The chapter discusses the possibility of regional escalation in the war, analyzing the motivations and risks involved. It highlights the perspectives of Arab nations, the challenges faced by the US Secretary of State, and the prospects of a ceasefire in Gaza.
Protesters, politicians, and the pope are calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, but the US and Israeli governments remain opposed. Vox’s Jonathan Guyer and Jon B. Alterman from the Center for Strategic and International Studies explain what happens next.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Isabel Angell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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