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Unholy: Two Jews on the News
The Room Where It Happens - with Zohar Palti
Feb 2, 2024
Former head of the Mossad intelligence directorate, Zohar Palti, discusses the decision-making process in the Israel-Hamas conflict and the possibility of a breakthrough. Other topics include the controversy surrounding UNRWA's ties to Hamas, the importance of bringing hostages home, intelligence failures, Iran's involvement in the region, the Israel-America relationship, and Israeli politics.
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- The Israeli intelligence community faced a major embarrassment due to shortcomings in interpreting and communicating critical information.
- Decision-makers in Israel balance moral considerations with the need to combat terrorism in a challenging environment.
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The Urgency to Bring Hostages Home
There is a moral obligation for Israel to bring its people back home, which has been a top priority for the government. Momentum has built up for a potential breakthrough in releasing the hostages and pausing the fighting, but emotions are high due to recent events and losses in the conflict.
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