“BRAZEN Aggression!” Norman Finkelstein vs Jonathan Conricus On Israel-Lebanon Operation + Iran War

Piers Morgan Uncensored

Sports, News, Society & Culture

3.7 • 651 Ratings

🗓️ 19 March 2026

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Israel has launched a ground operation in Lebanon, opening a major second front in its war against Iran and its proxies - raising the stakes in an already volatile region. While the risks of escalation are enormous, some argue the potential strategic gains for Israel are just as significant: reduced threats from hostile neighbors, stronger ties with Gulf states, and an even more dominant position in the region militarily and politically. As the conflict intensifies, questions are mounting over the role of the United States. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on a promise of peace, now faces criticism for backing a costly and controversial war - one that could carry serious political consequences at home. At the same time, divisions are growing across political and media circles, with prominent voices fiercely debating the motivations behind the war and the extent to which U.S. interests align with Israel’s objectives. Piers Morgan is joined by political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer for his analysis on the conflict. Piers then speaks to activist Norman Finkelstein and retired lieutenant colonel and IDF international spokesman Jonathan Conricus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:29.6	The United States and Israel thought we could win a quick and decisive victory.
0:35.0	We're now in a long war, a war of attrition. And that's a war that the
0:39.7	Iranians are in an excellent position to prevail it. They have the ability to tank the international
0:46.1	economy. I really look forward to seeing their doomsday prophecies shattered at the face of reality.
0:55.1	We want them to stop dreaming about wiping Israel off the map by the year 2040, which was an official Iranian goal and policy.
1:03.0	Israel are guilty of the supreme international crime of aggression under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
1:11.9	Now, let's turn to Mr. Karnikis.
1:14.4	Conrhic, the N is before the R, Pinklstein.
1:17.3	Whatever your name is.
1:19.4	I don't understand what you is one rule for Israel and another rule for everybody else has got them.
1:27.0	Israel's begun a grand operation in Lebanon as it continues to escalate a major second
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