In this thought-provoking episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy is joined by Seth Frantzman, Middle East analyst and author, to discuss the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Frantzman provides deep insights into the October 7th massacre, likening it to historical events like Pearl Harbor and 9/11, and examines the broader geopolitical implications for Israel and the West. The conversation covers Hamas’s strategy, the international response, and the enabling role NGOs play in Hamas's cynical strategy. Frantzman’s new book on the October 7th war sheds light on the failures that led to the attack and the challenges ahead for Israel. A must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the stakes of this war and its global impact.

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator and Creative Director - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director - Lotem Segev
Graphics/Assistant Director - Thomas Girsch
Assistant Director - Benny Goldman

00:00 Coming Up
00:50 Opening monologue
03:14 Main Titles
03:29 Naming The Oct 7 War
08:18 Global significance of Oct 7
13:31 Hamas's war goals
24:20 How did Israel's defenses fail?
30:09 Can Hamas be contained?
32:59 Hamas's int'l collaborators
42:01 What Iran has learned about a post-US MId-east.
45:57 IDF's war scorecard
52:25 The pitfalls of reconsruction
56:40 Will the next Oct 7 happen in Judea and Samaria?
59:56 The futility of appeasement
1:02:26 The costs of losing the war

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