Episode 35

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20th Aug 2024

Is Blinken up to the Task? - Kalam Digest 2

This week has seen massive upheaval on the West Bank - a new pogrom-style burning of a village as well as settler encroachment at the Gaza border.

Edgar and Sam discuss the possibilities of an Iranian strike as the US Foreign Secretary, Antony Blinken, visits Tel Aviv.

In related news, the Democratic National Convention is kicking off in Chicago where tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters are expected to rally against the administrations endorsement of genoc!de.

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Kalam is a podcast about the culture, history and politics of the Middle East. Hosted by seasoned radio journalist Edgar Mannheimer, Kalam aims to be a source of knowledge and understanding about a region of the world that is so often misunderstood.

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