We talked to Ehud Yaari visiting expert at the Australia Israel & Jewish Affairs Council and one of Israel’s leading public affairs commentators. This episode will focus on the recently sworn in Bennett–Lapid Israeli Government, the Biden Administration’s actions in the Middle East six months on from his inauguration, as well as a geopolitical overview of the region.
Israel’s status as the only liberal, democratic nation amidst a vast expanse of autocratic and illiberal states is remarkable. So, after Benjamin Netanyahu’s 12 years as Prime Minister, what will the new coalition government bring? Can they really hold together with such a slim majority? and how will geopolitical pressures including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action impact the State?