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Connor Freeman joined Antiwar Radio this week to run through some news from the Middle East. They started with the 4,000 new settlements Israel announced would be built in the West Bank. They then took a look at U.S.-Israeli relations under the Biden Administration more broadly before finishing with the latest developments with Iran’s negotiations over its nuclear program. 

Discussed on the show:

• “Tel Aviv to Announce Plans For Thousands of New Settlement Units in West Bank” (Libertarian Institute)
• “Israeli soldiers won’t face prosecution for death of 80-year-old Palestinian-American” (Mondoweiss)
• “Netanyahu Threatens No Deal on Iran Will Tie Israel’s Hands” (Libertarian Institute)

Connor Freeman is the Assistant Editor of the Libertarian Institute, primarily covering foreign policy. He is a co-host on Conflicts of Interest. His writing has been featured in media outlets such as Antiwar.com and Counterpunch, as well as the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity. You can follow him on Twitter @FreemansMind96

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