PerunAU - Covering Israel?

I trust you to cover these topics more than anyone else in the world, and I'd love to see a defense economics take on the current situation in the Middle East. You balance humor, compassion for the humans involved, and a cold unbiased analysis of the situation incredibly well. I love your videos and appreciate the work you do in the world.

Strawberry GS

2024-04-14 21:35:26 +0000 UTC

I have a difficult time following what you are saying and trying to read the guide on the left of the screen. Any chance we could get a written version too? I would love to linger over some of your thoughts and sometimes look elsewhere for relevant additional material.

paolpaul44

2024-01-05 17:14:16 +0000 UTC

Your thoughtful and analytical approach to typically heated and emotionally charged topics adds significantly to the conversation. Many times I don't know what to believe , so its important to have someone who digs through the information to give a clear and dispassionate analysis. Thank you. I would also like a historical view of how things got to where they are now in Israel/Palestine. It's so confusing.

Rob Tai

2023-10-18 22:46:23 +0000 UTC

Hey! You think you could take a closer look at Poland? They seem to be speed bump turned spike strip over the last decade or so.

Speak Dots

2023-10-17 20:48:41 +0000 UTC

I'd like to see that as well. Though I am concerned that poor Ukraine might lose support now. I wander if Putin put Hamas up to this?

Andrew Maltby

2023-10-16 07:30:02 +0000 UTC

Just watched your video on 'Israel's Defence Strategy', I think you did an assume job presenting interesting information without getting political. Good work.

Andrew Maltby

2023-10-16 07:28:24 +0000 UTC

Having now watched the episode in full, I think Singapore would make for a phenomenal episode.

Independent George

2023-10-16 02:44:57 +0000 UTC

Not just Israel that is an undeclared nuclear power. The Saudis haven't been bankrolling the Pakistani nuclear program since 1976 and deploying Chinese IRBMs since 1988 for giggles.

Duane J. Oldsen

2023-10-15 14:49:17 +0000 UTC

As far as recent events, I'd just wait for a bit. Things are morphing, being confirmed, being questioned, etc. I don't think there's a need to join the fray right now. I'm not sure how much can be accurate right now. For general information on how the IDF are organized, etc (the usual logistics of interest stuff), I think that would be fine and migh tbe educational.

dreamcoyote

2023-10-15 02:15:06 +0000 UTC

Initially I just thought that Israel is a difficult topic. But what I see on other channels is that as soon as Israel is mentioned in the title or the comments, all the spammers of this world assemble. Considering the high quality of your video's comment sections, I'd propose that you post for Patrons only or at least disable the YouTube comment section under that video (it may however infect comment sections under your other videos)

Hendrick Ziegler

2023-10-14 18:23:36 +0000 UTC

The plausibility of the risk that the US and Europe will be unable to supply both the IDF and ZSU with the adequate amount of munitions and equipments as both are in combat.

Luna Amy Swan

2023-10-14 00:01:10 +0000 UTC

Cover it, but time it, and bound your coverage really well. IDF, not political commentary on a really toxic mix.

GDwg

2023-10-13 14:12:18 +0000 UTC

Cover it, but make sure you aren't sympathetic to an apartheid regime

shroud

2023-10-13 04:49:33 +0000 UTC

Perun, I also just learned something about Hamas taking hostages that will have reverberations around the world. My brother is currently an engineer working on the satellites that will replace the current Norad satellites. He texted today that one of his co-workers just received news from the US state department that his daughter was taken hostage, and would likely not survive. Two other co-workers' daughters were traveling with her, and have not been found. The looks on their faces were "hollow". This is a tragedy for three families. It also means that it is highly likely that three skilled engineers will now be less productive as a result of their suffering. It is inconceivable that they will go to work tomorrow (if they are able to go at all) and be just as productive as they were a week ago. I cannot imagine the Norad replacement satellites will not suffer delays with three engineers now clearly less productive. I was heartbroken just hearing about this from a human empathy standpoint. Now, US and Canadian skies will have a delay in replacing defensive satellites because three young women were traveling to Israel at just the wrong time. I would not know how to include that in a presentation. It does have me re-thinking whether it is a good idea to discuss this on a public forum. Maybe it is more important. I really do not know now.

Laura Davis

2023-10-12 04:44:02 +0000 UTC

Cover it as you see fit but consider "No Comments Allowed" as it will devolve faster than the half-life decay of 260 Seaborgium

Maddogpilot

2023-10-12 02:16:36 +0000 UTC

The region has always been volatile for almost 3000 yrs. Since Israel became a state it has been ever more prickly. Everyone regardless of nation, race, religious ideology or politics in the middle east are hell bent on killing each other. It certainly begs the question why they cannot come to any agreement. I agree it is a topic that cannot be avoided and needs to be addressed. Perhaps for that particular presentation you may want to consider disabling comments.

Tony G

2023-10-12 00:51:46 +0000 UTC

I have watched this conflict for decades, only to see both sides become ever more intractable with time. Coverage of Israel's military policy would be fascinating--and dismaying, given how it is used to both protect and dispossess. Maybe this topic is best left alone.

Chris Wheeler

2023-10-11 19:29:49 +0000 UTC

The channel has already veered to topics beyond Ukraine and it’s so much better for it. And I would leave the comments active, trolls be damned!

Chariton Iosifides

2023-10-11 08:25:50 +0000 UTC

Go for it.

Chariton Iosifides

2023-10-11 06:07:05 +0000 UTC

I expect you'll be doing a video where every second sentence starts with "at the time of recording this is what we know."

Ian Fox

2023-10-11 04:45:26 +0000 UTC

Please don't. It's an all-bad, no-good situation with plenty of villains and no good guys in sight.

Holger Wolff

2023-10-11 02:41:56 +0000 UTC

Leave it for now, mate. Too complex and raw, and plenty of others rattling their sabers now. Let's just hope we're all still alive come Sunday...

Cap'n Dan Doherty

2023-10-10 21:06:05 +0000 UTC

Stick to your forte - Defense logistics. How could an extended Israeli-Hamas conflict affect support for Ukraine?

oldnslow

2023-10-10 17:42:56 +0000 UTC

It is a subject I have had an interest in for many years. I used to have work colleagues from both sides of the divide and to call it complex is an understatement of the first order. I don't comment on the subject, it is too raw a subject for many. Although your take on the subject would be of interest to me, I would say stick away from it .... certainly at the moment. Maybe at some later date it might be practical.

John Vissenga

2023-10-10 11:35:51 +0000 UTC

Dunno. But yeah, the comment section will be a minefield that puts Ukraine to shame if you do decide to cover it. My heartfelt sympathies go out to anyone who has suffered or lost loved ones in Israel/Gaza. Or Palestine, or Lebanon, or anywhere in the religiously and politically conflicted lands of the Middle East. I will never fully understand the motivations behind these conflicts, but I know that war makes savages of us all and it's inappropriate for people who have never experienced such things to be making judgements about how folk they know nothing about might behave in such situations. So yeah... dunno mate.

sixstringedthing

2023-10-10 11:29:11 +0000 UTC

you should probably just disable comments on the youtube video if you make it.

