FDD Events Podcast FDD Morning Brief | feat. Andrew Fox (Dec. 20)
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Dec 20, 2024 Andrew Fox, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and former British military officer, shares insights into the intricate geopolitics of the Middle East. He discusses Iran’s influence in Syria and Turkey’s support for Hamas, highlighting critical military actions. Fox also delves into his report 'Questionable Counting,' revealing discrepancies in casualty figures from both IDF and Hamas, and critiques the media's role in shaping these narratives. Lastly, he addresses the challenges in Syria and the implications for UK political dynamics.
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Turkey's Middle East Maneuvering
- Turkish Foreign Minister Haqqan Fidan admitted Turkey used al-Qaeda to shift Syria's allegiance from Iran to Turkey.
- Fidan's claim of preventing genocide in Gaza is gaslighting, given Turkey's past financial support of Hamas.
Questionable Casualty Counts
- Andrew Fox's report reveals inconsistencies in Hamas's casualty figures, including impossible totals and decreasing ages.
- These inconsistencies raise concerns about the reliability of the reported data.