BONUS EPISODE: Israel Election Special, Bibi at the abyss or another victory?

Is Benjamin Netanyahu approaching the end of his extraordinary political career — or is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister about to pull off yet another remarkable comeback? With Israel heading towards a defining election, the stakes could scarcely be higher. The shadow of October 7th, the confrontation with Iran, Donald Trump’s unprecedented backing of Netanyahu, and the growing economic burden of Israel’s security challenges are all weighing heavily on the electorate. But is there a credible alternative? Could Naftali Bennett or Gadi Eisenkot succeed where so many others have failed? And could Netanyahu win the most seats yet still lose power? Joining me in London is Dr Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA), an Israeli think tank specialising in national security, Middle East geopolitics and international diplomacy. We discuss the battle for Israel’s political future, the consequences for Jewish communities around the world, and why Dan believes Israel’s standing is rising in the Middle East even as its reputation suffers in the West. Is this simply another Israeli election — or a historic turning point for the Jewish state? Jonny Gould’s Jewish State is proudly supported by Dangoor Education and UK Toremet, promoting philanthropy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices