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The LRB Podcast

War in Gaza

Oct 18, 2023
55:47
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Discussions on the war in Gaza, its impact on the region, and the international repercussions. The unprecedented scale of atrocities in southern Israel and the fear of annihilation. Netanyahu's motivations and the political implications in Israel. Uncertainty and concerns of Palestinians in Gaza. Comparisons to the war in 1973. The toxic political system and its impact on Israeli and Palestinian politics.
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  • The current Hamas-Israel conflict represents a complete overhaul of the region's status quo, upending the political and military understanding between the two parties.
  • The war in Gaza has led to escalating violence, fear, repression for Palestinians, while Israeli institutions, particularly the military, face a loss of trust and potential political backlash.

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The significance of the war in Gaza

The war in Gaza broke out after a surprise attack by Hamas fighters, resulting in the death of many Israelis and Gazans. This war feels different from previous ones due to the complete upending of the political and military understanding between Israel and Hamas, as well as the unprecedented atrocities committed in southern Israel.

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