Welcome to Mission Brief, the official IDF podcast. In each episode we'll be taking you behind the scenes of the IDF, speaking to the soldiers and officers that stand in defense of the state of Israel.
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A national security and foreign policy podcast from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD).
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An improved audio format version of our written content. Get your defence and security perspectives now through this podcast.
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A "real clear" discussion of contemporary issues in defense featuring the writers and editors of RealClear Defense.
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My interests are about the events of 9/11, and the areas that have had a direct influence pre and post on the day itself. These include: U.S. Foreign Policy Intelligence Agencies Military Industrial Complex Religious Fundamentalism Middle East Affairs The U.S-Israeli-Saudi Relationship 1993 WTC Bombing Iran-Contra Investigations B.C.C.I Bank Investigations First Gulf War The Saddam Hussein Tribunal The U.S. Consulate Benghazi Attack Investigation Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Act ...
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Their Stories: In Memory of Dani Ben David
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13:28In this Remembrance Day episode, we sit down with a son who lost his father — a soldier who fought in both the First and Second Lebanon Wars. He shares how growing up without his father shaped his journey, the ways he carries his memory forward, and how loss became a lifelong source of strength and purpose. His story is a powerful reminder that eve…
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New Evidence For Saudi Government's Alleged Involvement With Two 9/11 Hijackers While Inside The United States
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56:14According to breaking reports from 60 Minutes and Florida Bulldog, video footage shot by a Saudi government employee, Omar al-Bayoumi, which was obtained by news outlets shows a group of men driving around a neighborhood and sometimes pointing out landmarks like the White House, the Washington Monument and the Capitol building. Also, a cell phone l…
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The 9/11 Commission Report: Attack Terrorists And Their Organizations
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12:27The nation has committed enormous resources to national security and to countering terrorism. Between fiscal year 2001, the last budget adopted before 9/11,and the present fiscal year 2004,total federal spending on defense (including expenditures on both Iraq and Afghanistan), homeland security, and international affairs rose more than 50 percent, …
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DJ Thermal Detonator & Adam Fitzgerald Special: Richard Gage & Jake Shields Interview Breakdown
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2:31:30A special breakdown review with one of the very best 9/11 researchers, filmmakers and writers in the country, DJ Thermal Detonator and along with myself, we give a through breakdown of the Richard Gage interview with former MMA fighter Jake Shields on his podcast.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Bombers and Ballistic Missiles with Gen. Bussiere
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1:02:57China is conducting what a top US military officer called a breathtaking expansion and modernization of its nuclear and conventional forces. An October 2024 Defense Intelligence Agency report estimated that by 2030, “China will have more than 1,000 operational nuclear warheads, most of which will be fielded on systems capable of ranging the contine…
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Curt Weldon Interview With Tucker Carlson (A Breakdown) (Part 3)
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47:34Former Republican Senator, Curt Weldon, was interviewed on Tucker Carlson's show and both spoke about the questions surrounding the 9/11 Commission's investigation into the attacks, Able Danger program the collapse of WTC 7 etc.. I give additional thoughts thru-ought the video and this will be a 4 part series breakdown.…
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Introduction President Donald Trump's attempt to end the war in Ukraine continues, but for how much longer? He has recently stated that his patience is wearing thin. Even if a meaningful ceasefire materialises, the extent to which the U.S. might provide security guarantees is still unknown. One thing that appears to be clear is that European nation…
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In this video today, i play the latest 60 Minutes report entitled "Evidence". Where 9/11 evidence surfaces in a current lawsuit against the Saudi government, involving Omar al-Bayoumi filming the Capitol and the airport nearby. I give additional thoughts.By Adam Fitzgerald
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In this emotional Remembrance Day episode, we hear from a young woman who lost the love of her life while he was serving in the IDF. She opens up about the heartbreak that forever changed her world — and the resilience that helped her find her way through it. It’s a story of devastating loss, but also of strength, hope, and the unwavering memory of…
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Tim Roemer Interviews Michael Hayden (NSA), George Tenet (CIA) & Robert Mueller (FBI) (A Breakdown)
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26:17Tim Roemer, 9/11 Joint Inquiry, asks Michael Hayden, George Tenet and Robert Mueller, questions regarding how the intelligence services should be run more proficiently and the dissemination of intelligence. I give my own thoughts.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Launching The New War (1996– 1998) (Al Qa'ida in Afghanistan)
