Episode 1088 • • 2:24:29 - 2:28:47
1088: Three Chambers
Israeli Intelligence and Democratic Institutions, Ronan Bergman
Investigative journalist Ronan Bergman appeared on "Democracy Now" to discuss his book "Rise and Kill First," which documents the history of Israeli state-sponsored assassinations. The interview explored how the Mossad and Shin Bet operate with minimal parliamentary oversight, effectively creating a parallel set of laws for the intelligence community. Bergman attributes this "kill first" mentality to the historical trauma of the Holocaust and persistent security threats.