16.10.2026 11:39
American Jewish professor Norman Finkelstein made striking claims regarding Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's policies in the region. Finkelstein, arguing that Netanyahu is also targeting Turkey, said, "Turkey is next, we all know this. The plan is obvious." The professor, warning Israel about Iran, also sharply criticized Trump's policies and the attacks in Gaza.
American Jewish professor Norman Finkelstein made assessments on Israel's attacks in Gaza, US President Donald Trump's policies, and rising tensions in the Middle East on Robinson Erhardt's YouTube program. Arguing that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wants to expand military operations in the region, Finkelstein claimed that Turkey could also be targeted.
"THE PLAN IS CLEAR, TURKEY IS NEXT"
Evaluating Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Finkelstein argued that the Israeli Prime Minister boasted about military operations carried out in different countries.
Drawing attention to Netanyahu's remarks about Turkey, the professor said, "Netanyahu is proud of destroying six countries. In his UN speech, he began attacking Turkey. So Turkey is next, we all know that. The plan is clear. But he is not taking into account how great a power is facing him."
Finkelstein's words stood out as his own assessment of the Netanyahu administration's possible intentions toward Turkey.
"HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW WHAT HE IS SAYING"
Also criticizing statements that Israel is fighting on multiple fronts, Finkelstein claimed that Netanyahu used contradictory statements while describing military operations.
Finkelstein said, "Last week he gave this speech at the UN. He says we have been waging wars in six countries one after another. He constantly talks about fronts. According to him, a tiny country the size of New Jersey is fighting on six fronts. He says Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen. But he doesn't even know what he is saying."
HE WARNED ABOUT IRAN: THINK TWICE
Also touching on the tension between Iran and Israel, Finkelstein emphasized that Iran's historical past and regional power should not be ignored.
Drawing attention to the consequences of possible military moves against Iran, the professor said, "In Iran's case, I would say think twice before playing with it. A 5,000-year-old civilization."
HARSH CRITICISM OF TRUMP: ALL HE THINKS ABOUT IS MONEY AND SHOW
Also criticizing US President Donald Trump's foreign policy approach, Finkelstein argued that economic interests and his personal image are decisive in Trump's decisions.
Finkelstein said, "That's Trump. There are only two main concerns at the forefront of his mind. First, show and glamour. Second, money and deals."
"THEY WERE COMMITTING GENOCIDE AND WERE OVER THE MOON"
Using harsh statements about what happened in Gaza after October 7, 2023, Finkelstein claimed that a sense of revenge was a driving force in Israel's attacks.
Criticizing Israeli society's approach to the attacks, the professor said, "Israel is a completely unbelievable society. Unfortunately, they did not just commit genocide; they carried it out in broad daylight, in real time. They were committing genocide and were over the moon."
"THEY CAN EVEN TURN A BLIND EYE TO THEIR OWN PEOPLE DYING"
Arguing that the Israeli administration can also sideline the safety of its own citizens to achieve its military and political goals, Finkelstein said, "Israel was ruthlessly calculating in achieving its goals, and so were they. They are willing to endanger their own people, even to let them die. At worst, that was their problem."
HARSH WORDS FOR NETANYAHU
Also reacting to Netanyahu's description of the Israeli army as "the world's most moral army," Finkelstein argued that what has happened in Gaza over the past three years is incompatible with this rhetoric.
Using harsh language toward the Israeli Prime Minister, Finkelstein said, "He keeps saying he has the world's most moral army. Considering what has happened over the past three years, you should think: highly senile and mentally ill."
Arguing that Netanyahu puts his personal interests before everything, the professor said, "He doesn't care about anyone. He only thinks about his own interests."
"ISRAELI SOCIETY HAS COMPLETELY GONE MAD"
Also assessing Netanyahu's long stay in power and the support he receives from Israeli society, Finkelstein argued that the Prime Minister's political line aligns with his voters.
Finkelstein said, "He is a perfect reflection of Israeli society. Yes. That's why people continue to vote for him. They vote for him. They vote for him, not for his platform. When they look at Netanyahu, they see themselves. Israeli society has completely gone mad."