ReneDeGames

2023-10-10 05:19:16 +0000 UTC

It angers me the way the MSM in the US is reporting this. They are lumping the casualty figures together. The are totalling up the number of casualties on both side and adding them together. So you are not hearing about the +/- 900 Israeli dead and the 2,150 wounded, or how a small farming Kabuz was almost wiped out.

Kenneth Crips

2023-10-09 20:33:03 +0000 UTC

Check out TVP World News. Great reporting.

Kenneth Crips

2023-10-09 20:27:34 +0000 UTC

There were Weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. What happened and this was reported by Israel. Saddam had the time to move them all to Syria, from there they were taken into Russian and were destroyed. I had friends in the Southern Iraq. Their chemical weapons detectors were triggered when Air assets destroyed munitions bunkers about 20 miles up wind from their positions. These detectors are ultra sensitive, and can detect the smallest amount of chemical warfare agents. They figure there were a few nerve agent artillery shells left in these bunkers. When the word went to HQ about this they stopped bombing these bunkers.

Kenneth Crips

2023-10-09 20:25:23 +0000 UTC

I think there's a lot of us that are looking for a reliable voice on this topic. You've shown yourself to be capable of tackling current issues with minimal bias and to call out your own bias when necessary. It might be necessary to ignore or even turn off comments but I think there's huge value in adding your point of view to the conversation. I hope you put out your video and let whatever happens in the comment section be a reflection of the youtube community and not you.

Mathieu Lalonde

2023-10-09 18:51:12 +0000 UTC

All of the news emphasis seems to be on the faiure of intelligence. I guess it's just coincidense but Roosevelt was accused of letting Japan sneak up on Pearl Harbor. The American ship that was attacked by Korea was a false flag. Obviously Bush ignored evidence that there were no weapons of mass destruction. It has become so common for Putin in use false flags that it barely interests anyone anymore. Netanyahu wouldn't hide intelligence just to cause a diversion from his supreme court take over would he? (My apologies for mis-spellings and any other part of this that is off topic)

paolpaul44

2023-10-09 18:40:24 +0000 UTC

I have been interested in this topic for many years. It is a no win to discuss it on a public forum. If you study this issue you learn the the term Palestinian was a term invented in 1967 by The Arab League Palestinians are actually Jordanian. They are the only group of people on earth who inherit the title of refugee. What I am more worried about are the reports of weapons making it to Hamas from corrupt elements in Ukraine. People are pointing out all of the AR type rifles in the hands of Hamas. This is not a surprise to me. We have been shipping M-16's, and M4's to the Middle East by the millions for years.

Kenneth Crips

2023-10-09 13:47:23 +0000 UTC

The consequences of how unseen hands work through internet trools and hostile goverments is an important area needing increased exposure. No country is immune.

Curt Westermann

2023-10-09 12:57:30 +0000 UTC

Polarized as it is, since forever, it seems almost impossible to analyze objectively. You provided 3 options, I would have preferred a fourth one like: don't touch it, even with a 10-foot perch.

Kildir

2023-10-09 12:29:06 +0000 UTC

Israel is mostly a foreign policy/ political issue, while I am sure you could competently cover that if you put yourself to the task, I feel your core areas of competence lay elsewhere

Maciek Zk

2023-10-09 12:07:07 +0000 UTC

Yeah any discussion related to the israelo-palestinian situation is sure to bring a lot of trolls, but I think your take would be interesting. Might be interesting to take a few more days though?

Gap

2023-10-09 11:42:42 +0000 UTC

As sensitive as it may be, there are several areas we'd like to hear your analysis about. Military build strategy you always cover, the same of our neighbors here, alliances forming in the region recent years, future developments and of course - Iran. Gaza problem is not the same as Palestinian problem in general. Israel have tried different approaches: occupying it until 2005 - didn't work, removing everything Israeli from Gaza in 2005 - seemed to work well until Hamas took by force all the governing structures in Gaza from Fatah, executing all the Fatah personnel in the process and from then Gaza functions as completely separate authority, governed by Hamas and financed previously by Qatar and recently by Iran. Actually, many see the current attack as a war between Iran and Israel (and possible Western-Arab coalition) by the hands of Iranian proxy - Hamas and we are rather sure that Hezbollah (those are almost officially a part of Iranian military) joining the fighting is a matter of days now. All bling no basics here were unbelievable and you can still see pictures of Israeli artillery crews deploying the fighting positions out in the open, no concealment, ammo 5 meters from the howitzer - I believe until the 1-st Hezbollah drone drop something even minimalistic on their stupid heads. I served 20 years as the IDF's infantry officer and still can not believe I see this level of incompetence. The sin of hubris in all it's glory.

Евгений Ури

2023-10-09 10:07:52 +0000 UTC

About ten years ago I ran across the blog by the film maker Adam Curtis on the BBC web site. Like his documentaries, the posts are an odd mix of found footage and narrative linking them into strange stories: weird history, if you like. Not conspiracy theories, but true stories might be in the wrong hands. One post is on the strange history of Hamas and the Israeli right: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/adamcurtis/posts/save_your_kisses_for_me The blog is worth a browse, although dated in some places, and he's a little selective: he's more of a journalist than historian, but there's a range of subjects from the link between pirate radio and right-wing think tanks, to anthropology and counter-insurgency, plus a brilliant series on Kabul which ended up becoming his film Bitter Lake.

Shaun Parry

2023-10-09 09:49:10 +0000 UTC

The thing about Israel is that everything I've seen suggests that the military, civilian and political spheres are far more closely linked than we are used to seeing in western militaries. So any discussion of the military very rapidly becomes political because there is no neat distinction between the two spheres. For instance, you can't look at things like military readiness without considering things like the willingness of reservists to mobilise voluntarily and how that is linked to domestic political considerations. Arguably the split between active reservists and those who do not serve is important, and that is very political. The other side of it is how victory is defined. Militarily, Israel will prevail. There's no way the US will ever let it run out of equipment or ammunition or money. However, should enough Israeli citizens leave then the country as a whole becomes unviable. The discussion around that is, again, very political. So I'd love to see you cover this, but good luck; you'll need it.

Phil Wellings

2023-10-09 09:35:07 +0000 UTC

I think all of us here can say that you've definitely got the skills to cover this issue without bias effectively. You don't have the reputation of being a "colour commentator" on issues like this. Turn off comments if you're concerned about toxic stuff I reckon. Or let the algorithm reap the engagement. This community is pretty good, I think we are pretty good at reporting stuff that crosses the line into racism/ extremism/ incitement of violence etc.

James Aartsen

2023-10-09 08:28:19 +0000 UTC

The other option is cover the IDF strategically, but leave the current situation for a future video.

Neil Stansbury

2023-10-09 07:35:34 +0000 UTC

That is beside the point. This should not become a political piece about whether Israel’s existence is warranted or not, that’s not really what the channel is about.

