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The NPR Politics Podcast

Biden's Foreign Policy Dilemma

Dec 26, 2023
Guests Sarah McCammon, Asma Khalid, and Greg Myre discuss President Biden's foreign policy dilemma, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the divisions within the Democratic Party. Topics covered include Israel's shift in strategy, U.S. isolation, and controversies in both parties
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  • The Israel-Hamas war has entered a new phase with Israel launching a major offensive to destroy Hamas, risking disapproval from Americans.
  • The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has reached a stalemate, with concerns about potential Russian targeting of Ukraine's electricity grid this winter.

Deep dives

Current status and goals of the war between Israel and Hamas

Israel has launched a major offensive against Hamas, with the goal of destroying Hamas instead of just degrading it. They have been bombing Gaza daily for over two months and have taken control of the northern part of Gaza. They are now pushing into the southern part, focusing on the city of Han Yunus. Intensive combat operations are ongoing, with Israel unchallenged from the sky. The war has entered a new phase, but the duration is uncertain.

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