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Too little, too late. This was the sentiment echoed among critics in the international community after Europe started taking a new, critical stance on Israel's war in Gaza in recent weeks. For Palestinians actually in the strip, it is certainly too late, with the death toll from 19 months of war at more than 54,200. But what of the new stance itself? In late May, the EU announced it would launch a review of its relations with Israel. The move was backed by 17 of 27 states and could lead to a suspension in whole or in part of the EU-Israel agreement, the legal framework that governs their bilateral economic co-operation. In Germany, new Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned the future of arms sales to Israel; in France, President Emmanuel Macron has been rallying global support to recognise Palestinian statehood; and in the UK, the government issued sanctions against several illegal Israeli settlers and paused trade negotiations. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher looks at the motives and timing of Europe's shifting position on Gaza and asks whether these measures will make any difference to the war. We hear from former German ambassador Heinrich Kreft and Hugh Lovatt, senior Mena policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. Editor's note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our two-minute listener survey. Click here.

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks are hanging by a thread, despite months of brokering from Qatar, Egypt and the United States. Talks are stalling over how far Israeli troops should withdraw, according to what an informed US official told the Associated Press.Despite contributing over €500 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians over the past 25 years—and pledging another €120 million—the EU still doesn't have a seat at the table.So, why isn't Brussels be part of the peace process?In this episode, host Giada Santana speaks with Relief International Gaza Program Manager Yara Mowafy about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. To analyze the EU's involvement, she interviews ECFR Middle East expert Hugh Lovatt.

The EU played no role in the Israeli-Hamas negotiations, but could play an important one in implementing the deal, Hugh Lovatt, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), told Euronews in an interview we feature on today's Radio Schuman.Today's podcast explores with Lovatt the details of a deal, whether it represents a watershed moment for the region, and the role played by the imminent inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. We also discuss the future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid the war and the potential consequences a deal could have for his office and government.We also take a quick look at European Parliament committee meetings coming up and at Ryanair's attempt to reduce consumption of alcohol in airports.Today's Radio Schuman is hosted by Jack, with journalist and production assistant Eleonora Vasques, audio editing by David Brodheim. Music by Alexandre Jas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One year on and the war in Gaza shows no sign of abating. Instead, conflict is spreading across the region and diplomacy has all but failed. So, what's the likely result of the ongoing tension? Could the Middle East be heading for a new era? In this episode: Bassam Haddad, Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program, George Mason University. Raja Khalidi, Director General, Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute. Hugh Lovatt, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Second only to the United States, the Gulf countries have emerged as key players in the Israel-Hamas war. Qatar has been a crucial go-between in negotiating the recent hostage return and seven-day ceasefire, but has also come under fire for its chummy relationship with Hamas. The United Arab Emirates, for its part, has maintained a studious neutrality and appears more keen on preserving economic ties with Israel than getting pulled into the conflict. And as the region's biggest player, Saudi Arabia could still play a decisive role in bringing Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table after the war ends (at least the Biden administration hopes so). What is at stake for the Gulf? And is there a constructive role for the region's countries to play as Israel continues its fight against Hamas amid mounting international criticism? In this week's episode, Jeremy Shapiro welcomes ECFR visiting fellow, Cinzia Bianco, and senior policy fellow, Hugh Lovatt to discuss the role of the Persian Gulf in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This podcast was recorded during the Doha Forum on 8 December 2023. Bookshelf: Emperor of Rome: Ruling the Ancient Roman World | Mary Beard Seeking Stability Amidst Disorder: The Foreign Policies of Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, 2010-20 | Tobias Borck

