"We have to recognize everyone's safety is intertwined": Peter Beinart of Jewish Currents on Gaza

Katie Couric talks with Peter Beinart, editor-at-large at Jewish Currents, about how his views on the Israel Palestine conflict changed after visiting the West Bank and talking with Palestinians. He also shares his ideas for how the conflict could finally end, using South Africa and Northern Ireland as guides.

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00:00 Intro
00:34 How has Peter's thinking changed in recent years?
04:13 What was it like for Peter to shift his views so publicly?
06:02 How does Peter view the shift in opinion on Israel Palestine among young people?
07:34 What did Peter find jarring about some language on the Left?
08:58 What was Peter's reaction to Oct 7?
11:10 Did Oct 7th cause Peter to rethink his views?
13:44 How have the US and Israel weakened fair minded Palestinians?
15:51 How does Peter see certain terms being leveraged by both sides?
18:18 Does Peter still believe in a one state solution?
20:15 Can Hamas be a part of a one state solution?
23:33 How does the response by the IDF in Gaza impact peace prospects?
26:09 Has Peter given up on a two state solution?
27:18 Would pulling back on West Bank settlements help?
28:42 Is the US complicit in Israel’s misdeeds?
30:49 What is the alternative to Israel's attack on Gaza?
33:30 How would Peter's family argue against what he is saying?
35:27 Is Peter optimistic that this conflict will ever be resolved?