Join hosts Ellen and Clive as they navigate the convoluted history and current tensions between Iran and Israel in this special episode. We dive into the geopolitical, ideological, and historical factors that have shaped the Iranian-Israeli relationships, providing a comprehensive primer into the roots of the rivalry, analyzing the key periods that have affected this bond, and explaining the significant influences exercised by other global players, including the U.S.
Special attention is given to the impact of US policies under bother...
Join hosts Ellen and Clive as they navigate the convoluted history and current tensions between Iran and Israel in this special episode. We dive into the geopolitical, ideological, and historical factors that have shaped the Iranian-Israeli relationships, providing a comprehensive primer into the roots of the rivalry, analyzing the key periods that have affected this bond, and explaining the significant influences exercised by other global players, including the U.S.
Special attention is given to the impact of US policies under bother former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, viewpoints from Israel and Iran, and the critical roles that internal politics, public opinion, and Middle East geopolitics have played in bringing the two countries to their current state of mistrust.
Suggested intention
As many commentators say that the relationship between Iran and Israel is at a crossroads, for our suggested focus for intention this week, we suggest that the governments of both countries chose a path that seeks to deescalate the tension between them:
We will that those in positions of influence and power within the Israeli and Iranian governments will be inspired and emboldened to pursue a path of de-escalating tensions between their two nations.
Please join us in holding this.
Episode Chapters:
00:00:03
Introduction
00:02:03
Unraveling the Conflict
00:02:53
Deep-rooted Rivalry
00:07:15
Ideological and Strategic Factors
00:09:05
Influence of International Relations
00:10:45
Strong U.S. Support for Israel
00:16:02
Recent Developments
00:17:41
People’s Views vs. Government Stance
00:19:58
Path to De-escalation
00:21:49
Conclusion and Call to Action
Sources referenced for this episode:
https://www.vox.com/2014/7/24/5929705/us-israel-friends
http://cis.mit.edu/news-media/news/2022/why-us-and-iran-hate-each-other
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/america-and-iran-from-containment-to-coexistence/
https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-mideast-consulate-drones-attack-f3c5ba6491d9c01a84456a2ef3faeb6c
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-attack-israel-israel-war-gaza-hamas-drone-missile-rcna147784
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atlanticist/experts-react-iran-just-unleashed-a-major-attack-on-israel-whats-next/
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-poll-biden-war-gaza-4159b28d313c6c37abdb7f14162bcdd1
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/biden-israel-gaza-poll-cbs-news/
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/a-timeline-of-recent-events-that-led-to-irans-assault-on-israel
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/timeline-iran-and-israels-open-warfare-after-decades-of-shadow-war/article68067587.ece
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/world/middleeast/iran-attacks-israel-history.html
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https://www.pewresearch.org/global/2022/07/11/most-israelis-express-confidence-in-biden-but-his-ratings-are-down-from-trumps/
https://abcnews.go.com/International/history-us-support-israel-runs-deep-growing-chorus/story?id=104957109
https://www.cfr.org/article/irans-regional-armed-network
https://www.stimson.org/2023/what-drives-israel-iran-hostility-how-might-it-be-resolved/
https://www.channel4.com/news/factcheck/factcheck-why-has-iran-just-fired-drones-and-missiles-at-israel-and-does-it-make-a-wider-war-more-likely
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/5/18/short-answer-why-is-the-united-states-so-pro-israel
https://www.cfr.org/timeline/us-relations-iran-1953-2023
https://www.specialeurasia.com/2024/04/14/iran-attack-israel-report/
https://www.dw.com/en/why-are-iran-and-israel-sworn-enemies/a-68780605
https://www.wilsoncenter.org/event/iran-and-israel-couple-odds
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/25765949.2023.2299076
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/6/iran-and-israel-from-allies-to-archenemies-how-did-they-get-here
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/history-israel-iran-relations-middle-east-9270079/
Join us in person for intention holding:
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 ~ Labyrinth Activist Network Zoom calls
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Daily intention holding with Clive on Insight Timer.
Our websites:
www.heartfulimpact.com/ ~ Our show website.
https://globalhealingresponse.com/ Global Healing Response ~ Offers a wealth of prayers, suggested practices and prompts in response to environmental catastrophe, conflict, and other world events.
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/ Legacy Labyrinth Project
https://www.legacylabyrinthproject.org/events-1 ~ Creating global energetic connections through the labyrinth; inspiring active intention sending using the labyrinth via labyrinth activism.
https://www.clivejohnsonministry.com/ Clive Johnson Ministry
https://insighttimer.com/cliverj ~ Events and offerings aimed at building beloved community, including weekly energy holding vigils and Power of Eight group.
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