In Episode 6 of The Elephant in the Middle East, we tackle the escalating crisis between Israel and Palestine, exploring the severe impact on Palestinian lives, the pain of Israeli families affected by violence, and the polarizing role of Western governments. We examine the blurred line between anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism, rising global tensions, and the growing involvement of Lebanon and Iran. With perspectives from all sides, we ask: Is peace possible? And what would it take to end this cycle of violence and suffering?

About Vincent

Dr. Vincent Durac lectures in Middle East Politics, Politics of Development and Terrorism and Political Violence in the UCD School of Politics and International Relations. His research is focused on a number of aspects of contemporary Middle East Politics, including political reform, the role of civil society the impact of external actors in the region, and Yemeni political dynamics. He is a visiting professor in Middle East Politics in Bethlehem University in Palestine and External Examiner for the International Relations programme aat the University of Malta. He is a member of the Council of the European Association for Middle Eastern Studies (EURAMES), and of Friends of Bethlehem University in Ireland (FBUI).