Lebanon Under Attack: U.S., Saudi & Israeli Attempts To Destroy Resistance, w/ As'ad AbuKhalil
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Lebanon can’t catch a break. Amidst the worst economic collapse in the modern era, the Saudis and their regional allies are punishing the tiny country over comments criticizing the war on Yemen. To make matters worse, October saw clashes in Beirut on a front line that dates back to the civil war of the 1980s, with a Saudi and U.S.-backed Christian militia opening fire on Shia protesters affiliated with Hezbollah.
Why is all this happening now? Does it have anything to do with the Lebanese civil war? What was that war even about? Was it really just a sectarian bloodbath or an international attack on the Arab left? And how does it relate to the economic collapse and ongoing foreign meddling wreaking havoc on Lebanon today?
Here to put it all in its historical context is As’ad AbuKhalil, a professor of political science at California State University Stanislaus.
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TIME CODES:
0:00 Intro
2:15 Saudi Arabia’s assault on Lebanon
4:31 The real reason Saudi is punishing Lebanon
8:15 Foreign meddling in Lebanon
13:56 Who are the Lebanese Forces and Samir Geagea?
19:26 The Lebanese civil war was a conspiracy against the Arab left
22:45 Who really controls Lebanon?
25:18 Who assisted the Lebanese right-wing militias?
29:59 Why the Lebanese left & PLO lost
33:42 US & Israeli involvement
39:34 The far right Christian Kataeb (Phalange) militia
45:56 The problem with the Lebanese Army
52:43 How Rafic Hariri set the stage for Lebanon’s collapse
59:45 The October 2019 uprising: Revolution or imperialist meddling?
1:02:43 Dangers of Western-funded NGOs & civil society
1:07:56 Why is the Arab left so weak? Why is today’s resistance religious in form?
1:14:18 Debating Hezbollah’s alliance with corrupt parties
1:15:37 Will we ever find out the truth about the Beirut port explosion?
1:23:55 Is the US withdrawing from the Middle East?
1:27:36 Iraq, Syria, Lebanon & Jordan need economic cooperation & unity to survive
1:29:58 The problem with regional media
1:35:18 Is the economic crisis worse than the civil war?
1:39:35 Can you separate the political crisis from the economic crisis?
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Brilliant interview Rania. As'ad is a highly educated and articulate truth teller
Thank you again Rhania for an excellent interview with Prof. As'ad AbuKhalil.
Excellent discussions, especially in the current developments 2 years on.
Great guest. You could tell he was a real veteran of the activist left without ever becoming disillusioned
Heeey it's Asad! I love this guy.
respect from algeria 24:00
Love to Algeria from Europe !
Algeria has a hidden alliance with Iran .
Best wishes from Sydney Australia 🙏 ❤ 🇦🇺 🐨
I have learned a great deal about Lebanon. Thank you. Great guest.
Rania- you do such awesome interviews 👏👏👏👏👏
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@@furn6341 wtf does this reply mean???????? What is wrong with you???????
I LOVE it when you bring As’ad on! Thank you for you work Rania.
We need to remove our politicians who are doing the same thing us.
Solution is to open the port to China, western countries needs to stop messing around with Lebanon. People need basic commodities etc that's not overpriced.
As´ad Abou Khalil, History´s open-pages everybody to see. I am proud for having him as my fellow Lebanese brother.
Sabra and Shatila - 1982. Never forget it.
You brought it to yourself you should fight israel not lebanese trying to kick them out of their land go to palestine not our problem
@@willbusn5683 didn't your mom teach you to shut up if you have no idea what you're talking about ?
Waste management
@@willbusn5683 100%. They were kicked out of their country and started to slaughter Lebanese people. Those who live by the sword die by it.
@@thisisheadshot I agree look at the headache we all have
Thanks a lot. I’ve enjoyed very much this program. I learnt many things about Lebanon ;)
I think you did not. All what this creature said is completely fake and false and full of filth. I am Lebanese so I surely know what I am talking about.
@@furn6341 okayy jeddo
One learns a lot, finds many missing mosaic stones from the whole picture! Thank you both for this conversation!
I love your guest. Those Saudis - is there anything beneath them?
you mean Zionists, Israel, is there anything beneath them ( too nicely put), or US? Saudis, even with the oil, are nothing without its protectors. but they have been allowed to use the money to cover Turkey and all Europe with their mosques (and imams).
