# Daniel Bookman - Israel, Middle East Conflict, and Geopolitics

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Podcast: [World Ablaze with George Fontes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/world-ablaze-with-george-fontes-6627809)
Published: 2026-04-23T14:00:08+00:00
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My Guest Daniel Bookman explores the complex geopolitical and ethical challenges facing Israel following the October 7th attacks. Bookman discusses his personal journey from Scotland to Israel and his legal career, which informs his views on the country’s identity as an ethical state. Together, we analyze the global shift in public opinion attributing to the rise of anti-Israel sentiment, sensationalized media narratives, and the strategic propaganda used by Iran, Hamas, and Podcasters. Our Conversation examines the concept of proportionality in warfare, with Daniel arguing that Israel’s military response is a necessary counterbalance to an existential threat. We then evaluate the role of Iran as a primary instigator of conflict through its various regional proxies and their fragile support from China, Russia, and North Korea. Ultimately, Bookman emphasizes that the survival of democratic values depends on understanding these deep-seated ideological struggles and the authoritarian structures that perpetuate violence.Daniels Website and Book Info:https://demoint.prismswebdesign.com/bookman/a-thoughtful-and-challenging-journey-through-power-ethics-and-modern-conflict/Support our Sponsors!!!Click Here For Discounts!!!Web: https://www.worldablazepodcast.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fontesablaze/featuredX: https://x.com/fontesablazeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fontesablaze/Substack: https://substack.com/@fontesablaze Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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