Heiko Wimmen

Mairav Zonszein, an expert in Middle Eastern affairs, joins Heiko Wimmen and Michael Hanna, specialists in conflict resolution and regional stability, to discuss Israel's intense military actions against Hizbollah. They explore whether both sides can pull back from the brink of all-out war and analyze Israel's military strategies and Hizbollah’s communication challenges. The trio also assesses the U.S. role in the conflict, especially in light of upcoming elections, and the complexities involved in navigating ceasefire negotiations in Gaza.

In this episode, Crisis Group experts Tahani Mustafa and Heiko Wimmen, along with Daniel Levy, discuss the surge in settler attacks in the West Bank, escalating tensions at the Israel-Lebanon border, and hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza. They also assess the odds of an Israel-Hamas hostage deal, the U.S.'s role in halting the fighting, and prospects for restarting political talks between Israelis and Palestinians.