Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu aims to destroy Hamas and continue the battle until their threat is eradicated. However, there is a significant lack of discussion and planning within the Israeli cabinet and broader sphere regarding the post-conflict strategy for Gaza. This absence of planning has led to public challenges from senior ministers Galant and Benny Gantz towards Netanyahu, showcasing a level of political dysfunction rarely seen in Israel. Effective strategies require thorough planning and debate to ensure a smooth transition into the post-conflict phase.
Our editor-in-chief and Jerusalem correspondent pay a visit to Israel’s halls of power, finding that long-whispered dissent is spilling into the open. An Italian subsidy for green home improvements was ripe for abuse by design; the bill has now come due and it is enormous (14:28). And how “Bridgerton”, a sort-of period drama, has made string quartets fashionable again (21:00).
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