[4.11:46 - 4.11:51]The speaker brings up the idea of "perfect victims" and how it is used to justify police brutality.

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[4.12:00 - 4.12:20]The speaker quotes an influential historian who argues that the emigration of Jews from Arab countries was not an unplanned exchange, but rather a result of propaganda and encouragement from Israel.

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[4.02:10 - 4.12:51]The text discusses Western perceptions of Arab violence and the need to "civilize" them, as well as the complex factors at play in the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. The speaker also addresses the fear of a second Holocaust and the belief that the creation of Israel provided an alternative for discriminated against Jews in Arab countries. They also mention the role of propaganda and encouragement in the emigration of Jews from Arab countries.

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[4.12:51 - 4.13:00] The idea that all people were expelled after 1948 is founded on rhetoric and not academic scrutiny

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[4.13:00 - 4.13:07]Most people are not academically inclined and do not fact-check

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[4.13:08 - 4.13:35]Examples of Jews being killed and injured in Middle Eastern countries in 1947 and 1948

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[4.14:03 - 4.14:14]Jewish people faced systemic annihilation in Europe and Russia, but were relatively safer in the Ottoman Empire

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[4.14:22 - 4.14:51]Ottoman Empire gave Jews full rights, but there were still problems for Jewish people

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[4.15:56 - 4.16:28]Wikipedia is a reliable source of information, but it is important to understand the context and not just copy and paste

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[4.16:43 - 4.17:02]There is limited scholarly literature on the events of 1948 in the Arab countries

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[4.19:18 - 4.19:35]Benny Morris, a scholar, has called the idea of false symmetry between Jewish and Arab expulsion false

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[4.19:18 - 4.19:35]There was a push and pull mechanism in the departure of Jews from Arab lands

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[4.19:18 - 4.19:35]There was also a lot of push for Jews to leave, but it is more complex than just expulsion

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[4.21:48 - 4.22:00]Palestinians were not willing to accept any deal that would give any land to Jewish people

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[4.21:48 - 4.22:00]YouTube asshole analogy to demonstrate the absurdity of expecting Palestinians to accept a deal giving them half of their land

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[4.22:00 - 4.22:16]The Arab goal was to destroy the Israeli state and dispossess Jewish people

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[4.22:16 - 4.22:57]Difference between diary entries of Jewish leaders and actions of Arabs in 1948

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[4.22:16 - 4.22:57]750,000 Palestinians were ethnically displaced at the inception of the Israeli state

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[4.12:51 - 4.24:02]The idea that all people were expelled after 1948 is unfounded, as there was a push and pull mechanism in the departure of Jews from Arab lands. Palestinians were not willing to accept any deal that would give any land to Jewish people, and the Arab goal was to destroy the Israeli state and dispossess Jewish people. Ultimately, 750,000 Palestinians were ethnically displaced at the inception of the Israeli state.

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[4.24:25 - 4.24:48] Benny Morris discusses the role of Arabs in the Holocaust and their opposition to Jewish immigration to Palestine.

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[4.24:48 - 4.25:32]He argues that the Arab resistance indirectly contributed to the slaughter of Jews in Europe.

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[4.28:13 - 4.28:20]Morris mentions the collaboration of the Grand Mufti with the Nazis and the whitewashing of his role by the Arabs.

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[4.28:49 - 4.29:03]He also brings up the fact that thousands of Palestinians died fighting against Nazi Germany.

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[4.31:49 - 4.32:10]Hassan Husani's role in the Nazi regime is discussed, with Morris stating that even if he didn't exist, the Holocaust would have still occurred.

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[4.33:11 - 4.33:53]Morris argues that the Palestinian motivation was to resist against settler colonialism, while the US and UK's refusal to take in Jewish refugees was pure anti-Semitism.

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[4.33:55 - 4.34:53]The responsibility for the Holocaust is shifted from the US and UK to the Palestinians, which Morris argues is objectionable and ahistorical.

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[4.35:12 - 4.35:28]The percentage of Jewish population in Palestine and the US is compared, showing that the US, considered a haven for Jews, had a lower percentage of Jews than Palestine.

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[4.35:35 - 4.36:09]The role of the British in appointing corrupt local leaders in colonial enterprises is brought up.

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[4.24:02 - 4.36:34]Benny Morris discusses the role of Arabs in the Holocaust and their opposition to Jewish immigration to Palestine, arguing that their resistance indirectly contributed to the slaughter of Jews in Europe. He also brings up the collaboration of the Grand Mufti with the Nazis and the whitewashing of his role by the Arabs. Morris argues that the Palestinian motivation was to resist against settler colonialism, while the US and UK's refusal to take in Jewish refugees was pure anti-Semitism. He compares the percentage of Jewish population in Palestine and the US, showing that the US had a lower percentage of Jews despite being considered a haven for Jews. He also mentions the role of the British in appointing corrupt local leaders in colonial enterprises and criticizes the shifting of responsibility for the Holocaust from the US and UK to the Palestinians as objectionable and ahistorical.

