This chapter delves into the aftermath of the conflict, exploring Israel's role in rebuilding Gaza and the potential consequences of the war. It discusses the challenges of eradicating Hamas ideology, demilitarizing the Gaza Strip, and the importance of international involvement and indigenous Palestinian leadership.
For decades, American aid to Israel has sent a strategic message: the greatest superpower in the world stands behind the Jewish state. But does it really? Historian and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren tells EconTalk's Russ Roberts that it's time for Israel to stop accepting U.S. foreign aid. He also explains why he's optimistic about Israel's future even as the Gaza War drags on.