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What does it mean to fight a just war justly?

What began as a war of self-defense has become more morally ambiguous. Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss IDF tactics, humanitarian concerns and international standing.

Palestinians line up to receive a hot meal at a food distribution point in the Al-Rimal neighborhood in Gaza City, in the Gaza Strip on May 21, 2025. (Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

What began as a just war of self-defense has evolved into something more morally ambiguous, raising questions about Israel’s tactics, humanitarian concerns, and international standing.

In this episode, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi confront their differing “red lines” regarding Israel’s conduct in Gaza and examine public discourse on this issue, including Yair Golan’s recent controversial statements about war.

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