Show Notes
Israel votes next week and Benjamin Netanyahu faces a defining election as former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot challenges his grip on power. After three years of war, Israel faces mounting security threats, international isolation and deep political divisions. But even if Netanyahu loses, a new government may struggle to change course.
Tom speaks to Alon Pinkas, a former Israeli diplomat and adviser to Prime Minister Ehud Barak, and Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli Defence Intelligence office to explore whether the election could end the Netanyahu era – and what a change of government might mean for Gaza, Iran and the wider Middle East.
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04:57 Is Netanyahu heading for defeat? 11:28 Will Arab voters decide Israel’s election? 17:27 Is Israel safer after three years of war? 25:02 What would change if Netanyahu loses? 32:30 Could Netanyahu face prison if he loses power?
Guests: Alon Pinkas, former Israeli diplomat and Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli Defence and Senior Researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies Hosts: General Patrick Sanders and Tom Newton Dunn Patrick brings his experience as a former head of the British Army to the podcast. He is also a Conservative peer and advises the party on defence. Producer: Julia Webster Executive producer: Priyanka Deladia Image: Dana Chan, Getty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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