You’ve come a long way, Bibi: Israel’s crucial election

The Intelligence from The Economist · Jul 17, 2026 · 23m

Binyamin Netanyahu’s government will, unusually, serve out its full term. What comes after October’s election will decide what kind of Israel will emerge. Our correspondent asks whether the World Cup will be remembered more for the dramas on the pitch or off it. And a tribute to A23a, the world’s largest iceberg, after it melts away at last.

Guests and host:

Josie Delap, Middle East editor

Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent

Ann Wroe, obituaries editor

Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

Israeli election, Binyamin Netanyahu

World Cup

icebergs, climate

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