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Background Briefing with Ian Masters

October 8, 2023 - Dr. Guy Ziv | Daniel Byman | Emma Ashford

Oct 8, 2023
The podcast discusses the Israeli-Hamas conflict and potential escalation against Hezbollah in the north. It explores the Israeli-Saudi normalization deal and the impact of recent violence. The conversation also covers Biden's shift in stance towards Saudi Arabia, Israeli politics, and the extreme right-wing government's implications for national security. The analysis includes the need for clarity in US-Saudi Arabia relations and the administration's rationales and strategies.
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Quick takeaways

  • There is a possibility of an escalation on the northern border with Lebanon following an exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.
  • The colossal intelligence failure in Israel raises concerns about the surprise attack by Hamas and the lack of anticipation by Israeli intelligence.

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Update on Israel-Hamas War

The podcast episode provides an update on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. There is a possibility of an escalation on the northern border with Lebanon following an exchange of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah.

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