The humanitarian crisis in Gaza; IDF strategy to defeat Hamas; the OTHER war – in Ukraine
Oct 22, 2023
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Nada Bashir provides an update on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ehud Barak discusses the Israeli ground invasion and failure of leadership to avoid conflict. Former U.S. military general and CIA director, David Petraeus and historian Andrew Roberts, consider counterinsurgency strategies in the Israel-Hamas conflict and the Ukraine war.
The US plays a crucial role in resolving the Middle East crisis by condemning Hamas, showing solidarity with Israel, and offering insights from past experiences.
Strategic and targeted approaches, separating the people from Hamas and offering a political pathway for Palestinian aspirations, are vital for long-term stability in the Middle East.
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US Influence in the Middle East and Gaza Conflict
The crisis in the Middle East highlights the pivotal role of the United States as the global player. While Russia and China have been absent from the recent Gaza conflict, the US has actively condemned Hamas's terror attacks and shown solidarity with Israel. President Biden has urged Israel to exercise caution and offered insights from the US's own experience with overreactions after 9/11. The importance of wise action and engagement from the US is crucial for resolving the tensions in the region.
Lessons from Counterinsurgency and Israel-Hamas Conflict
Former Prime Minister Ehud Barak and retired General David Petraeus discuss the challenges of counterinsurgency and the potential ground invasion by Israel in Gaza. While it is a difficult and emotional decision, the focus should be on eliminating the military capabilities of Hamas, rather than erasing the organization entirely. Strategic and targeted approaches that separate the people from Hamas and offer a political pathway for Palestinian aspirations are essential for long-term stability in the region.
The Ukraine Counteroffensive and Russian Response
The Ukraine counteroffensive against Russia is ongoing, with both sides engaged in a long and challenging conflict. The Ukrainian strategy is to reduce the logistical capacity and capabilities of the Russian forces. While the counteroffensive has faced difficulties and adjustments, it aims to achieve a breakthrough and keep the pressure on the Russians. The US has played a vital role in supporting Ukraine with significant aid, but continued efforts and support are needed to ensure success.
This week Fareed speaks with CNN reporter Nada Bashir, who provides an update on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. Next, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak joins Fareed. They discuss the anticipated Israeli ground invasion and the failure of Israeli leadership to avoid this conflict. Fareed also asks Barak whether the proposed Israeli-Palestinian peace deal from the 2000 Camp David Summit stands any chance of being revived today.
Then, Fareed hosts former U.S. military general and CIA director David Petraeus and historian Andrew Roberts. They consider what an end to this war could look like as well as possible counterinsurgency strategies, both in the context of Israel-Hamas and in today's other major world conflict: the Ukraine war.
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