Opinionated Matt

2023-10-09 07:09:51 +0000 UTC

If I may add an idea. Why don’t you go for a ODF video purely on “Israeli defense strategy”, just like and within the scope of what you have done for other countries. You ofcourse can put some disclaimers at certain conclusions referring to recent events. And end with “maybe I’ll revisit this topic once the dust has settled and we have more details of how the IDF has started to conduct its counter operations.” Leading towards a video that may or may not be in the line of all bling but no basics. Thing is, I believe a defense strategy video is relatively neutral in political content. I def want to watch it and it’s online response gives you a nice metric to test the online space for a follow on topic. As a final note, I think most people who watch your videos are actually quite balanced and sophisticated. I think in the end what you have to say has much value and will be valued. So maybe it is just the timing of a IDF video that needs to be tuned right.

Stephan Krul

2023-10-09 06:29:25 +0000 UTC

I think most of your regular audience are sufficiently sophisticated to understand the difference between explanation and justification, and you're pretty good with positioning as a neutral commentator. I can't think of a more extreme case of asymmetric warfare, so there's lots to unpack. Having a foundation of existing research will also elevate the content above a purely knee-jerk narrative that's seen elsewhere. Disabling comments in YouTube is entirely understandable and would not be surprising to anyone. Leaving comments on in Patreon would enable discourse while filtering out the majority of bots and keyboard warriors.

Guy Dudley

2023-10-09 04:38:11 +0000 UTC

Just make sure you steer clear of any subjective right or wrong. If such evaluation are needed be like this is what Humanity First would do (or some other video game faction).

Andreas Bundgaard Fønss

2023-10-09 04:32:14 +0000 UTC

It’s definitely a touchy subject, and you’re gonna have to be rather careful to keep out bias and also not go on too much about religion as while it’s a huge reason for the war, could cause contention. Is it worth the effort? Definitely, does this one need a much more delicate approach, yes ofc, I’d very much appreciate the video however so I hope you do!

Ceylon

2023-10-09 04:32:00 +0000 UTC

Final thought - for what it's worth, you might want to steer clear of recent years, and instead produce an historical study that correctly* identifies what operational doctrine and techniques the IDF developed through the 1967/73 wars and into the 1980/90s where their opponents adopted a more asymmetrical approach. [*because no-one ever seems to get that right, there is just this questionable broad brush presumption that the IDF adopted Wehrmacht doctrine - and the Arabs with their Soviet kit adopted Soviet doctrine].

Ian Raine

2023-10-09 04:19:49 +0000 UTC

Option2: Cover it, and let the commenters go to war, whilst remaining uninvolved, other than to collect whatever advantage you get from having lots of clicks on the video.

Ian Raine

2023-10-09 04:06:28 +0000 UTC

Option 1: Cover it, and disable comments. I don't know how you do that, but I have seen various youtube pages with them disabled.

Ian Raine

2023-10-09 04:03:51 +0000 UTC

I'm with the, if you cover it - turn comments off crowd. With the Russian invasion, overall, there is a pretty clear correct side in my opinion. Even then with all the propaganda and fog of war it can be crazy toxic. To say this new situation is murky is a understatement of the century and that is even before you get to the politics. To be clear, I'd love clarity you uniquely tend to bring to situations, I'd deeply love that actually for this, I am just concerned the cost to your stress levels and health would be too high.

necr0

2023-10-09 03:44:19 +0000 UTC

PS - How Intelligence works and Intelligence Failures arise perhaps? (reminded of the following book: https://www.amazon.com/Intelligence-War-value-limitations-military/dp/0375700463 )

Niclas Hansemark

2023-10-09 03:35:44 +0000 UTC

Agreed; turn the comments off. While you've been extremely unbiased, I think no matter how you say something in the Israel situation people will hear what they want to hear.

Speak Dots

2023-10-09 02:50:16 +0000 UTC

If we never understand the causes of war and the effectiveness of various ways of fighting it, we'll never be able to, if not end wars, at least make them much less common. I would like to see a video on this new war, though it would make sense to delay it a few weeks for more information to become available. As for comments, maybe you can say right up front in your video either that comments are disabled entirely or that you will have people working to vet the comments. Thank you for your work - the ripple effect will hopefully help war become a thing of the past a little sooner. Say, in one millennium rather than two!

Holly Shaltz

2023-10-09 02:20:21 +0000 UTC

I would be interested in seeing a video about the IDF and its strategic situation. However with this latest conflict I would feel justified in waiting for more signal to emerge from the noise if I were you. I also echo those above who advise on turning the YouTube comments off because… YIKES!!!!!

Dial H

2023-10-09 02:02:51 +0000 UTC

Ditto to the most "hearted" comments. Go for it and damn the torpedoes!

Douglas K Southard

2023-10-09 01:48:05 +0000 UTC

I 100% support your publishing of a video on the now-reopened Israeli conflict. Is it a risk? Absolutely. However, you are skilled at threading the needle in emotionally charged discussions. Your holistic and nuanced approach always adds value to these areas. Your perspective will enlighten and inform those who are ready to receive it. Some will lash out and attack: but that's okay. There will always be folks showing up to make trouble. We take them into consideration, but we do not let them run the show. We here are in your corner. Keep pushing the envelope.

Connor Querin

2023-10-09 01:16:11 +0000 UTC

I think it’s a big risk for you, because of all the established sides with deeply held emotional positions. A technocratic explainer on certain aspects could be incredibly valuable, god knows few other are doing it. …But it could backfire on you spectacularly (because humans). That being said, I settled on “yes, cover it” and will also commit to increase my support if there is any significant backlash.

Nicholas

2023-10-09 00:29:53 +0000 UTC

Your channel is very good at avoiding jumping to conclusions before the situation is clear, so it's probably too soon to cover the events of the past few years but it would be very interesting to see a more general video on the IDF and look into recent events in weeks or months when the situation is clearer.

Septimus ii

2023-10-08 23:50:23 +0000 UTC

What can be said about that conflict that hasn't been said? Go for it if you can but I am not sure an hour vid can be made without covering alot of well trodden ground.

Stephen

2023-10-08 23:47:00 +0000 UTC

I would like you to cover it but don't rush it. If it takes a few weeks to put together proper coverage then so be it. Go into it with the understanding that this is one of the most divisive conflicts in history and it'll be all but impossible to avoid pissing somebody off. With that being said, if you apply the same due diligence that you apply to all your videos it'll be high quality and worth watching.

alexander gaitan

2023-10-08 23:40:38 +0000 UTC

I voted yes, but I think it would be safest to try and be very technocratic about it. Maybe use this current conflict as an example of how the IDF works in practice. It’s hard to understand the conflict without understanding the way its combatants operate in practice. However, I think you’d be more than justified in turning the YouTube comments off. Even if you didn’t cover the current conflict, the comments section would be a cesspit.

Andrew Hoppe

2023-10-08 22:55:45 +0000 UTC

I second this. It’s your balanced and nuanced view that makes your channel so valuable. You will always have the ideologues, but that’s not the community you’ve built and literally back you. So go ahead knowing you have our support, (based on the current poll result) to try and find some truth to this god awful and heartbreaking situation.

