The conflict between Hamas and Israel has polarised the left and right in countries across the world, more than any other issue in recent times.

Against that backdrop, the New York Times columnist and prominent defender of Israel, Bret Stephens is in the country to give a talk hosted by the Centre for Independent Studies. He joined RN Breakfast to give his assessment on the situation.

• Guest: Bret Stephens, New York Times columnist

EDITOR’S NOTE:

This interview has been edited to correct a reference to the firebombing of a Palestinian-owned restaurant in 2023.  Investigations by Victoria  police have found no evidence the attack was religiously or racially motivated. The ABC apologies for the error.