About this episode

The episode discusses Netanyahu's stance on Israel's security in Lebanon and features a conversation with Batya Ungar-Sargon about her book.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu once again affirmed that Israel will maintain its security zone in Lebanon – for as long as needed, regardless of any outside pressure. Mike and Gadi explain why yielding on this issue will cost Netanyahu the elections. Batya Ungar-Sargon was our special guest on this episode. She joined us to discuss her new book The Jews and the Left.

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike, Gadi

Guest: Batya Ungar-Sargon

Topics covered

• Israeli politics
• security
• Lebanon
• elections
• Netanyahu
• book discussion

Keywords

• Netanyahu
• Israel
• Lebanon
• security zone
• elections
• Batya Ungar-Sargon
• The Jews and the Left

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Jews and the Left

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