I'm John Bachelor. This is the Friends of History Debating Society. I'm very pleased to say that

Professor McIntyre's returned. We're going to begin with a short piece on the President of the

United States addressing the emergency in the Middle East, the war in the Middle East,

and then turn to the professor in his thoughts, and then we'll turn to the professor's thoughts

about the war in Ukraine. It's a two split-screen warfare right now in Eurasia. Here's the

President. The United States stands with Israel. We will not ever fail to have their back.

Hamas terrorists crossing in Israel killing not only Israeli soldiers, but Israeli civilians.

In the street, in their homes, innocent people murdered, wounded, entire families taken

hostage by Hamas. Just days after Israel marked the holiest of days in the Jewish calendar,

is unconscionable. Israel has the right to defend itself and its people. Full stop.

There's never justification for terrorist attacks. And my administration's support for Israel's

security is rock, solid, and unwavering. Let me say this as clearly as I can. This is not a moment

for any party hostile to Israel to exploit these attacks to seek advantage. The world is watching.

I've also been in contact with the King of Jordan, spoke with members of Congress,

directed my national security team to engage with their Israeli counterparts, military to military,

intelligence to intelligence, diplomat to diplomat, to make sure Israel has what it needs.

I've also directed my team to remain in constant contact with leaders throughout the region,

including Egypt, Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Oman, the UAE,

as well as our European partners and the Palestinian Authority.

And I welcome Professor H.J. Mackender, international relations. We're turning at a moment of crisis

for the planet. We are at war in Europe, and the professor is here to provide us his big picture

of the capitals at war in Europe. We are now at war in the Middle East. Israel is

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