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The Secret Plan to Weaponize the Kurds (Part 2) - with Nadav Eyal
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40:30Now PlayingDid disagreements between Mossad and the IDF help lead to systematic failure to deploy Kurdish fighters and to topple the regime in Iran?
Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal who provides an in-depth analysis of Israel's covert plans to destabilize Iran, the role of Kurdish forces, and the internal decision-making failures that may have impacted the outcome of the war and regional security. This episode unpacks the complexities behind secret operations, disagreements between Mossad and the IDF, and the geopolitical implications for Israel and Iran.
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In this episode:
Israel's covert war goals and tactics in Iran
The plan vs. the reality of the role of Kurdish fighters in the attack
Internal disagreements within Israeli security agencies and how that played out
How the impact of Turkish influence was underestimated
Intelligence failures, decision-making breakdowns between the Mossad and IDF
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