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[4.44:53 - 4.45:31]British sponsorship of Zionism in Palestine due to imperial self-interest and anti-Semitism in 1917

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[4.46:06 - 4.46:23]British motives included creating a buffer state to protect the Suez Canal and fulfilling a perceived debt to the Jewish people

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[4.46:06 - 4.46:23]Palestinian Authority serves as an example of how colonial entities operate

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[4.46:06 - 4.46:23]Palestinians not interested in Palestinian emancipation, but rather behaving like Israeli security apparatus

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[4.46:32 - 4.47:11]Balfour Declaration supported the emergence of a Jewish national home in Palestine

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[4.46:32 - 4.47:11]British sponsorship seen as a means to maintain imperial control and interests in the region

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[4.46:32 - 4.47:11]British sponsorship of Zionism seen as a means to maintain control over the Suez Canal and British Empire

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]World War II and British bankruptcy led to emergence of a Jewish state in Palestine

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]Jewish state established with uncontestable demographic majority, territorial hegemony, and political supremacy

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]Israel imposed military government on Palestinian citizens and suppressed Palestinian or Arab nationalist movements

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]Consensus among human rights organizations that Israel is an apartheid state with a regime of Jewish supremacy

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]Responsibility of Palestinian Arabs for Holocaust questioned

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]Transfer discussion indicates rational fear of territorial displacement and dispossession

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]History and responsibility for words debated

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]History and responsibility for words debated

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[4.47:11 - 4.47:31]History and responsibility for words debated

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[4.36:36 - 4.47:31]British sponsorship of Zionism in Palestine driven by imperial self-interest and anti-Semitism, leading to the establishment of a Jewish state with uncontestable demographic majority, territorial hegemony, and political supremacy. Palestinian Arabs feared displacement and dispossession, and Israel has been accused of being an apartheid state with a regime of Jewish supremacy. Responsibility for Holocaust and words debated.

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[4.52:15 - 4.52:27]In 1905, British Prime Minister Arthur Balfour sponsored the Aliens Act, which restricted Jewish immigration to the UK.

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[4.52:27 - 4.52:38]Balfour was denounced as an anti-Semite by the British Jewish establishment.

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[4.54:39 - 4.55:01]In 1917, Balfour declared his support for Zionism, which some believe was motivated by British imperial interests.

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[4.55:41 - 4.55:47]Balfour's views on race were troubling, as he argued against the equality of races in a debate on South African natives in the British House of Commons.

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[4.55:47 - 4.56:14]The influx of Jewish refugees into England in the late 19th century led to an increase in British anti-immigrant racism and anti-Semitism.

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[4.55:47 - 4.56:14]In 1939, the British government switched their support to the Arab national movement and non-Zionism.

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[4.55:47 - 4.56:14]The British eventually supported the Zionist enterprise, but were inconsistent in their support and even curbed Jewish immigration at times.

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[4.55:47 - 4.56:14]The British did not vote for partition and Jewish statehood in Palestine in 1948.

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[4.56:39 - 4.57:45]Balfour presided over the passage of the Aliens Act, which primarily aimed to restrict Jewish immigration.

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[4.58:26 - 4.58:48]Balfour's transformation to a supporter of Zionism may have been superficial and motivated by British imperial interests.

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[4.58:26 - 4.58:48]The British imperial venture in Palestine was driven by a desire to control the Suez Canal during World War I.

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[4.58:26 - 4.58:48]The British government was not a consistent supporter of Zionism and even curbed Jewish immigration at times.

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[4.58:26 - 4.58:48]The British did not have the best interests of the Jewish people in mind and were more concerned with their own imperial interests.

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[4.47:40 - 4.58:56]The Balfour Declaration was a result of a combination of British imperial interests and anti-Semitic views.

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[4.59:22 - 4.59:44]In 1917, the British did not have a Jewish state in mind and used the term "Jewish national home" instead.

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[4.59:44 - 5.00:10]Martin Bunton of the University of Victoria has done an outstanding review of British policy towards Palestine during the Mandate.

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[4.59:44 - 5.00:10]By the late 1920s and early 1930s, the British realized the mess they were in and pursued a policy of "muddling on."

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[4.59:44 - 5.00:10]This policy served the development of Zionist institutions and the Yishuv's economy, but it was not a conscious effort to establish a Jewish state.

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[4.59:44 - 5.00:10]The speaker believes that the British were not self-consciously laying the groundwork for the eventual establishment of a Jewish state.

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[4.59:44 - 5.00:10]The speaker does not believe the British were trying to establish a Jewish state through the Havara Agreement.

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[5.00:57 - 5.01:08]The speaker mentions the Lehi, a small and unimportant organization of 300 people, who proposed an alliance with Nazi Germany in 1941.

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[5.02:57 - 5.03:14]The speaker also mentions the Havara Agreement and the Mufti of Jerusalem's actions as "red herrings" in the discussion.

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[5.03:15 - 5.03:46]The speaker also does not think that the Mufti of Jerusalem's actions are reflective of the broader Palestinian project or motivated by anti-Semitism.

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[5.03:15 - 5.03:46]The speaker believes that the Lehi's actions do not reflect the views of the wider Palestinian community.

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[5.03:15 - 5.03:46]The speaker argues that the British and the Palestinians were not motivated by Nazi principles, just as the Lehi's actions do not reflect the views of the wider Palestinian community.

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[5.06:38 - 5.06:59]The speaker criticizes Destiny for not being knowledgeable about the issues he speaks on and for being outmatched by his opponent.

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[5.07:51 - 5.08:11]The speaker argues that Destiny only debates for the purpose of debating, while he himself debates people with big audiences and genuine societal harm.

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[5.09:09 - 5.09:17]This alliance was based on a shared ideology and a desire for allies against the British.

