Top International Terrorism Expert Weighs in on Israel Hamas War

What has Hamas truly cost the Palestinian people? How has October 7th reshaped Israeli politics and Palestinian prospects for statehood? In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Levine sits down with global terrorism expert Professor Victor Asal to explore the fallout from the October 7th attacks, the rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and the future of peace in the region.

We cover everything from Hezbollah’s silence, to the dangers of political extremism, to how academic fields have handled discourse around Zionism and colonialism. This is a candid, nuanced, and sometimes heated conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: Hamas’ Cost to Palestinians
00:38 – Hezbollah’s Role and Damage Assessment
1:24 – Why Hamas Chose October 7th
2:40 – Israel’s Strategic Dilemma in Gaza
3:48 – The Hostage Factor and Israeli Public Opinion
5:11 – Is Hamas Letting Palestinians Die on Purpose?
7:04 – Comparing Hamas and Netanyahu
8:08 – War Crimes vs. War: October 7th's Impact
9:36 – Future of Gaza: Conquest, Withdrawal, or Stalemate?
11:02 – Pro-Palestinian vs. Pro-Hamas on Campus
13:01 – Why We Must Avoid Group Generalizations
15:01 – Mass Protests and October 7th Celebrations
16:00 – Is Western Terrorism Risk Growing?
17:20 – Rising Antisemitism and Islamophobia
19:01 – Cultural Relativism and the Left’s Blind Spots
21:02 – Why Extremism in Any Religion is Dangerous
24:06 – Do Muslims Support Political Violence More?
25:52 – Hezbollah, Hamas, and Anti-Israel Obsession
26:30 – Iran’s Nuclear Program: What’s Next?
28:03 – Anti-Zionism and Academia: A Growing Trend?
29:41 – Colonialism, Hypocrisy, and Historical Context
32:00 – Missed Opportunities Post–October 7th
34:14 – Why We Desperately Need New Leadership
36:29 – Closing Thoughts


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