This chapter delves into the history of wars between Israel and its neighboring countries, highlighting how these conflicts have been influenced by superpowers like the United States. It explores specific wars, the role of the US in exerting pressure, and the prospects for permanent peace in the region.
Israel's war against Hamas has now been raging for over 100 days. According to Ian Lustick, professor emeritus at the University of Pennsylvania, history tells us what it will take to end it.
This episode was produced by Isabel Angell and Amanda Lewellyn , edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Hady Mawajdeh and Haleema Shah, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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