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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Tel Aviv is altering the shape of the region and occupation forces are gaining ground in Syria, but are these genuine strategic victories or merely temporary gains in an evolving regional landscape?
From Gaza's mass killing and starvation by Israel to Syria's transforming political landscape, this episode of Palestine This Week unpacks the latest developments reshaping the Middle East.
The discussion begins with a sobering update on Gaza, where the death toll has surpassed 45,000 amidst what Amnesty International and others have now officially declared as genocide in a groundbreaking 290-page report.
The conversation then turns to Syria, offering fresh analysis on the overthrow of Bashar Al-Assad's regime and its broader implications for regional politics. Host Nasim Ahmed and middle east analyst Mouin Rabbani delve into Syria's complex historic relationship with Western powers, challenging common narratives about the Assad regime.
Looking ahead, the episode examines Netanyahu's recent claims about Israel's changing role in the Middle East, particularly regarding settlement expansion in the Golan Heights. The analysis considers whether these developments represent genuine strategic victories or merely temporary gains in an evolving regional landscape.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Tel Aviv is altering the shape of the region and occupation forces are gaining ground in Syria, but are these genuine strategic victories or merely temporary gains in an evolving regional landscape?
From Gaza's mass killing and starvation by Israel to Syria's transforming political landscape, this episode of Palestine This Week unpacks the latest developments reshaping the Middle East.
The discussion begins with a sobering update on Gaza, where the death toll has surpassed 45,000 amidst what Amnesty International and others have now officially declared as genocide in a groundbreaking 290-page report.
The conversation then turns to Syria, offering fresh analysis on the overthrow of Bashar Al-Assad's regime and its broader implications for regional politics. Host Nasim Ahmed and middle east analyst Mouin Rabbani delve into Syria's complex historic relationship with Western powers, challenging common narratives about the Assad regime.
Looking ahead, the episode examines Netanyahu's recent claims about Israel's changing role in the Middle East, particularly regarding settlement expansion in the Golan Heights. The analysis considers whether these developments represent genuine strategic victories or merely temporary gains in an evolving regional landscape.

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