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Jonathan Schanzer

Season 2023 Episode 717 | 26m 46s

Terrorism expert Jonathan Schanzer examines efforts to contain a wider war in the Middle East and deter Iran and its proxies. He discusses the Qatari-led hostage negotiations and the complexities of an Israeli ground fight against Hamas in Gaza.

Aired: 10/19/23
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