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[5.09:38 - 5.09:43]In response to Destiny's question about the Mufti's anti-Semitism, the speaker sarcastically suggests that all anti-Semites are equivalent to Hitler.

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[4.58:56 - 5.09:43]In conclusion, the speaker believes that the actions of the Mufti, the British, and the Lehi do not accurately reflect the views of the wider Palestinian community and that Destiny is not knowledgeable enough to engage in this debate.

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[5.09:43 - 5.09:59]Discussion about a person being revolting and disgusting

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[5.11:42 - 5.11:53]Accusations of sex trafficking and using the N-word

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[5.13:13 - 5.13:34]Mention of Palestinian people and crimes

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[5.14:54 - 5.15:05]Mention of someone being out of their element

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[5.15:25 - 5.15:33]Mention of being a skillful order and adding to the fun

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[5.16:47 - 5.16:58]Accusations of making up arguments and manipulating truth

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[5.17:10 - 5.17:49]Argument about speaking Hebrew and being a historian

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[5.17:50 - 5.18:02]Discussion about a red herring and relevance of different groups

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[5.18:34 - 5.18:40]Person being charitable towards another person

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[5.18:34 - 5.18:40]Comparison to not marrying a fan and leaving family behind

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[5.18:42 - 5.18:55]Comparison of historic significance between different groups

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[5.19:11 - 5.19:50]Mention of the hovar agreement and the mufti of Jerusalem

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[5.19:50 - 5.20:14]Mention of a shared ideology and alliance with Nazi Germany

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[5.09:43 - 5.20:14]Summary of discussion about relevance and blame during the Holocaust

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[5.25:16 - 5.25:40]Discussion begins with a disagreement over the relevance of a Palestinian mufti's collaboration with Nazis during WWII and the involvement of a former Israeli prime minister in terrorist activities

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[5.28:59 - 5.29:55]The discussion shifts to the relevance of the mufti's actions and the involvement of Israeli leaders in terrorist activities

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[5.28:59 - 5.29:55]One person argues that the mufti's actions were not relevant to the discussion and the other person defends their position by bringing up the havara agreement and the involvement of former Israeli leaders in terrorist activities

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[5.29:56 - 5.30:32]One person accuses the other of getting their information solely from Twitter and not doing enough research

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[5.29:56 - 5.30:32]The person accused defends their sources and argues that they have interviewed reliable journalists and sources

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[5.29:56 - 5.30:32]The discussion becomes more heated as both parties argue their points and accuse the other of being disingenuous and misled

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[5.29:56 - 5.30:32]The person accused of being misled defends their position and argues that they have done extensive research and interviewed reliable sources

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[5.30:51 - 5.31:27]The discussion briefly touches on the use of Wikipedia as a source and the importance of also consulting other sources

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[5.20:14 - 5.31:27]The discussion involves a disagreement over the relevance of the mufti's collaboration with Nazis and the involvement of Israeli leaders in terrorist activities. Both parties argue their points and accuse the other of being misled, with a brief mention of the use of Wikipedia as a source. The discussion ends with a reminder to consider all sources and not solely rely on Wikipedia.

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[5.31:27 - 5.31:42]Doctor Snooze, first international envoy of the United Nations, brought up in the context of Jewish emigration from Europe to Palestine

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[5.31:42 - 5.32:02]Disagreement over responsibility for deaths of Jews between Americans and Palestinians

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[5.32:05 - 5.32:18]Benny Boy's "stupid" argument about Palestinians' indirect role in the Holocaust

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[5.32:18 - 5.32:25]Morris's claim that Palestinians played an indirect role in the Holocaust by preventing Jews from leaving Europe

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[5.32:37 - 5.32:55]Palestinians brought up by Smith as responsible for events in Europe, despite not being Europeans or having a role in the rise of Nazism

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[5.32:56 - 5.33:06]Palestinians blamed for preventing Jews from reaching safe shores in Palestine, the only safe haven at the time

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[5.33:13 - 5.33:31]Americans also responsible for not allowing Jewish immigration during the 1930s

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[5.33:43 - 5.33:50]Prime Minister of Israel, who stated that the idea of gas chambers came from the Mufti of Jerusalem, gets elected despite controversial statements

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[5.34:30 - 5.34:44]Return to the present day and discussion of the October 7th attacks by Hamas on Israel

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[5.35:27 - 5.35:37]Hamas's ideology, as stated in their 1988 charter, is genocidal and calls for the elimination of Jews from Palestine

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[5.36:41 - 5.36:52]Debate over whether the October 7th attacks were an act of ethnic cleansing or genocide

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[5.36:52 - 5.37:14]Hamas hoped to benefit from Israeli counteroffensive in terms of public opinion

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[5.37:14 - 5.37:42]Hamas's charter from 1988 is the only relevant version, according to Smith

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[5.39:32 - 5.39:42]Hamas's charter has been updated in 2017, but the new version does not step back from the call to eliminate Israel and Jews from Palestine

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[5.31:27 - 5.40:06]Debate over responsibility for Jewish deaths between Americans and Palestinians, Morris's claim that Palestinians played an indirect role in the Holocaust, discussion of the October 7th attacks by Hamas on Israel and their genocidal charter, and the update of their charter in 2017.

