Chomsky: Cutting off military aid to Israel would have “major effect” on Middle East
“There are some very simple moves that could be made in U.S. policy that would change the situation in the Middle East dramatically,” says Noam Chomsky, noting that U.S. law prevents aid from being given to any military involved in systematic human rights abuses. “If the U.S. were to live up to U.S. law, we would cut off aid to the IDF, the Israeli army.”
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In solidarity with Palestine. #BDS
@TheRealLucifer_Morningstar
5 жыл бұрын
@David Miles Satan isn't real. However, Israeli government sanctioned apartheid IS.....
@kennethkustren9381
5 жыл бұрын
Way to go TRAITOR.... NICE TREASON TO YOUR OWN CULTURE.
@seanbrennan9188
5 жыл бұрын
@@toddw5474 Who's this Satan guy anyway. Wasn't he the bass guitarist for Ozzy?
@kennethkustren9381
5 жыл бұрын
@@TheRealLucifer_Morningstar SATAN IS YOU... YOU DO NOTHING TO DESTROY PLUNDERERS ?? WILL YOU DENOUNCE ISLAM FOR 1400+ YEARS OF PLUNDERS OF HUMANS ... OR PRAISE AMERICA FOR DESTROYING SLAVERY, ALMOST WORLDWIDE, IN LESS THAN20 YEARS ?? HOW MANY LIES ARE TAUGHT, OR THOUGHT IN YOUR CRANIUM. ???
@65minimom
5 жыл бұрын
Kenneth Kustren1 - nobody reads all caps
Cut ties with Saudi Arabia too!
@pamsnat9700
5 жыл бұрын
They're 100% Semitic too, that's anti-semitic!
@pamsnat9700
5 жыл бұрын
Are we prejudice against the white race, if we criticize the Nazis?
@aoeu256
4 жыл бұрын
The Saudi Arabian people want a democratic government, but yeah its gonna be just as Islamic as the kingship they have now.
I am a Muslim from Syria, When I hear people like you stand up by the people of Palestine Stand by the rights, my faith in humanity increases, I like you, Mr. Chomsky, your political view your contribution in the linguistic all of that make one of my dreams is to meet you.
@odaymardini3201
5 жыл бұрын
PikPobedy I do not know them
@marke7443
5 жыл бұрын
Just need more people to speak out.
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
When was the last time you visited regions of Syria controlled by Hezbollah or other Iranian proxies, or southern Lebanon controlled by Hezbollah, or the Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas? Do you or Mr. Chomsky stand up for the civil rights of Arabs in regions controlled by terrorist groups?
@kylepope6805
8 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more, the holy lands shouldn’t be permanently occupied by any one religion or nation, but instead designated as the WORLDS and GODS property, where every nation could converge into one point and build relationships by developing and furthering ALL OF OUR holy land, together! They who do not drink from the sea of wisdom, die in the desert of life.
@L0U1SE
7 ай бұрын
We are aware of what Israel is doing.
I love what Noam Chomsky stands for, nothing like common sense and the practice of fair play. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to hear him speak.
@paulgibby3340
5 жыл бұрын
@@valgehiir Fie, troll!
@jollyrodger5319
5 жыл бұрын
@@paulgibby3340 yep
@joecasey7415
5 жыл бұрын
@@valgehiir What are you talking about? Lenin and the Jewish Bolsheviks were mass murders, sure. But Hugo Chavez and Castro did far less killing than Reagan, Bush, Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump.
@JackHaveman52
Жыл бұрын
@@joecasey7415 Most of the Bolsheviks were NOT Jews and Stalin, the worst of them, was Georgian. He caused the starvation of millions during Holodomor. Castro once said that he'd sacrifice the lives of every Cuban if it meant the end of America. That was after the Cuban Missile Crisis. Chavez took the richest country in the Americas, after the US and Canada, and drove it into bankruptcy. Venezuelans were so hungry that they were eating their pets and zoo animals. 7 million people have fled that country since 2015, according to the United Nations. Inflation was over ONE MILLION percent at it's worst. Every one of them killed their own people. The United States is FAR from perfect but to use that country to defend monsters like Lenin, Stalin, Castro and Chavez is beyond ridiculous.
@joecasey7415
Жыл бұрын
@@JackHaveman52 Who invented communism? Who financed the Russin Revoltion? Who was on the ruling council of the Mensheviks? The Bolsheviks? What did Solzynetsin call the "Russian" revolution?