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10:20In this video, i read chapters off the book "Al Qa'ida in Afghanistan" written by Anne Stenersen. This reading is from Chapter 9: Al Qaeda's Dual Strategy: Launching The New War (1996– 1998)By Adam Fitzgerald
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The Genesis Of Israel's Hate For The Palestinians: From Youth To Adulthood
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15:01In this video i briefly tough on the psychological essence of Israeli hatred for their fellow brethren, the Palestinian Arab, and how this hatred was taught. I read from two articles and offer some thoughts of my own.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Malfeasance,, Conspiracy & Coverup: How Were The 9/11 Attacks Successful
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51:13In this episode i talk about the raw intelligence and data that the US intelligence services had which could had prevented the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks, from being an operational success. But because of internal grievances, malfeasance and nefarious agendas, the intelligence was not shared with each other. Even when the attacks were ta…
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Last week, Abbas Araghchi, the foreign minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said that talks with the Trump administration appear to be going well. This tells host Cliff May that from an American perspective, the talks are going badly. President Trump has said that America’s goal is the “full dismantlement” of the regime’s nuclear weapons progr…
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FBI Source Thinks Muased al-Jarrah Works For Saudi Intelligence
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8:31In this new series entitled "Operation Encore Edits", i will be reading excerpts from the FBI's investigation dubbed "Operation Encore", which was a followup to the PENTTBOM investigation of Saudi government complicity in providing assistance to two Al Qaeda operatives who were involved with the 9/11 attacks, Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi.…
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In this episode of Mission Brief, Sergeant First Class in the reserves D sits down with Shani farhi (lourie), Head of pedagogy section in the International Institute for Holocaust Education to talk about “Netzer Aharon”- The holocaust survivors who were the last descendants of their family. They fought for the establishment of the state of Israel. …
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Why Was There No Attention Paid To Al Qaeda During 2000 Presidential Campaign
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3:00Thomas Kean, co-chair 9/11 Commission, asks Bush National Security Advisor, Condoleezza Rice, why the Bush White House did not pay any attention to the growing threat of Al Qaeda during the 2000 presidential campaign.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Dan Burmawi Is Lying To You About Why Jihadism Exists
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27:49A former Jordanian Muslim, now self professed expert in Jihadism ands defender of the Israeli gov't, Dan Burmawi posted a tweet today that said Islamic fundamentalism and the terrorist acts on the West are not in response to US foreign policy but religious indifference. You can imagine my response.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Curt Weldon Interview With Tucker Carlson (A Breakdown) (Part 2)
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25:12Former Republican Senator, Curt Weldon, was interviewed on Tucker Carlson's show and both spoke about the questions surrounding the 9/11 Commission's investigation into the attacks, Able Danger program the collapse of WTC 7 etc.. I give additional thoughts thru-ought the video and this will be a 4 part series breakdown.…
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Curt Weldon Interview With Tucker Carlson (A Breakdown) (Part 1)
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1:04:28Former Republican Senator, Curt Weldon, was interviewed on Tucker Carlson's show and both spoke about the questions surrounding the 9/11 Commission's investigation into the attacks, Able Danger program the collapse of WTC 7 etc.. I give additional thoughts thru-ought the video and this will be a 4 part series breakdown.…
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Khalid Shaykh Mohammed (KSM): The Mastermind Of September 11
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8:16The Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 is the official name of the inquiry conducted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the Sept…
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US Attorney General John Ashcroft Press Briefing (A Breakdown)
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47:11On September 18th 2001, US Attorney General John Ashcroft held a press briefing announcing the latest investigation into the attacks and rescue and recovery in New York City and Washington D.C. I give my own additional thoughts.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Azzam, Sayyaf And Bin Laden Establish Maktab Al Khidamat
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15:34I will be doing a read along chapter reading of The Arabs At War In Afghanistan by Mustafa Hamid, also known as Abu Walid al-Masri, and Leah Farrall. I will also be adding some additional commentary when needed. Chapter 4. Azzam, Sayyaf And Bin Laden Establish Maktab Al KhidamatBy Adam Fitzgerald
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Where in the World is Admiral Mark Montgomery?