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[5.50:01 - 5.50:40] October 7th: Hamas alleged to have killed Israeli soldiers in a crossfire, but Israeli newspapers found credibility in claims of Hannibal Doctrine being used

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[5.50:59 - 5.51:19]Benny Morris argues that Hamas is a genocidal entity, but Norman Finkelstein refutes this claim by pointing out that Hamas does not target Jews outside of Israel and Palestine

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[5.50:59 - 5.51:19]Finkelstein argues that Israel teaches fear and hatred towards Arabs, while Palestinians experience the consequences of Israeli violence and radicalize as a result

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[5.50:59 - 5.51:19]Benny Morris calls for independent investigations into allegations of genocide by both Palestinians and Israelis, but Finkelstein points out that the International Criminal Court lacks credibility and Israel has rejected international investigation

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[5.50:59 - 5.51:19]Finkelstein and Morris both acknowledge civilian casualties on both sides, but disagree on the extent to which each side is responsible

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[5.40:06 - 5.51:19]Overall, the debate centers around the accusations of genocide and violence between Israel and Palestine, with Finkelstein arguing that Israel is the colonial entity and occupying force, while Morris argues that Hamas is the genocidal entity.

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[5.51:19 - 5.51:51]Crossfire and deliberate attempt to kill civilians in Israel

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[5.53:48 - 5.53:57]Comparison to Haitian revolution and war saw ghetto uprising

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[5.59:58 - 6.00:17]No justification for Israel's occupation, apartheid state, or ethnic cleansing campaign

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[6.00:26 - 6.00:34]Approximately 1200 people killed, 800 of them civilians

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[6.00:26 - 6.00:34]Uncertainty around exact number of civilian deaths

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[6.00:34 - 6.00:42]Names of victims published in harrets

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[6.00:34 - 6.00:42]No doubt in author's opinion that it was an act of terror

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[6.00:34 - 6.00:42]Footage of Hamas militants and Palestinian resistance forces opening fire on civilians and military bases

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[6.00:34 - 6.00:42]Author's view that Hamas was responsible for significant atrocities

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[6.00:34 - 6.00:42]Difficulty in determining exact number of civilians killed by Hamas

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[6.00:53 - 6.01:38]Controversy around norm using this comparison in his article

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[6.01:38 - 6.01:48]Criticism of those who engage in bad argumentation and make assumptions about the author's views

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[6.01:38 - 6.01:48]Difficulty in finding truth due to lazy argumentation and focus on optics

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[6.03:31 - 6.03:41]Strange reaction to reputable Israeli services regarding ambulances and retrieving bodies

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[5.51:19 - 6.03:41]Overall, there is no justification for apartheid and the moral issue is clear – apartheid is wrong.

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[6.03:41 - 6.03:59]The speaker discusses a specific incident, possibly related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, where a number was adjusted due to the discovery of burned bodies.

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[6.03:59 - 6.04:05]The burned bodies were initially believed to be Israeli victims, but were later identified as Palestinian fighters.

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[6.03:59 - 6.04:05]The speaker questions how a Palestinian fighter could be burned to a crisp.

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[6.04:26 - 6.04:34]There is a debate about the number of Israeli civilians killed on October 7th, with some being killed by Palestinians and others by Israeli forces.

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[6.05:03 - 6.05:26]The speaker believes that Palestinians have the right to resistance, including armed resistance, but that it must follow the rules of war.

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[6.05:44 - 6.06:55]The speaker argues that Hamas is the lesser evil compared to Israel, as Israel maintains an apartheid state and kills more civilians.

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[6.07:02 - 6.07:13]There were attacks on both Israeli civilians and military/intelligence facilities on October 7th.

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[6.11:07 - 6.11:20]The speaker believes that the goal of the attacks was to secure hostages and engage in negotiations.

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[6.11:52 - 6.12:15]There is a double standard in the demand for condemnation, with Palestinians being asked to condemn their actions while Israelis are not.

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[6.12:29 - 6.12:38]The speaker sarcastically suggests condemning Palestinians in the same way as Israelis, by offering them billions of dollars and weapons.

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[6.12:45 - 6.12:51]The speaker condemns the notion of permanent victimhood in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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[6.13:41 - 6.13:53]The speaker highlights the absurdity of asking Palestinians to contextualize violence against Israelis, as it would require justifying it.

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[6.03:41 - 6.13:53]Overall, the speaker believes that Hamas is the lesser evil compared to Israel and that there is a double standard in the demand for condemnation.

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[6.13:53 - 6.15:06]The speaker had a teenager from Yemen on their broadcast who was accused of being anti-semitic and homophobic.

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[6.17:10 - 6.17:31]The speaker argued that the teenager's affiliation with the Houthi group, which has a charter advocating for the death of all Jews, contradicted his claims of not being anti-semitic.

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[6.17:54 - 6.18:06]The teenager denied these accusations and claimed to be anti-Zionist.

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[6.19:06 - 6.19:16]The speaker compared the situation to bringing a random Jewish person from Israel on the broadcast and accusing them of being a hater of Palestinians.

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[6.19:06 - 6.19:16]The speaker compared the situation to bringing a random Jewish person from Israel on the broadcast and accusing them of being a hater of Palestinians.

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[6.19:23 - 6.19:35]The speaker mentioned their previous interviews with Israeli conscientious objectors.

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[6.19:38 - 6.20:03]The speaker condemned the interviewer for assuming that all Israeli Jews want to commit genocide against Palestinians.

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[6.21:27 - 6.22:37]The speaker argued that Hamas' attacks on civilians and military facilities should both be condemned.

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[6.23:27 - 6.23:36]The speaker criticized selective outrage and condemnation towards Israel.

