As the Middle East faces escalating conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza, experts are urging the US to rethink its strategy and hold Israel accountable for its actions. Lara Friedman, president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace, warns that as long as the US continues to give Israel “total impunity”, the region will continue to see genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. She emphasizes the need to prevent further bloodshed in Lebanon.
Iran, a key player in the region, has been a factor in preventing all-out war due to its desire to pursue its own interests and potentially reconcile with the US, according to Iran expert Roxane Farmanfarmanian from Cambridge University. However, the situation remains tense and the potential for instability and conflict in the region looms large.
Friedman and Farmanfarmanian, along with host Steve Clemons, are engaging in discussions about the future of the region and whether the peoples of the Middle East should prepare for years of ongoing conflicts. The US’s role in the situation is crucial, and experts are calling for a reevaluation of its policies towards Israel to prevent further devastation and loss of life in the region.
As tensions continue to mount in Lebanon and Gaza, it is imperative for the international community to step in and work towards de-escalation and peace in the Middle East. The voices of experts like Friedman and Farmanfarmanian are vital in shaping the conversation and finding solutions to the ongoing conflicts in the region.
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