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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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Douglas Murray: Putin, Zelenskyy, Trump, Israel, Netanyahu, Hamas & Gaza | Lex Fridman Podcast #463
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03/31/25
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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
On October 7th, Hamas launched a brigade-sized attack on Israel from Gaza, overwhelming security and attacking soft targets.
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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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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Hamas's attack included breaking through the security fence and attacking peaceful communities, resulting in murder, rape, and kidnapping.
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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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Douglas Murray
03/31/25
@ Lex Fridman
Hamas has militarized Gaza, embedding weaponry in civilian areas, which complicates military operations and leads to tragic consequences for civilians.
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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
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
The marked radicalization of the Gazan population has been observed by soldiers involved in multiple conflicts since 2005, indicating a shift towards extremism.
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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.