Economist Podcasts Rockets over Jerusalem: Israeli-Palestinian violence
May 11, 2021
In this discussion, Anshel Pfeffer, The Economist's Israel correspondent, and Daniel Knowles, an international correspondent specializing in cyber threats, delve into the escalating violence in Jerusalem. They cover the backdrop of recent tensions, including rocket attacks from Hamas and Israeli airstrikes. The conversation also shifts to the increasing risks of cyber attacks like ransomware, highlighting the challenges faced by governments in protecting critical infrastructure and the imperative for public awareness of these threats.
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Jerusalem Day Violence
- Hamas fired rockets at Jerusalem, prompting Israeli airstrikes in the worst violence in years.
- This followed the Jerusalem Day march by Jewish nationalists, exacerbating existing tensions.
Reasons for Palestinian Anger
- Several factors fueled Palestinian anger, including COVID lockdowns, police restrictions at Damascus Gate, and a court ruling on evictions.
- The presence of far-right Jewish activists further heightened tensions.
Netanyahu's Role
- Netanyahu's preoccupation with political and legal troubles might have contributed to the escalating tensions.
- Lower-ranking officials' mistakes likely went unchecked due to this distraction.