The attack by Hamas on 7 October has changed the region and the world in ways that are still yet to be completely understood. 

In response to the attack, which killed over 1,400 Israelis, and took 200 hostage, Israel has unleashed a brutal and indiscriminate campaign of airstrikes. So far, thousands of Palestinians have been killed. 

This week on The New Arab Voice, we look at Hamas' attack, why they decided to attack, what they hoped to achieve, the Israelis intelligence failings that allowed for the attack, how Israel is responding, the war crimes being committed today, and what war crimes might be committed in the future. 

Joining us to discuss Hamas' attack and what it means for Israel and the Israeli response in Gaza, we speak with Joost Hiltermann (@JoostHiltermann) the program director for the Middle East in North Africa, at the International Crisis Group (@CrisisGroup); and Lara Friedman (@LaraFriedmanDC) the President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace (@FMEP).

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This podcast is written and produced by Hugo Goodridge (@hugogoodridge). 

Theme music by Omar al-Fil. 

To get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at @TheNewArabVoice.

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The attack by Hamas on 7 October has changed the region and the world in ways that are still yet to be completely understood.&nbsp;In response to the attack, which killed over 1,400 Israelis, and took 200 hostage, Israel has unleashed a brutal and indiscriminate&nbsp;campaign of airstrikes. So far, thousands of Palestinians have been killed.&nbsp;This week on The New Arab Voice, we look at Hamas' attack, why they decided to attack, what they hoped to achieve, the Israelis intelligence failings that allowed for the attack, how Israel is responding, the war crimes being committed today, and what war crimes might be committed in the future.&nbsp;Joining us to discuss Hamas' attack and what it means for Israel and the Israeli response in Gaza, we speak with Joost Hiltermann (<a href="https://twitter.com/joosthiltermann?lang=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@JoostHiltermann</a>)&nbsp;the program director for the Middle East in North Africa, at the International Crisis Group (<a href="https://twitter.com/crisisgroup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@CrisisGroup</a>); and Lara Friedman (<a href="https://twitter.com/LaraFriedmanDC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@LaraFriedmanDC</a>) the President of the Foundation for Middle East Peace (<a href="https://twitter.com/FMEP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FMEP</a>).You can sign up to our newsletter <a href="https://www.newarab.com/newslettersubscriptions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. This podcast is written and produced by Hugo Goodridge (<a href="https://twitter.com/hugogoodridge" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@hugogoodridge</a>).&nbsp;Theme music by Omar al-Fil.&nbsp;To get in touch with the producers, follow then tweet us at&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/TheNewArabVoice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheNewArabVoice</a>.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism:  www.newarab.com

 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism: www.newarab.com<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The New Arab Voice

A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism: www.newarab.com

 

A podcast from The New Arab, a leading English-language website based in London covering the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and Arab and Muslim affairs around the world, bringing you news, culture, and lifestyle from these regions and beyond. Mirroring our diverse coverage, the podcast combines storytelling and news analysis to bring our listeners something familiar yet new. Visit our website for more quality journalism: www.newarab.com
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