BenL

2023-10-08 22:34:19 +0000 UTC

Right now it's all noise and no signal in the Israel/Gaza information space. Cover it a bit later, unless you have some amazing inside track.

Adam

2023-10-08 22:04:01 +0000 UTC

I found your channel looking for information on the Russian/Ukraine issue. I'm a Patreon because I think you do good work on all Defense Economic issues and will stay with you after that conflict is resolved. Covering some issues in the new Israel area (as things clear up) may help you get more Followers/Patreons and grow your channel. Maybe you could start with the cost effectiveness of the Iron Dome system?

Andrew Maltby

2023-10-08 21:57:02 +0000 UTC

Any semblance of clarity and order you can bring to the topic would be appreciated by a ton of people. The "All bling, no basics" video was an absolute belter, so if you could bring some of that flavour to this topic, i'm sure that would work well. For sure there will be negative comments; the topic is, always has been, and probably always will be, an absolute minefield.

ADJ

2023-10-08 21:49:05 +0000 UTC

You do a phenomenal job of just giving pure analysis in a way no msm or content creator does, You have negotiated the Ukraine conflict mine felds like a gifted heart surgeon ,Trust your gut and do what you do Mate!

David McKee

2023-10-08 21:48:15 +0000 UTC

The Hamas/Iranian assault on Israel is the just the latest chapter in the League of Dictatorships assault on the the rules based international order. Essential the Special Military Operation in the Ukraine 2.0.

David Gellatly

2023-10-08 21:22:04 +0000 UTC

Something I've had an interest in for a while, and I've written on in the past - https://johnaugust.com.au/index.php/article/israel - up to you, but would be interesting to see your approach.

John August

2023-10-08 21:10:51 +0000 UTC

As others above, I advise you disable the comments for that one.

Miguel Ramírez

2023-10-08 21:01:40 +0000 UTC

I would turn off comments for this one, allow feedback only through Patreon

David Chief

2023-10-08 20:59:25 +0000 UTC

This conflict is another battle in a region that erupts way too often. I would like to talk about how it relates to the Ukrainian war. Russia is jumping in with attacks on the west and Iran partners with Russia. Turkey is attempting to broker peace. Is this an escalation beyond Ukraine.

Brett Arvidson

2023-10-08 20:28:28 +0000 UTC

doesnt military escallation in gaza strengthen hamas's legitimacy? I was under the impression Hamas will reform and continue 'resistance' as long a there are no Gazan alternatives to Hamas

Grant McLendon

2023-10-08 20:27:41 +0000 UTC

hamas' only source of legitimacy is resistance to Israel. the actions of other regional states only hardens hamas' stance by reducing maneuvering space.

Grant McLendon

2023-10-08 20:19:17 +0000 UTC

the modern Israeli state is as much a continuation of the hebrew kingdoms as modern Greece is a continuation of the Athens or Sparta.

Grant McLendon

2023-10-08 20:13:46 +0000 UTC

While your regular audience will always appreciate the analysis you provide, I suspect you will suddenly attract many new viewers who will comment without watching the full video. Tough call for you to make.

Bruce Kingsbury

2023-10-08 20:08:12 +0000 UTC

i dont know man. just be ready for a mob to appear and frame any criticism of the IDF as anti-semetic; and any criticisms of any palestinian actors as zionst-colonialism. If you are honest about the mutual culpability and responsibility for the current conflict, expect to piss off the hard right factions that are in control in Gaza and Israel.

Grant McLendon

2023-10-08 20:02:47 +0000 UTC

Would very much appreciate the Perun take on the absolute cluster that is Israel / Palestine. Don’t pay attention to the ideologues. You make skilled, intelligent content; that cannot be overstated. This topic will piss off some group somewhere regardless of how balanced and accurate your take is, so please show them how far they can shove it by delivering the rational talk you’ve made yourself known for.

SemperPsychedelic

2023-10-08 20:01:46 +0000 UTC

I would make it clear early in that your not here to say who is right or wrong, your just here for the numbers

Andrew Jacobson

2023-10-08 19:56:57 +0000 UTC

balance and nuance will still offend the ideologues. there are dedicated propagandists leading online mobs to reduce all discussion to simplistic 'good v evil' narrative

Grant McLendon

2023-10-08 19:51:05 +0000 UTC

Please cover it. As with the situation in Niger, what is happening in Israel is heavily influenced by the Ukraine conflict. It would be a mistake to see it as „something completely different“.

Martin Seeger

2023-10-08 19:38:28 +0000 UTC

Covering the complexities of the internal political dynamics with the external pressures Israel has faced in the past 50 years might necessitate a two-parter video series. Perhaps instead of covering Israel outright for the next video, make an informative segue that indicates your intent to cover Israel in the next video, while addressing countries which may have experienced some similarities with Israel's defense challenges and developments?

Ziv Lang

2023-10-08 19:37:52 +0000 UTC

I am sure the topic is important and your assessment would be very valuable. Hopefully Ukraine remains covered in the future. I am personally more involved with the situation there

Windsurfing Nelson

2023-10-08 19:35:30 +0000 UTC

Does it tho? Foreign domination never really meant Jew couldn’t live there. On the contrary they might have been safer there than say Europe. Without really having to go into the “the chicken or the egg” dilemma, how the Jewish question was never really solved starting in the early 20th century should be enough.

Opinionated Matt

2023-10-08 19:22:41 +0000 UTC

Your trepidation is a sign of wisdom, but I would also submit you are one of the rare analysts whom only abject partisans and rank idiots would accuse of being substantially biased.

Geoff Tuffli

2023-10-08 18:37:17 +0000 UTC

I very much want your take on Israeli defense strategy, but at your usual 10,000 foot view. I'd rather you wait a few weeks until the dust settles, we have a clearer idea wtf is happening, and emotions are running less hot.

RitalinGamer

2023-10-08 18:36:22 +0000 UTC

I vote yes, but warning it is so complex one can not separate the military from the political. I agree with William Comars. The intelligent failure (if it was ) is more interesting. Thanks much for the report on Battlefield Medicine, most needed.

Janus_past

2023-10-08 18:31:07 +0000 UTC

I voted for for I don't know man up to you. I would love to hear your thoughts about Israel and I do think you could offer some new light on their defense industry and military. However, as you said the issue is polarized to say the least and I imagine comments, even on your videos, would be full of vitriol. Maybe wait a few weeks to things to calm down somewhat. But if you have an angle that is not being covered you think then go ahead but Good Luck.

LeaderTitan

2023-10-08 18:29:09 +0000 UTC

Timing of a video should be after there is some dealing with the failures of the IDF on that day. It's their 9/11 so likely will be a while.

Pauliehedron

2023-10-08 18:26:02 +0000 UTC

If you can make a high quality video like your others - I'd definitly LOVE to see a video about it. If you only feel like "I have to do a video about it, even though I do not have enough knowledge about it" - don't do it. However, since you posted the question I am 100% sure that you DO have the necessary knowledge. (If you hadn't you would have never asked). -> I voted for yes.

