Israel's war cabinet unanimously approved an invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza, while Hamas accepted an outline for a ceasefire deal with Israel.

The article discusses the debate in Israel over whether to invade Rafah or not, highlighting the various interpretations of seeking victory, obtaining peace, and dealing with Hamas.

As Israel considers a ground invasion into Gaza during its war with Hamas, there are concerns about the potential consequences, such as drawing in Hezbollah, Iran, and the US into a larger conflict.

The podcast discusses the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the current ideological and partisan divisions within the United States on this issue.

Israeli support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's invasion has been misconstrued as neutrality.

Russian airstrikes and tanks have commenced a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which marks a significant turning point in Russian-Western relations since the Cold War.

The author recounts their experience in Kyiv leading up to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

The podcast discussed the tense situation as Russian troops gathered near Ukraine, raising concerns about a potential invasion over the weekend.