The Western Response to the Gaza War & Regional Hostilities - Israel At War - Jerusalem Studio 834

After the horrific massacre perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 last year, the general consensus in the outside world towards Israel - apart from Iran and its affiliates - was a naturally sympathetic one.
But as the Israeli Defense Forces embarked on their air and ground counteroffensive, the human toll in Gaza took center stage, with heavy diplomatic pressure being put on the Netanyahu Government to be more attentive to civilian casualties and dislocated populations.
As the war appears to be entering its late and perhaps final stage, how have Western nations adjusted their approaches to the parties involved in this regional conflict, with policy positions and political pressures being taken into account? Joining us to discuss this are :
Panel:
- Host : Jonathan Hessen
- Editor at Large : Amir Oren : Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play
- Prof. Uri Rosenthal : former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
- Dr. Dan Diker : President of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

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  • Published: February 13, 2024
  • Duration: 28 min

Jerusalem Studio

The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.
The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.

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    Jordan’s Strategic Woes and the Ramifications for Israel : Israel at War – Jerusalem Studio 883

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  • 28min

    The Philadelphi Corridor and Hamas' bid to Survive : Israel at War – Jerusalem Studio 882

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  • 28min

    Israel-Lebanon on the brink of all-out war - Israel At War – Jerusalem Studio 870

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    July 30, 2024 16353 views
  • 28min

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    June 25, 2024 16782 views
  • 28min

    Iran’s Nuclear Race : Israel at War – Jerusalem Studio 868

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    Iran and its Regional Proxies: the Rising Threat of War : Israel at War – Jerusalem Studio 867

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    June 18, 2024 17337 views
  • 28min

    Israel’s Strategic Conundrum: From Gaza through Washington to Beirut : Jerusalem Studio 866

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    June 12, 2024 17216 views
  • 28min

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  • 28min

    A Fresh Look at Washington Mideast Policy : Israel at War – Jerusalem Studio 864

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    June 05, 2024 7576 views
  • 28min

    Holding in Gaza, Racing in Tehran? Israel at War – Jerusalem Studio 863

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    June 04, 2024 10844 views
  • 28min

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  • 28min

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    May 07, 2024 18295 views
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    April 17, 2024 40358 views
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    April 16, 2024 44341 views
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