The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 781 - Thunderous response after PM hints at outlawing Arab party
Nov 25, 2025
David Horovitz, Editor of The Times of Israel and a seasoned political commentator, dives into the fraught political landscape of Israel. He discusses the ongoing ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza, highlighting the stark differences and growing influence of Hamas. Horovitz also analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial hints at banning the Arab party Ra'am, framing it within the context of American politics. The podcast further delves into the public feud between IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and Defense Minister Israel Katz, raising concerns about its impact on Israel's deterrence.
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Ceasefire Mechanism Has A Critical Flaw
- The Lebanon ceasefire included a disarmament mechanism for Hezbollah that is failing in practice.
- David Paul says this failure justifies targeted Israeli strikes to preserve relative northern stability.
U.S. Backing Reflects Ceasefire Expectations
- The U.S. publicly backed an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah rearmament leader as aligned with ceasefire terms.
- David Paul sees American support as consistent with enforcing disarmament obligations.
Ceasefire Strengthened Hamas Locally
- The Gaza ceasefire left Hamas intact and strengthened it by allowing reassertion of control in emptied areas.
- David Paul warns this stalemate risks Hamas reorganizing while international pressure discourages Israeli resumption.