Who gets in? Likud candidates face a high-stakes primary
Summary
Host Jessica Steinberg and correspondent Tal Schneider discuss recent ceasefire violations in Lebanon and Gaza, including a Hezbollah attack that wounded IDF soldiers and Israel’s retaliatory strikes. The episode then shifts to the upcoming Likud primaries, analyzing internal party tensions, the potential ousting of Commerce Minister Nir Barkat, and coalition dynamics ahead of the October election.
Topics discussed
Intro: Lebanon ceasefire violation and Likud primaries preview
Sponsor: Boundless Insights podcast
Lebanon: Hezbollah attack, IDF response, and US reaction
Gaza: Ceasefire incidents near the yellow line
Likud Primaries: Voter turnout and Tel Aviv focus
Likud seat reduction and Netanyahu's appointment power
Nir Barkat: Alleged coup attempt and loyalty pledge
Likud internal dynamics: Blaming media and Arabs
Sponsor: Jewish History Nerds podcast
Election Polls: Yashar vs Likud and coalition math
Coalition building: The 61-seat threshold challenge
Minority government options and potential new elections
Outro and production credits
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