Israel at War – When the Guns are Silenced

Post-War Shifts and Discussions in Israel

In this podcast episode, Daniel Hartman and Yossi Klein-Hallevi discuss the ongoing roller coaster nature of the war in Israel. They highlight that despite the war ongoing, a new conversation is emerging about the next stage after the guns are silenced. This new stage forces Israel to think about the post-war scenario and its implications. The speakers mention the possibility of the Gulf States and Egypt coming together to adopt Gaza as the first regional project of the alternative Middle East. They believe that this could be achieved through the Abraham Accords, which seek to create an alternative Middle East of successful countries. However, they also acknowledge the challenges and flaws in this idea, such as the need to address the totality of the Palestinian tragedy and the role of the Palestinian Authority. They emphasize the importance of Israelis seeing Palestinians and rebuilding Gaza while acknowledging the unique nature of war in Gaza and the need for a different moral discourse. They also discuss the disconnect between Israeli society and the rest of the world, as well as the potential for change and stability in Israeli society after the war.