How Israel’s top spy became an agitator for peace with Palestinians

Israel has just had its fourth election in two years. And it’s ended in more uncertainty.

For our next guest, however, unless Israel reaches a just peace with its Palestinian neighbours, one outcome is certain. It will cease to be any kind of democracy.

Ami Ayalon, is not just any critic of Israel. He is held some of most revered jobs in the country – chief of the navy, head of the Shin Bet security service, cabinet minister in a centre right government.

His new book is Friendly Fire: How Israel Became Its Own Worst Enemy.

Listen to the program on The Religion and Ethics Report.