Israel Explained Shaiel Ben-Ephraim

I answer a bucketload of questions from listeners. They pertain to how Israel was surprised, where the conflict is going, will Bibi survive, the role of Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, and so many other topics. I do my best to make sense of the tragic and fast-moving events of the last few days. 

The "status quo" was an unofficial set of rules governing relations between secular and Haredi Jews in Israel. Since then it has faced many challenges, but perhaps none as big as the controversy over judicial reform. Where are secular-religious relations in Israel headed? We try to give answers. 

The US is brokering Saudi-Israeli normalization. Biden and Netanyahu want a foreign policy achievement and the Saudis have made some demands. Will it work? We go over the obstacles, explain the likelihood, and answer MANY amazing questions. 

Israeli military experts have warned that the judicial reform will harm the IDF's capabilities. But that was all theoretical. Now that the legislation has started, what is actually happening within the army, and is the IDF still a mighty fighting force? We find out. 

The operation in Jenin was the largest in the West Bank since the Second Intifada. Why was it needed, and why do some see it signaling the PA's demise?  I also answer listeners' questions, such as why some residents of Jenin are considered refugees, who controls the city, and whether it is considered occupied territory. Listen now!

There have been over 100 murders in Arab society in 2023 so far, double the incidence last year. Why is this happening? Many blame Ben-Gvir, it is really his fault? And what can be done to stop it?