Smart Take | How will Regional Players Respond to a Ground Invasion of Gaza?
At this weekend’s “Cairo Summit for Peace,” Arab leaders widely condemned the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, calling for an immediate end to the offensive. But how neighboring countries will respond if/when Israel launches a ground invasion remains unclear. Ambassador James Jeffrey, Chair of the Wilson Center's Middle East Program, provides insights on regional pressures and influences. He comments on how surrounding Arab states view Hamas, why Jordan and Egypt need Israel, the constraints Hezbollah faces, and whether or not Iran is likely to escalate its involvement in the war.
Guest
James F. Jeffrey
Former ambassador to Iraq and Turkey, and Special Envoy to the Global Coalition To Defeat ISIS
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Middle East Program
The Wilson Center’s Middle East Program serves as a crucial resource for the policymaking community and beyond, providing analyses and research that helps inform US foreign policymaking, stimulates public debate, and expands knowledge about issues in the wider Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Read more