Exploring the recent Iranian attack on Israel, this chapter delves into the motives behind the assault and the possible reactions from the Israeli side. It scrutinizes the strategic consequences of the attack, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding the conflict’s escalation and the potential retaliatory measures Israel might consider.
The Economist’s Gregg Carlstrom explains. Jerusalem-based journalist Noga Tarnopolsky explores whether the unprecedented attack hurts or helps Benjamin Netanyahu.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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