As the conflict in the Middle East escalates toward a regional war, I listened to Ezra Klein and David Remnick talk about the intractable forces driving it. Their conversation is fascinating and insightful, exploring the backgrounds and motivations of the key players. By the end, I sadly agreed with their conclusion that hope for peace based on a two-state solution is naive.

Israel vs. Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran — and Itself
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/20/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-david-remnick.html