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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Despite criticisms, many political leaders in Israel would likely have responded similarly to the October 7th attacks as Netanyahu did, given the circumstances.
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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
Netanyahu's leadership is scrutinized due to the October 7th attacks occurring under his watch, similar to how Golda Meir was held accountable for the Yom Kippur War.
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
The October 7th attacks were planned well in advance, and the division within Israeli society may have been perceived by Hamas as an opportunity to strike.
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Dave Smith
04/09/25
@ Lex Fridman
The cheering for Hamas after the October 7th attack is sickening, but it's important to understand the context of the suffering and oppression that led to such reactions.
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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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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
The attack on October 7th was a catastrophic intelligence and military failure for Israel, stemming from a significant misperception of Hamas's intentions.
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Lex Fridman Cast
04/09/25
@ Lex Fridman
Netanyahu likely feels the need to engage in the internet conversation to influence the narrative, especially as younger generations view Israel differently due to the ongoing war.
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
The resurgence of antisemitism since October 7th is alarming, with some individuals using it as a means to project their own guilt about colonialism and other societal issues onto Israel.
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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.