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Hamas Leader's Death Escalates Risk of Wider War; Former CIA Officer Mike DiMino and Civil Liberties Lawyer Jenin Younes on Middle East Developments

System Update with Glenn Greenwald

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Fractured Alliances: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East

This chapter explores the complex dynamics of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, with a focus on Iran's rising influence following Saddam Hussein's overthrow. It critiques the political narratives surrounding Iranian threats, particularly in relation to Israel, and analyzes the implications of these narratives on American foreign policy. The discussion encompasses generational divides, personal perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the impact of these factors on political affiliations within the U.S.

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