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[6.23:37 - 6.23:55]The speaker mentioned that they have never been asked to condemn an Israeli action in their decades of appearing in public and being interviewed.

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[6.23:55 - 6.24:06]The speaker argued that there is no shortage of international condemnation for Israel.

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[6.24:06 - 6.24:24]The speaker mentioned their goal of condemning Palestinians by giving them weapons and vetoing any security council provision.

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[6.24:25 - 6.24:31]The speaker sarcastically commented on "broad condemnation" falling upon Israel.

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[6.13:53 - 6.24:40]A comprehensive summary of the speaker's points is that they condemn both Palestinians and Israelis, but also criticize selective outrage and condemnation towards Israel and argue that there is no shortage of international condemnation for Israel.

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[6.24:40 - 6.24:49] In 1948, the world supported the establishment of a Jewish state in Israel.

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[6.24:49 - 6.25:05]The western democracies also supported this establishment.

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[6.24:49 - 6.25:05]The speaker believes that there is a valid argument for the people in Gaza to have a just cause for war.

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[6.25:10 - 6.25:27]The speaker believes that there is a double standard when it comes to criticism of Israel.

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[6.25:57 - 6.26:03]However, this may not have been carried out in the correct way.

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[6.30:06 - 6.30:32]The speaker accuses the historian of ignoring the question and cherry-picking information.

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[6.30:06 - 6.30:32]The speaker challenges the historian to show where they have misrepresented information.

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[6.34:05 - 6.34:10]The historian claims to have written 50 pages analyzing the speaker's work.

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[6.34:53 - 6.35:10]The speaker values the written word, but also believes in discussing current ideas.

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[6.24:40 - 6.35:24]In summary, the speaker believes that there is a double standard in discussions of Israel and challenges the historian to engage in a civil scholarly discussion.

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[6.37:47 - 6.37:55]Discussion on the topic of war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas

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[6.39:22 - 6.39:44]Mention of a book and its quote about war being tragic and civilians dying

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[6.42:07 - 6.42:19]Discussion on the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas

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[6.42:19 - 6.42:32]Response to claim that war crimes are not committed by Israel, using examples of the Dejia and Hannibal doctrines

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[6.42:19 - 6.42:32]Comparison of Israel and Hamas in terms of morality and intent in killing civilians

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[6.42:19 - 6.42:32]Claim that Israel is deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure and civilians

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[6.42:32 - 6.42:44]Freedom to backtrack and discuss critical moments in time

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[6.42:45 - 6.43:00]Mention of a Twitter post and the false equivalency of the two sides

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[6.42:45 - 6.43:00]Mention of the optics of the situation and criticism of leftist individuals

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[6.42:45 - 6.43:00]Example of John Kirby's response to Palestinian and Israeli civilian deaths

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[6.43:00 - 6.43:08]Questioning why massive atrocities occurred on October 7th and acknowledging the erasure of the past

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[6.43:00 - 6.43:08]Amnesty International's acknowledgement of both Hamas and Israel's targeting of civilians

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[6.43:00 - 6.43:08]Differentiating between Hamas's intentional targeting of civilians and Israel's incidental loss of life

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[6.43:00 - 6.43:08]Mention of Israeli genociding and deliberate killing of women and children

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[6.43:00 - 6.43:08]Criticism of the defense of Israel and its actions

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[6.43:57 - 6.44:17]Denial of ever having a "whoops" moment in which hospitals or civilians were bombed

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[6.44:17 - 6.44:31]Mention of Israel's use of artificial intelligence in targeting civilians

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[6.35:24 - 6.44:31]Discussion on war crimes committed by Israel and Hamas, including examples of Israel's deliberate targeting of civilians and criticism of the false equivalency between the two sides.

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[6.45:00 - 6.45:10] People are discussing history and post October seven events

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[6.49:00 - 6.49:30]Another person is arguing that Israel deliberately targets and kills civilians, including children

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[6.49:42 - 6.50:00]The first person laughs and dismisses this argument

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[6.50:00 - 6.50:36]One person is engaging in genocide denial and making fascist arguments

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[6.51:08 - 6.51:39]The second person brings up the Warsaw ghetto uprising and compares it to events in Palestine

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[6.51:08 - 6.51:39]The first person dismisses this comparison and accuses the second person of supporting Zionism

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[6.56:59 - 6.57:05]Norm Finkelstein destroys the first person in a debate

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[6.57:05 - 6.57:12]The first person gets frustrated and ends the stream, while the second person's tweets gain thousands of likes

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[6.57:05 - 6.57:12]The first person is mocked on Twitter and is frustrated watching the second person's stream

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[6.44:31 - 6.57:12]A comprehensive summary of the events is that two people are discussing history and post October seven events, with one person engaging in genocide denial and fascist arguments while the other argues that Israel targets and kills civilians, including children. The first person is frustrated and ends the stream, while the second person's tweets gain popularity and they are eventually destroyed in a debate by Norm Finkelstein. The first person is mocked on Twitter and becomes frustrated watching the second person's stream.

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[6.57:22 - 6.57:56]Destiny and Norm are discussing a debate with someone named D, who was supposed to participate but couldn't.

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[7.00:34 - 7.00:51]Norm and Destiny are well-read on the topic, while D seems to have only read two Wikipedia entries.

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[7.01:23 - 7.01:31]D was supposed to defend Mr. Benel but doesn't seem to know what he's talking about.

