Is Israel risking overplaying its hand? Gaza, the Middle East & Europe’s response

14/08/2025 17 min Episodio 1289
Is Israel risking overplaying its hand? Gaza, the Middle East & Europe’s response

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Is Israel risking overplaying its hand in Gaza and the Middle East, and, as European countries like France and Britain move to recognize Palestine, what are the broader ramifications for the region? Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Thanos Davelis as we look to answer these questions, and more.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Israel Risks Overplaying Its Hand in Gaza and the Middle EastWhy Recognizing Palestine Is Meaningless or Even HarmfulSenegalese diplomat set to lead UN mission in CyprusSouda, Larissa base upgrades on agenda