Yeah Zonists and Israel
look at the country of saudi arabia look at the iran and they supporter’s
@@anaana1378Iran makes automotives and sends multiple satellites to space all by themselves. Saudis can’t even make a nut or bolt by themselves. They need America to even bottle feed their babies.
thank you for covering this . Hardley anyone is
May God bless you and keep you safe 🙏 ❤ thank you for sharing this information, so very important that people know the truth, love from Sydney Australia 🙏 ❤ 🇦🇺 🐨
great interview, as always! 👍👍👍
Thank you Rania
Do you know what lets Iran have more friends/allies in the region, than its adversaries or anyone else, even amongst the Sunnis, Christians and others? Iran does not treat its friends like clients or vassals. Iran knows the value of respect, dignity and sincerity. Something that its adversaries will never learn. Another important point is that Iran never abandons its allies. Because Iranian allies are real allies, not "strategic partners".
mehr e Aryaee
yeah right, they dont ,, ,but they allow the countries to be destroyed on all levels and be voluntary slaves to the iranian overlord
@@ramzilabban2392 voluntary slaves? Excuse me, did Hezbollah and Hamas not inflict humiliating defeats on Israel all because of the Iranian-Hezbollah-Hamas alliance? Did Syria not overcome the conspiracy to overthrow its government and avoid becoming a failed state like Libya? Did Baghdad defend itself and not fall when ISIS was at its gates? Is the axis of resistance not growing by day and gaining more allies and support not just from Shias but from Sunnis, Christians and freedom loving people from all over the world? My friend, there's no enslavement or overlord rule imposed by Iran. Enslavement and overlord rule is the hallmark of Western Imperialism and Colonialism. You really have to read history and accurate news sources to understand what's going on in the world.
@@JustAnotherHappyGuy Iran has been voted out of Iraq and no longer have a say in Syria. The resistance is fading and is basically just left in Lebanon. It will eventually fail like it did in Iraq, because at the end of the day, people want to live and have jobs. The resistance does not know how to do that.
@@likemike6107 unfortunately the conclusion you have come to is reflective of delusion rather than the reality on the ground. Iran will pour money and help into Iraq regardless of whether Iraqis vote Iran in or out. Just go to Iraq during Arbaeen and you will see how much money Iran has put in the Holy Shrines. In the time of conflict, you will see the weapons, training and logistics Iran provides to their Iraqi Brothers. Iraq's latest round of elections reflects the fact that they don't want Iran's influence in their internal political matters which is correct. No nation should depend on another when it comes to their internal political and domestic issues. These latest round of elections are actually a show of strength and unity amongst Iraqis. In fact, I would be concerned had they not as it signals additional foreign dependence which Iran should not have to bear (long term). A strong and secure Iraq means a strong and secure Iran therefore, this benefits both countries to be more sustainable and be able to grow. With regards to Syria, Iran has been upgrading their air defense systems to improve older Russian systems such that Syria ranks in the top 10 countries when it comes to air defense. The targets Israel keep bombing are Iranian and allied activity which is proof Iran has more than a say in Syria, they are a presence that Israel fears. Jordan resumed relations with Syria and Saudi Arabia has opened up talks with Iran. This is a major shift from these anti-resistance regimes and only benefits the resistance and its supporters. The future of the Resistance is very promising as it is quickly replacing the falling Western influence and hegemony. With regards to your last comment, people want to live free and will die for it, that is why people join the Resistance. Jobs are secondary to let time pass, its happiness they want. The capitalistic system has proven its not sustainable. Its so toxic that mental health issues in capitalistic societies are through the roof. The Resistance, the idea that we are all one unified community, the practice of helping and giving is the remedy to ones own dissatisfaction.
Asad is the dude. Great show Rania.
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@@furn6341 bro; it's not bad to look at other perspectives. Ignorance is the main problem our country suffers from.
Very informative, thanks for the time taken to update us all on our motherland.
I’m such a fangirl for Rania, let alone Rania and Asad! So much respect for both of you!
Great video.
Thanks a lot for this interview , discussions with Asad were always interesting!!
Thank you Raina U R A ⭐️
Wow I thought megaphone was an independent media outlet. Thanks for mentioning this!
Very interesting as the speaker is . We miss you so much professor on face book and shame on face book . Nada
new subscriber here....Thank you for this kind of information...
Very good insight in what's happening in Lebenon🙏🙏🙏
God bless Lebanon 🇱🇧 🙏 ❤ from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🐨
Your guest is a giant of free speech wow br Asad says it like it is
Excellent discussions, great guest.