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1:00:04According to host Cliff May, "Mark Montgomery is an admirable admiral. Another adjective I’d use to describe him: peripatetic. Which is a fancy way of saying he’s on the road more than Willie Nelson—whom he does not otherwise resemble." Most recently the retired flag officer has been in Lithuania, which on the east shares a border with the Russian …
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The Hannibal Directive: The Israeli Defense Forces 'Seppuku'
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5:11During the initial hours of Hamas attack on Israel on the day of October 7th 2023, some of the survivors of the heinous terrorist assault, would remark that the Israeli military would start firing upon them. Over the months even captured IDF soldiers, later released, would state the same. What is the Hannibal Directive?…
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The Early Period (1988– 1996) (Al Qa'ida in Afghanistan)
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6:08In this video, i read chapters off the book "Al Qa'ida in Afghanistan" written by Anne Stenersen. This reading is from Chapter 9: Al Qaeda's Dual Strategy "The Early Period (1988– 1996)."By Adam Fitzgerald
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Ammar Al Baluchi Confession Regarding The 9/11 Attacks Has Been Ruled Inadmissible
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19:08Breaking News from Carol Rosenberg of the New York Times! A military judge on Friday threw out the confession that a man accused of conspiring in the Sept. 11 attacks made to federal agents in 2007 at Guantánamo Bay. I read from the article and share my thoughts. Military judge throws out Sept. 11 case confession as obtained through torture: https:…
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FBI Confidential Human Source Information On Khalid al-Mihdhar & Nawaf al-Hazmi
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14:43In this new series entitled "Operation Encore Edits", i will be reading excerpts from the FBI's investigation dubbed "Operation Encore", which was a followup to the PENTTBOM investigation of Saudi government complicity in providing assistance to two Al Qaeda operatives who were involved with the 9/11 attacks, Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi.…
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Douglas Murray And The Qatari Conspiracy Failure
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10:12When Douglas Murray was to debate Libertarian podcaster, Dave Smith, on the Joe Rogan Experience, one of the points Murray made was how Qatar (not Israel) who are spending millions on our American universities and Congress. This was my response.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Bob Graham Interviews Robert Mueller (A Breakdown)
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21:41Co-chair of the 9/11 Joint House Inquiry, Bob Graham, interviews FBI Director, Robert Mueller. The question surrounds on the threat of the Iraqi government as they are being blamed for the 9/11 attacks. I give some additional thoughts.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Dave Smith Debates Douglas Murray (Debate Breakdown Part 1)
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1:22:15The Joe Rogan Experience hosted a debate between Libertarian podcaster. Dave Smith from "Part Of The Problem" and Neoconservative author, Douglas Murray, regarding numerous issues. Israel-Gaza was the main issue of course. I will be doing a 4 part series breakdown of this long conversation between the two where i impart some thoughts.…
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Erdogan, the Neo-Ottoman: Turkish Without the Delight
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54:05If you were to visit Turkey years ago, it might’ve felt both Middle Eastern and European. It was Muslim and secular. It was, more or less, free and democratic. Host Cliff May says the food was great, too. Now? Well, he’s told the food is still great. To explain what has happened and what is happening in Turkey, Cliff is joined by his FDD colleague …
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Did Anyone Counsel You For War Against The Taliban After The Attacks
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0:56Slade Gorton, 9/11 Commission, asks Bush National security Adviser, Condoleezza Rice, over whether there was any counsel on an all out war against the Taliban during the Bush and Clinton administrations.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Hassan Ghul Provides Substantial Information Including Information On A Key UBL Facilitator Prior To CIA's Use Of EIT
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7:33The Committee Study of the Central Intelligence Agency's Detention and Interrogation Program is a report compiled by the bipartisan United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) about the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)'s Detention and Interrogation Program and its use of torture during interrogation in U.S. government bulletins on…
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How defence SMEs can pioneer social impact in procurement
