Why Israel wants a war with Iran
Chris Hedges,  Gideon Levy

Why Israel wants a war with Iran

In a conversation with Chris Hedges, Gideon Levy says Israel’s deep-rooted militarism – reinforced by media silence – is driving an endless cycle of war.

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Kharg Island – a dangerous gamble in a war with Iran
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Crippling or buttressing Iran’s nuclear ambition – Part 2

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