Today, Explained Israel, Hamas, and how we got here
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Oct 10, 2023 Allison Kaplan Sommer, a host on Haaretz Weekly, and Zack Beauchamp, Vox writer and analyst, dive into the complexities of the Israel-Hamas conflict. They discuss how recent escalations are unprecedented yet deeply rooted in history. The podcast touches on the chaos of the surprise attacks, the Israeli military's response, and the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Insights into Netanyahu's governance reveal contrasts with Palestinian struggles, while rising tensions in the West Bank underline the cycle of violence affecting both communities.
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Waking Up to War
- Alison Kaplan-Summer woke to a missile alert app, then a siren, on Saturday morning.
- Initially, it seemed like a typical conflict, but news revealed a drastically different situation.
Unprecedented Attack
- The scale of Hamas's attack, involving ground incursions and mass hostage-taking, is unprecedented for Israel.
- This has been compared to the Yom Kippur War, but the hostage situation presents a unique challenge.
Crisis of Confidence
- Israelis were shocked by the attack's vastness and the military's apparent unpreparedness.
- The delayed response and reports of citizens waiting for help eroded public trust in the army.