Israels militära svar på Hamas attack föder ilska på Västbanken. Målet är att radera terrorgruppen men kan effekten bli den motsatta? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Splittringen mellan palestinska grupperingar har länge stått i vägen för en fredsprocess med Israel. Men kriget som startade med Hamas attack mot israeliska civila har också enat palestinierna.I skuggan av den israeliska markoffensiven i Gazaremsan ökar våldet på Västbanken, med godtyckliga arresteringar och dödande även där. Och Hamas verkar nu ha fått ett uppsving hos palestinier på Västbanken.Bröder som krigat mot varandraMedan Fatah är den politiska rörelse som länge haft starkast stöd på Västbanken har Hamas styrt Gazaremsan. Under perioder har splittringen varit så påtaglig att man kunnat prata om att bröder lyft vapen mot bröder.Men nu verkar något ha hänt. Konflikt träffar Wajiha Ajaj på Västbanken som förlorat sin dotter, och vi hör unga palestinska män som menar att allt fler nu förlorat tron på den palestinska myndigheten och istället vänder sig till Hamas.Skiftet syns också bland etablerade politiker. Fatah-veteranen Qadura Fares, tycker att det är dags för Fatah och Hamas att närma sig varandra. Frågan är då vilken som blir den gemensamma vägen framåt, förhandling eller väpnad kamp?Medverkande: Qadura Fares, Fatah-veteran, Dalal Iriqat, palestinsk expert på diplomati och förhandling vid arabamerikanska universitetet i Ramallah, Ismael Hussam, ung palestinier i Jenins flyktingläger, Wajiha Ajaj, mamma till en 37-årig palestinier som dödades av bosättare efter Hamasattacken, Bilal Daer Shalaldeh, 28-årig palestinier från Hebron, Hugh Lovatt, European Council on Foregin relations mfl.Programledare: Fernando Ariasfernando.arias@sr.seProducent: Anja Sahlberganja.sahlberg@sr.seReportrar: Alice Froussard, Johan-Mathias Sommarström, Cecilia Uddén, Lotten CollinTekniker: Fabian Begnert

This week: The Covid Inquiry has reached its more dramatic stage this week with the likes of Domic Cummings, Lee Cain and Martin Reynolds giving evidence. But in his cover piece for the magazine Carl Heneghan, professor of evidence-based medicine at the University of Oxford and director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, says that the Hallett Inquiry is asking all the wrong questions, and is preoccupied with who said what on WhatsApp. He joins the podcast alongside Tom Whipple, science editor at the Times to go through this week's revelations. (01:43). Also this week: will Israel succeed in its stated aims? In the magazine this week Hugh Lovatt, senior policy fellow at the European Council of Foreign Relations, argues that Israel has misjudged growing support for Hamas throughout the Middle East and underestimates how hard the group will be to eradicate. He joins the podcast to discuss. (17:49). And finally: Fabian Carstairs, who works for The Spectator's digital team, writes this week about his surprise at finding himself on the Facebook group, 'Are we dating the same guy?' The group aims to highlight ‘red flag men' in the hope of protecting women. He is joined by Flora Gill, freelance journalist who investigated the group for the Times. (29:25).  Hosted by William Moore.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

This week: The Covid Inquiry has reached its more dramatic stage this week with the likes of Domic Cummings, Lee Cain and Martin Reynolds giving evidence. But in his cover piece for the magazine Carl Heneghan, professor of evidence-based medicine at the University of Oxford and director of the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, says that the Hallett Inquiry is asking all the wrong questions, and is preoccupied with who said what on WhatsApp. He joins the podcast alongside Tom Whipple, science editor at the Times to go through this week's revelations. (01:43).  Also this week: will Israel succeed in its stated aims? In the magazine this week Hugh Lovatt, senior policy fellow at the European Council of Foreign Relations, argues that Israel has misjudged growing support for Hamas throughout the Middle East and underestimates how hard the group will be to eradicate. He joins the podcast to discuss. (17:49).  And finally: Fabian Carstairs, who works for The Spectator's digital team, writes this week about his surprise at finding himself on the Facebook group, 'Are we dating the same guy?' The group aims to highlight ‘red flag men' in the hope of protecting women. He is joined by Flora Gill, freelance journalist who investigated the group for the Times. (29:25).  Hosted by William Moore.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

«Il reste 24 heures d'eau, d'électricité et de carburant à Gaza ; si l'aide n'y entre pas, les médecins n'auront plus qu'à préparer les certificats de décès». Ces mots, forts, sont ceux du patron régional de l'OMS, l'organisation mondiale de la santé. Israël mène un siège complet sur l'enclave depuis les attaques terroristes du Hamas le 7 octobre. Les bombardements durent depuis bientôt 10 jours et l'armée israélienne devrait bientôt mener une offensive terrestre. Comment la situation va-t-elle évoluer ? Pourquoi cette offensive terrestre? Le risque d'autres fronts, au nord du pays, est il réel? Pour répondre à toutes ces questions, on a appelé Hugh Lovatt, expert au centre de recherches European Council on Foreign Relations. Juste avant l'interview, pour comprendre la situation sur place, vous allez entendre le Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, coordinateur médical adjoint de Médeçins sans Frontières à Gaza.Chaque mardi, « Le Soir » décrypte comment et pourquoi le smartphone a bousculé notre quotidien. En moins de 10 ans, le téléphone intelligent s'est imposé comme un prolongement de nos mains, comme une extension de notre cerveau. Dans les familles, il peut être source de tensions. Comment faire pour que son usage ne soit néfaste ni pour la santé, ni pour les relations familiales? C'est ce qu'on va voir avec Sandra Durieux, cheffe adjointe du pôle «société».« À propos », c'est notre sélection de l'actualité, du lundi au vendredi dès 5 heures sur Le Soir et votre plateforme de podcasts préférée. Retrouvez tous les podcasts du journal « Le Soir » sur https://podcasts.lesoir.be 

