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Israel Policy Forum
A weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines to bring you analysis from Israel Policy Forum experts and distinguished guests.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 30min
The Consequences of Closing a Consulate
Host Evan Gottesman speaks with former American diplomat Ari Gore, who served in the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem, about the Trump administration's closure of the mission, ramifications for the U.S.-Palestinian relationship, and the potential for President Joe Biden to adopt a different course with the Palestinians.Explore Israel Policy Forum's Realistic Reset initiativeRead The Times of Israel's recent feature on the ConsulateSupport the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Apr 4, 2021 • 25min
Trouble in Jordan
Host Evan Gottesman speaks with Israel Policy Forum's Nimrod Novik about the crisis in Jordan, including allegations of a coup attempt, the strained relationship between King Abdullah and Prince Hamzah, and the backdrop of deteriorating Israel-Jordan relations.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Apr 2, 2021 • 59min
The Story of IPF Atid
In a special episode of Israel Policy Pod, Shanie is joined by IPF Atid's National Director Adam Basciano, National Chair Jonathan Kamel, and Los Angeles Chair Alex Stabler for a discussion on how the IPF Atid program came to be, what is missing in conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and what you can look forward to seeing from our community in the coming months.Learn more about IPF Atid here. Join the IPF Atid Facebook Group here.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Mar 24, 2021 • 27min
Israeli Election Results: What We Know So Far
A day after Israel's fourth election since April 2019, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz parse the early returns of the vote, examine what we know so far, and discuss what could change in the future.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Mar 22, 2021 • 18min
Erev Elections
On the eve of the fourth Israeli election since April 2019, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the issues shaping the campaign. Click here to register for Israel Policy Forum's live Knesset elections watch event.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Mar 16, 2021 • 1h 3min
Fourth Time's the Charm
With the March 23 Knesset election fast approaching, Times of Israel Political Correspondent Tal Schneider takes a look at where the different parties stand and whether this fourth election in the span of two years can deliver a more conclusive result for Israelis.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Mar 10, 2021 • 37min
'Til Kingdom Come
Host Evan Gottesman speaks with director Maya Zinshtein and producer Abie Troen about their new documentary film, 'Til Kingdom Come, which covers Evangelical Christian support for Israel in the United States.Click here to watch 'Til Kingdom Come.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 2min
An Ambassador's Perspective
Ambassador Daniel Shapiro shares his insights on the current issues shaping the Biden administration's reorientation of U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h
Palestinians at the Polls
Washington Institute Senior Fellow Ghaith al Omari examines the Palestinian political landscape in the lead up to elections planned for later this year, as well as the Palestinians' relationship with the Biden administration.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Mar 1, 2021 • 51min
Unpacking the Psychological Roots of Conflicts
Host Shanie Reichman is joined by Dr. Eran Halperin to discuss his work on the psychological and emotional barriers to resolving conflicts and how his experiments try to help Israeli and Palestinian societies overcome them. Support the show (http://support.israelpolicyforum.org/donate)Learn more about Eran Halperin's work (https://www.eranhalperin.com)Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.