Mr. Chomsky you are a hero.
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
I would say villain
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
Shame on you
@alhaithmalbakri9645
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-gm2nz8oe7u shame on him for seeing someone as a hero because you’re country is evicting and killing innocent people because you kiss up to America for weapons and money ? Your the one carrying around all the shame rn, israel does nothing but genocide and it’s happening rn
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
Have you visited regions of Syria controlled by Hezbollah or other Iranian proxies, or southern Lebanon controlled by Hezbollah, or the Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas? Do you or Mr. Chomsky stand up for the civil rights of Arabs in regions controlled by terrorist groups?
@bobbart4198
7 ай бұрын
@@user-gm2nz8oe7u ... Why ? ...
We should call him antisemitic for speaking the truth ups he is a jew
@friendofilah1929
5 жыл бұрын
I see your point but these zionists aren’t Semitic. People can’t be anti Semitic to a people who aren’t Semitic to begin with. I see what you’re saying though. He will be slandered as one.
@marke7443
5 жыл бұрын
De E Hope keeps telling the truth about the Zionists.
@marke7443
5 жыл бұрын
Bullshit Detector yes, and MANY are beginning to realize that fact.
@ralphcastriotta9026
5 жыл бұрын
He says the truth! Excellent !
@ralphcastriotta9026
5 жыл бұрын
De E The Mossad are murders ! What else do you have for us?
Let's do it ASAP
@Metonymy1979
5 жыл бұрын
@The Doge-Emperor of Dogekind Sure. Let's burn everything down. The American empire is dead.
Ireland got it right, they made BDS national policy.
@kendalson7817
5 жыл бұрын
The Irish are good, smart people. And their government ain't crooked, unlike the US.
@AA-co9vi
5 жыл бұрын
thanks ireland ❤❤❤
@Iktomeone
5 жыл бұрын
Yes. Shannon airport refueling for the military should be ended next though
@pamsnat9700
5 жыл бұрын
Cuz they know how it feels to have their land occupied
@tydiab8838
5 жыл бұрын
@@udaysheorey1490 Wow, they I guess the Crusades was won by squatters then they left and came back in 1948.
I hope Noam is not driving anymore, I mean, I love him so much...
Mr. Chomsky Your brilliant work - sharing your deep knowledge and critical thinking are absolutely essential to ordinary Americans (and Canadians; I am one) for any firm grip on what is really happening in the world and the US’s part in shaping it. Thank you; you are treasure to the planet as you clear the skies and offer hope for a bright, new day.
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
Did his "brilliant work" help Arabs in regions of Syria controlled by Hezbollah or other Iranian proxies, or in southern Lebanon controlled by Hezbollah, or in the Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas?
One of the worlds greatest minds.
@65minimom
5 жыл бұрын
Andariel Drachen I am amused by the ridiculous comments lecturing & correcting Prof Chomsky - I finally understand how Trump got elected, welcome to idiocracy
@tydiab8838
5 жыл бұрын
That's why he is not pro Israeli government.
@leon19736
5 жыл бұрын
Do you mean that guy who glorified Venesuella and Chavez in 2009? Is he a greatest mind? Really?
Noam is an intellectual blackbelt...
@NyetTube
5 жыл бұрын
🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯
@gandalfm.student4756
5 жыл бұрын
He's controlled opposition.
@klscott874
5 жыл бұрын
@@gandalfm.student4756 You're controlled trolling.
@gandalfm.student4756
5 жыл бұрын
@@klscott874 Finkelstein is a legend. Chomsky is controlled opposition.
@klscott874
5 жыл бұрын
@@gandalfm.student4756 You're delusional if you think Noam, one of Finklestein's best friends, is anything but sincere in his critic. To label him as " controlled opposition " makes me think you work for the JIDF or some other bot farm....peace.
Just don't understand why main stream media don't interview Chomsky, his credentials are exemplary, his achievements/past and moral stance are legendary, he credibility is send to none. I would love to listen to him all day long.
@RootinrPootine
5 жыл бұрын
Because he would say things journalists aren’t supposed to say. Anyone with power hates him, and the media is beholden to power and money, obviously.
@sutikareoluwagbenga1272
5 жыл бұрын
Dinal Abay easy answer here; mainstream media is controlled by ..... don’t even need to go any farther than that ....
