Call Me Back - with Dan Senor Will Israel Take Gaza City? - with Nadav Eyal
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Aug 18, 2025 
Nadav Eyal, a senior analyst at Iriot Akronot, delves into Israel's strategy for taking over Gaza City amid ongoing conflict. He discusses the potential consequences of hostage negotiations and the impact of regional dynamics, including Iran's military advancements. The conversation highlights the challenges Israel faces balancing military objectives with humanitarian concerns, as well as public sentiment favoring negotiations over continued warfare. Eyal provides a nuanced perspective on how these factors influence both Israeli society and the broader Middle Eastern landscape.
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Hostage's Viktor Frankl Mantra
- Nadav recounts hostage Hirsch Goldberg-Polin quoting Viktor Frankl: 'He who has a why can bear with any how.'
- That phrase reportedly helped other hostages endure captivity and became a shared mantra.
Iran Turns To China For Missile Rebuild
- Iran has shifted priorities from nuclear rebuild toward restoring ballistic missiles and air defenses with Chinese help.
- Western intelligence worries China–Iran ties could restore Iran's conventional strike capabilities at scale.
Gaza City Presents Exceptional Complexity
- Capturing Gaza City is an extremely complex military and humanitarian challenge for Israel.
- Dense population, entrenched Hamas bunkers, hostages and international law make the operation uniquely difficult.
