Ben Shapiro talks about Israel vs Hamas and why he would never support Biden over Trump

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Thousands of Palestinians, including minors, face abuses in Israeli detention, while Palestinian casualties have risen in the West Bank. The discussion covers moral complexities in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and challenges historical inaccuracies, emphasizing the need for equal rights in Palestine.

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  • Palestinians, including minors, are held by Israel without charge, with documented abuses like sexual abuse, highlighting human rights violations in the region.
  • The Israeli-Palestinian conflict involves complex discussions on historical inaccuracies, moral differences in warfare, and the challenge of achieving peace, reflecting deep-rooted disagreements and ongoing tensions in the region.

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Summary

00:00

"Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Rights, Violence, and Media"

  • Thousands of Palestinians, including minors, are being held by Israel without charge, with documented abuses, including sexual abuse.
  • Over 200 Palestinians, including 40 children, have been killed in the West Bank, making it the deadliest year for Palestinians.
  • Conflagrations between the IDF and Palestinian Authority members have led to significant violence in the West Bank.
  • The Lions, a breakaway group from the Palestinian Authority, have been committing acts of terror in various areas, leading to IDF operations.
  • Palestinian Islamic Jihad, another terror group, has a significant presence in the West Bank.
  • The Great March of Return involved Palestinians peacefully marching back to their land, resulting in casualties.
  • The discussion delves into the right of return for Palestinians to occupied Palestine.
  • The conversation highlights the conflict between conservative political views and compassion in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • The authenticity of photos depicting the conflict is questioned, with a focus on the accuracy of information shared on social media.
  • The debate addresses the moral difference between Hamas targeting civilians and Israel targeting terrorists, emphasizing the complexities of civilian casualties in densely populated areas.

14:39

"Equal Rights in Palestine: Historical Disputes"

  • The speaker expresses a desire for a state in Palestine where all citizens, including Jews and Muslims, have equal rights.
  • A discussion ensues regarding historical inaccuracies in the speaker's videos, including misrepresentations of Jordan's historical connection to Palestine.
  • The speaker challenges the notion that Arabs have consistently rejected peace offers, citing instances where peace deals were rejected due to unfavorable terms.
  • The speaker accuses the other party of lying about historical events, particularly regarding conflicts like the 1967 and 1973 wars.
  • The conversation delves into the rejection of peace deals by Arabs and the fundamental disagreement over the existence of a Jewish state in the region.
  • The speaker argues that the rejection of a Jewish state stems from the colonial nature of the Zionist movement and historical conflicts.
  • The discussion shifts to the collapse of a common moral code in the West and the potential consequences of moral relativism.
  • The speaker highlights the importance of judeo-christian values in Western morality and the challenges posed by secularization.
  • The conversation touches on the potential for desecularization in the West and the need for community engagement in traditional institutions.
  • The speaker addresses the nature of American presidential elections as referendums on candidates and the impact of the two-party system on election outcomes.

28:30

Challenges in American Democracy and Abortion Laws

  • American democracy is built on a two-party system, making it challenging for a third party to gain traction.
  • Recent years have shown that it's easier for individuals to take over major parties, like Trump did with the Republican party.
  • Bernie Sanders has successfully shifted the Democratic party further left in recent years.
  • Trump's actions, like calling for the suspension of the Constitution, pose a threat to American order but not necessarily to democracy.
  • Biden's use of executive power has raised concerns about threats to democracy in a more subtle manner.
  • The ideal scenario would be for all current political candidates to step aside for a more rational party to take over.
  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas poses a significant challenge, with the ultimate goal being the removal of Hamas.
  • Hamas' extensive tunnel system and resources make it difficult to defeat them without significant casualties.
  • Legislation against abortion aims to protect the unborn, even though it may lead to unsafe practices for women.
  • The purpose of anti-abortion laws is to reduce the number of abortions, even if it makes the process more challenging.

41:36

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