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Were Israel’s Actions in the Gaza War Justified? Eylon Levy vs. Mehdi Hasan

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Were Israel’s Actions in the Gaza War Justified? Eylon Levy vs. Mehdi Hasan

Geopolitics & International RelationsDuelAdded 55d ago

Eylon Levy and Mehdi Hasan debate whether Israel's actions in the Gaza War were justified, focusing on the proportionality of Israel's response to the October 7th attacks. Levy argues that Israel's actions are a legitimate act of self-defense, necessary to secure the release of hostages and prevent future threats from Hamas. He defends the military response as a means to achieve these critical security objectives, despite the high human cost. Hasan counters that Israel's response has been disproportionate, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis, extensive civilian casualties, and a failure to protect Palestinian lives. He contends that these actions undermine long-term peace in the Middle East and question whether the war truly enhances Israel's security or serves the interests of the hostages. The debate explores the ethical and strategic implications of the conflict, including the feasibility of destroying Hamas and the role of international involvement.