Over the weekend, Israel began its ground invasion of Gaza, compounding the humanitarian crisis there and causing record civilian losses. This comes amid growing concerns from experts of a larger regional conflict. How should the United States and the global community respond to prevent further escalation in the region and minimize harm to the Israeli hostages and Palestinian civilians?

Former Israeli Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ehud Barak joins host Ravi Agrawal on this week’s episode of Foreign Policy Live.

Suggested reading:

Daniel Byman: The Israel-Hamas War Has Entered a ‘New Phase.’ Here’s What to Expect.

Tal Alroy: ‘We Will Never Forgive Netanyahu for What He Did to Us’

Stephen M. Walt: Universities Shouldn’t Ever Take Sides in a War

Franz-Stefan Gady: Israel’s Military Tech Fetish Is a Failed Strategy

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