US Flexes Military Might in Eastern Mediterranean as Israel Pummels Gaza

On this episode of Fault Lines, hosts Jamarl Thomas and Melik Abdul discussed several topics from around the globe, including the US ramping up its support for Israel in the eastern Mediterranean and the ongoing conflict between the Israeli forces and Hamas.

Juan Ricardo Ortega: Economist and President of Grupo Energía Bogotá
Elijah Magnier: Veteran War Correspondent
Mark Sleboda: International Relations and Security Analyst
Angie Wong: Political Commentator and Co-Host of the Final Countdown

In the first hour, Fault Lines spoke to economist Juan Ricardo Ortega about Argentina’s election results as the battle to decide who will run the country is heading to a run-off vote next month between candidates Sergio Massa and Javier Milei.

In the second hour, veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier joined Fault Lines to discuss the ongoing Israeli attacks on Gaza and the potential expansion of the conflict if the US and Iran get involved.

In the third hour, Fault Lines talked to international relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda about the Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations in March 2022 and the revelation by the former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder about the US rejecting Kiev’s talks with Moscow.

Later in the last hour, Fault Lines spoke with political commentator Angie Wong about the nine House Republican candidates to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy after would-be replacement Jim Jordan was knocked out of the running last week.