Insight – Israel After October 7

How has Israel changed since October 7, 2023? What impact have the war, security concerns, and shifting public attitudes had on the country’s political landscape? And what could these developments mean for Israel’s next elections?

In this episode of Insight, Jan-Aage Torp sits down with Zvika Klein, Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, one of Israel’s most influential newspapers and a key source of information for Jewish communities around the world.

Drawing on his close observation of Israeli society and politics, Klein discusses the significant shift to the right that has taken place since October 7. He explains how the traumatic events of that day have reshaped public opinion and influenced the way many Israelis view their nation’s future.

The conversation also examines the state of Israel’s opposition and the prospects of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who is widely seen as a potential contender in the next election. Klein shares why he believes Bennett may have misread the mood of Israeli voters when he aligned himself with centrist leader Yair Lapid, and what this could mean for the political battles ahead.

Offering perspectives that are often absent from international media coverage, Klein provides valuable insight into the debates, concerns, and realities shaping Israeli society today.