The chapter examines the lack of a clear post-war plan for Gaza in Israel, leading to escalating tensions within the government. Criticisms are directed towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his indecision amidst mounting international pressure, with discussions on proposed strategies from other political figures for managing the aftermath of the conflict.
Our editor-in-chief and Jerusalem correspondent pay a visit to Israel’s halls of power, finding that long-whispered dissent is spilling into the open. An Italian subsidy for green home improvements was ripe for abuse by design; the bill has now come due and it is enormous (14:28). And how “Bridgerton”, a sort-of period drama, has made string quartets fashionable again (21:00).
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