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.

Outlines

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😢 Tragic Consequences of the Hannibal Directive and Israeli Military Tactics

The paragraph discusses the tragic outcome of the Hannibal Directive and Israeli military operations in Gaza, which led to the death of over 40 hostages. It highlights the case of Noah Aramani, a hostage who was nearly killed during an Israeli airstrike but was saved by her Hamas guards. The paragraph explains that the directive and military tactics have led to a new policy by Hamas' military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, to execute hostages if Israeli forces attempt a rescue, as a deterrent. The paragraph also criticizes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Tony Blinken for their roles in the situation, suggesting that their actions led to the deaths of six hostages, including an American citizen.

Keywords

💡Hannibal Directive

The Hannibal Directive is a controversial military protocol reportedly used by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during operations in which they may face the capture of their soldiers. It involves taking extreme measures, including the use of lethal force, to prevent the capture of soldiers by enemy forces. In the context of the video, it is mentioned as a possible reason for the high number of Israeli casualties during operations in the Gaza Strip, suggesting that the directive may have led to the killing of their own people in an attempt to prevent hostage situations.

💡Carpet Bombing

Carpet bombing refers to the large-scale aerial bombing of an area with the intent of causing widespread damage. It is often associated with indiscriminate attacks that can result in significant civilian casualties. In the video, carpet bombing is mentioned as a tactic used by the Israeli military in the Gaza Strip, which allegedly led to the death of many, including Israeli hostages, highlighting the severity and potential recklessness of such military actions.

💡Noah Aramani

Noah Aramani is an Israeli hostage mentioned in the video who was released through a special forces operation. She is highlighted as an example of the complex and dangerous situations that can arise during military operations, as she was nearly killed in an Israeli airstrike and was saved by her Hamas guards. Her story is used in the video to underscore the human cost and the moral dilemmas faced by both sides in the conflict.

💡Special Forces Operation

A special forces operation typically involves elite military units conducting covert or high-risk missions, often requiring specialized skills and tactics. In the video, the release of Noah Aramani is attributed to such an operation where Israeli forces disguised themselves as humanitarian aid workers to infiltrate and secure her release. This operation is a central point in the discussion about the tactics used by the Israeli military and their consequences.

💡Darala

Darala is a location in the Gaza Strip mentioned in the video as the site where the special forces operation took place. It is described as the place where Israeli forces were identified and engaged by Hamas, leading to a significant loss of civilian life. The mention of Darala serves to ground the discussion in a specific geographic context and to illustrate the real-world locations affected by the conflict.

💡Massacre

A massacre refers to the killing of a large number of people, typically in a brutal and indiscriminate manner. In the video, the term is used to describe the aftermath of the Israeli military's actions in Darala, where over 150 civilians, including many children, were reportedly killed. This term is emotionally charged and is used to convey the severity and tragedy of the event.

💡Alasam Brigades

The Alasam Brigades, also known as the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, is the military wing of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist organization that governs the Gaza Strip. In the video, the Brigades are mentioned as the entity that executed hostages in response to Israeli military actions, indicating a cycle of violence and retaliation in the conflict.

💡Hostages

Hostages in this context refer to individuals who are captured and held captive, often as a bargaining chip or to exert pressure on an opposing party. The video discusses the killing of hostages by the Alasam Brigades as a message to the Israeli military, emphasizing the high stakes and the human cost of the conflict.

💡Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu is a prominent Israeli politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Israel multiple times. In the video, he is criticized for his alleged refusal to negotiate for the release of hostages unless certain conditions are met, which the speaker argues led to the deaths of the hostages. Netanyahu's name is used to personify the Israeli government's stance and actions in the conflict.

💡Tony Blinken

Tony Blinken is an American politician who, at the time of the video, was serving as the United States Secretary of State. The video criticizes Blinken for his role in supporting Netanyahu's policies, suggesting that his actions have contributed to the ongoing conflict and the deaths of hostages. Blinken's inclusion in the narrative serves to connect the international community and its influence on the situation.

Highlights

Over 40 hostages were killed by the Israelis, possibly due to the Hannibal directive or carpet bombing in the Gaza Strip.

Noah Aramani, a famous hostage, was nearly killed in an Israeli airstrike but was saved by her Hamas guards.

