Lessons for Israel from US 9/11 response

Oct. 17, 2023 International

Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel has been compared to 9/11. Is Israel risking a similar outcome with plans to march into Gaza to destroy the terrorist group?

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Credits

Guest:

Peter Mansoor - retired U.S. Army colonel, professor of military history at The Ohio State University - @osuhistorydept

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Sara Singer Schiff

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