America Needs New Allies for Future Ai Wars | Judge Roy Altman

Judge Roy K. Altman joins The Rubin Report to discuss his new book, 'Israel on Trial,' which examines the historical, legal, and moral foundations of Israel's existence in the face of widespread misinformation. Drawing from his personal history as a Venezuelan-Jewish immigrant and federal judge, Altman recounts his profound moment of clarity during a visit to southern Israel after October 7th, where he met the host in a war-torn gas station. He argues that Israel is not just a strategic ally but a vital testing ground for future military technologies—especially in AI, cyber warfare, and intelligence—making it indispensable to U.S. national security. Altman dismantles myths about Palestinian statehood, citing six historical offers for a Palestinian state rejected by Palestinian leadership, and uses archaeological, genetic, and documentary evidence to affirm the deep, continuous Jewish connection to the land over 3,200 years. He challenges the modern decolonization narrative by asserting that Israel is the only nation that has maintained its language, religion, and land for millennia—making it the ultimate example of indigenous sovereignty. Despite a small but vocal minority of radicalized individuals, Altman emphasizes that 90% of Americans are open to reason and common sense, and that the real mission is to inoculate the broad middle with factual, rational arguments to prevent the spread of hate and falsehoods. The episode closes with a lighthearted promise to continue the conversation—on the basketball court.