Middle Eastern history illustrates the futility of larger powers attempting to impose their will on smaller nations, as this approach often leads to failure. Furthermore, historical patterns indicate that agreements in the region typically arise in the aftermath of conflict, emphasizing the cyclical nature of war and diplomacy.
The two are on the brink of starting a regional war. An analyst and a negotiator say without a ceasefire in Gaza, the Middle East could spin out of control.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Haleema Shah, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir and Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King. Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images.
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