17 August 2026
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Alastair Crooke : The Consequence of More Netanyahu Lies

17 August 2026 · 29m

Alastair Crooke repeatedly asserts that Israeli and U.S. leadership has systematically lied to President Trump and the public about the imminence of threats and the capacity to respond, fabricating intelligence to justify unnecessary war while masking severe logistical and economic vulnerabilities.

What was discussed

Kushner meeting with Netanyahu on Gaza deal3:00

Israeli right wing provoking violence for elections3:43

Crooke claims the Israeli right is orchestrating sieges and attacks in the West Bank and potentially Gaza to force a Palestinian exodus and boost their electoral standing.

Netanyahu's false WMD claims against Iran6:07

Contested

Pentagon and Treasury false assurances on war capacity19:30

Iran charging fees and blocking enemy ships26:03

Crooke reports that Iran is already charging fees to desperate oil-seeking states for Strait of Hormuz transit and has permanently barred vessels from enemy states like the U.S. and Israel.

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