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[7.04:09 - 7.04:25]They continue to mock D and his lack of knowledge, while also discussing the seriousness of the topic being debated.

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[7.06:16 - 7.06:38]They mention that D is like a "wikipedia autist" going up against someone with extensive knowledge on the topic.

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[7.07:54 - 7.08:08]They discuss D's debate partner who is laughing at him for only reading Wikipedia.

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[7.08:08 - 7.08:24]They mock D for his lack of understanding and knowledge.

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[7.08:27 - 7.08:50]They mention a historian named Benny Morris who is laughing at D's comments.

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[7.08:27 - 7.08:50]They mention that even Benny Morris, who they previously mentioned, is laughing at D.

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[7.09:20 - 7.09:41]They mention that D's lack of knowledge is a gift for them to laugh at and enjoy in a serious conversation.

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[7.10:12 - 7.10:20]They make fun of D for his lack of knowledge and understanding.

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[7.10:12 - 7.10:20]They mention that D's presence in the debate is like a pressure valve, providing comic relief.

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[7.10:12 - 7.10:20]They continue to mock D and make fun of him.

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[7.10:12 - 7.10:20]They compare D to Jar Jar Binks, a character from Star Wars who is often mocked.

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[7.10:12 - 7.10:20]They continue to make fun of D and his lack of knowledge.

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[7.10:26 - 7.10:41]They mention that D's childhood friend is probably embarrassed by his behavior.

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[7.11:04 - 7.11:15]They mention that D should go back to reading Wikipedia and looking for new talking points.

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[6.57:12 - 7.11:39]They conclude that books are not a waste of time and that they have a lot of respect for each other's knowledge and understanding.

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[7.11:57 - 7.12:22] Lex and Destiny discuss Benny Morris and his academic work

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[7.16:03 - 7.16:13]Destiny finds it "hilarious" that Israel targets civilians

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[7.17:53 - 7.18:11]Destiny and Lex discuss Israel's policy of killing civilians and the possibility of war crimes

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[7.19:35 - 7.19:43]Chatter misunderstands Destiny's sarcasm and is corrected by Lex

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[7.19:35 - 7.19:43]Destiny explains his sarcasm and calls out the chatter's inability to understand nuance

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[7.22:41 - 7.23:36]Destiny laughs at a story about a starving refugee being shot and run over by Israeli troops

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[7.22:41 - 7.23:36]Destiny's audience is characterized as "cultivating an entire audience of just patrick bateman lovers"

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[7.11:39 - 7.23:36]Destiny and Lex discuss Israel's policy of targeting civilians and the possibility of war crimes, while a chatter misunderstands Destiny's sarcasm and is corrected by Lex. Destiny's audience is described as being drawn to sociopathic behavior.

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[7.33:50 - 7.34:03]Discussion of a controversial individual's behavior and actions on a livestream

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[7.35:30 - 7.35:41]Criticism of the individual's character and actions

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[7.35:30 - 7.35:41]Discussion of the individual's lack of knowledge on a certain topic

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[7.35:30 - 7.35:41]Argument about the responsibility of multiple levels of command in military strikes

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[7.35:30 - 7.35:41]Mention of the individual's past debates with a particular person and their knowledge on the topic

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[7.35:41 - 7.35:47]Mention of the individual's fanbase and their reaction to his content

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[7.35:41 - 7.35:47]Mention of a particular incident involving the individual laughing at a Palestinian person

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[7.35:41 - 7.35:47]Criticism of the individual's fanbase for their reaction

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[7.35:47 - 7.36:14]Discussion of the ongoing conflict in Israel

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[7.35:47 - 7.36:14]Mention of the potential banning of a livestream for watching a video of the individual

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[7.35:47 - 7.36:14]Discussion of the terms of service on Twitch

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[7.35:47 - 7.36:14]Mention of another individual who watches the controversial individual's videos

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[7.35:47 - 7.36:14]Criticism of the controversial individual's fanbase for their inconsistency

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[7.23:36 - 7.36:14]Discussion of the controversial individual's behavior and actions on a livestream, criticism of their character and knowledge, and discussion of the ongoing conflict in Israel. Mention of potential banning on Twitch and criticism of the individual's fanbase.

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[7.37:21 - 7.37:35]Benny Moors is being debated about whether Palestinians have deliberately targeted civilians.

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[7.43:13 - 7.43:40]Palestinians have targeted civilians, including Hamas and Islamic shi had and previously murdered and raped.

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[7.45:05 - 7.45:46]The speaker encourages Benny to think about a world where he does not occupy any space in his mind.

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[7.45:05 - 7.45:46]The speaker also encourages Benny to subscribe to avoid seeing ads and have an ad-free experience.

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[7.45:46 - 7.45:59]There is a debate about whether it is good for mental health to be involved in this conversation.

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[7.47:19 - 7.47:30]The coordination in the military is pretty well-organized.

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[7.47:37 - 7.48:13]There is substantial evidence of this.

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[7.47:37 - 7.48:13]There have been multiple incidents where entire families have been killed in single strikes.

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[7.48:13 - 7.48:21]It is unclear who was in the families or if there were Hamas targets nearby.

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[7.49:06 - 7.49:21]There is a disagreement about whether any Israeli has ever targeted a civilian.

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[7.49:06 - 7.49:21]Israel has a clear-cut policy called the de jia doctrine that dictates targeting civilian buildings.

