On Tuesday, June 25th, Jessica Steinberg welcomed political correspondent Sam Soal and Arab Affairs reporter Luca Pakani to discuss current events. The focus was on the ongoing war, now in its 263rd day, and the Biden administration’s stance regarding Israel and Hezbollah. Key topics included Defense Minister Yoav Galant’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who called for de-escalation on the Lebanon border, and the death of Sergeant Major Muhammad Alatrash. Hostage families released footage of their sons’ abduction, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to reiterate his commitment to securing the release of all hostages. The discussion also covered the submarine affair involving Netanyahu and the challenges facing the Palestinian labor market amid the conflict.
