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Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today’s episode.
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Yesterday, Iran handed over its much-anticipated response to the latest US peace proposal. US President Donald Trump quickly declared it “totally unacceptable.” We delve into the ongoing skirmishes between Iranian drones and Gulf states, including Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and speak about potential scenarios facing Trump in the near future.
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In a lengthy “60 Minutes” interview broadcast last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that the war is “not over” despite Trump’s apparent desire to end hostilities and insistence that Iran had been roundly defeated. We hear highlights from what was on — and off — camera, including his quasi-acceptance of some responsibility for the October 7, 2023, massacre on Israeli soil.
The US will host the third round of ambassador-level talks between representatives of Israel and Lebanon on May 14 and 15. What are the aims of the ongoing talks — and how feasible is any kind of agreement as long as Hezbollah is still firmly entrenched in Israel’s neighbor to the north?
A former senior US official and a former senior Israeli official are offering a new vision to restart their nations’ bilateral relationship. Berman met with former US ambassador to Israel Tom Nides and former IDF Military Intelligence chief Amos Yadlin last week and brings back a vision with some cautious optimism.
Check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing liveblog for more updates.
For further reading:
‘Unacceptable’: Trump rejects Iran response to US peace offer, as Netanyahu insists war ‘not over’
UAE, Kuwait and Qatar all report drone attacks as Iran ramps up its threats
Netanyahu concedes he bears some responsibility for Oct. 7, but says ‘everyone’ shares it
IDF reservist killed in Hezbollah explosive drone attack in northern Israel
Past top Israeli, US officials reveal new vision for ties rooted in tech partnership
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