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‘DENYING Aid For Hamas’ Crimes!’ IDF Attacks Gaza Days Into Truce | With Norman Finkelstein

2025-10-22 Entertainment
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Assessing the Fragile Ceasefire: Post-Hostage Release Dynamics and Governance Vacuum in Gaza

Examine critically whether the recent hostage release signals a diplomatic resolution or simply exposes the deep, intractable divisions threatening to reignite the war in Gaza.

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  • Consensus suggests the official war may be paused, but immediate Israeli airstrikes following soldier deaths signal extreme fragility.
  • Panelists strongly disagreed on the proportionality of Israel’s response, contrasting October 7th's scope against the resulting annihilation of Gaza.
  • Political factors, including extreme Israeli cabinet members and US mediation under Trump, dictate success or failure for future reconstruction. This discussion dissects the competing interpretations of US diplomatic leverage, the internal political chaos within the Israeli government, and the long-term viability of any peace settlement given the physical destruction of Gaza.

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With Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners finally home, it does seem like the beginning of the end of the war in Gaza is possible at last - at least officially. However, the IDF launched airstrikes on southern Gaza just days into the truce after two of its soldiers were killed by Hamas. Who is running Gaza if rebel fighters continue to roam? And how can the ceasefire possibly hold when the far-right ministers who prop-up Netanyahu’s government are already demanding the IDF return to finish the job? Piers Morgan is joined by Part of the Problem host Dave Smith and IDF international spokesman and author Doron Spielman before speaking to political scientist, author and activist Professor, Norman Finkelstein and special envoy for trade and innovation in the Israeli government, Fleur Hassan. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Oxford Natural: To watch their full stories, scan the QR code on your screen or visit https://oxfordnatural.com/piers/ to get 70% off your first order when you use code PIERS. Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/PIERS for up to 20% off Cozy Earth’s best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code PIERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod 00:00 Introduction and monologue 02:13 Does Dave Smith give Donald Trump credit for hostage releases? 05:15 Piers asks Doron Spielman: “Will this ceasefire lead to a lasting peace?” 10:58 AD: Oxford Natural: https://oxfordnatural.com/piers/ for 70% off first order with code PIERS 11:46 The scale of October the 7th and Israel’s right to defend itself 20:55 AD: Cozy Earth - https://cozyearth.com/PIERS for 20% off 21:40 Trump’s Truth Social post on strategy to ‘straighten out Hamas’ 27:55 Doron Spielman on Qatar financing Hamas 31:03 AD: OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code PIERS at https://www.oneskin.co/ 32:03 Mossad’s intelligence failure and Netanyahu’s personal interest in creating Hamas 36:45 Professor Norman Finkelstein joins: “Gaza is no more” 40:20 Trump’s aspirations for rebuilding Gaza 49:57 “I cannot psychoanalyse Donald Trump, but I can look at the historical records” 55:00 Fleur Hassan reacts to JD Vance’s latest statements on Hamas disarmament 01:00:11 Fleur pn Maccabi Tel Aviv’s refusal to sell tickets to fans in the UK Subscribe to stay up-to-date on all Uncensored content. Follow Piers Morgan Uncensored on: X: https://x.com/PiersUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piersmorganuncensored/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piersmorganuncensored TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@piersmorganuncensored Follow Piers Morgan on: X: https://x.com/piersmorgan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piersmorgan #israel #palestine #gaza #piersmorgan

Top Comments (10)

@Lucazade-x 2025-10-22

Israel’s idea of ceasefire: You cease….we fire.

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@Native079 2025-10-22

I literally saw reports that IDF bulldozed over their own unexploded ordnances… and that the pentagon straight up called them out for it.

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@SecretChief3 2025-10-22

The moment you resort to calling someone an antisemite for criticizing the actions of the government, you’ve lost.

1.3k 69 replies
@rolladance 2025-10-22

This IDF spokesperson just called Dave “Antisemetic” cause he had no response to him lmao what a 🤡

1.1k 48 replies
@katerina.t6794 2025-10-22

The Israeli representative doesn't understand that he's being ridiculous

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@2sjaffe 2025-10-22

498 senators and congressmen under AIPAC control But sure lets worry about Qatar US ally and iran most sanctioned country in the world

241 32 replies
@WaxPaper 2025-10-23

Wait a second, so the former IDF spokesman was born in America and moved to Israel after college, then joined the IDF? We let people keep their American citizenship when they join foreign militaries?

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@danyelleleblanc1409 2025-10-22

why does fleur make me want to puke?

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@monikadale6563 2025-10-22

Let International press in what you got to hide?

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@princerapitsi 2025-10-23

Ted Bundy was also the most moral serial killer in America history.

77 4 replies

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