Israel - Hezbollah: Serious Repercussions For The Region
JMD discusses the escalating crisis on the BBC, CGTN, and BFM. 89.9
Israel has signalled it is ready to invade Lebanon following intense bombardment of Hezbollah targets. Hezbollah has responded with rocket attacks which were mostly intercepted by Israel's defences. James M. Dorsey, Adjunct Senior Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, discusses how the Lebanese conflicts is escalating as the United Nations General Assembly gets underway in New York in separate interviews on the BBC, CGTN and BFM 89.9.
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Thank you for taking time to reply. Lobbying? Try reading prof Pappe's exhaustive history of same entitled "Lobbying for Israel on Both Sides of the Atlantic" - it's facinating and Mearsheimer and Walt's "The Israel Lobby". I agree with you, it's a well established narrative - Pappé takes us back to mid 19th century. Hard to undo all this! Yes, I too have seen lots of good reporting but much of it comes from independent journalists who are also using YouTube to get the message out. Like Chris Hedges and many other 'engagés' colleagues of yours.
You don't have to answer this. I've been reading your articles for many years. Greatly appreciate them.
Thanking you
In BBC interview you say "the crux of the matter is Gaza and the need for a ceasefire" and are one of the very few Western journalists to call a spade a spade. You go on to say the US could, but has never conditioned military, financial or diplomatic aid to Israel and point out the double standards of the West. That's a lot for the BBC to swallow! Their coverage of Gaza has been shoddy to say the least. Opening headlines with great focus on 7 October but gravely insufficient context to enlighten viewers. They've never invited the likes of Ilan Pappe or Avi Chlaim, much respected Israeli historians hosted on home soil for decades. Wouldn't touch 'em with a barge pole! Keep up your good work James!