Join us on this episode of Velina's Talk series as we discuss the Middle East conundrum, a complex and multifaceted issue that has been the source of conflict for decades. In this interview, Nadim Shehadi, a Lebanese political columnist and economist, provides his insights on the current situation in the region and the challenges that lie ahead. He discusses the role of Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, in the conflict, as well as the broader regional and international implications of the crisis. Shehadi also offers his thoughts on the potential for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:30How do you evaluate the situation in Gaza?
08:45 Is the 2 state solution a sustainable one?
15:25 What was Hamas' goal?
20:55 Possibility of a second proxy war
28:30 Will Israel face more pressure?
34:40 Crisis management and then peace resolution
43:00 How will a change in Political climate in Israel affect the war?
49:45 Will future peacemakers see a different fate this time?
55:00 Closing comments
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