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Inside Israel’s Leadership Crisis | Interview: Matti Friedman

May 27, 202550 min
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Episode description

Seasoned journalist Matti Friedman joins Jamie Weinstein to unpack the current state of Israel’s war against Hamas, exploring the tension between military objectives and the return of hostages. He also delves into the role of American leadership, the morality of warfare, and what the future might hold for Israeli-Iranian relations.

The Agenda:
—Public trust in Israel's government is at an all-time low
—The dilemma of the hostage return
—Perception of American leadership and Donald Trump
—Qatar: friend or foe?
—Taking out Iran’s nukes
—Is there a Leonard Cohen in today’s war?

The Dispatch Podcast is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Dispatch⁠⁠⁠⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch’s offerings—including members-only newsletters, bonus podcast episodes, and regular livestreams—⁠⁠⁠⁠click here.

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