Dr. Micah Goodman, renowned Israeli public intellectual, discusses the profound changes facing Israel as the war in Gaza nears its end. On the podcast 'What Matters Now,' Goodman suggests that Israel is entering a new historical era, which he calls the third Israeli republic. He points to a significant political shift, marked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support for a major United States plan, as evidence of a move away from political extremism. Goodman observes that the main political divide is now between the right and the far-right, rather than the traditional left-right split, and he expresses optimism that shared values among Israelis could foster unity and usher in a new political landscape as the country looks toward normalization with Arab and Muslim nations.