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Do you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message!
Today our question comes from Terry from Chattanooga, Tennessee writes: So, Netanyahu is set to meet with President Trump sometime within the next few days. Reporting has them discussing Iran and the future of the West Bank. Israel is increasing its hold on the West Bank territory while Iran seems firm in its stance on nuclear enrichment. So, I’d like to hear your thoughts on both of these areas of conflict in the Middle East.
First, the West Bank. How can Israel claim to want peace when it is flagrantly violating international law? Israel seems to treat the West Bank as a legitimate part of the state of Israel. Now, I am not a supporter of Hamas, but isn’t this sort of heavy-handed policy what made these groups rise to power possible? Scott always says Israel is a miracle. I would agree. So why can't they just be happy with what they have and leave the areas protected by international law alone? How might the issues in the West Bank affect the talks with Iran?
Talks continue between Iran and the US. Iran has brutally put down protests even as Trump threatens military action, sanctions, and his favorite tariffs. Israel is pressing for Iran to have no nuclear enrichment. The US wants Iran to stop supporting terrorist groups and is deploying more military assets to the region. So I guess I’m asking, what’s the point? With the clear divisions between the sides, I cannot see a possible resolution. And why aren’t we calling out what is really the cause of all this? Trump’s leaving the original Iranian Nuclear deal.
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By Dr. Mark George Bound, Dr. Scott Gerschwer, & Dr. Brooklynn Ann WeldenDo you have a question or comment? Want to suggest a topic for our panel or be a guest on the Nova Society? Send us a message!
Today our question comes from Terry from Chattanooga, Tennessee writes: So, Netanyahu is set to meet with President Trump sometime within the next few days. Reporting has them discussing Iran and the future of the West Bank. Israel is increasing its hold on the West Bank territory while Iran seems firm in its stance on nuclear enrichment. So, I’d like to hear your thoughts on both of these areas of conflict in the Middle East.
First, the West Bank. How can Israel claim to want peace when it is flagrantly violating international law? Israel seems to treat the West Bank as a legitimate part of the state of Israel. Now, I am not a supporter of Hamas, but isn’t this sort of heavy-handed policy what made these groups rise to power possible? Scott always says Israel is a miracle. I would agree. So why can't they just be happy with what they have and leave the areas protected by international law alone? How might the issues in the West Bank affect the talks with Iran?
Talks continue between Iran and the US. Iran has brutally put down protests even as Trump threatens military action, sanctions, and his favorite tariffs. Israel is pressing for Iran to have no nuclear enrichment. The US wants Iran to stop supporting terrorist groups and is deploying more military assets to the region. So I guess I’m asking, what’s the point? With the clear divisions between the sides, I cannot see a possible resolution. And why aren’t we calling out what is really the cause of all this? Trump’s leaving the original Iranian Nuclear deal.
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In season 5, we will transition to 3 episodes per week and expand episode lengths for more in-depth conversations.
Stay tuned for more information about our proposed weekly second channel, The Nova Society-Side Projects, where we have conversations with guests about topics important to them and to you, our listeners.
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