
A Region-Wide Deal?
Israel Update
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Media, Politics, and Polarization
In this chapter, the speakers provide a humorous yet critical analysis of the Israeli media's influence on public perceptions and political discourse post-October 7. They share anecdotes of misinterpreted headlines, discuss the implications of extreme sentiments expressed at anti-Netanyahu rallies, and explore the disconnect between the elite and the general public. The chapter further critiques the role of political figures in shaping narratives and warns against the dangers of polarization within democracy.
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