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42 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

Six years of conflict in Syria involved multiple factions and foreign powers, with the U.S. influenced by Israeli interests and media narratives.

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Why Watch

  • Find out how Israeli interests shaped U.S. policy in Syria.
  • See the impact of media narratives on foreign intervention.
  • Meet key figures behind the Oded Yinon plan.

Did You Know

  • The conflict in Syria lasted six years, starting in 2011.
  • The Israeli 'Clean Break' papers were influential in shaping U.S. policy.
  • The U.S. media consistently stated 'Assad must go' for years.
  • Iraqi forces expelled Kurdish Peshmerga in just 36 hours.

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Middle Eastern politicsU.S. foreign policyIsraeli influence
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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main message of American mass media regarding Assad for years?

American mass media had a uniform message that 'Assad must go' for years until the Trump administration took power.

What role did Israeli interests play in the conflicts in Iraq and Syria?

The script for war in Syria, similar to Iraq in 2003, originated with Zionist partisans with Israeli interests in mind.

How quickly did Iraqi forces chase out the Peshmerga after US support was withdrawn?

Iraqi forces chased out the Peshmerga in a mere 36 hours after the US made it clear they would not back Kurdish secession.

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