Is this an Israel we can trade with? | Sir Jeremy Greenstock | The David Hearst Podcast

Has Britain learned anything from two decades of military intervention in the Middle East? Speaking to MEE Editor-in-Chief David Hearst, former British diplomat Sir Jeremy Greenstock reflects on Britain’s subordinate role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and how Washington consistently sidelined British counsel when making critical war decisions. From the lessons of the 2003 Iraq war to rising tensions with Iran, Israel's assault on Gaza, and the erasure of international law. Greenstock acknowledged London and Washington's foreign policy missteps. He challenges the effectiveness of hard power, critiqued post-war initiatives like the 'Board of Peace', and outlines what Britain must do to restore genuine principle to its global diplomacy. In this latest episode of The David Hearst Podcast, former British diplomat Sir Jeremy Greenstock argues that Benjamin Netanyahu’s core ambition remains establishing full Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank. Speaking to MEE's editor in chief, David Hearst, he adds that he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using the fallout of 7 October to fulfil a long-held ideological goal, annexing "Judea and Samaria". Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye