Netanyahu Criticized Over Israel’s Fighting on Multiple Fronts | ABC-Z
Netanyahu under fire, Israel facing multi-front war – voices from East Jerusalem, Gaza, and Tel Aviv reveal a divided nation and what may lie ahead.
Disclaimer: This episode was made with AI.
Summer 2025: The Middle East in Flames
Gaza, Iran, Syria, Lebanon, the West Bank – Israel is at war on multiple fronts. At the same time, criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu is growing. Domestically, he’s under pressure; internationally, increasingly isolated.
Reporter Jan Jessen traveled through the region, speaking with people whose lives have been shaped by war.
In this episode of “In Crisis Mode”, we explore the war and Israel’s deepening internal crisis.
🎙️ Guests
- Arye Shalicar – Former IDF spokesperson, author (“Struggle for Life: A War Diary from the Middle East”)
- Usama Antar – Political scientist from Gaza
- Anita Haviv – Author & activist (“Solidarity Means Action”)
- Sulaiman Abu Dayyeh – Sociologist from East Jerusalem
🧭 Episode Guide
1 | A Country in Constant Conflict
Jan recounts his journey through Israel – from Tel Aviv to the West Bank.
2 | Enemies in the North, Missiles from Iran
Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis – Jan explains the “Axis of Resistance,” with insights from Arye.
3 | Life Under Fire – Gaza’s View
Jan provides context; Usama describes Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.
4 | A Society Divided
Anita speaks on a fractured society – protest, internal displacement, and civil courage.
5 | East Jerusalem & Political Radicalization
Jan discusses settler violence, Smotrich, and Ben-Gvir. Sulaiman sharply critiques Israeli policy.
6 | Dead End War – What Now?
Jan’s conclusion: no Plan B, growing doubts, a democracy at risk – but also glimmers of hope.
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