Fear and a Desire to Belong Brought Israeli Arabs to the Polls
For them, it wasn’t mainly about Benjamin Netanyahu.
November 2, 2026
A survey of the Middle Eastern landscape.
The Israeli election, however, might not be the most important one for the fate of the Middle East in the coming months. That might be the American midterms tomorrow, especially given the possibility that, after they are over, President Trump will launch another campaign against Iran. In conversation with Aaron MacLean, Michael Doran discusses this possibility, what renewed fighting could look like, and what would be necessary to achieve Washington’s aims. The two also discuss the political tensions dividing the Middle East, the future of U.S.-Israel relations, and much else. (Video, 79 minutes. Audio available at the link below.)
For them, it wasn’t mainly about Benjamin Netanyahu.
A survey of the Middle Eastern landscape.
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The Israeli election, however, might not be the most important one for the fate of the Middle East in the coming months. That might be the American midterms tomorrow, especially given the possibility that, after they are over, President Trump will launch another campaign against Iran. In conversation with Aaron MacLean, Michael Doran discusses this possibility, what renewed fighting could look like, and what would be necessary to achieve Washington’s aims. The two also discuss the political tensions dividing the Middle East, the future of U.S.-Israel relations, and much else. (Video, 79 minutes. Audio available at the link below.)
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