Israel Policy Pod
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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Aug 22, 2019 • 1h 2min
Arab Parties, Israeli Politics
Israel Policy Pod's Evan Gottesman hosts a briefing with Arik Rudnitzky, a researcher at the Israel Democracy Institute, on the latest developments in Israeli Arab politics — including Joint List leader Ayman Odeh's announcement that he would conditionally sit in a government led by Benny Gantz.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Aug 15, 2019 • 36min
One Does Not Simply Enter Israel
Eli and Evan are joined by Government Relations Manager Aaron Weinberg to discuss the Israeli government decision to deny Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib entry into Israel.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Aug 9, 2019 • 28min
Three Election Outcomes
Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz review three potential election outcomes — a unity government, a center-left coalition, and a right-wing coalition — and explain why one possibility looks more likely than the others.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Aug 2, 2019 • 52min
It's My Party (Take Two): An Overview of Israel's Political Parties
Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz run down the list of major political parties running in the September Knesset elections.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Jul 25, 2019 • 18min
The Left's Bumpy Ride to Unity
Host Eli Kowaz and Policy Director Michael Koplow discuss the Meretz-Barak-Shaffir merger on the Israeli left and its implications. Recorded on a bus so please excuse audio difficulties but admire our dedication.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Jul 24, 2019 • 27min
Queen of the Right
Host Eli Kowaz and Policy Director Michael Koplow discuss the return of Ayelet Shaked to lead the New Right party, as well as other developments in the Israeli elections.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Jul 19, 2019 • 22min
Deadline Approaching
With the deadline for final party registration fast approaching in Israel, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz check in with developments from Labor, Meretz, and the Arab parties. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Jul 10, 2019 • 31min
Don't Know Much About Antiquity
From tunnels under Silwan to arguments on Twitter, ancient history is in the news in Israel. Host Evan Gottesman speaks with Yonathan Mizrahi, founder and executive director of Emek Shaveh, an Israeli NGO working to stop the politicization of archaeology in Israel and the West Bank.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Jun 28, 2019 • 47min
Bahrain Blues / Barak Is Back
In this week’s episode host Eli Kowaz talks to ALLMEP Executive Director Joel Braunold about the Trump administration’s workshop in Bahrain, and discusses Israeli elections with Policy Director Michael Koplow.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
Jun 21, 2019 • 43min
Of Leftists and Liberman
What's new in Israeli politics this week? Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz debate changes on the left, including upcoming Meretz and Labor primaries, as well as the restoration of the Joint List; plus, a discussion of Avigdor Liberman's growing momentum.Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.
