Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 2) - 100 Days into Israel's 'Forever War'
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Jan 15, 2024 
Expert on Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas, Haviv Rettig Gur, discusses Israel's vulnerability, the divided reactions in the Arab world, and the possibility of a 'forever war'. They explore the significance of the Abraham Accords, the perception of Islam, and the impact of Israel's vulnerability on Arab public opinion. They also emphasize the need for a future without Hamas in the ongoing conflict.
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Abraham Accords Survived The Shock
- The Abraham Accords remained resilient after October 7 and did not collapse into reversal.
- Saudi normalization talks paused but are still possible and publicly supported by Riyadh's representatives.
Israel As A Symbol Of Islamic Weakness
- Muslim political reactions stem from a deeper question of Islamic decline and recovery, not only from specific events.
- Israel functions symbolically as evidence of that perceived weakness, shaping wide Muslim world narratives.
Radical Renewal Frames Israel As Proof Point
- Radical Islamic renewal movements present their cause as restoring divine favor through political and military success.
- For Iran and similar actors, Israel's survival becomes a test-case proving Islam's weakness, fueling hostility beyond Palestinian concerns.