Rami Khouri

Luca Trenta, Swansea University expert on covert action; Ilan Pappe, Israeli historian critical of Zionist policy; Rami Khouri, seasoned Middle East analyst. They discuss Israel's long practice of targeted killings. Conversations cover the historical roots, domestic and strategic motives, erosion of taboos against striking leaders, legal implications, and how such tactics shape regional dynamics.

Alon Pinkas, former Israeli ambassador in New York, offers a diplomatic lens. Rami Khouri, Middle East analyst, brings regional and historical perspective. Mitchell Barak, Israeli security strategist, explains military and political calculations. They discuss Israel's wider regional campaign, the debate over regime change versus nuclear aims, risks of opening another front, and potential political and strategic fallout.

Hugh Lovatt, a European foreign policy analyst; Gideon Levy, an Israeli columnist focused on Palestinian humanitarian issues; and Rami Khouri, a seasoned Middle East commentator, dissect Trump’s Board of Peace. They debate the Washington spectacle, why Europe kept away, the exclusion of Palestinian voices, legal doubts about pledges, and tensions between glossy plans and Gaza’s devastation.

Rami Khouri, a seasoned commentator on Middle East politics, Ahmed Najar, a political analyst focused on Palestinian perspectives, and Mehmet Celik, an expert in Turkish and regional politics, delve into the complexities of Trump's Gaza peace plan. They discuss the mixed Palestinian reactions, with the Palestinian Authority's cautious welcome contrasting sharply with Hamas's outright rejection. The guests explore the vagueness of the resolution, geopolitical implications, and the delicate balance of rebuilding Gaza amidst long-standing justice concerns.

In this discussion, Rami Khouri, a Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut, dives into the shifting dynamics between the US and Israel. He analyzes how American public opinion is evolving, particularly among younger generations, and the strains on the pro-Israel lobby. Khouri highlights that current US policies, influenced by strategic interests, might not reflect a genuine moral shift. Ultimately, the conversation addresses the complexities of Trump's motivations and the implications for future Israeli-American relations.