Guy Ziv

Guy Ziv, an associate professor at American University’s School of International Service, dives into the complexities of recognizing Palestinian statehood amid the Gaza crisis. He discusses the potential impacts of countries like France, Canada, and the UK announcing their intentions to recognize a Palestinian state. Ziv also highlights the rising domestic opposition in Israel, the implications of a potential full occupation of Gaza, and the historical challenges to achieving a two-state solution in the region.

The podcast discusses the Israeli-Hamas conflict and potential escalation against Hezbollah in the north. It explores the Israeli-Saudi normalization deal and the impact of recent violence. The conversation also covers Biden's shift in stance towards Saudi Arabia, Israeli politics, and the extreme right-wing government's implications for national security. The analysis includes the need for clarity in US-Saudi Arabia relations and the administration's rationales and strategies.