@jamesbrown5262
3 жыл бұрын
he is a radical leftist
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
would listening to him all day long help Arabs in regions of Syria controlled by Hezbollah or other Iranian proxies, or in southern Lebanon controlled by Hezbollah, or in the Gaza Strip controlled by Hamas?
Long Live Mr. Chomsky!
👀the truth.
Stop aide support for Israel US to live up to US laws!
Now.We see more non-Muslims , Christians, Jews, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs are coming out openly and showing support for Palestine.
More people should hear this.
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
Not at all
I stand with Palestine from Here in the US!
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
consider doing it from the Gaza strip controlled by HAMAS for 20 years or from regions in Syria and Lebanon controlled by Hezbollah for more than 20 years)
@Coco-chrispy
6 ай бұрын
🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Like Tanya Reinhart RIP, Noam Chomsky is a voice for all seasons, for all truth, for all of us to bow to his strength, courage and knowledge.
Noam Chomsky a great American patriot.
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
I would say the opposite
@PavelowB99
3 жыл бұрын
Yea say what you will, he is very intelligent for sure but the guy borderline hates USA, not sure patriot is the right word
But that would put the United Staes in a very tricky situation. How would the US then fund or even maintain their own military if living up to the Patrick Leahy Law prevents funding any military that is systematic involved in human rights abuses. - Only recently the US has killed some 1.5 million people in Iraq and Afghanistan alongside the British military. - They gave skids of cash to Iran which in turn was used for terrorism and development of nuclear weapons. - Still to this day America controls occupied United States of America. It's been 244 years people. - Committed genocide against the Native American indigenous peoples to near extinction. - Most Native American survivors live in refugee camps called "Indian Reservations"
Let's just spend our money on education instead of isreal wars.
He is absolutely right!
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
He is very wrong. Both of you arr antisemetic
👀the truth. I love it.
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
Lies
dude wheres the fricken link to the full video from which this is clipped ... ?
US....just follow it's own Law. Love the way you put it Mr Chomsky. 👏👏👏✌✌✌
The U.S. following it's own laws! What a concept:)
Where can I find the full interview?
I sincerely invite Noam Chomsky to come to his much extolled Venezuela and spend the rest of his senescence here, not only would he finally experience his oh-so-desired Socialism in its total manifestation but he would actually just finally leave this World and cease to pollute the minds of losers. I bet Mr Chomsky wouldn't stand a hour in this socialist paradise. We, Venezuelans, also extend the invitation to Bergoglio, Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez & Co.
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
Another option is for him to go and support the Palestinian Arabs from the Gaza Strip, HAMAS would be happy to have him.
That's the kind of 2020 candidate issues we need
Watching this in October 2023
There is the law but who interprets the law?
BDS-Kampagne 👍
In solidarity with MAP
Half truth Noam... Half truth. Gin,
he's right if Israel just a bay International while there be peace all over the Middle East but they refusing to obey International not last country that did that was Iraq and they got bombarded
Would like to hear him in a good debate ...
Can Palestinian Rgihts advocates sue the US government in US courts for breaking the provisions of the "Leahy Law"? How long will it takes before it reach the US Supreme Court? How much will it costs?
One can only hope, and keep hoping, that this will materialize. I.e. stop all aid to Israel (especially military), but otherwise as well. Israel, last I checked is #27 in the world in GDP. It needs no hand outs, and not from my tax money.
But don't all armies commit human rights abuses, except maybe the modern German/Japan militaries?
major POSITIVE effect*
"Operation Nickel grass" Golda had to pull the Nuke card to induce Nixon to help during Yom Kippur war. hmmmm
Well I am an asian born in the 90s, and I firmly support Palestine. It is an educated, well thought of opinion. The majority of my generation share my views
Silly old man!
Free Palestine!! Times are changing. Just a matter of time!
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
you are right, times are changing) Israel has a strong and advanced military potential. Despite being a relatively small country, Israel has invested significantly in its defense capabilities and has developed a technologically advanced military. It possesses a well-equipped and well-trained military force that includes a highly skilled army, air force, and navy. Israel is known for its advanced weapons systems, intelligence capabilities, and innovative military technologies. It has developed sophisticated missile defense systems, such as Iron Dome, David's Sling, and Arrow, which provide protection against various threats. Israel also has a strong intelligence community that plays a crucial role in gathering and analyzing information. Additionally, Israel has a highly efficient and effective military strategy and doctrine. It places a strong emphasis on intelligence gathering, preemptive strikes, and maintaining a qualitative edge over its adversaries. Israel's military has demonstrated its capabilities through successful operations and campaigns, such as the Six-Day War in 1967, the Entebbe raid in 1976, and various counterterrorism operations. Furthermore, Israel has a mandatory military service policy, which ensures a large pool of well-trained personnel. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) consist of both conscripts and professional soldiers who undergo rigorous training and are prepared to defend the country. Overall, Israel's military potential is characterized by its technological innovation, strategic thinking, and well-trained personnel, which contribute to its ability to protect its national security and deter potential threats.
