Hamas-Israel War: Risks of Escalation and Impact on Lebanon

Hamas' unprecedented October 7th attack on Israel and the ensuing Hamas-Israel war has impacted regional security and U.S. national security interests in the Middle East.  Iranian-backed Hezbollah has engaged in clashes with the IDF on Israel's northern border, escalating regional tension and conflict beyond southern Israel and Gaza.  Join us for an expert panel to delve into the escalatory risks and the impact on Lebanon.

SPEAKERS

Mona Yacoubian

Vice President, Middle East and North Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace

Randa Slim

Senior Fellow & Director, Conflict Resolution and Track II Dialogues Program, Middle East Institute; Non-Resident Fellow, Johns Hopkins SAIS Foreign Policy Institute

Edward M. Gabriel

President & CEO, American Task Force on Lebanon

INTRODUCTION

Merissa Khurma

Director, Middle East Program

MODERATOR

David Hale

Global Fellow;
Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; Former Ambassador to Pakistan, Lebanon, and Jordan