Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft Trita Parsi weighs in on the latest in Israel and Gaza.

Short Summary

1. The Israeli military conducted 25 air strikes in Gaza, including destroying the top three floors of a mosque.
2. The US State Department expressed concerns about human rights violations by Israel, Hamas, and Palestinian militant groups.
3. An independent review found no evidence of UNRWA staff involvement in an attack on Israel.
4. The Biden Administration’s response to human rights abuses has been criticized for being minimal.
5. Israel’s goals may include depopulating Gaza and annexing parts of it, potentially hindering a two-state solution.
6. The US has shifted its stance on Israeli settlements and is prioritizing Arab-Israeli normalization over Palestinian statehood.
7. The video discusses Israel’s strategy of influencing the United States to accept Israeli settlements and illegal outposts in Palestine.
8. Concerns are raised about a deal involving the US defending Saudi Arabia in exchange for Saudi recognition of Israel potentially leading to more violence in the region.
9. The US vetoing recognition of Palestine as a state and the lack of media coverage on atrocities against Palestinians are criticized.
10. In Europe, particularly Germany, strict measures are being taken against those speaking on issues related to Israel’s policies and the situation in Gaza, reflecting a concerning reality for international relations and domestic democracy.