That sounds like something Jesus would say.... just saying
UNITED STATES TO FOLLOW ITS OWN LAWS, MAINLY CONSTITUTION! can our government follow the constitution anymore?
He misreads the "far Right." In point of fact, many of the "ultra-nationalists", as he call them, and New Right wing populists, as opposed to Neo-cons and Evangelicals, are hostile or at least suspicious of US support and alliance with Israel. Exemplum: Pat Buchanan. He opposed both Gulf Wars, the aggression towards Iran, the invasion of Yugoslavia (Clinton) and support for Saudi Arabia in Yemen. He has criticized, at great cost to his reputation (being called a Nazi, or anti -Semite), our uncritical policy towards Israeli actions and aggressions. Whilst most Dem/Rep politicos supported all these measures. Chomsky, who I respect, needs to distinguish more precisely. I say this in charity! LOL!
@patriceethier81
5 жыл бұрын
Many far right libertarians would likely agree with a cut back
#BDS
Israel is only relevant as safe zone in all the Oil wars in that region that the US frequently engages in. End Big Oil and most of the BS will follow
Here is support for Israel against islam from the people of India.
@marina12345678911000
Жыл бұрын
thank you for your support!
@gazwa-e-islam2716
Жыл бұрын
@@marina12345678911000 bro, you need more than just support. It has been established (by the publication of the book "Mohammed" by Wasim Rizvi, 2021; references to recorded historical facts by contemporary arab authors) that islam is not a religion, it is a hateful, bigoted, supremacist, violence-inciting, politico-criminal organisation masquerading as a religion. So we all throughout the free world (ie. wherever sharia had not been enforced) must carry out the "mental disintegration" of momins. Shit Jinx Pong did it rather effectively, in Xinjiang. Unfortunately no other world leader has had the gumption nor the courage even to call out islam publicly.
Ignore Arab Syrians,Sudan,Venusailia communist China Egypt all others only pick on us.... We have equal rights for all Israeli citizens . My wife is Ethiopian black Jew rescued from Ethiopia during Operation Solomon. Her dad is Yemenite Jew. Her cousin is a Gay LGBT here in Israel... We have Muslims on Knesset voting. We have all races colors religions here... You repeat anti Jewish anti Zionist lies...Come live here and verify..
@nohbuddy1
5 жыл бұрын
You have efforts to prevent Arabs from voting. Can people in Gaza and the West Bank vote? No. They're prisoners.
@MitzvosGolem1
5 жыл бұрын
AmericanNohbuddy ™ they are not Israeli citizens? Egypt also blocks Gaza
@MitzvosGolem1
5 жыл бұрын
AmericanNohbuddy ™ you occupied Naitive American lands and Mexican lands....give it back
@nohbuddy1
5 жыл бұрын
@@MitzvosGolem1 Israel controls everything in and out of Gaza. They can't leave. It is an open air prison and Israel is slowly making it uninhabitable. Well if they aren't citizens why are they controlled by Israel?
@MitzvosGolem1
5 жыл бұрын
AmericanNohbuddy ™ Egypt also control Gaza southern border and abuses people of Gaza.. yet you fail to mention that fact. Jordon and Lebanon killed thousands years ago...also ignored by leftists. Only Jews and Israel are focused on...hmmmmm
What a great mind
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
Very wrong mind
I ❤ BDS . # Free Palestine.
Long live Israel !!!
He is great in many respects but he is still an academic gatekeeper.
Noam Chomsky is among those American thinker, who proposes moral foundation for foreign policy in immoral world. God bless you
@Mohamed-jb9yx
5 жыл бұрын
He is an atheistic Marxist,,,,,,,,
@user-gm2nz8oe7u
4 жыл бұрын
Idiot
Cutting off TAX BENEFITS AND FUNDING TO MIT WOULD HAVE A MAJOR EFFECT ON COMMUNISTS IN AMERICA TOO .
