Unholy: Two Jews on the News Mourning in Israel, Elections in Germany - with Meron Mendel
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Feb 20, 2025 
In this riveting discussion, Meron Mendel, an Israeli-German social scientist and director of the Anne Frank Education Center, sheds light on recent tragedies in Israel, particularly the emotional impact of hostages returning in coffins. He also explores the rise of Germany's far-right AfD party amidst a crucial election, highlighting its unsettling implications for Europe and Jewish communities. The conversation touches on historical guilt, anti-Semitism, and the anxieties faced by the Jewish population, offering a poignant analysis of today's geopolitical landscape.
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The Bibas Family Tragedy
- The Bibas family, including two young children, were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7, 2023.
- Their story symbolizes the horror of the attacks and the state's failure to protect its citizens.
Symbol of Innocence
- The Bibas children, with their distinctive red hair, became symbolic of the captured hostages.
- Their innocence highlighted Hamas's extreme moral depravity.
Oded Lifshitz's Legacy
- Oded Lifshitz, dedicated to peace, was kidnapped and murdered by Hamas.
- His son, Gadi, poignantly remarked that the military finally met his father, but too late.