Wedge Antilles

2023-10-08 18:15:34 +0000 UTC

If anyone call pull off a balanced, nuanced analysis, it is Perun. Perhaps create a video broadly covering the current events, then the video you've been working on for 5 months, and finally circle back and fill in the corners/cover things that have happened in the meantime. All that said, better pack your asbestos pajamas.

Jason Oppel

2023-10-08 18:03:03 +0000 UTC

Don't worry about a firestorm of comments (you can always turn them off), and don't listen to those who encourage you to avoid the topic for that reason. I know you don't prioritize numbers of subscribers, and avoiding controversy is just cowardice.

Teresa Benson

2023-10-08 17:53:48 +0000 UTC

I'd like you to cover it, but take care as this is likely to be much more dividing amongst your audience

Dom Storey

2023-10-08 17:47:44 +0000 UTC

I'm not so sure comments will be a problem, I don't think those kind of commenters watch hour-long sideshow videos filled with nuance and facts.

Teresa Benson

2023-10-08 17:34:26 +0000 UTC

I don't know how it would be possible to separate the politics from the military but an analysis of the Israeli military, and, more specifically the State Security and Intelligence organizations would be fascinating. I remember having more than one "WTF?" moment when I read "Cities Under Siege" by Stephan Graham with his allegations of Israeli/U.S co-operation on developing strategy and tactics for urban surveillance, warfare, and population control. Israel is a regional super power and a significant technological innovator and that is a story worth telling. However, I doubt that it is possible to do so without sinking into the swamp of valid, coherent, and diametrically opposed regional narratives. Bless you if you want to try.

William Comars

2023-10-08 17:22:12 +0000 UTC

I too would be interested in a video of the military aspects of this conflict, and I did vote for this option. A neutral, intelligent, fact-based, hard hitting take on this event, focused on the logistics, tactics, stategies and methods used of both sides, that could be very educational for a lot of people.

Christoph Neu

2023-10-08 17:22:01 +0000 UTC

I'd love your take. Most current discussions and coverage are not very balanced or objective, and lack historical context. Which is normally exactly where you shine.

Eric Barendrecht

2023-10-08 17:11:12 +0000 UTC

I personally think you provide a great service in providing reporting that is separate from a lot of propaganda the larger networks are entangled in and as there is a significant amount of propaganda around the Israel conflict so I think your insights would be greatly appreciated.

Jess Simpson

2023-10-08 17:09:01 +0000 UTC

For me, 2) is the most important part. You were instrumental in figuring out things in early 2022.

Enrico Migliorini

2023-10-08 17:07:28 +0000 UTC

While I am interested in your take on the Israel situation, I am concerned generally that what's going on in Israel will be used by right wing stooges in the West to attempt to cut off Ukraine funding and shift it to Israel (rather than treat both as very important and fund both which I'm happy to pay my share of). I'd prefer those who focus on Ukraine to continue to focus on that situation.

Sean

2023-10-08 17:02:48 +0000 UTC

I think it is a quagmire, not on the ground, but in discussion. However, I find it interesting that there has been such a shift over the years from an understanding, frequently honored more in the breach than in the observance, that wars are fought between armies and armed professionals and that it is the duty of those professionals to shield the civilian population from the impact of battle to the maximum extent possible. The widely-repeated mantra that bombing civilian populations never leads to capitulation may be part of it. For the most part, WWII seemed to proceed on that basis [setting aside, of course, the firebombing raids in Europe and the Hiroshima/Nagasaki attacks], as did the Korean War. The guerrilla nature of the Vietnam War seemed to change those formulations, and now the 9/11 et seq. conflicts seem designed to target, rather than spare, civilians. The attacks in Ukraine on civilian infrastructure and the abduction raids in the new Gaza/Israel conflict bear this out.

Annag Chandler

2023-10-08 16:52:05 +0000 UTC

I would appreciate your insight on the situation in Israel. This is /precisely/ the kind of situation that desperately needs a nuanced, carefully sourced and measured analysis.

Luke Vafiades

2023-10-08 16:49:12 +0000 UTC

I truly believe that you have the tact, skill, intellect and proficiency to assess the situation and deliver a superbly in-depth and unbelievably complete hour + long power point where you are able to break down extremely difficult topics and subject matter in a way that is quite nuanced which surpasses the majority of the informational landscape... I would be interested in seeing the piece on the IDF, but I would suggest waiting a brief period to let a bit of the politics to settle and a slight amount of the fog of war to clear... Either way I know your coverage will be the same quality that we have all come to expect from you - to which you haven't ever disappointed! ----- BTW You a fantastic job !!!

Aaron Rosenthal

2023-10-08 16:48:31 +0000 UTC

... but the rock rolled back down 0.274% faster this time!

qbNone

2023-10-08 16:22:23 +0000 UTC

Following the Israel/Palestine conflict is about as rewarding as daily updates on Sisyphus. Recurring events without progress.

Mattias Allring

2023-10-08 16:06:17 +0000 UTC

I leave it up to you. It's interesting, and asymmetric conflicts in general are important to understand. If you can talk the mechanics of the conflict without the politics it might be less controversial.

Kurt Paasch

2023-10-08 16:04:32 +0000 UTC

I honestly am really upset at the thought that this channel will be a lightning rod for Israel-related vitriol (from all sides of the debate). I cannot imagine how engaging here would be "worth it" so to speak. It's not as if there aren't a plethora of areas that could use your attention, from Central Africa and it's former colonizers to Iran to Pakistan to Azerbaijan and Armenia to more depth/detail/update on any topic you've touched so far. I've just sat through a lifetime of Israel-related media/public freak-out. I'm both tired of the hyper-focus to the exclusion of other areas that deserve attention, and people's "unhelpful engagement". I don't want that for this channel as I love what you do.

qbNone

2023-10-08 15:59:18 +0000 UTC

There's no way this doesn't become a political landmine - I would personally avoid it, or only vaguely touch on what happened as it relates to the IDF in general. At the very least given the majority support to get the video out, give time for the military situation to stabilise.

Lexington Brython

2023-10-08 15:57:32 +0000 UTC

yes this. the comments are going to be partisan as F and take away from a video that could offer a lot of value

xxx

2023-10-08 15:52:32 +0000 UTC

You could disable comments. I don't think the comment section will be a huge problem thogh. Your audience is mostly made up of reasonable people.

Anders Olsson

2023-10-08 15:52:25 +0000 UTC

Understanding the IDF would be interesting. The current situation is so fluid that accuracy of current information is questionable. Thus I didn't vote for coverage of IDF at this time. The background into the conflict is complicated in the extreme, so a brief background you might provide will likely bring flaming responses. I trust your judgement.

Spud

2023-10-08 15:44:48 +0000 UTC

Make the video, and turn comments off for it. Present the facts as you see them, and let the wide-eyes scurry off to their respective echo chambers.

