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177. Israel at War, Explained: Getting to a Palestinian State, Part 1 Mar 24, 2024

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If a Palestinian state is the ultimate goal, then Israel, the Palestinians, and the international community are all going to have to do things they really don’t want to do. Today we’re looking at this from Israel’s angle, with the focus on security.

176. Israel at War, Explained: Eyes on Lebanon Mar 03, 2024

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Israel has fought two wars in Lebanon — is a third one coming? Today we’re taking a brief look at the history of Israel’s involvement in Lebanon.

175. Israel at War, Explained: Reoccupy Gaza? Feb 18, 2024

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Should Israel reoccupy Gaza eighteen years after leaving it? And if not, does the government have a better vision?

174. Israel at War Explained: What's the Deal? Feb 11, 2024

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There are hopes for a huge deal in one fell swoop: end the war, return the hostages, make peace with Saudi Arabia, and get a Palestinian state. But is this realistic? What are the dilemmas involved?

173. Israel at War, Explained: The ICJ Ruling Feb 04, 2024

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The International Court of Justice issued a ruling in Israel’s trial on charges of genocide. Was it a defeat or victory for Israel — or a little bit of both? A sign of the sober application of international law, or the hypocrisy of politicized demonization of the Jewish State?

172. Israel at War, Explained: Palestinian Perspectives Jan 21, 2024

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A survey of Palestinian attitudes from December makes for bleak reading: increased popularity for Hamas, more support for armed violence, widespread belief that Hamas will still be in charge in Gaza after the war, and more. Is there any way forward?

171. Israel at War, Explained: Israel on Trial for Genocide Jan 15, 2024

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South Africa has brought charges of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. What is this case about, and what does it all mean?

170. Israel at War, Explained: Where We Are, Entering 2024 Jan 07, 2024

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Diving into the start of 2024: the ground war in Gaza, escalating conflict with Hezbollah, the Houthis attacking cargo ships in the Red Sea, and a return to Israeli domestic politics with a major ruling from the Supreme Court.

169. Israel at War, Explained: the IDF and the Laws of War Dec 24, 2023

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The tragic killing of three Israeli hostages by the IDF raises questions about the military’s conduct during this war. Is Israel adhering to the laws of war?

168. Israel at War, Explained: Conversations Not Worth Having Dec 17, 2023

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There are conversations no longer worth having because their answers have no meaningful impact. Is anti-Zionism antisemitism? Who actually hates Jews? Are Jews indigenous to Israel? Let’s stop debating these distractions.

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