The Real Reason the Israel-Gaza Conflict Continues

As Israel’s war against Hamas approaches its decisive stage, what will the “day after” look like and what lessons must be learned to ensure this war is the last of its kind? This week, Danny Seaman, former senior official at the Prime Minister’s Office, sits down with Dr. Adi Schwartz, research fellow at the Mizgav Institute and renowned author on the Arab-Israeli conflict, for an unflinching look at Israel’s military objectives, political realities and the long-term battle of ideas shaping the Middle East. Chapters 00:00 Moral Dilemmas in Humanitarian Aid 02:50 The Goals of the Ongoing Conflict 06:11 Hostage Negotiations and National Security 08:58 The Complexity of Palestinian Statehood 11:47 Misdiagnosing the Conflict 14:43 Concessions and International Perception 18:02 Hope for the Future