Charles R Hermansen

2023-10-08 15:44:09 +0000 UTC

Seconded

Minion

2023-10-08 15:31:15 +0000 UTC

I think the current development will not fit, but a video like the once on other militarys on IDF, yes. I would also like a video on terrororgs and similars (like how do the get wappons, how do the organise, inherent limitations...)

Jonas Lomp

2023-10-08 15:30:43 +0000 UTC

This is exactly why I think this channel is not the place for this topic. You clearly have strong (and understandable) views on the history and rights and wrongs of the situation, and yet you completely ignore the Palestinian view and experience of the last century or so.

Paul Haynes

2023-10-08 15:27:59 +0000 UTC

Leaving aside the sheer horror of this (and all) violence, I would be interested in a video covering the military aspects of the situation. However, I didn't vote for this option because I am worried that the discussion following such a video could have a divisive effect on your audience, which could badly damage this channel. Whatever we may or may not know of Russian/Ukrainian history and politics pre-invasion, for most of us this 'war' is pretty clear-cut - one country, aggressively and unjustifiably invaded the other. But the situation in Palestine is infinitely more complex, and cannot be understood (or discussed) properly without an in-depth knowledge of the history of the countries and peoples involved. Which, judging from the reaction to the current situation here in the UK, very few people have - even those (eg in the media and politics) who should have.

Paul Haynes

2023-10-08 15:20:51 +0000 UTC

On the one hand, one can view this as another assault on Democracies...Ukraine, West/North Africa, Israel....not to mention the social media attacks that are ongoing throughout the world. On the other hand, Israel is such a quagmire of competing claims for land that it makes the Russian Empire/Ukraine/Swedish kingdom etc. seem simple. I do think that it is an example of how the technological change of drones, etc. is rendering big-ticket items (tanks, etc.) somewhat like Battleships in WWII. In the end, do what you feel you can do well.

Patrick Wilkie

2023-10-08 15:17:42 +0000 UTC

Went for the "you do you, mate," choice. As much as I want to hear a thoughtful and throughly researched analysis on the events in Israel, the politics here are insane and I can understand if you'd rather avoid wading into that.

Nikki

2023-10-08 15:16:18 +0000 UTC

Your typical analyses would bring value and insight to the conversation on Israel's defense strategy. Some of your previous discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war have drawn attacks that you have weathered, and I believe there are enough of your regular listeners who would be interested.

Derek Lavan

2023-10-08 15:12:35 +0000 UTC

Would love to hear some of your opinions on this topic. Also: Can't you just close the youtube-comment section if it gets out of hand?

Archma9e_

2023-10-08 15:04:18 +0000 UTC

It would be good to see your analytical perspective on this. Yes, the comments will be political, even if you specifically state that is not what you are covering. Others are certainly covering these events, but you have a unique depth and breadth of background and ability to analyze that would be good to be able to see. You could wait two weeks for some things to settle, but the interest may wane.

Laura Davis

2023-10-08 15:02:08 +0000 UTC

I think your viewpoint would be really useful - but so many people are going to be looking for something that validates their viewpoint as opposed to learning about viewpoints. It’s emotionally charged at a level that no other modern conflict can match. I’d at least wait a few weeks until the situation stabilizes… but if you’re going there, be insanely careful.

Jerry Han

2023-10-08 14:58:47 +0000 UTC

See this article of mine yesterday: https://www.wsj.com/articles/israels-opportunity-to-destroy-hamas-5b942e18?st=bn1p4ogm0ne4jbv&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink. If you would like to chat about this topic, send me an e-mail at Daniel.Pipes@gmail.com.

Daniel Pipes

2023-10-08 14:47:19 +0000 UTC

This conflict is moving too quickly and is too politically charged. Covering it is a no-win situation for the channel.

Bill Kerr

2023-10-08 14:44:24 +0000 UTC

I'd be happy with an IDF video similar to what you have done on other militaries but of course you have give some mention to the current events but good luck & buy a flack jacket...

Kerry L Werry

2023-10-08 14:40:17 +0000 UTC

So, as you say, good luck - we will all appreciate it.

ROGER STEMP

2023-10-08 14:37:56 +0000 UTC

We need to hear an analysis from someone whom we trus,t so please go ahead - as long as you realise that it will be a "no win" situation for you from either side.

ROGER STEMP

2023-10-08 14:37:15 +0000 UTC

This is precisely why it will take a lot of thought and effort to make this topic relevant and palatable to all. All you are right to some degree.

David Seholm

2023-10-08 14:35:18 +0000 UTC

I believe a video on the IDF and its unique challenges would be appropriate and form a good basis for a second video a bit later on about the latest erruption in this conflict. One way or another, good luck. Also, looking forward to whatever it is you release next.

Silvan Fricker

2023-10-08 14:34:22 +0000 UTC

I think you should cover this and other conflicts including the nascent ones, but maybe trying to do it by next week is not completely necessary. Let the fog of war lift a little and give your more detailed account on whichever nuance you find most fascinating. One topic that would be incredibly interesting, if it is even possible, is the economics and logistics of Hamas, Hezbolah, YPG, etc. More broadly I guess that is logistics and economics of gorilla groups.

David Seholm

2023-10-08 14:28:21 +0000 UTC

For your analysis I suggest focusing on the current status quo that's been in effect since two events: the 2nd Lebanon War and the Hamas coup—both occurring in the mid 2000's. Anything beforehand is just deep background. Together with the decline and near collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and Saddam's in Iraq, this has set the stage where Israel has no near peer threats in its immediate vincinity, but does have bitter adversaries that are weaker but nevertheless capable and determined. This has allowed us to severly miscalculate our national security objectives without paying a price (until now)—which is only exacerbated by the ongoing political leadership crisis. For example, Netanyahu is on record as late as 2019 that "everyone opposed to a Palestinian state should support money transfers to Hamas. Sowing division between the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza helps us thwart a Palestinian state", with a similar quote attributed to cabinet minister Smotrich as well in 2015. As an Israeli I'm furious at the situation and I lay full political responsibility on Netanyahu foremost, but that's not your problem as an outside observer. I implore you to not shy away from the topic. Any moral takes you might add are your right to express, regardless of my own views or others. Avoiding the Israeli Palestinian conflict is part of what's letting it simmer.

Nadav Wiener

2023-10-08 14:27:42 +0000 UTC

I'd be interested to hear your take on the situation... but take the time to research as much as you need... I think it's safe to say that this conflict will still be there, once you are caught up.

Exterminas

2023-10-08 14:21:45 +0000 UTC

Perun, I think your analysis of the actual events and procurement history regarding the IDF and Hamas would be very insightful. Regarding the political sensitivity of the subject, I think the events speak for themselves when it comes to attacks and hostilities against civilians. I think you nailed it when discussing the missile strikes against the grain storage sites in Ukraine: "It's not a 4d chess move, it's a dick move" I trust your judgement, and the last year and a half of brilliant content has demonstrated you can toe the line incredibly well.

Jonathan Werner

2023-10-08 14:19:05 +0000 UTC

Came to say this. I am sure that this group will give you plenty of feedback. You don’t have to let the whole internet comment on any video you make!

