Israel’s Legitimacy Crisis – with Tal Becker – Sponsored Content

A podcast episode from The Times of Israel, featuring diplomat and legal scholar Tal Becker, discusses Israel's growing international legitimacy crisis. Host Aviva Klompas and Becker explore the reasons behind the erosion of support for Israel globally, considering factors such as Israeli policy, cultural shifts in the West, and other underlying causes. Becker, drawing on his extensive experience representing Israel, including at the International Court of Justice and during the Abraham Accords negotiations, provides a framework for understanding this challenge. He differentiates between legitimate criticism and hostility, suggesting that not all criticism should be dismissed, and outlines how Israel can engage with good-faith actors while confronting those aiming to undermine its legitimacy.