

What is Netanyahu's End Game?
May 26, 2025
Janice Stein, a respected professor at the University of Toronto and expert in foreign affairs and conflict negotiation, discusses the complex political landscape in Israel. She highlights Netanyahu's strategies amidst international pressures and changing alliances, particularly with Saudi Arabia. The conversation delves into the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the implications of U.S. leadership, and the historical context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Additionally, Stein touches on the evolving role of women in Saudi society and the nation’s ambitious future in technology.
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Netanyahu Prolongs the War
- Netanyahu's coalition politics have prolonged the Israel-Hamas war over 600 days.
- Disrupted US political support and Saudi normalization efforts have changed Israel's strategic landscape.
No Political Strategy After Gaza
- Netanyahu refuses to outline a political endgame for Gaza after military actions.
- Former Israeli PM Ehud Barak criticizes Netanyahu's strategy as self-serving and risking the government's fall.
Military Pushes Aid in Gaza
- Israeli senior generals want aid for Gaza and an end to the war, opposing Netanyahu’s stance.
- Military leadership is pushing for humanitarian aid despite political resistance.