YouTube Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-08-17

Updated on August 16, 2026 at 7:06:01 PM GMT

Part 2 of today’s collection of YouTube interview format shows that usually relate to geopolitics and conflict. Some channels are included because the host often covers the topics we find interesting. Most are included to give a greater perspective on what is happening in the world. Very few could be considered mainstream media views. For this post, we looked at 18 YouTube Channels and located 47 current videos out of 267 reviewed.


Today's featured videos are:
Alex Christoforou, ILTV Israel News, Scott Horton, Garland Nixon, Glenn Greenwald, Middle East Eye, Through the eyes of, Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp, Neutrality Studies, RonPaulLibertyReport, Breaking Points, TheRedPillDiaries, Geopolitical Economy Report.

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-08-16T18:47:55+00:00]

Russian Starlink Targeted As Odessa Corridor Smashed. Trump Annexes Hormuz

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[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-08-16T18:45:54+00:00]

Israel Daily News - August 16, 2026 | Axis Of Terror Announce Shock Move

On today’s ILTV Israel Daily: Tensions rise on Israel’s northern border as Hezbollah breaches the ceasefire and Israel responds with strikes in Lebanon; and Washington and Tehran trade escalating thre...

[YouTube - Scott Horton - 2026-08-16T18:42:58+00:00]

Ep. 6260 - Joe Kent on the Risk US and Israeli Aggression Leads to Stateside Terrorism - 8/14/26

Joe Kent joins the show again to discuss the risk of a major terrorist attack against Americans. He and Scott go through all the major Islamist groups around right now and weigh who poses the biggest ...

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-08-16T18:19:19+00:00]

CEUTA 2.0? UK Secret Drones Attack Russia. Poland & Germany Race to Build Europe's Biggest Army

CEUTA 2.0? UK Secret Drones Attack Russia. Poland & Germany Race to Build Europe's Biggest Army Topic 2150 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE: ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═╩╝...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-08-16T18:09:35+00:00]

CANDACE OWENS MADE A CLASSIC DEBATE ERROR - CONVERSATION POWER DYNAMICS

CANDACE OWENS MADE A CLASSIC DEBATE ERROR - CONVERSATION POWER DYNAMICS 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/ BITCOIN WALLET ADDRE...

[YouTube - Glenn Greenwald - 2026-08-16T17:19:15+00:00]

Ro Khanna IS WRONG About Palestinian Armed Resistance

Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ All videos now available as a podcast! Find full episodes here: https...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-08-16T16:40:45+00:00]

On The Hour – August 16, 2026 | They Vanished Without a Trace — Then Police Found Them

An Israeli mother and daughter vanished without a trace in Austria, triggering an extraordinary international search involving Israeli police, Interpol and local authorities. Now, the two women have b...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T16:17:01+00:00]

Protesters commemorate Rabaa massacre in Manchester

Protesters gathered on Saturday to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the Rabaa Square massacre, during which over a thousand peaceful Egyptian protesters were killed by the country's army, headed by...

[YouTube - Glenn Greenwald - 2026-08-16T16:14:04+00:00]

This Is Why Israel Is Misleading Trump with DECEITFUL MOSSAD INTEL

Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ All videos now available as a podcast! Find full episodes here: https...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T15:47:43+00:00]

US doctor recounts treating injured children in Gaza

US doctor recounts treating patients and injured children in Gaza amid severe medical shortages and relentless Israeli bombardment, including the amputation of a five-year-old girl without anesthesia....

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T15:43:12+00:00]

Yemen pro-government forces attack Houthi positions

Yemen's pro-government armed forces stated on Sunday morning that they carried out 181 military operations against Houthi military targets in 24 hours.  Spokesperson Colonel Al-Nuzaili said the strik...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-08-16T14:26:20+00:00]

Israeli Mother & Daughter FOUND — But Why Did They Vanish?

WATCH NOW: ILTV 24/7, LIVE News from Israel in English — Breaking Updates, Culture & Analysis. Stay updated, become a member: https://iltvisrael.com/become-a-member #israel #hostagerelease #breaki...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-08-16T13:58:58+00:00]

On The Hour – August 16, 2026 | Israel Strikes Hezbollah as Iran Claims Control of Hormuz

Tensions are rising across the Middle East as Hezbollah breaches the ceasefire on Israel’s northern front and Israel responds with strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Three IDF soldiers were...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T13:01:35+00:00]

Israeli forces raid Palestinian pre-wedding celebration

Israeli forces raided a pre-wedding henna celebration in the city of Umm al Fahm on Saturday night, with footage showing guests lying face down between overturned chairs as armed officers stand near t...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-08-16T12:05:22+00:00]

TWO-FRONT CRISIS: HEZBOLLAH BREACHES CEASEFIRE, IRAN CLAIMS HORMUZ

WATCH NOW: ILTV 24/7, LIVE News from Israel in English — Breaking Updates, Culture & Analysis. Stay updated, become a member: https://iltvisrael.com/become-a-member #israel #hostagerelease #breaki...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T11:57:12+00:00]

Israeli football fans chant ‘fuck you Palestine’ in Vienna

Supporters of Israeli football team Jerusalem Beitar marched through Vienna ahead of a game on Thursday, repeatedly chanting ‘fuck you Palestine’ as they passed by a pro-Palestine protest.  Several i...

