In this weeks episode we will update you on the intensified Israel-Palestine conflict, as Israel prepares for a potential land invasion of Gaza. We speak about the explosion at al-Ahli Arab Hospital and the dispute over its cause and death toll. We speak once more about the failure of Israel’s Intelligence apparatus as more comes to light on the events of 7th of October. Finally we reflect on the 10th anniversary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, highlighting its achievements and challenges.
Intelligence Espresso - Episode 9
This week’s episode will discuss the escalating tensions between Israel, Palestine and Hamas since 2007, Hamas’ sophisticated and coordinated attack by land, sea and air, killing at least 1,300 people in just 1 day, the Israeli intelligence service being taken by complete surprise leaving officials, researchers and scholars to speculate and contribute this intelligence failure to a myriad of reasons and the fallout of the attacks including bombings in Israel and Gaza, hostages, a blockade and possible war crimes, a mass evacuation of 1.1 million people and an estimated death toll of over 3,000.