Election Challenger Puts Netanyahu Under Pressure

Summary

David Remnick discusses Israeli PM Netanyahu's vulnerability in the upcoming election against challenger Gadi Eisenkot, highlighting the country's rightward shift, the war's influence, and the contrasting personalities. The conversation also covers Trump's strained relationship with Netanyahu and the difficulty of reporting on Putin's grip on power in Russia.

• Netanyahu is vulnerable but remains a formidable political force, with Israeli society having moved right.
• Challenger Eisenkot is seen as more honest and relatable, but is not a left-wing candidate.
• The two-state solution and Palestinian rights are largely absent from the campaign agenda.
• Trump wants to exit the Iran war quickly, while Netanyahu benefits politically from its continuation.
• The discussion on Russia notes a reversal of fortune for Putin but a lack of insight into potential regime change.