[YouTube - Through the eyes of - 2026-08-16T10:49:30+00:00]

Your Comments + One Email w/Future Forecasts. Was 297 Years of Human History Added to the Timeline

#future #history #tessla #reflection #relocation #newsupdate ***PAYPAL:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=M8DEXFNL55CV4&item_name=Donations¤cy_code=USD&Z3JncnB0&Z3JncnB0 ***...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-08-16T10:45:16+00:00]

ILTV News Flash – August 16, 2026

Israel carried out retaliatory strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon after an explosive drone attack seriously wounded three IDF soldiers, escalating tensions along the northern border...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T10:26:07+00:00]

Oil leaks from grounded Russian tanker off Oman’s coast

An oil spill from a tanker that ran aground off Oman has reached the coastline, affecting roughly 390 square kilometres, according to the most recent analysis from the country's environment agency. T...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T10:23:07+00:00]

Iran attributes instability of Hormuz Strait to US and Israel

During a press conference Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, remarked how the current state of instability in the Strait of Hormuz has entirely been caused by the US-Israeli aggres...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T09:50:45+00:00]

The resurrection of Hezbollah, explained

Lebanon is living through one of the most volatile chapters in its multigenerational confrontation with Israel. Since March, a new war and a fragile, frequently-broken ceasefire have left much of the...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T09:41:50+00:00]

The story of Venezuela: How Trump replaced anti-Israel Maduro

Israel and Venezuela have restored full diplomatic relations, ending 17 years of severed ties. The two countries broke off relations in 2009, when the late Hugo Chavez expelled Israel's ambassador ov...

[YouTube - Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp - 2026-08-16T08:54:10+00:00]

US Sending Fresh Aircraft Carrier to Mideast, Israel Assassinates Gaza Police Official, and More

Sponsor: https://expatmoney.com/antiwar Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebank Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.antiwar.com/newsletter/ Listen on Apple: http...

[YouTube - Neutrality Studies - 2026-08-16T08:31:04+00:00]

The "Vietnam Moment" Is Near: Empire Exhausts Itself | Prof. David Gibbs

After 4.5 years of Proxy-War something is breaking: When the cracks in the pro-war narrative get so large that even Neocons have to admit the empire is running out of munition, an inflection point has...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T08:07:27+00:00]

Palestinian journalist Hind Khoudary opens cafe in Gaza City

Hind Khoudary, a Palestinian journalist known for her coverage of Israel's genocidal war on Gaza for Aljazeera, has opened a beachside cafe in Gaza City. 'On the beach' opened to the public a week ag...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T08:03:56+00:00]

Israeli settlers harass Palestinian woman in occupied West Bank

An Israeli settler group has been filmed harassing a Palestinian woman in the village of Um Al Khair in the occupied West Bank. Footage shows the woman on the ground as settlers surround her. Um Al ...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T08:00:44+00:00]

Damage in Yemen's Mocha port after Houthi strikes

Houthi strikes on Yemen's Mocha port on Friday killed three workers and left significant damage. The port's director said that the attack hit the port's dock, cargo ships and goods in the port with f...

[YouTube - Glenn Greenwald - 2026-08-16T07:56:43+00:00]

Bari Weiss’s Free Press SPREADS PROPAGANDA for the Surveillance State, Flock Cameras

Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ All videos now available as a podcast! Find full episodes here: https...

[YouTube - Scott Horton - 2026-08-16T07:47:30+00:00]

Ep. 6259 - Robert Pape on How His Escalation Trap Model Stands Up to Recent History - 8/13/26

Scott brings Robert Pape back on the show. They discuss the difficult situation Trump is in as he tries to find a face-saving way out of his war with Iran. But first, Scott and Pape look back at Pape’...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T07:39:17+00:00]

'Kill them one by one': Itamar Ben-Gvir calls for more attacks on Gaza

"Insha'Allah... we will settle all of Gaza," said Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in an interview, who called for Israel to conduct nightly air strikes on the besieged en...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T07:12:54+00:00]

Israeli tourists target Palestinian-owned cafe in Iceland

"Will the Icelandic police and government take these threats seriously?" Israeli tourists targeted a Palestinian-owned cafe in Keflavik, Iceland, after expressing hostility towards Palestinian artwor...

