Summary of “Israel’s Zombie Economy Part 5: The Disinformation Bubble”
In the fifth installment of the series, economist Dr. Shir Hever discusses various aspects of Israeli society, including public perceptions of Netanyahu, the genocide in Gaza, and the accessibility of knowledge within Israel. He also addresses Israel’s utilization of AI in its military actions, focusing on issues of accountability.
The series, hosted by Bassam Haddad, investigates how Israel maintains its military operations despite economic stagnation, rising casualties, and global isolation. It reveals a society struggling to survive amid financial manipulation, arms industry profits, and growing political division.
Dr. Shir Hever, who now lives in Germany, has extensively studied the political economy related to Israel’s occupation and its arms trade. Hever’s insights are part of a broader conversation on the unsustainable contradictions that threaten Israel’s social and economic stability amidst ongoing violence.
This series is produced by Jadaliyya and co-sponsored by organizations focusing on Palestinian issues.
Further sessions are available at www.PalestineInContext.org, emphasizing the range of pressing topics concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
