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Former Interim President of Israel Avraham Burg Speaks Out on Netanyahu's Killing Spree

Published March 23, 2026 | Video Starts at 1:25:34

Again. We strongly agree on that. What would happen? What would happen if no American leader was able to restore that trust? Or The United States couldn't afford to remain a stabilizing force globally because it's expensive. What would happen to the world? The simple answer is I have no clue. The little bit more augmented one is somebody else will walk. Somebody else will grow into this responsibility. (1:25:34–1:25:42)

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Asserts that the U.S. may not be able to maintain its role as a global stabilizing force due to costs.

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