The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Archive: Noah Efron on the Awful Quiet of This Moment
Oct 11, 2025
Noah Efron, a professor at Bar-Ilan University and host of The Promised Podcast, shares insights on the aftermath of the October 7 attacks in Israel. He vividly recounts the eerie calm following the violence, highlighting a temporary unity among citizens despite deep political divisions. Efron discusses the complexities of the hostage situation, the anticipated military response, and growing public anger towards leadership. He wrestles with the moral implications of civilian casualties and the long-term trauma affecting future peace efforts.
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Personal Wakeup Call And Son's Return
- Noah Efron recounts being woken by sirens in Tel Aviv and sheltering in a stairwell with his dog as events unfolded.
- He describes his son urgently booking flights to return from USC and join his army unit amid escalating reports and videos.
The Strange Interregnum
- Efron calls the current period an 'interregnum' marked by eerie literal and metaphorical quiet before a larger response.
- He emphasizes that empty streets and closed shops reveal the tense pause before expected military action.
Genius For Fellowship
- Efron observes a sudden nationwide surge in empathy and volunteering across political and social divides.
- He argues Israel's cultural genius is fellowship and empathy, not only technology or military strength.