Congressman adam smith, in washington, welcome to hardtalk. And let me begin with a very simple question what do you believe President Biden hoped to achieve by flying out to the middle east . Well, i think the number one biggest goal is to contain the conflict. Thats number one. Number two, to work with israel to try to figure out some way to minimise the impact on civilians within gaza, and also within israel, to try to chart a path forward. And i am seeing reporting its this morning, my time, where were at, recording here im seeing reporting this morning that a humanitarian corridor has been opened up out of gaza, and thats one of the biggest goals. The second is to work with partners in the region to try to make sure that this conflict doesnt spread, that hezbollah and iran dont get more involved. Thats the goal and thats the objective. And i guess also to have the conversations with israel about how best we can help them defend themselves against the threat from hamas. Lets just s
President biden hoped to achieve by flying out to the middle east . Well, i think the number one biggest goal is to contain the conflict. Thats number one. Number two, to work with israel to try to figure out some way to minimise the impact on civilians within gaza, and also within israel, to try to chart a path forward. And i am seeing reporting its this morning, my time, where were at, recording here im seeing reporting this morning that a humanitarian corridor has been opened up out of gaza, and thats one of the biggest goals. The second is to work with partners in the region to try to make sure that this conflict doesnt spread, that hezbollah and iran dont get more involved. Thats the goal and thats the objective. And i guess also to have the conversations with israel about how best we can help them defend themselves against the threat from hamas. Lets just start with that idea of working with the partners in the arab world. Of course, the plan was that biden would go on to amman,
In washington, welcome to hardtalk. And let me begin with a very simple question what do you believe President Biden hoped to achieve by flying out to the middle east . Well, i think the number one biggest goal is to contain the conflict. Thats number one. Number two, to work with israel to try to figure out some way to minimise the impact on civilians within gaza, and also within israel, to try to chart a path forward. And i am seeing reporting its this morning, my time, where were at, recording here im seeing reporting this morning that a humanitarian corridor has been opened up out of gaza, and thats one of the biggest goals. The second is to work with partners in the region to try to make sure that this conflict doesnt spread, that hezbollah and iran dont get more involved. Thats the goal and thats the objective. And i guess also to have the conversations with israel about how best we can help them defend themselves against the threat from hamas. Lets just start with that idea of w
Human tragedy there likely will be significant economic disruption and it is the policy makers ability to respond complicated by this world were living in with high inflation. In the past with conflict between israel and gaza are the central bank is often lowered Interest Rates but they havent been able to do that at they havent been able to do that at the moment because inflation is high so they have instead been focused on supporting their currency. Not beyond that there are broader global obligations i think the real concern is that the conflict missing now could escalate into stack to include iran which many have been reporting has been providing support and sympathy for the attacks. If iran gets dragged into a race this could have much more serious impacts on the Global Markets and pushed oil prices up even higher. Yes. The Global Markets and pushed oil prices up even higher. Prices up even higher. Yes, it is that contagion prices up even higher. Yes, it is that Contagion Effect p
Israeli according to the israeli military. Hamas took to the air, and infiltrated the Country Southern Border by both land and sea. These really military says that unknown number of civilians and soldiers have been taken hostage by the group. It is an assault the likes of which the country has not seen in decades. Following saturday mornings attack, Prime Minister management at a guy, vowed, quote, mighty vengeance, instead the country was now in a state of war. Israel has already responded by launching airstrikes of their own, including one that flattened a Multi Story Residential Building in the heart of gaza city. The strikes continue well into the night, with flashes lighting up the skies, explosions can be heard and seen across the city. Israeli officials say, at least 200 of their citizens have now been killed, with 900 injured in gaza. At least 230 people or did, and another 1600 are injured. That is according to. Just a few hours ago, President Biden delivered his first public