Comparisons with 9/11 are widespread.
In the aftermath of Hamas’ recent attack on Israel, comparisons with 9/11 are widespread. As fears of an escalating conflict rise, President Biden himself has warned Israel not to repeat the US’s post-9/11 mistakes. But is Israel showing signs of doing just that?
We explore this with Spencer Ackerman. He is a Pulitzer Prize winner, columnist at The Nation, and author of the newsletter “Forever Wars” and of the book “Reign of Terror,” which examines the 9/11 attacks and their grim consequences.
The interview was recorded on October 26.
00:00 Introduction
01:25 The comparison with 9/11
02:52 Unpacking the Long-Term Impact of the War on Terror
04:00 How the War on Terror Led to the Erosion of Democratic Institutions
06:00 Is Israel Making the Same Mistakes?
09:54 The U.S. Involvement
11:20 Giving Voice to Palestinian Aspirations
13:58 Drawing Parallels: ISIS and Hamas
16:17 The Need for Context
18:43 Conclusion
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