Julia Haynie

2023-10-08 14:14:26 +0000 UTC

IDF is definitly a very, very interesting topic, but please take your time. Your videos are so good because they were made with the temporal and emotional distance necessary for your so valuable in-depth analysis.

Hans-Christoph Quelle

2023-10-08 14:11:54 +0000 UTC

Its rule in the occupation force? That has nothing to do both with the motives of Hamas and the current attack.

shaked migdal

2023-10-08 14:09:00 +0000 UTC

There's a flood of misinformation and propaganda out there with those seeking to push various agendas. Exactly like in Ukraine. Your videos are widely known and held in high regard and respected for cutting through this, and just as in Ukraine we could use such analyses. Yes there will be those hating and denigrating, but again there were many like this backing russia. You've a strong core of support and people will keep watching you regardless.

CorsaroVolante

2023-10-08 14:06:34 +0000 UTC

If it was easy, then it would be covered by lesser YouTubers.

Andrew Bethards

2023-10-08 14:04:33 +0000 UTC

I have been busy so not paying attention to the Israeli attack but Like Azerbaijan, Ukraine and how Hamas -- now ways to war.

Jan Narkiewicz

2023-10-08 14:03:43 +0000 UTC

Ryan, your comment is precisely the issue with covering Israel. Its role as an occupation force in the West Bank cannot be denied and is directly responsible for the lack of preparation that led to Hamas' success.

Bibi

2023-10-08 14:02:23 +0000 UTC

Ultimately I think you have to cover the history of the Jewish state, why it's existence is on the line, why negotiations have failed every single time and how Israel is the only Western democracy in the middle east. That there has never been an independent Palestinian state or territory despite Israel offering it in return for recognition and peace. In the end Israel is being attacked by iranian backed terrorists. While the history and geography of the area may be complex, what isn't complex is that if their attackers had their way every Jew in Israel would be killed along with the state its self. Simply put Palestine has never been a sovereign independent state or territory and its government and rulers are put simply evil. If this was any other area like America or Australia we would not be having this debate. If Mexico or New Zealand advocated for the genocide and destruction of the USA or Australia this issue would be simple. Israel has the right to defend itself from these terrorist scum

Ryan Lake

2023-10-08 13:53:53 +0000 UTC

They have kidnapped a lot of people, held families hostage and in terror before executing them, at least that is was has been stated on the Twit's "X".

David N

2023-10-08 13:52:19 +0000 UTC

Also, content on Hamas, Hizbollah, Iran in general, IRGC, Assed Syria, Yemen would be great to understand and contextualise the connection between present day Iran and their terrorist proxies. Maybe also content on ISIS, PFLP, Taliban, Al-Qaeda etc. could also be relevant in some regard... But well, there are only so many weeks in the year. There are a lot of proxy, semi-state, and independent militants, which analysing could add to the understand of the functions of a armed organisation, which look to obtain or maintain power/territory through violence or deterrence. Armies are not the only relevant fighting forces on the global battlefields, and questions arise such as: Is Hamas, according to analytical norms, more of a street gang or a national army of Gaza?

Alec Pearson

2023-10-08 13:50:52 +0000 UTC

One of the "I don't know mate" crowd here, This is such an emotionally charged topic that no matter how hard you try there will be lots of contentious views. So much has happened in that area of the world since I was born, whether it involved Israel or not accusations were fast and furious. Religions & factions play a major role in everything and discussing it would be a one way ticket to major hate. All in all, I don't know mate, needed but hated, you know what I mean.

David N

2023-10-08 13:49:57 +0000 UTC

Israel is a fundamental point on the topic of global security since it was formed, I think it’s important to talk about it regardless of political opinion/view

Opinionated Matt

2023-10-08 13:49:25 +0000 UTC

I think you do your best when analyzing a situation having all the data. There is plenty of "blow-by-blow" coverage, most of which provides no meaningful context. Having said that, your work product has been stellar; cover this topic as you see fit and we'll be there.

pseudonym_here

2023-10-08 13:48:21 +0000 UTC

Good Luck to you and all of the IDF! Protect your people and come home in good health.

Kai Silberstein

2023-10-08 13:46:11 +0000 UTC

Do not be afraid to analyze it, it is Important do so because it is controversial!

Kai Silberstein

2023-10-08 13:45:04 +0000 UTC

I'd be interested in seeing a dedicated video on the IDF, it's capabilities, logistics, procurement practices and force generation etc. As for recent events, perhaps there will be more to say when the dust has settled. For instance; lessons learned (perhaps could be combined with some other flare-up looking at Caucasus). It's more a counter Insurgency theme as well. Which could have cross-overs on expeditionary/COIN versus total war type activities are different. But I digress. I trust your judgement; keep up the good work.

Niclas Hansemark

2023-10-08 13:42:53 +0000 UTC

IDF content would be great, because of the unique security challenge can be used as a case study in how not all militaries are created equal.

Alec Pearson

2023-10-08 13:41:43 +0000 UTC

I would be interesting but there are so many bear traps covering this. You can't win. You will be accused of being pro Israel, or pro-Palestine. I would suggest if all of you here want the inside story go to "Jihad Watch". I will say this. HAMAS has really screwed the pooch this time. Saudi Arabia is on the cusp of joining The Abraham Accords. It will join Israel, with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. These states along with Egypt, and Jordan who have normalized relations with Israel.

Kenneth Crips

2023-10-08 13:41:32 +0000 UTC

Hamas most likely hoped to kidnap Israelis as bargain chips to free locked terrorists in Israel. They tend to be highly incentives to casualties

shaked migdal

2023-10-08 13:40:41 +0000 UTC

Im an IDF reservist currently called to duty. As much as i would want to see a video of analysis on this i think it has to wait for more the fog to clear up. So maybe see the way thing are in the next few days to decide whether or not include the latest massacre.

shaked migdal

2023-10-08 13:36:52 +0000 UTC

While addressing current issues is good I believe you would satisfy most of the requirements by doing a modified version of "All being, no basics" with the historical context that you provided in your Poland& Switzerland NATO as a sort of primer into the complexities of the Middle East and Israel which should satisfy most and allow the situation time to develop and provide the clearer picture for you to be more in-depth when your second take rolls around. But also I do not feel this should be a rush job and you should only take this on if you feel like you can spare the time.

Jon Deets

2023-10-08 13:36:19 +0000 UTC

Might be worth waiting for the dust to settle a bit before taking a bite of this. I'm feeling like there's more to come

Bob Ogden

2023-10-08 13:34:19 +0000 UTC

Ben Bregman made several interesting comments from his experience. Although I would watch any presentations from Perun on this topic, I think it is worth waiting a bit to see the dust settle, sort of like predicting the War's trajectory and outcome after two early battles: Fort Sumter (At 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861, Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina's Charleston Harbor. Less than 34 hours later, Union forces surrendered. Traditionally, this event has been used to mark the beginning of the Civil War.) and the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas).

