
Three widely repeated claims about Israel aren't true. Victor looks at the idea that pro-Israel policy is primarily driven by the undue influence of Israeli lobbyists; that Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip; and that Israel is an apartheid state.
Victor explains the factual and logical problems with each assertion.
Parental pause point questions:
1. What, if anything, do you think should change about America's support of Israel? (2:48)
2. Do you think AIPAC was the top political donor in 2024? (6:27)
3. How many civilians do you think died during the U.S. war in Iraq? (15:46)
4. Who is morally responsible for a civilian death when a group uses human shields? (18:58)
5. What would you say in response to that argument? (23:23)
6. Imagine Hamas had the military might of Israel. How many Jews would be left alive in Israel? (25:33)
The Great 8 questions:
1. What happens next?
2. Has this been tried before?
3. Is there a principle involved?
4. What are the trade-offs?
5. What do you mean by that?
6. Is this an appeal to emotion or logic?
7. Am I focused on the speaker or the argument?
8. What does the Bible say?