Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen on the Tumult Between Israelis and Palestinians

May 17, 2018 00:11:36
Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen on the Tumult Between Israelis and Palestinians
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Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen on the Tumult Between Israelis and Palestinians

May 17 2018 | 00:11:36

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Show Notes

A confluence of factors this week led to heightened tensions in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Israel celebrated its 70th anniversary, the United States officially moved its embassy to Jerusalem, and protests in Gaza led to levels of violence not seen in several years. Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen shares her analysis and discusses the perfect storm of events leading to the tumult between Israelis and Palestinians and explains why Middle East peace remains a generational goal.

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