As one of the world’s top urban warfare experts, Spencer has become a leading voice explaining the harsh realities Israel faces post–October 7: from Hamas’s use of human shields to the unprecedented scrutiny of the IDF. His clarity, integrity, and deep understanding of modern conflict have made him an essential figure in the global conversation.

In this conversation with AJC Chief Impact and Operations Officer Casey Kustin, Spencer discusses what it takes to speak hard truths in difficult times—and why moral courage matters now more than ever.


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