Unstable bonds: America and Israel

Listen to this episode from Checks and Balance from The Economist on Spotify. Americans are souring on Israel. Isolationists in the Republican Party are questioning why Israel has been exempt from America First foreign policy. And Democrats worry about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In all, it’s a troubling sign for Israel and the special bond between the two allies.John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and James Bennet.Runtime: 49.29Transcripts of our podcasts are available via economist.com/podcastsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+  For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.