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Why Iran and Israel are enemies

Janina Semenova | Marina Strauss
December 1, 2023

Iran and Israel are bitter enemies. Since the October 7 attacks by Iran-backed Hamas, tensions between the two countries have escalated. Now an attack on Tehran's consulate in Syria and retaliation by drones against Israel have raised the stakes. "Mapped Out" looks at what the conflict is really about.

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DW correspondent and author Janina Semenova
Janina Semenova German journalist and editor with a special focus on Russia
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