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Jeremy Hammond, independent journalist and Research Fellow at the Libertarian Institute, delivers a masterclass in understanding the true nature of the Israel-Palestine conflict that few Americans get to hear.

Hammond begins by dissecting Netanyahu's rarely-seen candid admission that he has actively "prevented the establishment of a Palestinian state" throughout his political career. This revelation directly contradicts the narrative widely promoted in Western media that Israel supports a two-state solution. The cognitive dissonance has allowed both Israeli leaders and American administrations to publicly endorse peace while systematically undermining it.

The conversation takes us through the strategic settlement expansion in the West Bank, designed specifically to fragment Palestinian territory and make statehood impossible. When Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich declares that "anyone who tries to recognize a Palestinian state will get an answer from us on the ground," he's revealing the actual playbook - creating "facts" through houses, roads, and Jewish neighborhoods that eliminate the possibility of Palestinian sovereignty.

Most chilling is Hammond's analysis of Gaza, where he argues Israel is implementing a strategy that forces Palestinians to choose between ethnic cleansing or genocide - flee south or remain and face starvation. With famine now officially declared, the use of starvation as a weapon of war represents a horrific escalation with full American support.

Hammond's expertise shines when explaining how the concept of "Greater Israel" reveals ideological divisions within Zionism, from those seeking control from "river to sea" to extremists envisioning Israeli dominion extending beyond the Jordan River. Yet all these factions share the fundamental goal of land acquisition at Palestinian expense.

As American public opinion shifts dramatically, especially among younger generations, Hammond offers a glimmer of hope. "We, the American people, have the power to end it," he argues, suggesting that making U.S. support for Israeli policies politically untenable is our moral responsibility. His closing message is both a challenge and an invitation - to see through propaganda, understand the history, and work toward genuine justice.