"They're Using My Brother as the Excuse" | Iddo Netanyahu

Why has support for Israel changed so dramatically in the West? Is the backlash against Israel really about Benjamin Netanyahu—or is something much deeper happening?In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Iddo Netanyahu—author, physician, historian, and the brother of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—for a conversation about Israel, Zionism, antisemitism, Western civilization, the Middle East, and the future of democracy.Iddo explains why he believes opposition to Israel goes far beyond one political leader, discusses the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and shares his perspective on October 7, the two-state solution, anti-Zionism, Western values, and the challenges facing liberal democracies today. 🔔 Subscribe to The Western Spirit for conversations with leading voices on politics, history, economics, culture, and the future of the West.For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: thewesternspiritpodcast@gmail.comChapters00:00Introduction and Context of the Interview01:54The Misconception of Zionism as Anti-Semitic03:53Western Attitudes Toward Nationalism and Israel06:05The Roots of Anti-Zionism and Anti-Colonial Sentiments08:02Israel's Right to the Land and Historical Claims09:54The Influence of Western Ideologies on Middle Eastern Politics11:56The Role of Universities and Propaganda in Anti-Israel Sentiment13:52Israel's Strategic Moves for Independence and Security16:08The Impact of International Courts and Legal Challenges17:49The Christian Community's Relationship with Israel19:57The Future of Israel in a Changing Global Landscape21:55The US-Israel Relationship and Its Future23:52The Role of Ideology and Political Movements in Shaping Policy25:56Personal Reflections and Family Legacy27:51Closing Remarks and Hope for the Future#IddoNetanyahu #Israel #BenjaminNetanyahu #Zionism #MiddleEast #Politics #TheWesternSpirit #westerncivilization