Ben Samuels
Haaretz Washington correspondent who reports on U.S. politics and U.S.-Israel relations, offering analysis of Republican realignment, MAGA dynamics, and American evangelical shifts.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 32min
From Gaza to Epstein: Why Israel is losing MAGA and the evangelicals
Ben Samuels, a Haaretz Washington correspondent, analyzes the GOP's realignment concerning Israel and highlights Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure as a warning signal. He discusses how MAGA-style isolationism is fracturing traditional support for Israel. Omer Benjakob, reporting on disinformation, reveals a multi-million dollar Israeli campaign targeting American evangelicals to counter rising antisemitism. Both guests emphasize the dangers of current online narratives and Israel's missteps in these turbulent political waters.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 29min
‘The Trump White House has outsourced all policy on Gaza to Israel’
Ben Samuels, a Haaretz Washington correspondent, shares insights on U.S. foreign policy and the Gaza conflict under Trump. He discusses how the White House has issued a 'blank check' to Israel, allowing aggressive actions against Gaza with little oversight. The shifting political landscape, particularly among Republicans questioning aid to foreign wars, shapes the conversation. He also highlights increasing skepticism within the Democratic Party and addresses the complexities American Jews face amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises.
Jul 24, 2024 • 13min
New vending machines sell bullets in grocery stores
Haaretz journalist Ben Samuels discusses Netanyahu's visit to Washington and its impact on Israel-US relations. Reporter Peter Holley talks about the controversy surrounding a vending machine selling bullets in grocery stores. Topics include gun safety concerns, Delta Airlines' IT outage, Biden's exit from the election race, and Harris' campaign trail.
May 30, 2024 • 11min
Comparing Biden and Trump on Netanyahu and Gaza
Ben Samuels compares Trump and Biden's comments on Israel; discussion on voter registration challenges, rise of human composting, and legal controversies
Jun 4, 2025 • 26min
'Panic among U.S. Jews was already at fever pitch. Now it's a five-alarm fire'
Ben Samuels, Haaretz's Washington D.C. correspondent, shares insights on the escalating fears within the American Jewish community following violent attacks in Washington and Boulder. He notes a united front among Jewish organizations focused on safety, citing the urgent need for government support. The conversation dives into the widening diplomatic rift between the U.S. and Israel, especially regarding Trump's controversial approach to Iran's nuclear negotiations, highlighting a critical moment in U.S.-Israel relations.
