Scott Ritter & Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel's Dead End— Charlie Kirk— Iran & Russia vs. NATO (Video)

This is a 23 September 2025 published video.

The “DEAD END” for Israel, a phrase used by critics and analysts, refers to the perception that its current policies in the Gaza conflict and toward the Palestinians offer no viable path toward long-term security and stability. Recent developments suggest a strategic stalemate in which Israel’s military goals have not been fully achieved, while international condemnation and humanitarian concerns have intensified. 

Currently, Iran and Russia are not engaged in a direct military conflict with NATO, but their deepening military cooperation and individual actions represent a significant and growing security challenge to the alliance. Iran’s provision of drones and missiles to Russia, and Russia’s nuclear brinkmanship and repeated airspace violations, have substantially raised tensions. 

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Here’s an AI overview of the issues creating this perception of a “DEAD END”:

Military and political stalemate

• Continued Hamas resistance: Despite major Israeli military campaigns, including offensives in Rafah and Gaza City, Hamas remains active in Gaza. In August 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved plans for another push into Gaza City after earlier efforts failed to dislodge Hamas remnants.
• Stalled ceasefire talks: Negotiations for a ceasefire and hostage release have repeatedly failed. In July 2025, the U.S. withdrew from talks, accusing Hamas of negotiating in “bad faith,” while Israel recalled its team. Significant obstacles remain, including Hamas’s demand for a complete Israeli withdrawal and Israel’s refusal to end the conflict until Hamas is dismantled.
• Domestic political divides: Netanyahu’s government has faced internal rifts over wartime decisions and the conscription of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jews. Polling suggests a decline in his popularity, though military actions may have helped his standing. 

International pressure and condemnation

• Growing international recognition of Palestine: In September 2025, several European nations, including France, recognized Palestine as a state during a UN General Assembly meeting. Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said this recognition was needed to prevent the “erasure” of Palestinian self-determination.
• Accusations of international law violations: A September 2025 UN report accused Israel of “systematically destroying” Palestinian civilian life in Gaza and hindering the possibility of a future Palestinian state.
• Humanitarian crisis: International outrage has mounted over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, which includes starvation and a collapsed health system. UN experts warned in May 2025 that Israel was wielding starvation as a weapon of war through its blockade. 

Uncertain future and a fading two-state solution

• Intensifying military operations: Despite international calls for a permanent ceasefire, Israeli operations have continued and even intensified in some areas, contributing to the feeling of an ongoing, unresolvable crisis.
• Decline of peace prospects: Analysts suggest the traditional peace process has been dead for years and that a viable two-state solution is further out of reach. The continuation of Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank is a major factor driving this sentiment.
• Calls for alternative strategies: Amid the stalemate, some have proposed new approaches, such as replacing Hamas with an enhanced Palestinian Authority through negotiations with regional Arab states. However, the path forward remains highly uncertain.