Syria has been a battle ground, in which various conflicts and forces have intertwined. Along with the civil war, there is the age-old confrontation between Turkey and the Kurdish organizations fighting for aspired independence, global and regional power-struggles for dominance, and Jihadist groups vying to assert Islamic control over territory as a launching pad for further expansion. The latest example, of course, was the successful American operation that brought about the demise of the self-proclaimed Caliph of Daesh, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
To evaluate state of affairs and implications of the latest developments in Israel’s northern neighbor, Syria;
Guests Yoni Ben Menachem, Middle East Expert and Political Analyst, and Dr. Harold Rhode, Former Adviser on Islamic Affairs to U.S. Defense Secretary. Analyst Amir Oren.
Jerusalem Studio
The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.
The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.
