Why does the US not support a ceasefire in Gaza? | The Bottom Line

Israel has killed more than 4,385 Palestinians, destroyed entire neighbourhoods in Gaza, and shut off food, water and electricity to millions of people after a Hamas attack killed more than 1,405 Israelis on October 7.

United States President Joe Biden wants to give billions of dollars of additional aid to Israel to pursue its military campaign.

The Biden administration is rejecting calls for a ceasefire, but mediating for small amounts of food aid for Gaza.

Daniel Levy, a former adviser to the Israeli government, tells host Steve Clemons that US support for Israeli warmongering is “leading to hell”.


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[rbqypxz]

“When the rich rob the poor, it’s called business. When the poor fight back, it’s called violence.” – Mark Twain

[Kievlar]

Mr. Daniel Levy spoke with much eloquence and clarity. His perspectives are well thought and grounded. This guy is so amazing I hope the world leaders hear him.

[ihtesham_emon]

It's heartbreaking to see that an entire population and their hometowns in Gaza are being wiped out infront of our own eyes! 💔

[christa]

Perfectly said “America looks like an outlier”

[pqxpijk]

It's disheartening that platforms like Al Jazeera are the rare outlets amplifying such voices, while Western mainstream media is silencing rational discourse and Big Tech's platforms are cancelling voices of reason of people such as David Levy, who are calling for peace. Kudos to the journalist for posing crucial questions and to the gentleman for his enlightening responses. This interview is a much-needed breath of fresh air. Well done.

[oneesandungeon]

Easy question! US always makes money during wars

[Music-Books]

In my opinion, this particular problem is the beginning fault of the British government where a land that was already 90% of one ethnicity was given to the other ethnicity by the British because they wanted to absolve themselves of the guilt of turning a blind eye while this 2nd ethnicity was nearly exterminated. If we go back further, I'm sure the case can be made for someone else to be at fault.

[Notorious_conor]

Every Muslim country should educate their students on nakba so they understand what Palestinians have gone through and don't get brainwash by western media

[adui_yako]

They want you to condemn Hamas, but they won't condemn the Israeli apartheid regime, which started this problem back in the 1940s.

[pluto]

Thank you levy you said it all . Thanks for your honesty wish there were more people like you

[dabay]

Levy is very fair and balanced in his views, wish the rest of mainstream media would invite him on to give his perspective.

[milarad]

Smart, honest and objective analysis.

[xtinamarie]

Not sure who you polled, but every American I know wants Israel to stop immediately and allow all aid. We also want all hostages released. The current system must be changed to allow innocent Palestinians a real home free of Israeli oppression.

[pldprpv]

It is called military industrial complex. That's the reason

[giftkorope]

great journalism. one can tell the level headedness and critical thinking in this conversation here

[alinarzel]

Daniel Levy is the most honest and reasonable man I ever heard from. Escalations only drive wedges among us humans and leaps us all closer to a total devastating world.

[idrismohammed]

Thank you! Kudos to Daniel Levy. We need more people like unveil the truth to have peace in the Middle East. I watched the debate " Israel is destroying itself with its settlement policy" 10 years ago and your prediction was right, without a lasting peace, if these escalation continue for generation in perpetuity. It will end up with devastating consequence to all of us. I hope people like you with a good sense of reasoning and cool headed...help us bring peace and love during this turmoil.

[macmaddox]

Simple, its a Trillion Dollar business.

[acesfullmike]

Excellent analysis and presentation of the conflict in Gaza, and the way to move toward a peaceful future for both Israelis and Palestinians.

[esayasalemu]

The most nuanced and insightful discussion unlike the uninformed, biased, censored and shrill western media coverage on the issue.