Israel’s Divide and Conquer Strategy, Explained
17 Jan 2024 (10 months ago)
Background
- The video discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the strategy employed by right-wing factions in Israel.
- It starts by mentioning a leaked cable that reveals Israel's positive reaction to Hamas taking over Gaza.
Jewish State and Jewish Immigration
- The video explains the historical context of Jewish persecution and the movement for a Jewish homeland.
- It mentions that Palestine was chosen as the location for the Jewish state.
Creation of Israel and Arab-Israeli Conflict
- The creation of Israel led to the displacement of Palestinian Arabs.
- The video briefly mentions the conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors and the Oslo Accords.
Netanyahu's Strategy
- Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the Prime Minister of Israel and opposes peace talks and Palestinian statehood.
- He believes that the occupation of Palestinian territories is necessary for the security of Jewish people.
- Netanyahu's strategy involves sabotaging peace accords and promoting the expansion of Israeli settlements.
Divide and Conquer
- The video highlights how Netanyahu's strategy has divided the Palestinian government and weakened their negotiating power.
- It mentions the split between Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
- Netanyahu supports Hamas indirectly by maintaining the Gaza blockade and negotiating with them.
Impact and Failures
- The video argues that Netanyahu's strategy has backfired and led to more violence and insecurity.
- It describes the Intifada and the escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
- The video concludes that the strategy of divide and conquer has not provided security for the Jewish people.