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The Commentary Magazine Podcast

Biden, Israel, and the SOTU

Mar 7, 2024
The podcast delves into Biden's treatment of Benny Gantz, Israeli ceasefire talks, Bibi's future, public opinion, and delays in Rafah offensive. They discuss what Biden might say about Israel in the State of the Union address and explore the complexities of Israeli-American relations, internal politics, historical parallels, US military sales to Israel, responses to terrorist organizations, and a transition to sci-fi novel 'The Three-Body Problem'.
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  • Benny Gantz's attempt at positioning himself as the next Israeli prime minister faced challenges post-US and UK visit.
  • Israeli politics show unity between parties to maintain power, making Netanyahu coalition's collapse challenging.

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Benny Gantz's Troubled US Visit and Political Implications

Benny Gantz's visit to the US and UK aimed at positioning himself as the next prime minister of Israel backfired due to criticism received. Despite expectations for better treatment than Netanyahu, he faced challenges. Gantz's attempt to show ability in brokering a two-state solution post-war was questioned by some Israelis.

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