Israeli General Claims Israel is Collapsing; Jimmy Dore Responds

Israeli General's Assessment of the War

• ⚠️ An Israeli general, speaking in November, stated that Israel has failed to achieve any of its war goals, including freeing hostages or returning displaced people.
• 📉 He warned of a total economic collapse if the current war conduct continues, citing societal division and international isolation.
• 🌍 The general also highlighted issues with military reserves and conscripted soldiers, leading to a perceived process of collapse.

Jimmy Dore's Counter-Analysis

• 🎯 Dore argues that Israel has achieved its primary goal: the destruction of Gaza.
• разрушен About 92% of homes and two-thirds of infrastructure, including hospitals and universities, are gone, with no intention of rebuilding.
• 🚫 For the past month, no food, fuel, water, or electricity has been allowed into Gaza, leading the UN Secretary-General to describe the situation as the "floodgates of hell."

Hostages and Economic Concerns

• 🤝 Dore suggests Israel did not prioritize hostage retrieval, citing a turned-down deal in July that could have secured their release.
• 💰 While acknowledging economic difficulties, Dore believes the US will prevent a total Israeli economic collapse by providing financial aid.
• 📉 He downplays the issue of soldiers not showing up, stating less than one Israeli soldier has been killed daily in Gaza, framing the conflict as genocide rather than a war.

Israel's International Standing and Perceptions

• ✈️ Many Israelis are reluctant to travel due to Israel becoming a pariah state, impacting their ability to study abroad.
• 🧠 Dore posits that Israeli leadership underestimated Gaza's capabilities, viewing Gazans as "cockroaches" incapable of such an attack, while respecting Hezbollah's military prowess.
• 💰 There's a theory that Netanyahu funded Hamas to weaken the PLO and maintain control, believing Arab leaders are corrupt and can be bought off.
• 💥 This strategy, intended to provide an excuse for actions against Gaza, may have backfired.