World leaders meet on the United Nations amid rising fears of an all-out regional struggle.
The United Nations Common Meeting is assembly in New York. After virtually a 12 months of Israel’s struggle on Gaza, world leaders are nonetheless speaking about ending the battle.
However as the most important Israeli assault on Lebanon in many years unfolds – and the demise toll from Israeli bombardment of Gaza rises by the day – peace appears extra distant than ever.
US President Joe Biden is amongst these calling for a ceasefire, however different leaders have accused Washington of making use of double requirements.
The US has repeatedly blocked efforts by the United Nations Safety Council to rein in Israel.
In the meantime, Iran’s leaders say Israel have to be held accountable for its actions.
With the rising threat of a wider regional battle, can the UN fulfil its mission and forestall all-out struggle?
Presenter: James Bays
Company:
Bassam Haddad – Founding Director of the Center Jap and Islamic Research Program at George Mason College
Habib Battah – Founder and editor-in-chief of Beirut Report, a web site that includes investigative journalism in Lebanon
Brian Finucane – Senior Advisor to the US Programme of the Worldwide Disaster Group
