A Green Beret Explains the Israel–Hamas War (What the Media Won’t Say) | Nick Freitas

How does war actually work — and why does Hamas benefit from civilian casualties? In this powerful Q&A, Nick Freitas — a former U.S. Army Green Beret with extensive experience in urban combat — breaks down what most commentators, media outlets, and online activists completely misunderstand about modern warfare. Drawing on real battlefield experience, Freitas explains why combat in dense urban environments is inherently brutal, why terrorist organizations deliberately embed themselves among civilians, and how Hamas weaponizes civilian casualties to manipulate Western media and public opinion. This is not a political talking-points clip. It’s a reality check from someone who understands war from the inside. In this conversation, Nick Freitas explains: • Why urban warfare always produces civilian casualties — regardless of intent • How Hamas deliberately turns schools, mosques, and hospitals into military targets • Why announcing military operations actually increases risk to civilians • How the laws of war are exploited by terrorist organizations • Why Israel’s response mirrors how the United States has responded to terror attacks • Why rewarding Hamas’s strategy only guarantees