Michael Waldmeier

2023-10-08 13:34:06 +0000 UTC

Cover it, but wait for the dust to settle a bit so that you might impart some “lessons learned.” Historically compare the attack and response to past incursions. The intelligence failure of both IDF intelligence and Shin Bet deserves a video itself with historical comparison to past “asleep at the wheel” incidents. There is also the question of if this is a “Battle of the Bulge” moment for Hamas, which can only be answered 6 months from now.

Kristian Reninger

2023-10-08 13:32:12 +0000 UTC

I think it is too soon. Not enough information that can be validated. We know the generals, but not the specifics as well as what this will do to allies of each side.

Joshua Crager

2023-10-08 13:30:53 +0000 UTC

If anyone can do the topic justice I think it would be you, I think it's worth covering especially with the lack of good coverage on the topic

Cooper King

2023-10-08 13:30:32 +0000 UTC

I'd very much like to see this video but I'm afraid it'll blow up in your face. You're clearly very aware of the risk you'd be taking. I hate to see you shut down, doxed or otherwise abused for giving a balanced view. On the other hand, if anyone has the tact to pull this off then it's you. You have my full support either way.

Richard Gemmell

2023-10-08 13:26:22 +0000 UTC

I'd shy away from summing up everything but the most recent clash. If you try to do a history and you don't go back to Roman times, you could do more harm than good. > I'm not thrilled with some of the coverage You could employ a tactic our public news rely on at times: Cover the event by talking how other media are covering it. If you're up to it, it's an interesting aspect that's not often looked at, which allows you to incorporate your core proficiency, defence, where you want to. Other than that, I'm mostly interested on what Hamas hope to gain from fighting the way they have for the last decades. They had 'success' in this attack, but what do they gain? Renewed foreign support? The attack surely was costly for them, considering the difficulty of importing material.

Arkonos

2023-10-08 13:26:08 +0000 UTC

The topic is current and important, I'd like to see an analysis if you're able to objectively and informatively do so. However I'm also satisfied with the current topics on Ukraine, and wouldn't mind it if you delay the IDF video until more information is available

Benjamin Liang

2023-10-08 13:24:08 +0000 UTC

It depends on how well you think you can cover the issue. You could add coverage as a brief "current events" segment at the beginning of a video you would normally produce, or since you have an Israel video in progress, just finish that one.

Katana Del Nacht

2023-10-08 13:19:55 +0000 UTC

For me, covering "current" events is quite valuable, because you always manage to provide the necessary context that is missing in the regular media - so, yes it is a very problematic topic right now - but that makes context even more important.

Martin

2023-10-08 13:13:38 +0000 UTC

I'd like to see the "Basic IDF" video. Maybe disable the comments to avoid the political shouting match thats bound to happen.

Mathijs Heideveld

2023-10-08 13:11:14 +0000 UTC

I would love a presentation from you- however as mentioned this is a particularly fraught topic. If anyone CAN thread the needle, it’s you. However if you feel that, for your mental health it’s better to not do a presentation then don’t. We need you!

Lynley Gilchrist

2023-10-08 13:10:59 +0000 UTC

My guess is that Iran has a leash on Hamas. Russia promised Iran something if they would drop it and allow Hamas to wage war. This is in the hope that the West will have to come to the aid of Israel thus siphoning some military aid from Ukraine. The error in this line of thought is that Israel does not need the aid, they can stomp Hamas all on their own. The sad thing is that civilians on both side will die.

Donald Mehl

2023-10-08 13:10:40 +0000 UTC

I have done 5 tours as a Sar el volunteer with the IDF . Unfortunately with Israels deep political divide they got distracted and the intelligence failures of epic proportions cost them dearly. I was in Israel during the 2014 war with Hamas the IDF will not be giving Hamas a “Haircut” this time, but will destroy Hamas . It will be a long and costly war and unfortunately many innocents on both sides will pay the price . The PLO is very happy to fill the void. In the end Israel will prevail . The west will pour money into Gaza to rebuild it , The Corrupt PLO will take over Gaza and in the end nothing will change. My biggest fear is this will create a distraction that will hurt Ukraine.

Ben Bregman

2023-10-08 13:10:25 +0000 UTC

If you are going to cover the situation, maybe discuss both sides objectively? I understand that Israel's technology is superior to the neighbors, but maybe you can discuss how the neighbors deal with it also.

Delft Trains

2023-10-08 13:06:44 +0000 UTC

If you want to cover it , go for it. But as you already outlined, this topic can generate some very strong opinions (the area is a cesspool of geopolitical, territorial & religious complexity). Of note YouTube channel Forgotten Weapons covers firearms (itself a very divisive topic) but manages to do it with little backlash (he takes the politics out of the guns) so it's possible. But whatever you choose to cover I'm appreciative regardless. It's always an enlightening experience when I watch your videos. As always, please remember to look after yourself.

Flavio Briatore

2023-10-08 13:06:43 +0000 UTC

Would love to see a video on Israel but also understand it’s a complicated as fuck issue where there is no right in anything relating to the political situation it’s all just sensitive and wrong and fucked so the usual war is bad but with extra geo political issues thrown into the pot

Balin Mangan

2023-10-08 13:03:53 +0000 UTC

You have my support come what may, so long as the orange on black colour scheme stays.

David Thornthwaite

2023-10-08 13:03:49 +0000 UTC

While I'm in favor of you covering it, my suggestion is for you to wait until there's more information available. Why? Because, imo, you bring the most value to conversations with depth and not surface. So my 0.02€ is to do a video on it, but wait until the situation has developed enough to be able to provide a reasonably clear picture while avoiding mistakes due to unclear/contradictory/misinformed reporting. Anyway will look forward to next week's video whatever you end up deciding on. Good luck

BaccoDesinhibire Germanicus

2023-10-08 13:03:32 +0000 UTC

I highly doubt it, while I think they profit from it (Israel 100% now not going to give Ukraine any air defenses), they most likely had no involvement.

mees

2023-10-08 13:00:57 +0000 UTC

Looks like the Israelis have been caught on the hop but I suspect we are just seeing the start of what could be a much longer story. I feel like a taking few weeks to take stock might be more insightful in the long run.

Alan Telford

2023-10-08 13:00:07 +0000 UTC

You will have to completely avoid any political or moral judgement. Extremely difficult.

David Glickman4

2023-10-08 12:59:28 +0000 UTC

Don’t mind either option. Content is always awesome and converting these events will not be easy but it will BE important. Coverage has been pretty bad and sketchy up to now and probably more time is needed to be able to make a valuable assessment but your analysis is beyond helpful

Rui Palhares

2023-10-08 12:59:08 +0000 UTC

Do the job, we need some quality input. @Donald Mehl, Russia and Iran coordinate things for sure. Such a big thing without consultations is not imaginable.

KapitainZino

2023-10-08 12:59:02 +0000 UTC

In think a general video about the situation with maps, some facts and a general roundup about a possible outcome and lots of numbers would be great.

Colm Corbec

2023-10-08 12:57:42 +0000 UTC

Why do I think that somehow Russia has their spoon in this soup pot?

Donald Mehl

2023-10-08 12:57:36 +0000 UTC