Can Israel's economy stand alone?

11/10/2025 28 min
Can Israel's economy stand alone?

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From a start-up nation to "Super Sparta". For years, Israel's high-tech industry has transformed the country into a global economic powerhouse. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has now warned it may soon be forced to become economically self-sufficient and less reliant on trade. He called the new model "Super-Sparta", invoking the ancient Greek city-state. In a rare acknowledgement of the impact of Israel's genocide in Gaza, Netanyahu admitted the nation is facing global isolation. His vision has sparked a backlash among many Israelis, forcing him to backtrack on his remarks. What's in the United States-United Kingdom tech deal?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.

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