@65minimom
5 жыл бұрын
kenneth - stop with the caps
Nice fantasy
I agree, but what effect would that have on Isreal. I mean Israelis can't just be abandoned. We shouldn't support what happens to Palestinians for sure. but how can the people on both sides now living in that country be protected and supported.
How have the Palestinians ever shown they want peace? How has this fool ever supported Israel?
I'm strong for the Bernie Tulsi team, but Tulsi has a serious "speaking out" type problem to deal with. She needs to come clean with us about prior speeches regarding Israel and Palestine. That said, I think Tulsi is the most real of any presidential candidate I've seen in 70 years, and this shows most clearly as she evolves in better understanding of the world around her and her place in it... just like we all do! "Service above Self" is something she truly believes and lives in her life and a Peoples' Movement of which she is a member/leader is far more powerful and important than a presidential election cycle, win or lose! TULSI/BERNIE 2020
@lolouro2266
5 жыл бұрын
I like tulsi but Bernie/warren!! Would be way better. Hv u seen Warren destroy wells fargo ceo??!!! Friggin Savage!!!
@65minimom
5 жыл бұрын
Michael Stephen - you are a puppet! Shame on you for shaming Bernie Sanders, the only candidate who has consistently fought for the rights of the people for 40 years, everyone else is a copycat including Tulsi. All you do with shallow thinking is give the DNC the opportunity to annoint another Hillary Clinton
@OldPuebLOVEgan
5 жыл бұрын
You’ve got it backwards. -> BERNIE/TULSI 2020 !
I am amazed at how many comments correct Prof Chomsky who is considered to be the foremost intellectual of our times lol Hubris anyone?
I am from Palestine 🇵🇸 and Algeria 🇩🇿
bds forever
You had to have police protection “literally”? You’re a linguist Noam..don’t misuse English like a 12 year old kid.
If the US withdrew support for Israel, the nations of the Middle East would attack Israel and we'd see a genocide that would make Hitler proud. Israel has not expanded since 1967 and has even returned the Sinai to Egypt since then. That's a pretty poor expansion policy. They've controlled the west bank since 67 and although one could criticise them for the settlements that are being built, there has been no expansion in over 50 years. So that expansion argument isn't all that valid, either.
@tydiab8838
5 жыл бұрын
Thev're confiscated towns in the West Bank and East Jerusalem everyday, where have you gotten your news from?
@tydiab8838
5 жыл бұрын
They've*
@JackHaveman52
5 жыл бұрын
@@tydiab8838 They took the West Bank from Jordan back in 67 and have controlled it ever since. They taken land and displaced people there and built that land into Israeli towns since then but they've been in charge there for over 50 years, just like they did with the Golan Heights.
@JackHaveman52
3 жыл бұрын
@Dan i LOL....I wouldn't be here if I were Jewish. My parents would have been killed during the Holocaust. My uncle was sent to Westerbork, the Jewish detention centre in the Netherlands, and held there, until they could send him to the POW camp, at Texel, because he wasn't Jewish. He was accused of espionage against the Nazis. He was sent to Westerbork because it was only 10 kilometres from where he lived. Sorry bud......You'll have to come up with a better argument to back your claims than to call me a Jew.
@JackHaveman52
3 жыл бұрын
@Dan i It's very common in Holland, as well. My ancestors came from Silesia, around 1670, and moved to northern Holland. At that time, the name was spelled with 2 "n"s, Havemann, still spelled that way in Germany. They dropped an "n" to make it more Dutch looking.
I’m very critical and skeptical of Israeli leadership but you’re fooling yourself if you think that abandoning support for the country would quell the ambitions of Hamas
Delusional!!!!!!!!
Free Palestine!
Israel is a great nation and ally. Thank you, U.S., for the aid you provide Israel.
@MindsetPower
8 ай бұрын
😂😂🤣
@ronaldshiffman9171
8 ай бұрын
Israel is a light to the nations. God bless Israel.@@MindsetPower
He is old and out of touch and thinks social media represents reality.
This guy is a JINO (Jew in Name Only). He's the last person who should be advising Israel on how to survive in the brutal environment of the Middle East. If Israel shows any weakness the neighbouring Muslim countries will scent blood and attack. Chomsky is the kind of Jew who would have been a Kapo in Auschwitz. Am Yisrael Chai. 🇮🇱
@bibishah7754
7 ай бұрын
Why do you disqualify a persons ability to give an advise merely based on his “jewishness”