Debate: Is Israel’s War Unjust? | Mark Oppenheimer vs Raja Halwani

Join us for an intense debate featuring Mark Oppenheimer, who defends Israel’s war as just, and Raja Halwani, who argues Israel’s war is unjust. The debate covers historical contexts, moral principles, and the roles of both Israel and Hamas, aiming to provide nuanced insights into one of the most challenging global issues of our time.

00:00 Introduction to the Debate
01:08 Raja's Opening Statement: Israel's War is Unjust
11:13 Mark's Opening Statement: Israel's Right to Self-Defense
21:37 Raja's Rebuttal: Addressing Misconceptions
27:34 Mark's Rebuttal: The Reality of the Conflict
32:10 Cross Examination: Raja Questions Mark
47:45 Debating the Justification of War
48:39 Israel's Response to October 7th
49:59 Military Options and Intelligence
51:11 Idealistic Solutions and International Cooperation
52:21 Transition to Open Discussion
52:48 Questioning Israel's Conduct in Gaza
56:16 One-State vs. Two-State Solutions
01:04:07 Legitimacy and Rights of Israel
01:07:48 Hamas Ideology and Anti-Semitism
01:10:37 Civilian Casualties and Proportionality in War
01:18:07 Historical Context and Atrocities
01:19:57 Gaza: Open-Air Prison or Ghetto?
01:27:39 Closing Statements

Presenters: Mark Oppenheimer and Jason Werbeloff
Editor and Producer: Ella Coleman

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