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The ticking time bomb Netanyahu faces at home
Published: 10 June 2026 at 01:01 Europe/London
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Episode notes
The fragile ceasefire in the Middle East appeared to be unravelling on Sunday evening, as Iran and Israel exchanged missile strikes. The violence was met with fury from President Trump, who’s been pushing to get a peace deal over the line for weeks. So why is Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu risking his relationship with his greatest ally? And how much are pressures at home dictating Israel's stance in the war?
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Guest: Gabrielle Weiniger, Israel correspondent, The Times
Host: Manveen Rana
Producer: Sophie McNulty
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