Sanchez Effect | Iran and Israel debate with Christopher Helali and Yoni Ben-Menachem

In the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’, we dive into a heated debate over who is right and wrong - as Iran and Israel are on different sides of history.

Middle East correspondent Yoni Ben-Menachem insists that Israel can't trust Iran, citing its repeated promises to obliterate the country. He even mentions Trump’s claim that Tehran is just weeks away from developing a nuclear bomb - no wonder Israel made a pre-emptive strike.

But journalist and geopolitical analyst Christopher Helali pushes back, arguing this alarmist talk has been the Israeli playbook for years. ‘They’ve been saying Iran is on the brink of getting nuclear weapons for ages, and yet here we are in 2026 with no bomb in sight!’ He believes it’s actually Israel that stirs up tensions in the region, while Ben-Menachem claims Tehran is the one to blame.

Rick throws in a provocative question about Israel funding over 90% of U.S. politicians. Mr Ben-Menachem says: ‘What’s wrong with that? Is it illegal? If wealthy Jews want to support their cause, what’s the harm?’ He argues it’s not government-sponsored. Chris counters that, since they’re all operating under the Israeli banner, it doesn’t matter where the money comes from - it’s still Israel First, not the U.S., which raises concerns about sovereignty.

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