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'If You Can Keep It': The War In Gaza, One Year Later

Oct 7, 2024

Barack Ravid, a political reporter at Axios, Nancy Youssef, a national security correspondent at the Wall Street Journal, and Joyce Karam, senior news editor at Al-Monitor, delve into the humanitarian crisis in Gaza one year after the Hamas-led attacks. They discuss the implications of U.S. financial aid to Israel amid rising tensions, the escalating conflict with Iran, and how these events may shape the upcoming U.S. elections. The trio examines the challenges of brokering peace and the evolving role of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

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Joyce Karam

Nancy Youssef

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The October 7th attacks by Hamas prompted a fierce Israeli military response, resulting in unprecedented casualties and a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The upcoming U.S. elections may reshape foreign policy regarding the Middle East, reflecting a shift in public sentiment towards more balanced approaches to the conflict.

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Consequences of the October 7th Attacks

The October 7th attacks by Hamas resulted in significant loss of life and led to an intense military response from Israel, resulting in a high number of casualties in Gaza. The aftermath has exacerbated the already dire humanitarian crisis in the region, with casualties reported to be among the highest in years for both Palestinians and Israelis. The conflict has driven home the fear that the violence sparked by these attacks may lead to a broader regional war, drawing in groups like Hezbollah and potentially Iran. This has created an atmosphere of uncertainty, making it increasingly difficult to achieve any form of diplomatic resolution to the ongoing crisis.

Intro

1min

U.S. Aid and Middle East Tensions

3min

Escalating Tensions: Israel and Iran

8min

Impact of U.S. Elections on Middle East Relations

5min

U.S.-Israel Relations: Historical Context and Current Tensions

16min

Navigating Shifting U.S. Influence in the Middle East

3min

Hamas fighters killed over 1,200 people in southern Israel on October 7, 2023. In response, the Israeli government launched airstrikes and a ground invasion in Gaza, killing almost 42,000 people so far according to Palestinian health authorities.

Despite repeated attempts, the United States has failed to broker a ceasefire – in both Gaza and now at Israel's northern border as its military targets the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Typically, each week leading up to Nov. 5, we focus on the stakes of this election, for people, our country, and our democracy.

Today's episode of "If You Can Keep It" takes a look at the stakes of the U.S. election for the people of a Middle East in conflict.

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