«Il reste 24 heures d'eau, d'électricité et de carburant à Gaza ; si l'aide n'y entre pas, les médecins n'auront plus qu'à préparer les certificats de décès». Ces mots, forts, sont ceux du patron régional de l'OMS, l'organisation mondiale de la santé. Israël mène un siège complet sur l'enclave depuis les attaques terroristes du Hamas le 7 octobre. Les bombardements durent depuis bientôt 10 jours et l'armée israélienne devrait bientôt mener une offensive terrestre. Comment la situation va-t-elle évoluer ? Pourquoi cette offensive terrestre? Le risque d'autres fronts, au nord du pays, est il réel? Pour répondre à toutes ces questions, on a appelé Hugh Lovatt, expert au centre de recherches European Council on Foreign Relations. Juste avant l'interview, pour comprendre la situation sur place, vous allez entendre le Dr. Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, coordinateur médical adjoint de Médeçins sans Frontières à Gaza.

On Saturday morning, Hamas carried out an unprecedented attack on Israel, firing thousands of rockets, but also infiltrating cities, towns, and kibbutzim in the south of the country. It is the first time a hostile power has taken Israeli territory since the Yom Kippur war in 1973. This surprise offensive – which has already killed more than 800 Israelis and left over 400 Palestinians dead in Gaza after initial Israeli military reprisals – marks a significant turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this special episode, Mark Leonard welcomes Israeli diplomat and strategist, Eran Etzion, who is a former head of policy planning at Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former deputy head of the country's National Security Council. They are joined by Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of ECFR's Middle East and North Africa programme, and ECFR senior policy fellow Hugh Lovatt to discuss what is behind Israel's intelligence failure and consider possible future scenarios. How did Hamas militants manage to infiltrate Israeli territory? What does this mean for the future of Abraham accords as well as prospects for Saudi-Israel normalisation? And for Netanyahu, and his hold on power? Finally, is there any role at all that Europeans can play in preventing a regional conflagration? This podcast was recorded on 9 October 2023. Bookshelf: How Europeans should respond to the Hamas offensive against Israel | Julien Barnes-Dacey, Hugh Lovatt

Despite the asymmetry in their size, population, and military prowess, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been engaged in a decade-long rivalry. This confrontation is not only feeding regional instability but is also deepening Europe’s divisions, making it more difficult for the European Union and its member states to develop a cohesive policy on the Mediterranean. This week, host Mark Leonard talks to Asli Aydıntaşbaş, ECFR´s Turkey expert, Cinzia Bianco, visiting fellow working on the Arabian Peninsula and Gulf region, as well as Julien Barnes-Dacey, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at ECFR. Together, they examine the origins of the rivalry, its impacts on the EU, as well as the arenas in with the rivalry outplays. Finally, they try to answer a most critical question: How can the EU prevent the Turkey-UAE rivalry from destabilising European security and foreign policy? This podcast was recorded on 31 March 2021. Further reading: • “Useful enemies: How the Turkey-UAE rivalry is remaking the Middle East” by Asli Aydıntaşbaş & Cinzia Bianco: https://buff.ly/3tuyQUd • “Mutual reassurance: Why Europe should support talks between Egypt and Turkey” by Matteo Colombo: https://buff.ly/35Fo43U • “Israel-UAE peace deal: Flipping the regional order of the Middle East” by Cinzia Bianco & Hugh Lovatt: https://buff.ly/3dnAQar Bookshelf: • “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen, • “Desert Kingdoms to Global Powers: The Rise of the Arab Gulf” by Rory Miller • “The Orientalist: Solving the Mystery of a Strange and Dangerous Life” by Tom Reiss • “The Ambassadors thinking about Diplomacy from Machiavelli to Modern Times” by Robert Cooper Picture (c) REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with Hugh Lovatt, a policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations Middle East and North Africa program, about the main issues shaping EU policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including assistance to the Palestinians and Israeli demolitions of EU-funded structures, as well as how the outcome of the American presidential election could impact the European position toward Israel and the Palestinians.Support the show (http://support.israelpolicyforum.org/donate)

