Why Israel won’t stop

Why Israel won’t stop

From Today, Explained by Vox

June 4, 2026 · 26 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing conflict involving Israel's military actions in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria, and the political tensions between Trump and Netanyahu.

Trump and Netanyahu are beefing over Israel's continued attacks on Lebanon. Israel has seized land there, in Gaza, and in Syria. And in service of something called "Greater Israel," it may not be done yet. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arriving for a press conference at the White House. Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Noel King

Topics covered

  • Israel
  • Lebanon
  • Gaza
  • Syria
  • Greater Israel
  • Trump
  • Netanyahu

Keywords

  • Israel
  • Lebanon
  • Gaza
  • Syria
  • Trump
  • Netanyahu
  • Greater Israel
  • conflict
  • politics

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