
Unholy: Two Jews on the News Last hostage returned, Bibi vs Biden, Trump vs Iran — and Listeners’ Therapy 2 with Dr. Orna Guralnik
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Jan 29, 2026 Lee, Israeli-born Brooklyn resident exploring belonging, and Marion, an Off-Broadway producer torn between family ties and politics. They discuss where to raise their children, balancing Israeli identity, safety, and community warmth. The conversation also touches on the return of the last hostage, Netanyahu’s accusations toward Biden, and the risks of a US strike on Iran.
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Hostage Return Brings National Closure
- The return of the last hostage closed an emotional national chapter and moved Israel from an open wound into a tense past-tense moment.
Phase Two Is Politically Contradictory
- Phase two of the Israel–Hamas deal mixes demilitarisation with politically difficult demands like withdrawal and a Palestinian pathway, creating serious implementation gaps.
Mixed Messages Hurt Diplomacy
- Netanyahu's public messaging alternates for different audiences and can blame U.S. policy while claiming domestic restraint, creating diplomatic and political fallout.



