EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 23 MIN
You’ve come a long way, Bibi: Israel’s crucial election
from The Intelligence from The Economist
Binyamin Netanyahu’s government will, unusually, serve out its full term. What comes after October’s election will decide what kind of Israel will emerge. Our correspondent asks whether the World Cup will be remembered more for the dramas on the pitch or off it. And a tribute to A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, after it melts away at last.Guests and host:Josie Delap, Middle East editorJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Israeli election, Binyamin NetanyahuWorld Cupicebergs, climateWatch extended clips from Insider here. And listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Binyamin Netanyahu’s government will, unusually, serve out its full term. What comes after October’s election will decide what kind of Israel will emerge. Our correspondent asks whether the World Cup will be remembered more for the dramas on the pitch or off it. And a tribute to A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, after it melts away at last.Guests and host:Josie Delap, Middle East editorJon Fasman, senior culture correspondentAnn Wroe, obituaries editorJason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: Israeli election, Binyamin NetanyahuWorld Cupicebergs, climateWatch extended clips from Insider here. And listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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