Gadi Taub on Israel’s Left, Iran, and the Two-State Solution

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Gadi Taub isn’t afraid to ruffle any feathers. As the ninth guest for 18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers, Taub is one of Israel’s most popular right-wing political commentators and public intellectuals. He spoke openly about his views—some of which, he said, has turned close friends into enemies—touching on an array of pressing topics, including the judicial reform, Israel’s plans for Gaza after the war, and the influence of the left on the state of Israel. 

With so many lingering questions and interviews, one interview is hardly enough to understand the breadth of any one thinker’s thought. We compiled a list of resources to explore more of Gadi’s thought in his own words.

Listen and watch Gadi Taub answer our 18 questions.

 

More From Gadi Taub

 

“Sorry, But There is No Two-State Solution”

The answer to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Gadi says, is not what most would hope.

Read here.

 

“Netanyahu’s Red line: The Philadelphi CorridorFrom the Israel Update podcast ”

Gadi discusses what the Philadelphi Corridor is and why it matters to a hostage deal.

Watch here. 

 

“For Israel’s progressive elite, the real war is against the enemy within”

Once identified with the left, Gadi no longer is. Here, he lays out his critique.

Read here. 

 

“In Defence of Zionism” (2014)

Gadi outlines his view of Zionism and why he thinks the world misunderstands it.

Read here.

 

“ ‘Israel Can Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program’ in depth with Benjamin Netanyahu” (2022)

Gadi sits down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a one-on-one interview about Iran.

Watch here.

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