Pod Save the World Election 2024: Israel, Gaza, and the Future of the Middle East
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Oct 19, 2024 
Peter Beinart, Editor-at-Large of Jewish Currents and author of "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," Rula Jebreal, a Palestinian foreign policy analyst, and Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East reporter for The Economist, delve into the shifting dynamics of U.S. policy in the Middle East amid the backdrop of the 2024 elections. They discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the evolving views on Israel among Democrats, and the intricate relationship between anti-Semitism and political discourse in the U.S. The conversation explores how the election's outcome could reshape foreign relations.
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Trump's Israel Policy
- Trump's record suggests he would support virtually any Israeli government action.
- This includes annexation of the West Bank and potential depopulation of Gaza.
Israeli Right's View on Trump
- The Israeli right sees a Trump presidency as an opportunity to advance their agenda regarding Palestinians.
- Their goal is to push Palestinians out, believing coexistence is impossible without granting them a state or citizenship.
Harris and Policy Change
- While Harris showed different instincts on Israel, translating public opinion into policy is difficult.
- AIPAC's fundraising power intimidates politicians, hindering policy change despite shifting public views.