

Unpacking Israeli History
Unpacked
Join self-confessed history nerd Dr. Noam Weissman on a journey through the fascinating and sometimes controversial events and personalities that have shaped Israel’s past and present. Each week, Noam explores the layers of Israeli history, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the cultural forces at play—drawing on a variety of sources and perspectives. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking to better understand this complex region, you’ll find a nuanced, authentic, and thought-provoking take on Israel—free from oversimplification and political spin.
Top mentioned books
Here are the most frequently recommended books on the Unpacking Israeli History podcast:

#1 Mentioned in 2 episodes
My promised land
The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel
#2 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Six-Day War
#3 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Journey from the land of no
#4 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Arabs and Israelis' Conflict and Peacemaking in the Middle East
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The Samson Option
Israel's Nuclear Arsenal and American Foreign Policy

#6 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Innocents Abroad
Or, The New Pilgrim's Progress

#7 Mentioned in 1 episodes
People Love Dead Jews
Reports from a Haunted Present

#8 Mentioned in 1 episodes
A just Zionism

#9 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Shadow Strike
#10 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Brothers Apart
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#11 Mentioned in 1 episodes
in the City of Slaughter

#12 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Jewish State
#13 Mentioned in 1 episodes
This Is Real, and You Are Completely Unprepared

#14 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Zionist Ideas

#15 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The prime minister

#16 Mentioned in 1 episodes
Rise and kill first
The Secret History of Israel's Targeted Assassinations

#17 Mentioned in 1 episodes
The Iron Wall
Israel and the Arab World