3 chapters across the catalog
Ann Applebaum, Netanyahu and the Israeli Deep State
Journalist Ann Applebaum argues in The Atlantic that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's focus on judicial reform left Israel vulnerable to attack. The narrative suggests a parallel between the Israeli "deep state" in the Shin Bet and the IDF and the political situation involving Donald Trump in the United States.
Israel Judicial Overhaul, Mossad Spymaster Warning
A former head of Israel's Shin Bet has warned that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to overhaul the judicial system is a "judicial coup" that could lead to a dictatorship. The hosts call for more information from listeners on the ground to explain the nuances of the protests.
Israeli Intelligence and Democratic Institutions, Ronan Bergman
Investigative journalist Ronan Bergman appeared on "Democracy Now" to discuss his book "Rise and Kill First," which documents the history of Israeli state-sponsored assassinations. The interview explored how the Mossad and Shin Bet operate with minimal parliamentary oversight, effectively creating a parallel set of laws for the intelligence community. Bergman attributes this "kill first" mentality to the historical trauma of the Holocaust and persistent security threats.
