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The Geopolitics of Israel’s Fight Against Terrorism | Sunday Extra

Oct 15, 2023
09:25
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William Ruger, President of the American Institute for Economic Research and Afghanistan war veteran, discusses the geopolitical implications of the recent attack on Israel by Hamas and its connection to the Abraham Accords, improving relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia, and the Saudi Arabia-Iran rivalry.
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  • Changes in the Middle East, such as the potential normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, could reshape the geopolitical landscape and pose a challenge to Iran's influence in the region.
  • While the release of funds to Iran is debated, it is important to focus on whether the policy aligns with American national interests and condemn the targeting of innocent civilians by Hamas.

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Impact of Geopolitics on Recent Hamas Attack

The recent Hamas attack on civilians in Israel is influenced by various geopolitical factors and regional dynamics. Changes in the Middle East, such as the Abraham Accords and the potential normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia, play a role in the broader geo-strategic competition in the region. An improvement in Israeli-Saudi relations could pose a challenge to Iran, as it may not wish to see a stronger alliance formed, especially with potential US security guarantees for Saudi Arabia. Iran utilizes proxies like Hezbollah and Hamas to project its influence in the region, with Hezbollah being its main proxy. However, these attacks by Hamas can be seen as strategically foolish, as research suggests that intentionally targeting innocent noncombatants is not an effective way to meet political goals.

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