Great interview Rania with Asad. Thank You both
This is a must watch video very well researched and questioned by the host. Well done.
Persian Gulf
Why all this crime against Humanity
easy to control people, in a newly born country run by aristocrats each with their own directions and political agendas. Not really different than what happened to african countries after colonialists left.
Thank you for introducing another great educator to us.
Red salute to you Rania for this brilliant informative programme with Asad one of great radical thinker
*Wherever the Americans get involved, the working class are given a raw deal.*
GOD BLESS Lebanon
Yes from Sydney Australia 🙏 ❤ 🇦🇺 🐨
GOD BLESS YOU 2
excellent exposition and fact telling thanks brother
This is amazing. Keep it up
He’s very cute when he crosses his arms. Angry. Cutie.
Rania, a Lebanese lady, has been exposed for owning a microwave, sho hayda?
Thank you, Rania titillating authentic overview.
Very actual and crucial question in 1.28
Great interview 👍
The professor is wrong about samir gaghya. It’s not about him being small or not. It’s about him having blood on his hands!
My Favourite Episode 🌺🌸🌷🌸🌺🦋🍃 Professor Assad Abu Khalil is a Gem
Rania you don't always upload your interviews to the podcast
18'- back to the 50s.
What a guest!
Djibouti international base is against pirates on these coasts. ..
US Congress quest for guaidos, has it discovered the libanese guido?
Very educational
It’s really not. Do your own research for unbiased view of civil war history. This guy is clearly stupid and biased towards PLO who committed the most evil atrocities. Now they don’t exist anymore and he is angry about it😂
@@thisisheadshot there's no unbiased view when it comes to history habibi, specially the Lebanese civil war; why do you think they don't teach it in schools? Because each side has their own story, and it's good to look at other sides when some events get covered up or enforced.
Very good knowledge and facts about Lebanon's politics by Mr. Khalil. Political corruption is almost in same in third world countries, since the advent of forced Neoliberalism by US and West. Communists in all the countries except China/Cuba are as corrupt as other parties and have indirect ties with right wing parties. In India also we experience similar economic political conditions as Lebanon except war with neighbors. Very soon India may face similar economical conditions as that of Lebanon in few years.
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What?
India??
Drone**
How do you think yesterday's closure of the Daily Star will effect the dialogue here? Could it be a positive change? I knew a lot of great journalists that worked there but several were often frustrated by their editorial censorship.
The USSR was NEVER an empire. Other than that, good interview.
You got BB my friend keep it up
AbuKhalil didn't talk about Iranian rule on destroying Lebanon by funding Hezbollah , Corruption, exporting drugs to Arab neighbors
If Iran didn’t help lebanon to fund hezbullah, what could expect us? Simply lebanon was a part of israel under occupation, do you like it ?
There is no evidence at all that hezbollah exported drugs to anyone. It's just made up Saudi/Zionist bullsh*t. You betrayed your Arab brothers and your trash dictators will soon be on their knees inshAllah.
Amazing to.learn 👏
There was an Israeli plane that drop a bomb that exploded and started the fire and it was captured and posted. But after what happens next the post was taken down and any blame on Israel was not allowed to be spoken on the net.
Lebanon should go to East china and Russia to build their country and leave west and the gulf state , sure changing is hard but in future you will get rewards the independent.
Lebanon doesn't even have a singular governmental identity to make decisions collectively. Hez already works closely with Iran, and in turn with China & Russia.
Powerful Abou
Soon we Lebanese will make peace with Israel 🇱🇧🇮🇱🇱🇧🇮🇱🇱🇧🇮🇱😍😍👍🏻
Emil Lahoud was the man! Real Lebanese patriot and resistor!
Beirut was once called the Pearl of the Middle East . from what i understand and have seen on news that beautiful. Capitol of Lebanon has been wrecked . they had a American University there that my father who was a USA citizen attended before coming back to USA and enlisting in the Army Air Force after Pearl Harbor was bombed and served as a Captain in the Pacific theater . My dad who died decades ago would be so sad to see what has happened to Beirut.
You better get in line Saudi arabia. And not with the treacherous Invaders but with your own people.
Powerful talk, but whats not alluded to at all, is the Israeli pivot towards China away from the US.
Hi and thousands thx for your amazing programs; I do love you. But this program talks to us Iranian leftists and progressives more than other programs. I might be able to explain Hizbollah clumsiness connected to geopolitics in the whole region with Iran in focus, especially under Trump Maximum pressure...🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗
Such a hypocrite. U can't be against imperialism and coloniasm then support liberalism and secularism. Liberalism and secularism are new western ideology.
