In this episode, Brock talks with Caleb McMurtrey. Caleb is a reserve Army logistics officer working in civil affairs and full times in the cyber security space. Since the Hamas and Israel conflict began in October 2023, Caleb has been covering the fight with in depth analysis and joins the Scuttlebutt to discuss the players involved, a chronological walkthrough of the attacks, and where things could be headed next.

Episode Resources:

Caleb on X

Caleb on Youtube

Show Notes:

Israel-Hamas conflict and its implications. 0:00

Middle Eastern players in conflict. 5:11

Middle East conflicts and their root causes. 9:24

Hamas using Gaza as a defense mechanism. 16:03

International perception of conflict. 21:56

Potential for nuclear threat. 28:00

Urban environments and instability of international relations. 34:08

How the conflict could unfold from here 39:55

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The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for service members and veterans building a life outside the military.

The Scuttlebutt Podcast features discussions on lifestyle, careers, business, and resources for service members. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with a special guest from the community committed to helping military members build a successful life, inside and outside the service.

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• Brock: https://www.brockbriggs.com/