Professor Michael Hudson discusses the historical background and strategic objectives behind the destruction of Gaza, highlighting the American-backed Israeli war and the aim to eliminate the non-Jewish population. He also emphasizes the role of the United States in suppressing journalism and starving the Gazan people, while undermining international law.

The entire transcript can be found here on Professor Hudson’s webpage, but we’ve included key takeaways below:

Takeaways

• 💡 Professor Hudson reveals the historical connections between the US and Israeli strategies, exposing the long-term plan to eliminate the non-Jewish population and use Israel as a base for US control of Middle Eastern oil.
• 💡 He highlights the American backing of Israel’s actions, including the bombing of hospitals and aid providers, as part of a strategic effort to minimize visible casualties and prevent opposition.
• 💡 The deliberate starvation and isolation of the Palestinian population, along with the suppression of journalism, serve as tactics to make life so unbearable that Palestinians would ideally emigrate or face death.
• 💡 By endorsing Israel’s actions and undermining international law, the US aims to set a precedent that allows it to pursue its own interests without fear of legal consequences.
• 💡 Professor Hudson points out the hypocrisy of President Biden’s plea for humane bombing, emphasizing that this is purely for domestic consumption, while the US fully supports Israel’s policies.
• 💡 The destruction of Gaza and the disregard for international law serve as a test case for the US’s future actions in other regions, such as Ukraine and the South China Sea, where similar strategies may be employed.
• 💡 The United States’ objective is to end the rule of international law and prevent other nations from challenging its actions through legal means, ultimately securing its dominance in global affairs.

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