Today, Explained · Vox

A pro-Israel case against Israel

March 7, 2026·27 min·2 clips
Rahm Emanuel says Netanyahu has led Jews into a ghetto, making Israel more isolated than ever in its history.
Former ambassador Rahm Emanuel critiques U.S. policy on Iran and Israel, arguing that President Trump's strikes lacked congressional approval and that Prime Minister Netanyahu has isolated Israel politically. He also discusses Gaza, social media regulation, and his potential presidential run.

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A direct insider interview that sharpens the politics around the conflict in Iran.

Today, Explained uses Rahm Emanuel as a sharp insider lens on the conflict in Iran and the politics around Benjamin Netanyahu. It does not turn him into a generic talking head.

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You want Rahm Emanuel, a Washington insider, to make Israel and Iran feel concrete.

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