Economist Podcasts The curious case of Binyamin’s butt-in: Israel’s election
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Nov 2, 2022 
Anshul Pfeffer, The Economist's Israel correspondent, and Tom Wainwright, tech and media editor, dive into the chaos of Israel's elections, focusing on Binyamin Netanyahu's controversial return to power. They discuss the hurdles he faces in coalition-building amid deep public divisions. Shifting gears, Wainwright analyzes Apple's bold strategy to reduce dependency on China, driven by rising costs and geopolitical tensions. The conversation also touches on the paleo diet, unraveling misconceptions about ancient eating habits that defy modern interpretations.
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Netanyahu's Return
- Benjamin Netanyahu, despite facing corruption charges, is set for a political comeback as Israel's Prime Minister.
- His supporters chanted "Bibi, king of Israel."
Coalition Challenges
- Netanyahu's Likud party needs coalition partners to form a government in Israel's proportional representation system.
- Coalition negotiations will be challenging due to the partners' demands.
Israel's Political Instability
- Israel has had five elections in four years due to the public's division over Netanyahu's leadership amid corruption charges.
- A narrow coalition ousted Netanyahu in June 2022.