The Gaza Peace Deal: Behind the Scenes with Aimen Dean

This week on Conflicted, Thomas Small is joined by co-host Aimen
Dean, who returns to the show to provide a vital debrief on the
recent Gaza peace deal. The episode focuses on the fragile
ceasefire deal brokered by President Trump, which has brought a
temporary halt to hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Aimen is
back with his signature, deeply informed analysis, answer your and
Thomas’ questions to get beyond the narrative we normally hear
about the conflict… Thomas and Aimen unpack the hidden diplomatic
maneuvers behind the deal, including the motivations of key players
like Saudi Arabia and France, whose diplomatic efforts set the
stage for peace talks by applying intense pressure on the Israeli
government. Aimen shares his explosive, albeit speculative, intel
on the Israeli airstrike on Doha in September and its profound
consequences, including the potential for Saudi Arabia to acquire
nuclear weapons as a deterrent. The conversation also delves into
the military realities on the ground in Gaza, assessing the
successes and failures of the IDF's campaign and the prospects for
Hamas's future. The episode offers a sobering look at a peace deal
that, while celebrated as a triumph, may be little more than a
temporary ceasefire in a region still teetering on the brink. Want
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