Aramani's release was facilitated by an Israeli military undercover operation disguised as humanitarian aid workers.

The operation led to the execution of six hostages by Hamas in response to Israeli military pressure.

The Israeli military's actions put humanitarian workers under suspicion.

A journalist and his family were executed by Israeli Special Forces during the operation to release Aramani.

The Israeli strategy implies that Jewish lives are considered more valuable, as 150 civilians were killed to release one person.

Hamas enacted a new policy to execute hostages if the Israeli military gets close, to deter military actions.

The Alasam brigades have stated that they executed hostages to prevent Israeli military action.

Netanyahu is refusing any deal for the release of hostages until he can secure a permanent Israeli presence in the Gaza Strip.

Tony Blinken is accused of lying to the world and providing cover for Netanyahu's rejectionism.

Blinken's actions are seen as contributing to the death of the six hostages by sabotaging potential deals.

HS Goldberg Poland, an American citizen who fought for Israel, was among the hostages put forward for release by Hamas.

Netanyahu's obstructionism was criticized by Biden, but Blinken provided cover for Netanyahu's stance.

The transcript suggests that the situation is a result of strategic decisions by Netanyahu and Blinken, with significant consequences.

Transcripts

the Israelis have killed over 40 of

their own hostages probably more through

uh the Hannibal

directive uh or through simply just

bombing carpet bombing the Gaza Strip

the one of the most famous hostages who

is

released th thanks to a special forces

undercover operation by the Israeli

military Noah aramani was actually

nearly killed in an Israeli air strike

and had trapnel in her head uh and was

treated and saved by her alasam guards

from Hamas she recounted that actually

in a hostage video and the two hostages

who were with her at the time were

killed by the Israelis uh she confirmed

this after being released now it's key

to understanding why the six hostages

were recently killed uh the key to

understanding it is how aramani was

released she was released in the Special

Forces operation where the Israelis

uh disembarked onto from a humanitarian

Pier or onto the

beach at darala in central Gaza

disguised as humanitarian Aid workers

basically putting all Nos and

humanitarian workers under suspicion

they were found out and caught as they

entered Central darala near the market

where aramani was identified by Israeli

intelligence and then Kasam teams open

fire on them is is ordered six 2,000lb

bombs dropped on the market a disgusting

Massacre ensued over 150 civilians

killed at least half of them children

all to release this one woman a

journalist a prominent journalist in

Gaza who was in an adjacent apartment

was executed at Point Blank Range along

with his family by Israeli Special

Forces all to release this woman who was

recently seen in her bikini dancing on

the shoulders of her father at a beach

rave

uh and you know Jewish lives matter more

that's the lesson here uh because 150

had to be slaughtered to get her out

that's been netanyahu's strategy so the

alasam brigades which is the military

wing of Hamas have enacted a new policy

in response to that Massacre which is

that if the Israeli military gets close

and they're com homing in on the

location of hostages which they gather

through their intelligence and their

satellites they execute the hostages to

send the message to the Israelis not to

put military pressure on them and that

they that the only way that they can

have these hostages back and prisoners

of War who are actually Israeli Soldiers

the only way to get them back is through

negotiation and so it is clear and the

spokesman for the alassan brigades Abu

obida has said this that they shot those

hostages they executed them because the

Israeli soldiers we're getting close and

we're going to try military action to

release them so this is on Netanyahu and

it's on Tony blinkin and I'll tell you

why because Netanyahu is explicitly

refusing any deal for the release of the

hostages until he can secure a permanent

Israeli presence in at least two places

in the Gaza Strip the narim corridor

cutting off the north from the south and

the Philadelphia Corridor cutting off

Gaza from Egypt and Tony blinkin is

responsible to for lying to the world

and referring to netanyahu's

rejectionism as generous offers and

giving Netanyahu the cover he needed at

a recent press conference to even push

back on Biden who can who uh criticized

his obstructionism his obstinate

attitude so they by stying and

sabotaging deals that would have gotten

these hostages out wound up getting

these six killed the blood is on

Benjamin netanyahu's hands it's on Tony

blink's hands and all six of these

hostages including HS Goldberg Poland

who is an American citizen who went went

to fight for

Israel all of them were put forward by

Hamas for release in a deal in early

July which Netanyahu

sabotaged this is a brilliant analysis