
Boots on the Ground
Shaun and Ari Discuss Israel is proud to partner with the Jerusalem Media Group to relaunch as Boots on the Ground: Insights on Israel’s War, Politics, and Identity.
Boots on the Ground
Deals, Deadlocks, and Draft Cards - ep002
Following Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump, Shaun and Ari go head-to-head over the limits of any possible hostage deal. What are the short-term gains—and what are the long-term pitfalls?
They debate Israel’s red lines, the zero-sum nature of the conflict, and the political calculus driving decisions behind the scenes. From high-stakes negotiations to the Knesset power plays and the looming Ultra-Orthodox draft crisis—this episode exposes the complex and often cynical intersection of war, politics, and national identity.
🎧 Tune in for a no-holds-barred breakdown of Israel’s most urgent dilemmas.