Escalation to Escalate: Catastrophe Begetting Catastrophe Yet Again in the Mideast

Escalating to de-escalate might not be Israel’s goal in Lebanon after all. But as strikes between Israel and Hezbollah continue to intensify, we have to wonder — what is Israel’s goal? Rosa Brooks, Kori Schake, and Ed Luce join David Rothkopf to examine the situation in the Middle East, discuss the results from UNGA, predict the outcome of the Vice Presidential debate, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices