(171) Choosing Between Bad and Worse (But Better Than Before): Analyzing Israel's War with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran with Elliot Chodoff

Shoulder to Shoulder

Doug and Pesach welcome back IDF Reserve Major Elliot Chodoff to discuss the current ceasefire - what Elliot calls "Halftime" - and what is likely to happen next. Together they delve into the complex and controversial hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, analyzing the potential long-term implications of releasing 1,700 Hamas terrorists and questioning whether such terms might hinder Israel's objective to dismantle Hamas - while also acknowledging that Israel has a responsibility to bring the hostages home from captivity. They also talk about the positive changes associated with the Trump administration, and how this is likely to affect the war moving forward. Elliot also provides a comprehensive update on the various war fronts, including Gaza, Judea and Samaria, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, and Iran.

This conversation will provide listeners with a nuanced understanding of the challenges Israel faces in ensuring its national security amidst complex geopolitical tensions.