Saudi arrogance, intervention and bullying will soon bring them down to their knees
Approximately they are in knees today (look at yemen war)
@@aradwolf8480 please explain. The people of Yemen are dying from starvation due to dirty war tactics. How are they winning?
@@thisisheadshot war winning or losing is according to aims that leaders claimed to reach it.....when Saudies said in 2 weeks we will capture whole yemen and they didn’t capable to doing it, they lost the war.
In 2006 Israel claimed that I will attack lebanon for destroying hezbullah missle capacity but they did not it until the last day of war, therefore they lose and after war they formed a committee (winograd committee) for research about their defeat....
@@aradwolf8480 sure, they failed in achieving their goals but the devastation caused has certainly been successful . Just because their rhetoric did not become reality doesn’t mean they lost. Weakening Yemen was achieved through sanctions etc. they are playing the long game which is turning in their favour.
@@thisisheadshot Tyranny will be punished for sure.they did so many war crimes in Yemen and they will pay the price for it .
You ever think about ww3 starting over the Iran·Syria·Lebanon corridor?
We hear a lot about Taiwan & Ukraine, but what if that's not the US' short-term strategy? I think it will start over Israel/Iran, then expand from there
i hope not but it's definitely possible
Everything about Iran/israel war are predicted in jew sources and also shia sources and yes , this is the next great world war....
@@aradwolf8480 I saw those same sources out of Israel too. They say they are ready now and that war is imminent.
_> Then we pulled out of our longest war_
_> The president had a meeting with their prime minister_
_> Says they talked about "The Iran Question"_
_> The president declared our unequivocal support backing Israel_
It just seems so fitting.. As much as America is provoking war onto Russia & China - i still really don't think we'd go straight for the jugular that quick, too costly. Iran would be their ideal proving ground, as it would cut off Chinese interests Westward. _Divide. Isolate. Conquer._
Come to Sweden, we call it Lebanon 2.0
Excellent. Thank you.
Rania,, your guess keep repeating the "Golf"!! What "golf" is he referring to??! Golf of Mexico, golf of Tankin, or 5 thousands years old Persian Golf?! I found it amazing that a so called social scientist professor has never taken a Geography 101!! Or is he simply ignoring the truth that most 'golf-Arab' states are American local gas stations and American military junk-yard! This is not Arab nationalism! This history ignorance. The true 'Arab-nationalism' is on 'life-support' if not dead!
The University he graduated from should be ashamed of this abomination
Ah... Rain check.. but last time i checked pomegranate seeds dont include captagon pills in them 🤣... Also lebanese operatives from hisbolla have been training and firing missiles at Saudi cities... What you want the Saudis to clap for you ?
Oh damn. I seeeeeeeee.
1:27:22 Damn he was spot on. That’s what they’re doing to Yemen right now…
Algerians are north african, not arab. They do not look arab. They look north african.
This was super interesting, especially now with the pro pal movement 😊
Many of the snipers in the Lebanese Civil War were white Africans 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. This guy makes Ancient Aliens look legit.
There are a lot of "white Africans." I'm pretty sure Charlize Theron is from Africa...
i heard Shah was funding Shiite Amal and Imam Musa Sadr not Falanj or Israelis
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Are the truth being!
I am so ashamed to be English. when you say British DO NOT include the Scottish and Irish, they do not agree with the British government.
They can't do anything the work the enemy to there
Why no Christian guest to analayse the Lebanese situation.
do one on syria!
The Bible calls the mercenary "Hirelings".
Shahid, are you listening? Please pay attention. The house of Saud is the vemin amongst us!
Is as'ad dying his hair blond
1:35:57 The PLO helped lebanon? okay....
Absolute stupidity you've been misinformed or u got it all wrong
Where is the bullying in saying we wan't nothing to do with Lebanon
I think it's fair to say that.
your beaty is a little bit distracting .It is hard to concentrate against such magic smile.I am not joking.
Why did you change the t-shirt?
The announcer moves her head like a radar! This is an exaggeration to interact with the guest?
Nice Iranian خرامنئي propaganda
It's raining hard, its Isreal! Global Warming its Isreal! Our Lebanon is dysfunctional its Isreal! I have constipation, its Isreal! We can't run our country, its Isreal😀😀😀😂
These people don’t speak for the Lebanese people. The Lebanese people know hezobsatan are responsible for Lebanon’s woes.
The pimps of Araby.