Call Me Back - with Dan Senor And then there was Gantz - with Haviv Rettig Gur
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May 20, 2024 
Political analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Israeli politics, including Gantz's leadership, Netanyahu's strategies, and the impact on wartime policies. They also explore the helicopter crash in Iran and its implications for Israel and regional dynamics.
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Public Trust Is The War's Currency
- Public trust determines wartime legitimacy and the ability to win.
- Netanyahu has spent months convincing many Israelis he cannot or will not deliver victory.
Gantz's Political Rise And The 2020 Unity Deal
- Benny Gantz rose from IDF chief of staff to unite the center-left in 2019.
- He joined Netanyahu in a parity unity government in 2020, breaking his prior anti-Netanyahu coalition.
Falling Morale Tracks Distrust
- Israeli morale has fallen sharply since the war began, tied to distrust of government.
- Polls show belief in victory dropped from ~74% to about 38% in months.