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[7.49:06 - 7.49:21]The Israeli military is well-organized and uses a program called the Gospel to target civilians.

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[7.49:06 - 7.49:21]Israel could potentially kill more civilians, but they are likely calculating how many they can kill without losing support from America.

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[7.49:30 - 7.50:04]Israel has killed over 30,000 civilians in the recent siege.

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[7.36:27 - 7.50:04]The previous statements are meant to be a summary of the conversation.

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[7.51:33 - 7.51:50]The speaker brings up the topic of children being killed in combat zones and questions why the number of children killed in Gaza is relevant.

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[7.56:50 - 7.57:08]The speaker challenges the professor's argument that Israel's actions in Gaza are justified by comparing it to the number of combat zones and casualties in Vietnam.

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[7.56:50 - 7.57:08]The speaker argues that Israel is using the excuse of fighting against Hamas to justify their actions in Gaza.

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[7.56:50 - 7.57:08]The speaker criticizes the use of Hamas numbers by Israel to defend their actions.

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[7.56:50 - 7.57:08]The speaker mentions the need for third-party international investigators in Gaza to verify the numbers.

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[7.56:50 - 7.57:08]The speaker points out inconsistencies in the professor's argument and accuses them of moving the goalposts.

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[7.57:08 - 7.57:15]The speaker mentions the Goldstone report and how it dismissed the theory of human shields being used by Hamas in Gaza.

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[7.57:25 - 7.57:48]The speaker argues that deep down, everyone knows that killing children is wrong.

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[7.58:23 - 7.59:01]The speaker predicts that there will be consequences for Israel's actions in Gaza and that this level of atrocity cannot go unnoticed.

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[7.58:23 - 7.59:01]The speaker brings up a statement made by an Israeli minister about dropping an atomic bomb on Gaza and criticizes it.

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[7.58:23 - 7.59:01]The speaker questions why Iran's statements about destroying Israel are seen as valid justification for Israel's actions, but a Hamas member's statement is not.

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[7.59:01 - 7.59:07]The speaker mentions the support for Palestinians and the impact of the latest incursion on Israel.

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[7.59:48 - 8.00:28]The speaker mentions instances of America seizing and freezing assets of other countries.

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[8.00:29 - 8.00:40]The speaker brings up America's implementation of blockades and other actions against countries like Venezuela and Iran, and criticizes the double standard.

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[8.00:29 - 8.00:40]The speaker argues that it is morally unacceptable for a country with limited means to implement similar actions.

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[8.01:09 - 8.01:28]The speaker mentions the stealing of Iranian and Venezuelan oil by the US.

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[8.01:42 - 8.01:53]The speaker mentions the political constraints and the Israeli public's support for the use of force in Gaza.

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[8.01:42 - 8.01:53]The speaker asks the professor if there is genocide going on in Gaza from a legal, philosophical, and moral perspective.

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[7.50:04 - 8.01:53]The speaker discusses the killing of children in Gaza and questions the use of Hamas numbers by Israel to justify their actions. They criticize the double standard applied by the professor and bring up the need for international investigators in Gaza. They also mention the impact of Israel's actions on the region and the consequences that may follow. The speaker also criticizes the political constraints and public support for the use of force in Gaza. They bring up instances of America's actions against other countries and argue that it is morally unacceptable for a country with limited means to implement similar actions. Finally, they ask the professor about the legality and morality of the situation in Gaza.

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[8.05:59 - 8.07:07] In January 2021, the Republic of South Africa initiated proceedings against Israel for genocide in Gaza, but the court has not yet made a determination.

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[8.12:06 - 8.12:13]Many people do not care about the situation in Gaza and enjoy the chaos and bloodsport of debates.

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[8.12:06 - 8.12:13]The speaker has talked to academics, journalists, and Israeli citizens about the situation.

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[8.12:29 - 8.12:44]On October 7, something changed in the attitude of some community members and they left.

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[8.14:07 - 8.14:50]These people watched a debate on the topic of Palestine and Israel and never looked back.

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[8.15:21 - 8.15:38]Some fans of a certain person do not care about their problematic behavior and continue to support them.

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[8.15:21 - 8.15:38]Many people have left the community after watching the speaker's debate on Palestine and Israel.

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[8.15:39 - 8.16:26]Some people continue to support someone despite their problematic behavior.

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[8.16:26 - 8.17:12]The speaker believes that Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault against the Palestinian people.

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[8.16:26 - 8.17:12]The deliberate killing of civilians in Gaza is not unfounded and is backed by Israeli military principles.

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[8.17:12 - 8.17:18]The court has not ordered a cease fire in previous cases and did not do so in this case.

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[8.17:12 - 8.17:18]The court has not determined if Israel is guilty or innocent of genocide.

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[8.01:54 - 8.17:18]In January 2021, the Republic of South Africa initiated proceedings against Israel for genocide in Gaza, but the court has not yet made a determination. Many people do not care about the situation in Gaza and enjoy the chaos and bloodsport of debates. Some fans of a certain person do not care about their problematic behavior and continue to support them. On October 7, something changed in the attitude of some community members and they left. These people watched a debate on the topic of Palestine and Israel and never looked back. The speaker has talked to academics, journalists, and Israeli citizens about the situation. The court has not ordered a cease fire in previous cases and did not do so in this case. The court has not determined if Israel is guilty or innocent of genocide. The speaker believes that Israel is engaged in a genocidal assault against the Palestinian people. The deliberate killing of civilians in Gaza is not unfounded and is backed by Israeli military principles. Many people have left the community after watching the speaker's debate on Palestine and Israel. Some people continue to support someone despite their problematic behavior.

