Episode Notes:

The past week has seen repeated clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians on the Temple Mount or Al Aqsa compound in Jerusalem. The clashes have left one person hospitalized in critical condition and created new complications in Israel’s efforts to improve ties with Arab states.

Here to discuss the clashes and their diplomatic ramifications is Gabriel Mitchell. Gabi is a policy fellow at the Mitvim Institute in Israel and director of undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame at Tantur.

[ 0:54 ] Welcome to the Warcast

[ 3:37 ] Background of clashes

[ 7:17 ] Impact on regional relations

[ 12:44 ] Going forward