Economist Podcasts Year of destruction: how October 7th shattered the Middle East
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Oct 7, 2024 
Josie DeLapp, Middle East editor for The Economist, and Greg Karlstrom, the publication's correspondent reporting from Gaza and Lebanon, dive into the aftermath of the harrowing October 7th attacks by Hamas. They provide gripping insights from those caught in the conflict, detailing the immediate political responses and deepening humanitarian crises. The discussion also unveils the fraught dynamics between Israel and Hezbollah, and the bleak shift in the Middle East landscape, which seems further from peace than ever.
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Josie's Experience on October 7th
- Josie DeLapp was living in Tel Aviv with her family when the attacks began.
- They spent the day and night in their basement bomb shelter, uncertain about the situation.
Unforeseen Consequences
- Few people predicted the far-reaching consequences of the October 7th attacks.
- Even Israeli army officers underestimated the duration and intensity of the ensuing conflict.
Israeli Divisions
- Israelis were initially united after the attacks but deep divisions soon emerged regarding the war's objectives.
- These divisions centered on the desired outcome in Gaza, the fate of hostages, and Netanyahu's leadership.