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[8.17:18 - 8.17:27]Discussion about relevance of war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and the West Bank

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[8.17:42 - 8.18:00]Question about whether ethnic cleansing of Palestinians has occurred in 1947 and 1948

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[8.18:15 - 8.18:22]Debate over whether ethnic cleansing is always bad and can be justified in certain cases

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[8.19:56 - 8.20:22]Discussion on the concept of genocide and its definition

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[8.23:20 - 8.23:38]Debate over the plausibility and accuracy of the evidence presented in the case

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[8.23:38 - 8.24:28]Mention of the International Court of Justice case brought by South Africa against Israel for genocide

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[8.24:34 - 8.25:17]Reminder of a previous incident where the speaker, Mr. Bonarelli, took a practice LSAT and failed

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[8.25:49 - 8.25:57]Reminder of a controversial statement made by Mr. Bonarelli about pedophilia

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[8.25:58 - 8.26:15]Mention of a debate between Mr. Bonarelli and Aiden Ross on the topic of pedophilia and age of consent

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[8.26:26 - 8.26:42]Discussion on the definition of pedophilia and its relationship to age of consent

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[8.17:18 - 8.26:49]Debate about war crimes and ethnic cleansing in Israel, discussion of the concept of genocide and a controversial statement made by Mr. Bonarelli about pedophilia and age of consent.

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[8.31:08 - 8.31:24]Discussion about a possible genocide case against Israel

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[8.33:09 - 8.33:36]Mention of a report with alleged evidence of genocide

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[8.33:36 - 8.33:42]Debate over the credibility and strength of the evidence

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[8.33:48 - 8.33:58]Comparison to an Olympic qualification and the difference between qualifying and winning a medal

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[8.35:10 - 8.35:23]Mention of the phrase "dulla specialis"

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[8.35:23 - 8.35:29]Discussion of the intentional aspect of genocide

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[8.35:23 - 8.35:29]Debate over whether Israel has the intention to commit genocide

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[8.35:23 - 8.35:29]Concluding statement about the misrepresentation of the evidence against Israel and the importance of proving intent

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[8.26:51 - 8.35:29]Debate over the strength of evidence for a possible genocide case against Israel, including discussion of the intentional aspect and the importance of proving intent.

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[8.35:29 - 8.35:36]Person is discussing a court case and the concept of genocide

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[8.35:56 - 8.36:06]They mention a high standard of intent called dulla specialis

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[8.42:54 - 8.43:02]They express frustration with the other person's comments and call them an imbecile

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[8.45:47 - 8.45:55]Person argues that the ICC is letting every genocide case go through

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[8.46:35 - 8.46:41]They mention a clip of Destiny defending ethnic displacement and ethnic cleansing

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]The person asks if the other party has read the case multiple times

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person claims to have read all opinions and declarations related to the case

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They mention that reaching the benchmark of plausibility is a high standard

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]The person compares this to a regional player qualifying for the Olympics

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They criticize debates and claim that the other person is just engaging in semantics

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They criticize the majority opinion and say that it is popular for a reason

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]The person argues that the right wing only values being able to say slurs

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They mention a 40-year-old man with an audience of similarly aged individuals

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that advocating for bigotry is appealing to some people

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They claim that Destiny (a person?) is a bigot and defends a Jewish ethno state

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]The person says that Destiny is seen as a mental giant by fascists

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]The person argues that fascism is not just being a Nazi or Mussolini supporter

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They criticize Destiny for defending ethnic displacement and being a bigot

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that Destiny has called them a Turkish terrorist and made Islamophobic comments

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They argue that Destiny's defense of these comments is not valid

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]The person discusses the concept of Islamophobia and criticizes Destiny's understanding of it

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]They mention a case where an Islamophobic hate crime was committed against a Sikh man

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that Islamophobia is just a criticism of the religion and not a form of bigotry

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that Islamophobia is just a criticism of the religion and not a form of bigotry

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that Islamophobia is just a criticism of the religion and not a form of bigotry

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that Islamophobia is just a criticism of the religion and not a form of bigotry

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that Islamophobia is just a criticism of the religion and not a form of bigotry

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[8.46:41 - 8.47:09]Person says that Islamophobia is just a criticism of the religion and not a form of bigotry

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[8.35:29 - 8.47:09]Person discusses a court case and the concept of genocide, criticizes the other party and the right wing, argues that Destiny is a bigot and defends ethnic displacement, and discusses the concept of Islamophobia. They also mention quotes from a South African submission and a defense minister's comments.

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[8.47:09 - 8.47:17]Audio discusses a lawmaker making controversial statements about giving birth near an Arab woman

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[8.47:17 - 8.47:31]The lawmaker is described as an atheist and a famous psychopath

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[8.48:20 - 8.48:27]There is a debate about the intent behind the statements and how it could lead to genocidal actions

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[8.56:02 - 8.56:11]The discussion also touches on the political shift of the speaker and their community's obsession with hating the left and figures from it

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[8.58:14 - 8.58:24]The audio ends with plans for future content and guests on the stream

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[8.47:09 - 9.00:41]A comprehensive summary of the audio is that it discusses a lawmaker's controversial statements, their political shift, and plans for future content on the stream.