The attempt of a peace process in Libya is facing several substantial hindrances, where a variety of actors keep on inducing significant upheavals in its territory. Recently Turkey was observed to use Libya more and more as a playing field for its advancements - with some arguing that Turkey is becoming the new Russia on the geopolitical stage. In this week’s podcast Mark Leonard is joined by ECFR policy fellows Asli Aydıntaşbaş, and Tarek Megerisi as well as Nicu Popescu, Director of ECFR´s Wider Europe Program to discuss Turkey’s recent actions and aims in Libya. Is Turkey in Libya mirroring Russia in Syria? See also: “Deep sea rivals: Europe, Turkey, and new eastern Mediterranean conflict lines” by Asli Aydıntaşbaş, Julien Barnes-Dacey, Cinzia Bianco, Hugh Lovatt, Tarek Megerisi: https://www.ecfr.eu/specials/eastern_med This podcast was recorded on 4 June 2020. Bookshelf: - “Libya's Fragmentation: Structure and Process in Violent Conflict” by Wolfram Lacher -“The Great Influenza: Tthe Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History” by John M. Barry -“Three Byzantine Military Treatises” by George T. Dennis - “The Hacker and the State: Cyber Attacks and the New Normal of -Geopolitics” by Ben Buchanan

The European Union treats Israel like the closest of cousins. However, the EU remains vexed by the atrophied peace process, and seeks measures to push the sides to end their conflict. But can EU’s current response be effective? Hugh Lovatt of the European Council on Foreign Relations explains the EU dilemmas regarding Israel, Palestine and an elusive peace. This episode is part of a series made possible by the German Government which examines Israel’s relationship with the EU and European countries. This season is made possible by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, which promotes humanistic, democratic, and liberal values in the social discourse in Israel.

When US-President Donald Trump revealed his much-awaited plan for peace for Israel and Palestine it was set to solve one of the world's longest-running conflict. But this “deal of the century” was not met with the same enthusiasm in Palestine as it was seen on Trump’s and Netanyahu’s faces – to say the least. Host Mark Leonard and our MENA experts Hugh Lovatt and René Wildangel are analysing in depth the “Peace Plan” and show how little there is actually in it for the Palestinians. “The proposal clearly challenges the internationally agreed parameters,” said the EU’s chief diplomat Josep Borrell. But what can and should Europe do beyond statements? Further read: From negotiation to imposition: Trump’s Israel-Palestine parameters by Hugh Lovatt Bookshelf: "Drinking the Sea at Gaza: Days and Nights in a Land Under Siege" Amira Hass "The living mountain" by Nan Shepherd "My Struggle" by Karl Ove Knausgård "Embracing Europe’s Power" by Josep Borrell This podcast was recorded on 12 February 2020.

What does Israel’s second election in 2019 mean for Netanyahu, the Jewish population and the Arabs and Palestinians? Deputy foreign editor, Jack Moore, takes a look at the results of the vote and speaks to people in the region about the ramifications for the state and those living inside it. Can Israel’s titan, Benjamin Netanyahu, hold on to power and what does Benny Gantz offer as an alternative? With Natanyahu facing corruption charges is it possible he is looking for immunity more than power? And what hope does the Joint List offer Arab Israelis or the Palestinians in the occupied territories?   Jack speaks to Miriam Berger, freelance journalist in Jerusalem, Hugh Lovatt, Middle East and North Africa policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and Tareq Baconi, Ramallah-based Israel/Palestine analyst for The Crisis Group to get an insight into the prospects for the country.

Podcast de notre discussion du 19 juin « The future of Israeli-Palestinian conflict: towards annexation and illiberalism? » en présence de Yehuda Shaul, fondateur et directeur de l’ONG Breaking the Silence, et de Hugh Lovatt, chercheur au programme Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord (MENA) de l’ECFR.

