Hold Your Fire!
War in Gaza: To What End and At What Cost?
Oct 20, 2023
Topics discussed in this podcast include Biden's visit to Israel, Israel's potential ground invasion of Gaza, the devastating blast at al-Ahli Arab Hospital, escalating violence in the West Bank, the exchange of fire between Israeli army and Hizbollah, and the potential dangers in the Middle East region.
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- The war in Gaza has four main objectives for Israel: toppling Hamas, eliminating terrorism, resolving hostage issues, and defending its borders and citizens.
- Hezbollah's recent attacks on an Israeli military post in the disputed Shebaa Farms area have escalated tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, posing wider regional implications and raising concerns in Iraq, Syria, and the potential US involvement.
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Ongoing violence in Gaza escalates tensions
The war in Gaza continues, with Israel carrying out heavy bombardment and Hamas launching rocket attacks. The death toll is rising, with hundreds of Gazans, mostly civilians, reported killed. Israel has laid out four objectives for its military campaign: toppling Hamas, eliminating terrorism, resolving hostage issues, and defending its borders and citizens. The situation is increasingly precarious, with the risk of unintentional escalation. The US, while expressing support for Israel, faces challenges in managing the regional implications of the conflict.
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