Listen to this episode commercial free at https://angryplanetpod.comWARNING: This episode contains nuance in the discussion of subjects usually left to screaming and violence!This week we get into a bunch of stuff around Israel that we normally avoid. Settlements. Blame versus responsibility. The definition of colonialism. The social media posts of IDF soldiers. It’s a calm, nuanced conversation with Shaiel Ben-Ephraim. No, really.Netanyahu as an obstacle to peaceWhy no one talks about what comes nextIsrael loses MatthewAmerica and Israel’s “special relationship”When Bush (senior) stood up to IsraelGoing down the colonialism rabbit holeThe social media output of IDF soldiers on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon“There’s terrible things they’re not taping.”Explaining Ben-Gvir and SmotrichHow right wingers paralyze the Israeli governmentIsrael is eyeing settlements in the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon which is, in fact, colonialismThe difference between blame and responsibilityThe episode is not anti-Israel, so save your letters and phone calls.Shaiel Ben-Ephraim Explains Israel The History Of The Land Of Israel PodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.