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The killing of three U.S. soldiers at a remote military outpost in Jordan, claimed by Iraqi militia groups to be retaliation for U.S. support for Israel's war in Gaza, has set the stage for a response by the Biden administration that has blamed Iran for helping support the attack. After years of attempting to pivot away from the region, the Biden administration now looks set to deepen its military involvement in the Middle East as it fights the Houthis in Yemen and squares off in an escalating proxy war with Iran. This week on Intercepted, Jeremy Scahill and Murtaza Hussain discuss the trajectory of the U.S. long war in the Middle East with Juan Cole, professor of history at the University of Michigan and a longtime writer and commenter on the region. Cole discusses the basis of the ongoing U.S.–Israel security relationship, the perspective of anti-Israel militant groups in the region, and the prospects of the expansion of the war despite the Biden administration's desires to keep it contained.If you’d like to support our work, go to theintercept.com/give, where your donation, no matter what the amount, makes a real difference.And if you haven’t already, please subscribe to the show so you can hear it every week. And please go and leave us a rating or a review — it helps people find the show. If you want to give us additional feedback, email us at Podcasts@theintercept.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shireen Al-Adeimi, an assistant professor of language and literature at Michigan State University, joins the show to discuss the history of U.S. involvement in Yemen, the emergence of the Houthis, and the political threats of the present conflict. The podcast also explores the ongoing war in Yemen and Israeli ground war against Hamas, Yemen's political circumstances, the origins and beliefs of the Houthi movement, and the adaptation of the Houthis.

Katherine Gallagher, senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional, discusses the ICJ case against Israel for genocide in Gaza. They explore the U.S. support for Israel and its potential consequences, including a lawsuit against Biden, Blinken, and Austin. The podcast also analyzes Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the ICJ and the role of Joan Donahue. Potential legal implications for Israeli officials and the upcoming court case against Biden are discussed.

"Intercepted" hosts Amal Saad and Karim Makdisi discuss Israel's war on Gaza and the potential for a wider conflict. They explore Israel's military operations in Lebanon, Hezbollah's role in the resistance axis, and Iran's relationships with Hamas and Hezbollah. They also analyze the US-Israel relationship, Biden's stance on the wars in Palestine and Lebanon, and the implications of a broader war involving the US and Iran. The hosts critique Israel's disregard for international law and the dire situation in Gaza. The conversation highlights concerns about Israeli incentives to provoke Hezbollah and escalate the conflict.

This podcast explores the recent Gaza war, the change in narrative, and the denouncement by Democrats. It discusses the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the controversy over funding for Israel's Iron Dome, and the divisive vote on Israel and Palestine. The chapter also explores the influence of money in politics and the challenges faced by progressive candidates in the primary season.

This podcast discusses the Israeli military's campaign against Gaza, the weaponization of accusations of antisemitism, Israel's propaganda and Biden's support, AI-enabled warfare in the bombing of Gaza, the impact of Israeli drones on conflicts, communication access and safety for Palestinians, the intensification of violence in the West Bank, and Israel's export of occupation technology.

This podcast episode discusses the ongoing Gaza War, including the resumption of heavy bombardment in Gaza, Hamas's objectives and actions, the propaganda tactics of both sides, the lack of a clear plan from the Israeli military and government, the disintegration of the Palestinian Authority, and the potential eradication of Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Despite a temporary pause in Israel’s massive bombardment and ground operations in Gaza, the humanitarian catastrophe continues to worsen. With more than 15,000 dead Palestinians and whole neighborhoods and towns left in ruin, Israel’s defense minister has defiantly vowed to dramatically escalate the attacks inside Gaza the moment the truce ends. This week on Intercepted, Jeremy Scahill and Murtaza Hussain discuss the state of the war as well as the propaganda campaigns being waged by each side. Then Roy Yellin, head of public outreach at Israel’s leading human rights organization B’Tselem, discusses recent developments on the hostage and prisoner exchanges, how the crisis has impacted Israeli society, and describes the conditions faced by Palestinians when they are thrown into Israel’s military justice system. Yellin also explains the state sponsorship of violent Israeli settlers, the mass detentions underway of Palestinians in the West Bank, and the dangerous nature of Israel’s far-right Interior Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.If you’d like to support our work, go to theintercept.com/give, where your donation, no matter what the amount, makes a real difference.And if you haven’t already, please subscribe to the show so you can hear it every week. And please go and leave us a rating or a review — it helps people find the show. If you want to give us additional feedback, email us at Podcasts@theintercept.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esteemed historian Rashid Khalidi joins Intercepted for a conversation about Israel's long history of violence against Palestinians. He discusses the devastating impact of Israeli military attacks on Gaza, the evolution of Palestinian resistance, the history and current state of the Gaza Strip, shifting public opinion in support of Palestine among young people, and the biased coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the American press.

The podcast discusses the Gaza Siege and the moral bankruptcy of the West's support for Israel. Topics include the high number of Palestinian casualties, U.S. complicity in Israel's violence, Israeli settler violence, attacks on free speech, and reflections on power, violence, and suffering.