Amichai Chikli

Mark Kimmitt, a retired brigadier general, joins a panel featuring Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks, Jonathan Conricus, Kaveh Afrasiabi, Amichai Chikli, and Ehud Barak, the former Israeli Prime Minister. They dive into the escalating tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, discussing military strategies and potential Iranian retaliation. The conversation heats up around the implications of nuclear developments, ongoing conflicts in Gaza, and the moral dilemmas faced in military actions. A thought-provoking debate on anti-Semitism and media responsibility also ensues.

Amichai Chikli, Israeli politician and former IDF combat officer now overseeing diaspora affairs and antisemitism work, talks strategy and security in the region. He outlines long-term planning aimed at Iranian leadership. He describes missile threats to civilians, shifting Gulf politics and ties with the UAE. He also praises U.S. actions and the resilience of Israel’s armed forces.