Ever feel like you missed something important when it comes to the news? A fact, a detail, or an event that it feels like everyone else knows about, and now you'd look like a moron if you asked someone to explain? Well, here's a podcast that will ask those questions so you don't have to.This week - and, dear Lord, we hope we've got this one right - Danielle Ward is joined by comedy writer and Guardian columnist Jack Bernhardt (The Lentil Sorters, The Amazing World of Gumball) and writer/producer Clarissa Maycock (Ray Moss: No Stone Unturned, Glitzy Ghost Hunter) to talk to Hugh Lovatt, Policy Fellow at the pan-European thinktank The European Council on Foreign Relations about - and, basically, we apologise in advance - Israel & Palestine.(Everyone except Hugh sounds a bit more nervous than usual.)Questions asked and answered include:How did this start?Are there any comparable situations in the world?If a baby is born in the West Bank, what nationality are they?How helpful was Tony Blair to the whole thing?What's the state of left-wing politics in Israel?....so if you've sort of been guessing the answers based on a gut feeling, why not listen and find out for sure? And then subscribe to stay equally informed about other issues, as we get around to them.All our guests are on Twitter, so go and say hello - @jackbern23, @ClarissaDM and @h_lovatt, and Danielle is @captainward. The show itself now has a Twitter account: @AnyStupidQs. Follow it for information about upcoming episodes, recordings, and extra bits of the show that had to be cut for any reason, and to shout at us for any bits in this week's show that we got wrong.Produced by Ed Morrish (@edmorrish)Music from www.akmmusic.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ruth Citrin speaks with Ellie Geranmayeh, Julien Barnes-Dacey and Hugh Lovatt, about the state of play in the MENA region and the considerations for Europeans after one year in office of US president Donald Trump. The Podcast was recorded on 16 January 2018. Picture credit: Trump by IoSonoUnaFotoCamera is licensed under CC BY SA 2.0 https://www.flickr.com/photos/83057948@N07/26009193562/in/photolist-FCkV6L-NVxLvj-VYXpv2-GguJP6-HCnKry-a3a9YQ-nWr2DW-HXBx8Y-apZyru-7o6WNB-EPQuJw-SbxDCQ-RKdLNK-nYn4pw-HP8bYL-dV17w1-DaT9p-e2ZSd7-RN8DV7-5DZKYC-bVyENc-dYSF23-nFZfRC-4e1Eyi-nYtFkv-nYbr6Z-fcB6dX-HTAjK4-ccVYwf-3yHW5B-nGRjja-TdR7qJ-nFZdoj-BCPJRr-4TnFNP-SFdTgE-ampjJL-f654mJ-HWmtVH-ebaouS-7YoVX8-JcRv1G-2Bq6y-KWS9-QXfjmm-QRnMwW-SVt9VL-CwCef8-XSy877-Ri9sYQ

Nouveau podcast de notre série sur les présidentielles de 2017 ayant pour objectif de traiter les thèmes d'actualité et de contribuer au débat dans la perspective des élections du printemps prochain. Entretien en français de Hugh Lovatt, directeur du programme MENA de l'ECFR, par Manuel Lafont Rapnouil, directeur du bureau de Paris de l'ECFR, sur le processus de paix au Proche-Orient.

ECFR’s director Mark Leonard speaks with ECFR's Middle East and North Africa Progamme Director, Ruth Citrin, and ECFR Policy Fellows, Ellie Geranmayeh and Hugh Lovatt, on the cards that the EU can play if the U.S. walks away from the table. The podcast was recorded on 13 January 2017. Bookshelf: Anthony Doerr, All the Light We Cannot See Naguib Mahfouz, Children of the Alley: A Novel Aeyal Gross, The Writing on the Wall: Rethinking the International Law of Occupation Deutsche Asset Management, Backlash against globalization: Déjà vu? Picture: Wikimedia

Hugh Lovatt speaks to Fadi Quran, activist, senior campaigner for Avaaz, and according to the Time magazine "the new face of the Middle East". Picture: Flickr/Rusty Stewart

ECFR policy fellows Mattia Toaldo and Hugh Lovatt, authors of the policy brief "EU differentiation and Israeli settlements", believe that the EU needs to act faster and further in ensuring that Israeli settlements in no way benefit from EU-Israel bilateral relations. In the interview they explain the benefits of a differentiation policy. http://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/eu_differentiation_and_israeli_settlements3076 Picture: Reuters/Baz Ratner