What defines Israel nowadays? Despite political gridlock, what is going right? What does that political paralysis indicate more broadly about Israel's fundamental divides? Plus, how do you manage the constant push-and-pull of speed and accuracy in an era of internet journalism, all while reporting in one of the most complicated areas in the world? In this podcast with "The Times of Israel" founding editor David Horovitz, we dive deep into these issues and many more. 

David Horovitz is currently the founding editor of "The Times of Israel," a primarily English-language news source centered around Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish World. Before starting "The Times of Israel," Horovitz was the editor-in-chief of "The Jerusalem Post," and previously held senior positions at "The Jerusalem Report." He is the author of two books on the Second Intifada, "Still Life with Bombers: Israel in the Age of Terrorism" and "A Little Too Close to God: The Thrills and Panic of a Life in Israel," and co-author of a biography on Yitzhak Rabin titled, "Shalom, Friend: The Life and Legacy of Yitzhak Rabin." 

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This is the Matti Friedman article that was mentioned: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/09/opinion/israel-election-netanyahu.html

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