Slate News What Next: Experts Feared a Wider War. It's Finally Here
Oct 3, 2024
In this discussion, Shane Harris, an intelligence and national security reporter for the Washington Post, unpacks the complexities of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. He highlights the immediate impact of missile attacks from Iran and Israel's response, as well as the chaos experienced by civilians. The conversation delves into the rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah and the potential for a wider regional war. Additionally, Harris examines the Biden administration's delicate balancing act between supporting Israel and managing broader diplomatic challenges.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Tensions Rise: Civilians in the Crossfire
01:49 • 3min
Analyzing the Onset of a Wider Regional Conflict
04:25 • 4min
Escalation of Conflict: Israel and Hezbollah
08:09 • 11min
Analyzing the Biden Administration's Response to escalating Conflict
18:53 • 2min
U.S.-Israel Relations Amid Tensions
20:44 • 4min
Shifting Dynamics in the Middle East Conflict
25:09 • 4min