Identity/Crisis

Israel/Today: Israel’s Elections, Netanyahu’s Shadow – with Tamar Ish-Shalom

Identity/Crisis

Show Notes

With Israel's elections just weeks away, what vision for the country's future will ultimately prevail?

In this episode, the third installment of our Israel/Today mini-series, Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with Israeli journalist Tamar Ish-Shalom. They examine Benjamin Netanyahu's enduring political strength despite mounting public criticism, Israel’s international isolation, and unresolved questions of accountability following October 7. Together, they explore the forces shaping voter behavior, the growing influence of fear and conspiracy thinking, and the competing visions for Israeli society three years after October 7.

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