This podcast features an interview with former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about the 2023 war between Israel and Hamas. Gallant discusses the first four days of the war, emphasizing October 11th as a pivotal day when a potential operation to decisively eliminate Hezbollah's leadership and weaponry was considered but ultimately not executed due to political considerations. He details his background, his initial response to the war's outbreak, and the strategic decisions made during the conflict, including the later successful operations against Hezbollah and Iranian targets. A key takeaway is Gallant's belief that a preemptive strike against Hezbollah on October 11th could have significantly shortened the war and altered its outcome.