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5:19A golden opportunity in the era of Labour's Procurement Act The dust has barely settled on Labour's Procurement Act, which kicked in back in February 2025, and defence SMEs find themselves at a crossroads. On one hand, they're facing some real headaches; on the other, there's a chance to make their mark as genuine trailblazers in social impact. Wit…
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I read a small excerpt from former NYC FBI agent, Ali Soufan's book, "The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda" Chapter 2: "Osama Air". "The Black Banners: The Inside Story of 9/11 and the War Against al-Qaeda:" https://www.amazon.com/Black-Banners-Inside-Against-al-Qaeda/dp/0393079422…
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Will Saudi Arabia & Iran Defy Israel's Geopolitical Aspirations For War
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12:02In this video, i briefly talk about the current political and religious differences between the governments of Iran and Saudi Arabia, and whether the two countries can normalize relations in order to prevent Israel's overarching goal of instigating war against it's neighbor.By Adam Fitzgerald
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The Arabs At War In Afghanistan (Two Memos Early Suggestions For An Arab Led Organization) (Part 2)
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14:52I will be doing a read along chapter reading of The Arabs At War In Afghanistan by Mustafa Hamid, also known as Abu Walid al-Masri, and Leah Farrall. I will also be adding some additional commentary when needed. Chapter 4. Two Memos Early Suggestions For An Arab Led Organization (Part 2)By Adam Fitzgerald
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The 9/11 Report: Leonardo Salvaggio & Adam Fitzgerald (The Millennium Bomb Plot)
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43:12It's our seventh episode between the proficient geopolitical researcher and podcaster, Leonardo Salvaggio and myself where we cover the oft forgotten Millennium bomb terrorism plot which was a multi-national terrorist operation that involved the bombing of the Radisson Hotel in Jordan, suicide bombings of Israeli borders and Los Angeles Internation…
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US Attorney General John Ashcroft & FBI Director Robert Mueller Press Briefing (A Breakdown)
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38:04On September 17th 2001, US Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller, held a press briefing announcing the latest investigation into the attacks and rescue and recovery in New York City and Washington D.C. I give my own additional thoughts during the playing of the video.By Adam Fitzgerald
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Continuing The Massacre: Israel's Morbid Debauchery Goes Unchecked
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18:05The response to the October 7th Hamas attacks have created a monster of it's own, the Israeli military incursion of Gaza which has led to tens of thousands of deaths. I read the latest news and offer some of my own thoughts. Israel kills 112 Palestinians in Gaza including many women, children: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/4/3/live-i…
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Filling in for host Cliff May is FDD CEO and host of The Iran Breakdown, Mark Dubowitz, joined by former Israeli national security advisor Jacob Nagel, now a senior fellow at FDD. Following President Trump’s recent signaling that he's open to nuclear negotiations with the Islamic Republic, Mark and Jacob revisit the flaws of the 2015 Iran nuclear d…
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Report On The Joint House Inquiry: Financial Tracking Before & After September 11
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7:27The Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 is the official name of the inquiry conducted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence into the activities of the U.S. Intelligence Community in connection with the Sept…
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Operation Flow and the Ukrainian Withdrawal from Kursk
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7:34In August 2024 a surprise Ukrainian incursion in Kursk Oblast resulted in the capture of 1,376 square kilometres of Russian territory. Over the next six months the enclave was repeatedly attacked. Ukrainian-controlled territory shrunk to an area anchored on the town of Suzhda. In the second week of March the Ukrainian defence collapsed. Units withd…
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The Zionist Monstrosity Of Florida: Randy Fine
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12:18In the last few months, Senator Randy Fine, Florida Republican has been quite vocal in his morbidity towards the Palestinians suffering under Israeli military aggression. I speak out on his conduct and hope to sway influence for Congress to have him expelled from government.By Adam Fitzgerald
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