Podcast "Al-Midan" | Elections in Israel: The Economic Situation and the Road to "Super Sparta"

The second episode of the "Al-Midan" podcast hosts researcher Dr. Imtanes Shhadeh to discuss the Israeli economic situation before the elections, how the economy dealt with 7 years of political instability, the coronavirus pandemic, and wars, and the impact of global economic shifts on it. The episode raises a question about the absence of real economic alternatives in the discourse of Israeli parties.

The second episode of the "Al-Midan" podcast series dedicated to the Israeli elections hosts researcher and director of the Israeli Policy Project at Mada al-Carmel Center, Dr. Imtanes Shhadeh. The episode focuses on the Israeli economy and how it has dealt with challenges lasting about 7 years, including political instability, the coronavirus pandemic, and ongoing wars. It also discusses the impact of global economic shifts on the Israeli economy, and whether they contribute to supporting it or increase the challenges it faces. The central question the episode raises is: why do Israeli parties not present real economic alternatives or different visions for the future of the economy, despite the centrality of the economy and its direct impact on citizens' lives? The third and final episode of the series will be published on Thursday and will host Dr. Hunaida Ghanem to discuss the new Israeli right and the repercussions of its loss of power.