Israel Has One Final Solution…

Tucker Carlson Interviews Avraham Burg on Peace and Israel

Tucker Carlson interviews former Israeli Knesset Speaker Avraham Burg about his book, Peace—The Only Final Solution for the Jews, and whether Israel and Palestinians can break the cycle of violence.

Peace, Reconciliation, and Jewish Values

Burg argues that peace requires moving away from reliance on military force and toward trust in former enemies. This means resisting the impulse for revenge and maintaining faith and persistence, even when peace is unpopular.

He presents reconciliation and peace as central to what he sees as Judaism’s original values, contrasting them with what he describes as a distorted version of Judaism embodied by modern Israel.

Israel’s Political Direction

Burg describes Israel as an “illiberal democracy,” citing its treatment of Palestinians under occupation and restrictions affecting non-Orthodox Jews and political opponents. He points to mass protests against the government’s judicial reform plans as evidence that civil society can still resist authoritarianism, but says Israel lacks a coherent political alternative to its current direction.

He warns that continued authoritarian drift could, over generations, undermine Israel’s moral and ethical justification as a Jewish state.

Violence and Dissent

Burg stresses that the capacity for mass violence is universal, not unique to any people. He suggests Israelis may eventually look back on the aftermath of October 7 and feel remorse for actions taken in fear, as Americans later reassessed the Iraq War.

Carlson expresses support for Burg’s willingness to voice dissent during wartime. They discuss how disagreement can foster progress when grounded in recognition of everyone’s equal humanity.

The Future of Israelis and Palestinians

Burg says he is less concerned with the number or form of states than with ensuring equal rights for every person between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea.

Presenters and Contributors

• Tucker Carlson: Host and interviewer
• Avraham Burg: Guest