Max Blumenthal on how Bibi, Biden and Blinken got the hostages killed

Summary

The video script discusses the Israeli military's controversial tactics in Gaza, including the Hannibal Directive and the use of force that resulted in civilian casualties. It highlights the case of Noah Aramani, a hostage whose rescue attempt led to a significant loss of life. The script also addresses the recent killing of six hostages by Hamas, attributing it to Israeli military pressure. It criticizes Netanyahu's strategy and Blinken's role in the conflict, suggesting that their actions have led to the current situation.

Takeaways

• 😢 Over 40 hostages were reportedly killed by the Israelis, either through the Hannibal directive or carpet bombing in the Gaza Strip.
• 🏥 Hostage Noah Aramani was nearly killed in an Israeli airstrike, but was saved by Hamas guards who treated her for shrapnel injuries.
• 🔍 Aramani's release was facilitated through a covert Israeli military operation disguised as humanitarian aid workers, raising suspicion around such workers.
• 💥 The operation led to a massive bombing in Darala, resulting in over 150 civilian deaths, including many children, to rescue one journalist.
• 🔮 The recent killing of six hostages is linked to the Israeli military's approach, as Hamas executed them to deter military pressure from Israel.
• 🚫 Netanyahu is accused of refusing hostage release deals until a permanent Israeli presence in strategic Gaza locations is secured.
• 🤬 The U.S. Secretary of State, Tony Blinken, is criticized for supporting Netanyahu's stance and undermining peace efforts.
• 🔄 Hamas offered a deal in early July to release hostages, including an American citizen, but Netanyahu allegedly sabotaged it.
• ✋ The situation underscores the complexity and the high human cost of the conflict, with both sides taking actions that escalate violence and suffering.

Q & A

What is the Hannibal Directive mentioned in the transcript?

The Hannibal Directive is a controversial Israeli military protocol that reportedly orders Israeli forces to use all necessary means, including potentially harming their own soldiers, to prevent the capture of a soldier by enemy forces.

Who is Noah Aramani and why is she significant in this context?

Noah Aramani is a hostage who was released due to a special forces operation by the Israeli military. She is significant because she was nearly killed in an Israeli airstrike and was saved by her Hamas guards, which highlights the complexities of the conflict.

What happened to the two hostages who were with Noah Aramani?

According to the transcript, the two hostages who were with Noah Aramani at the time were killed by the Israelis.

Why were the six hostages recently killed according to the transcript?

The transcript suggests that the six hostages were killed by the Alasam brigades, the military wing of Hamas, as a response to Israeli military pressure and to send a message not to attempt military operations to free hostages.

What is the strategy of Benjamin Netanyahu according to the speaker?

The speaker suggests that Netanyahu's strategy involves refusing any deal for the release of hostages until he can secure a permanent Israeli presence in strategic areas within the Gaza Strip.

What are the Narim and Philadelphia Corridors mentioned in the transcript?

The Narim and Philadelphia Corridors are strategic areas in the Gaza Strip that Netanyahu is said to be seeking to secure as part of his strategy, according to the transcript.

Who is Tony Blinkin and what role does he play in this context?

Tony Blinkin is referenced as being responsible for representing Netanyahu's actions as 'generous offers' to the world, providing Netanyahu with political cover for his actions.

What was the outcome of the Israeli special forces operation to release Noah Aramani?

The operation resulted in a significant loss of civilian life, with over 150 civilians killed, many of them children, and the execution of a journalist and his family by Israeli Special Forces.

Why does the speaker believe the blood of the six hostages is on Netanyahu and Blinkin's hands?

The speaker believes that by sabotaging potential deals for the release of the hostages and pushing for military solutions, Netanyahu and Blinkin indirectly led to the deaths of the six hostages.

What was the proposal by Hamas in early July according to the transcript?

Hamas proposed a deal in early July to release hostages, including an American citizen, in exchange for certain conditions, but the deal was sabotaged by Netanyahu.