The Brutal Logic of War

In this episode of The Blindspot, I cut through the noise to tackle how wars actually end, focusing on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. There’s this notion floating around that wars end neatly when everyone just decides they’ve had enough, but that's a load of crap—wars end when one side surrenders, or both parties agree to a ceasefire because they’re too exhausted to keep going. I break down why the U.S. isn’t willing to leverage its full power on either side, especially with a presidential election just around the corner. We also dive into the harsh realities of international law, and why in this situation, it doesn’t hold the weight you might wish it did.

We explore how Hamas and Hezbollah's tactics are rooted in their own goals, and why Israel’s response isn’t just reactionary but calculated. I dissect Israel’s precision strike with the infamous pager attack on Hezbollah and explain why, despite moral outrage, there's a brutal logic to these moves. If you think war is black and white, this episode will shake that up. Whether you're pro-ceasefire, pro-Israel, or just trying to make sense of this bloody mess, I'm here to lay out the uncomfortable truths you need to hear.