Israel, the U.S. & Palestine
Noam Chomsky calls the Israel, U.S., and Palestine relationship a “Fateful Triangle.” He says,“ In no other region of the world are the problems so likely to lead to devastating regional conflict.” He adds, those problems “have only been aggravated by the irrationality and intolerance that has dominated discussion in the U.S. It will be unfortunate if this state of affairs persists,” he warns. Alas, Chomsky wrote those words more than 50 years ago. The U.S. has given Israel hundreds of billions in aid over the years. In addition, Washington provides crucial diplomatic, political and military support. Internationally, because of Gaza both the U.S. and Israel are increasingly isolated. General Moshe Yallon, former Israeli chief of staff and defense minister, says Israel is committing war crimes and ethnic cleansing.
Interviewed by David Barsamian.
Recorded at the Boulder Public Library.
Speaker
Richard Forer
Richard Forer has spent time in the West Bank and Gaza. He has orthodox Jewish relatives living in West Bank settlements. He is a former member of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the influential lobby. He is the author of Wake Up & Reclaim your Humanity: Essays on the Tragedy of Israel-Palestine, winner of the New York Big Book Award.
Listener in Colorado –
This program needs to go viral. It’s just so spot on. Thank you so much.
From a listener in Albuquerque –
I listened to your interview with Richard Forer on KUNM. I thank you both for remaining outspoken in such dangerous and oppressive times and speaking out against the Israeli genocide of Palestinians.
bigzinky –
David Barsamian interviews Richard Forer, a foremost authority on Zionism’s perverted ideology, enabled by a complicit, and compliant America. He explains how AIPAC corrupts and buys off our corrupt Representatives in The House & The Senate. While Israeli Zionists continue the creation of a Genocidal Apartheid State, isolating America around the world.
From a listener in Toronto –
Excellent. Loved the classic Niemoeller warning poem.
Kathy Felgran –
Rich knows so much about the real history of Israel/Palestine because he’s immersed himself in the subject for so long. Moreover, he examined his original mindset and was able to open his mind and heart to become a voice for justice. Seek the truth, read a book! He has my admiration always. Thank you Rich
Martin –
I was in the live audience in Boulder. Richard Forer will shock you because he shows how Israel’s policies are not only much worse than our US media allow us to see, they are part of a long term strategy towards extermination.