Why the United States Cannot Boycott Israel: Mehdi Hasan’s Take on Israel’s Impunity and U.S. Policy

Nearly a month ago, the famous journalist and podcaster, Mehdi Hassan, went on a show called the Breakfast Club. The guest Mehdi Hassan, along with the other members of the show, had some serious conversations about the impunity of Israel, Israel’s ability to strike any country frivolously in the Middle East region, and the attitude of the United States about that. 

We will try to understand all the topics that were discussed on the show, Mehdi Hassan’s perspective, and his understanding of the matter. We will also try to verify the information through facts and figures that remain available on the internet, and other open sources. 

Finally, in the end, we will provide you with our Bigjar Take on the subject. Hence, let’s dig in further to break down the discussions in the Morning Show. Let’s understand in detail why the United States boycotts Israel despite the hostilities committed by the nation in the region. 

What Gives Israel Its Impunity? Why Does Not Israel Get Penalized?

Charlamagne the God happens to be one of the most famous radio hosts in the United States. He is also a regular member of “The Breakfast”. Thus, he talks about the activities of Israel in the region. Israel had already bombed Tunisia, Qatar, Palestine, Iran, and several other nations in the region. 

Thus, Charlamagne tha God asks Mehdi Hassan, What is this about?  

Mehdi Hassan replies to this while saying that Israel is the only country in the Middle East that does not really have to abide by the rules. 

Mehdi also states that Israel does not have to follow a red line. Furthermore,  he rightly points out that if this were done by any other nation in the Middle Eastern region, which is a Muslim Nation, then the world would have called them a rogue nation. 

However, Israel, on the other hand, enjoys absolute impunity against all the odds.  

Mehdi also reminded that Israel so far has bombed Nations that have not really done anything to them. For example, Israel has bombed Tunisia, which did not directly attack Israel in any way. 

The Israeli Defense Forces have bombed Iran, Iraq, Syria, and several other countries. Thus, moreover, Israel has bombed at least nine different places in the Middle Eastern region alone.  

1. Why Is Israel Doing It? Why Can’t the USA Boycott Israel?  

Mehdi Hasan thinks that Israel has been doing this as it is run by a far-right government in the region. Moreover, he also refers to the statements given by the finance minister of Israel. Furthermore, he has been seen several times talking about the concept of a greater Israel in public. 

Thus, this shows that the Israeli government is full of far-right and extremist elements who want to turn Israel into a much larger territory. 

Thus, this shows that any peace deal is not in favor of the concept of a greater Israel. 

2. Why Does Israel Not Get Penalized? Why Is Israel Getting Away With It? 

The rest of the members of the podcast quickly asked simple questions to Mehdi. Why does Israel not get penalized for their actions?  

Mehdi Hassan thinks that the Israelis are getting away with it because of the leaders in Washington, DC. Moreover, the politics within the USA remains always split between the Republicans and Democrats. However, Mehdi Hassan points out that the support for Israel remains a bipartisan consensus. 

Thus, both Donald Trump and Joe Biden allow Israel to do whatever it wants to. Thus, the United States of America can not boycott Israel. 

3. Why Did Israel Attack Qatar Despite Trump Having Great Relations With Qatar?  

Qatar has developed great relations with the United States. Moreover, Qatar’s relations with the United States have evolved in several ways. In recent times, Qatar has even gifted the President of the USA a plane, and they are also investing in the United States. 

However, Israel attacked Qatar despite the strong bonds between the USA and Qatar.  

Thus, the other members of the podcast asked why Israel is attacking Qatar. 

Mehdi highlighted the fact that Qatar was doing a Golf Course with Erich Trump. Mehdi also mentioned that there is a United States military base in Qatar. 

However, despite that, the United States forgives Israel for attacking a country that atleast has more than 10000 US soldiers. 

Thus, Mehdi suggests that a nation can host a military base of the USA, gift the President a plane, and host the family golf course. 

However, when Israel bombs you, the USA will allow Israel to Bomb any nation. Thus, these investments will never act as preventive measures. 

What Is The Big Jar Take On Israel, Causing Hostilities In The Middle East? 

People think that the relationship between Israel and the USA is driven by Judeo-Christian values. However, in reality, the USA-Israel partnership serves a purely transactional purpose.  

Moreover, the United States keeps the other powers in the Middle Eastern region in check with the help of the Israelis. Thus, no matter what happens, Israel always receives the support of the USA. 

Furthermore, the conservative Vodanek and the far-rightist political leadership in Israel see the dreams of a greater Israel. Thus, any conflict serves the purpose of an excuse to grab more land and commit ethnic cleansing in the region.

However, on the other hand, people should also understand the Israeli perspective. Moreover, Israel has conventionally faced hostilities. Thus, the Jewish populace all over the globe has been persecuted from time to time. 

Thus, the far-rightist Jews today remain dedicated to the expansion of their country. Moreover, Israel does not believe in the concept of deterrence. Israel purely believes in the elimination of enemies.  

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