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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Many in Israel believed Hamas was content with corruption and governance, underestimating their ideological commitment to violence.
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Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza | Lex Fridman Podcast #463
@ Lex Fridman
03/31/25
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Hamas's leadership is characterized by corruption, with leaders dying as billionaires while using Gaza's resources for their own ends.
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
The corruption within Hamas signifies a deep moral failure, as they exploit the Palestinian people for their own gain.
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Hamas has spent 18 years indoctrinating the children of Gaza into a culture of hatred and violence, which has been detrimental to both the Palestinians and Israelis.
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Dave Smith
04/09/25
@ Lex Fridman
Even if Hamas is a fanatical organization, the argument that they need to be eliminated overlooks the fact that the people of Gaza are suffering under dire conditions and have been for generations.
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Critics argue that Netanyahu's focus on Hamas may have distracted from other threats, such as Hezbollah, which could have implications for Israel's security strategy.
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Lex Fridman Cast
04/09/25
@ Lex Fridman
The argument that Hamas loves death more than life contrasts sharply with the Israeli approach, which claims to prioritize life, yet results in significant civilian casualties.
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Despite initial fears that hostages taken by Hamas would be dead, most have been returned due to the actions of Netanyahu and the Israeli government, which also significantly degraded Hamas's capabilities.
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Hamas chose to use their time in power to build military infrastructure and radicalize the population, culminating in their attack on Israel on October 7th.
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Lex Fridman Cast
04/09/25
@ Lex Fridman
It's difficult to label Hamas as a death cult when the group being supported has caused significantly more deaths than Hamas itself.