[YouTube - Through the eyes of - 2026-08-16T07:08:51+00:00]

You know the Truth, and now What?

#reflection #agenda #future #lifelessons #todaysnews ***SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ON PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&business=M8DEXFNL55CV4&item_name=Donations¤cy_code=USD&Z3Jnc...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-08-16T05:42:16+00:00]

Former Israeli soldier tries to dodge question on killing children

A former Israeli soldier and pro-Israel apologist, Yoseph Haddad, appears to dodge questions over whether he killed Palestinian children or ordered a school to be bombed. The heated exchange unfolded...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-08-16T05:08:17+00:00]

How Long Will The U.S Drag This Out In Iran?

Sanctions on Iran have run for many decades. Military actions have been taken. Every threat has been made. Every lie has been (repeatedly) told. Oil reserves are running low. American bases have been ...

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-08-15T22:49:48+00:00]

New Plan To Wipe Out Missiles & Target Putin, UK Tries To Call Russia. Trump Plans To Keep Hormuz

New Plan To Wipe Out Missiles & Target Putin, UK Tries To Call Russia. Trump Plans To Keep Hormuz Topic 2147 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE: ╔═╦╗╔╦╗╔═╦═╦╦╦╦╗╔═╗ ║╚╣║║║╚╣╚╣╔╣╔╣║╚╣═╣ ╠╗║╚╝║║╠╗║╚╣║║║║║═╣ ╚═╩══╩═╩═╩═...

[YouTube - Neutrality Studies - 2026-08-15T18:42:52+00:00]

Another CRUSHING Defeat: US Out Of Options In Iran | Patrick Hennings

Trump is losing the last chance there was for a face-saving exit from Iran. And he doesn't even know why. U.S. journalist Patrick Henningsen returns to Neutrality Studies after reporting from Iran. ...

[YouTube - Glenn Greenwald - 2026-08-15T18:00:47+00:00]

LIVE Weekly Q&A with Glenn Greenwald

Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ All videos now available as a podcast! Find full episodes here: https...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-08-15T16:46:21+00:00]

'Why I Quit Biden's State Department.' With Guest Josh Paul

Former US State Department official Josh Paul joins today's Liberty Report Extra to discuss his 2023 resignation from the Department over former President Biden's support for the slaughter in Gaza...a...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-08-15T14:44:28+00:00]

Oracle Exec Delights in “Scary Tech” Unleashed On Gaza

The Friday crew discusses an Oracle exec delighting in tech used on Gaza. AMERICAN DOCTOR: https://americandoctorfilm.com/ Sign Up For 30 Day Free BP Trial: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ S...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-08-15T14:41:58+00:00]

Hegseth: Sailors LYING About Carrier Conditions

The Friday crew discusses Hegseth claiming sailors are lying about conditions on the USS Lincoln. Sign Up For 30 Day Free BP Trial: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ Sign up for a PREMIUM Break...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-08-15T14:36:27+00:00]

Hasan Piker To SUE Scott Jennings Over Egregious Smear

The Friday crew discusses Hasan Piker floating a defamation suit against Scott Jennings. Sign Up For 30 Day Free BP Trial: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ Sign up for a PREMIUM Breaking Point...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-08-15T14:30:54+00:00]

{REDUX} The War Report ft. Carl Zha - Episode 28

In this episode I will have my friend Carl Zha from his 'Silk & Steel' podcast ( www.youtube.com/@carlzha ) chopping things up with me on every geopolitical issue and topic. We will discuss Africa, La...

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-08-15T14:26:53+00:00]

Black Sea Truce Offered to Russia as CIA Downplays Air Force One Threat

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[YouTube - Glenn Greenwald - 2026-08-15T13:40:46+00:00]

If AOC Wants to Run Away from Her Advocacy, She Should Explain Why!

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-08-15T13:33:20+00:00]

Mathematicians STUNNED After AI Solves 10 Decades Old Problems

The Friday crew discusses mathematicians stunned as AI solves decades old problems. Daniel Litt: https://www.daniellitt.com/ Sign Up For 30 Day Free BP Trial: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ ...

[YouTube - Scott Horton - 2026-08-15T13:26:09+00:00]

Ep. 6258 - Lindsey Snell on the Troubling New Regime in Syria - 8/11/26

Journalist Lindsey Snell returns to the show to talk about Syria. She first recounts her experience getting kidnapped by the Jihadists who now control the country. Scott and Snell then debunk all the ...

[YouTube - Geopolitical Economy Report - 2026-08-15T13:24:23+00:00]

This is the USA's neocolonial scheme targeting Latin America

The USA's global dominance is clearly declining, so the Trump administration is desperately trying to impose US hegemony in Latin America, by force. Ben Norton explains the neocolonial scheme behind t...