Former MK Ruth Wasserman Lande: The Real War Is Between Sunni and Shiite Islam

In a revealing interview, former Knesset Member Ruth Wasserman Lande dives deep into the heart of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking with Felice Friedson for The Media Line, Wasserman Lande argues that the war is not merely an Israeli-Palestinian issue but a far-reaching Sunni-Shiite struggle that has spanned over a millennium. She addresses the role of countries like Iran and Qatar in fueling this ancient feud, Hamas’ infiltration tactics, and the vital need for education as a solution to counter radical Islamist influence. Could reeducation across the region hold the key to peace? Read the full story to explore Wasserman Lande’s insights ^[1] on the war’s broader implications, the Abraham Accords, and Israel’s strategy in Lebanon.