Topic: Geneva Convention

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported three consecutive Israeli drone strikes on paramedic teams in the town of Mefadoun. The attacks allegedly targeted rescuers responding to previous strikes, resulting in multiple deaths among medical personnel. The segment notes that over 91 health workers have been killed in the conflict, raising questions about violations of international law and the Geneva Conventions.

A caller named Michael, a former Northcom domestic operations attorney and JAG officer, discusses the decline of citizenship training in the military. He argues that the left has spent decades attempting a coup by subverting the education of new soldiers. Michael emphasizes that while troops are taught to refuse "manifestly illegal" orders, they are being misled by politicians who lack an understanding of military law and the US Constitution.

A former Army chaplain and psychological operations officer discusses the training provided to troops regarding the Geneva Convention and illegal orders. He argues that politicians are "clueless" about military culture and that the current rhetoric is a form of "drip-drop" psychological warfare. Another caller, a retired military police officer, suggests that Trump should make an example of governors who refuse to follow federal immigration laws.

John Kiriakou explains how the CIA "recruits" new presidents by drawing them into highly classified briefings to gain their loyalty. He details the history of waterboarding, noting it was a death penalty offense in 1946 and led to prison sentences in 1968, yet was magically deemed legal by the Bush administration in 2002. Kiriakou's break with the agency began when he refused to be trained in these illegal techniques following the capture of Abu Zubaydah.

John Kiriakou recounts the capture of Abu Zubaydah in Pakistan and his immediate conflict with a subordinate who insisted on hooding prisoners in violation of the Geneva Convention. Kiriakou was later reprimanded for his "lack of commitment to counterterrorism" after refusing torture training. Despite his success in capturing high-level targets, he was mocked within the agency as "the human rights guy."

Ukraine reportedly attempted to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, an act described as an explicit violation of the Geneva Convention. This escalation occurred alongside a massive onslaught of drone attacks on Russian territory. Critics argue that neoconservatives like Lindsey Graham are attempting to drag the United States into a direct conflict with Russia through these provocative actions.

Reports indicate that Ukraine launched an unprecedented drone attack on a helicopter carrying Vladimir Putin over the Kursk region. This action is criticized as a violation of the Geneva Conventions, which generally prohibit the assassination of heads of state. Zelensky is further criticized for suspending elections and being a "supervillain" supported by the West.

Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are reportedly targeting Big Pharma executives for potential arrest and prosecution under the Nuremberg Code and Geneva Convention. Jones claims Trump is preparing executive orders to fire federal employees involved in the "censorship industrial complex." He argues the public now understands the "rigged trials" used against him.

Senior Israeli ministers are criticized for attending a conference calling for the reestablishment of Jewish settlements in Gaza. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's suggestion to "encourage emigration" of Palestinians is labeled as unethical and a violation of international law. The segment discusses South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, which the U.S. State Department has dismissed as "meritless."

A parody song titled Big Mike mocks Michelle Obama before the discussion shifts to political figures and war crimes. Allegations are made regarding Madeleine Albright and the deaths of children in Iraq, questioning if such actions constitute violations of the Geneva Convention.

Larry Johnson analyzes the potential Iranian response to the consulate bombing in Damascus, suggesting it will be measured and targeted at military assets rather than diplomatic ones. He points out the hypocrisy of the U.S. position, which condemned the 1979 embassy takeover but remains silent on Israel's attack on a diplomatic facility. Johnson believes Iran will seek the "moral high ground" to avoid a full-scale regional war.

Hala Jaber argues that the dehumanization of Palestinians has been ongoing for 75 years, with Gaza serving as an "open-air concentration camp." She warns that a full-scale bombardment of Rafa, where 1.8 million people are cornered, would result in hundreds of thousands of deaths. The host expresses concern that this is a "messianic" push to trigger religious prophecy.

Israel has recently seized 2,000 acres of land in the West Bank, an act Celente calls a violation of the Geneva Convention. He criticizes Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, a former Raytheon board member, for casting the Ukraine war as "crucial to our security." Celente predicts a declining economy with rising inflation, rather than simple stagflation.

Jones discusses the "Hegelian dialectic" used by globalists to create a clash of civilizations by bringing Middle Eastern migrants into the West. He asserts that Israel helped create Hamas in 1977 to destabilize non-violent Palestinian movements and cites US Code Section 1091 regarding the prohibition of genocide. The segment critiques Jared Kushner's comments on Gaza's "waterfront property" and reiterates that the world has turned against the Israeli leadership's current strategy.

The guest suggests that groups like AIPAC and the ADL influence Washington to fight for Israeli interests, which she believes are not aligned with US national security. She reiterates that the "Samson Option" includes plans to target Western capitals if Israel is threatened. Furthermore, she criticizes Israeli plans for a "buffer zone" and new settlements in Gaza as violations of the Geneva Convention and international law.

Gerald Celente provides a historical overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, tracing its modern roots to the 1917 Balfour Declaration. He argues that the creation of Israel was a British imperial project and asserts that current settlements are a violation of the Geneva Convention.

Celente reviews past Trends Journal entries regarding Israeli military drills targeting Iran and threats to bomb the Beirut airport. He argues that Israeli settlements are a violation of the Geneva Conventions and international law. He compares the current situation to FDR's seizure of Japanese assets during World War II.

Celente reads from 2009 Trends Journal articles regarding President Obama's failed attempts to stop Israeli settlement expansion. He argues that the "stalemate and status quo" have been the dominant trends for decades. He questions whether the current Netanyahu government is seeking a "final solution" for the Palestinian territories.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's plans to spend billions on West Bank infrastructure are discussed. Celente argues these "land grabs" in Judea and Samaria guarantee violent clashes. He reiterates that the international community views these settlements as illegal under Article 49 of the Fourth Geneva Convention.

Dr. Francis Boyle, an expert in international law, joins the program to discuss the legal status of Hamas under the Geneva Conventions. Boyle argues that Hamas qualifies as a "national liberation movement" rather than a terrorist organization because they are fighting against colonial domination and alien occupation. He cites the "Al-Aqsa Flood" as a response to Jewish fundamentalists threatening the holy site and asserts the Palestinian right to self-determination.