Negotiations on Security Deal and Israeli-Palestinian Diplomacy

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This chapter delves into the intricate negotiations between the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel regarding a security deal that excludes the Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy aspect, showcasing the resistance of Israelis to acknowledge Palestinian statehood. The Biden administration's attempts to influence the Saudis towards a more conciliatory stance on the Arab peace initiative and concerns over the implications of aligning with Saudi interests are thoroughly examined.

Antony Blinken might claim to play the blues, but Danny and Derek have to deliver…the news. This week: in Palestine/Israel, the latest round of Gaza ceasefire talks (0:42), Netanyahu panics over a potential International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant (6:54), and Blinken backs off of a threat to use the Leahy Law against IDF troops despite evidence of human rights abuses (10:39); Colombia announces that it will cut diplomatic ties with Israel (15:26); Saudi Arabia pushes for a security deal with the US (18:58); in Sudan, an imminent RSF attack on El Fasher in North Darfur (24:01); the US agrees to withdraw forces from Chad (25:26); Dutch PM Mark Rutte may be in line to become secretary general of NATO (28:33); new US sanctions will target Chinese firms supplying Russia (30:46); Ukrainian forces are falling back in Donetsk (33:10); in Haiti, a surprise PM appointment sparks dispute (35:04); and a New Cold War update featuring the potential addition of South Korea and New Zealand to AUKUS (37:09) and the Solomon Islands parliament’s election of a new PM friendly to China (39:50).

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