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Iran's interest in Israel, with former ambassador John Jenkins
Nov 18, 2023
Former ambassador John Jenkins discusses Iran's interest in the Israel-Hamas conflict and its long-term strategy in the Middle East. The podcast explores Iran's perspective on Israel, its method of forward defense, and its goal of weakening the interests of Israel and the United States in the region. It also touches on the current moment in the Middle East and unfolding events.
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- Iran's long-standing objective is to remove the United States from the Middle East and they seek strategic patience in the eventual disappearance of Israel without provoking a major conflict.
- Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Shia militias in Iraq and Syria pursue a method of forward defense, driven by their religious ideologies, seeking the destruction of Israel and asserting dominance in the Middle East.
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Current Status of the Conflict and Israeli Perspective
The podcast discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Israeli officials frame this conflict as a paradigm shift, indicating a collapse of their policy in dealing with Hamas and Hezbollah. Israel aims to remove Hamas from Gaza and remain vigilant in the north to avoid a wider regional conflict. There is growing concern about the presence and weapons of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, which has been a longstanding issue.
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