

Call Me Back - with Dan Senor
Ark Media
Presenting the challenges and dilemmas facing Israelis to a global audience.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 1h
The Great Powers and the War in Gaza - with Walter Russell Mead
Walter Russell Mead discusses the Israel-Hamas war from a global perspective, touching on the involvement of regional players and global powers. The conversation explores complexities in Gaza, including anti-Semitism, media coverage, and Hezbollah's decisions. Saudi Arabia's stance, Russia and China's influence in the region, and American support for Israel are also analyzed.

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Jun 6, 2024 • 32min
The last Israeli to negotiate with the Palestinians - with Tzipi Livni (Part 2)
Former Israeli Minister Tzipi Livni discusses negotiating with Palestinians, Gaza disengagement, and Israel's conflict with Hamas. Topics include internal Israeli debates, challenges in negotiations, dealing with terrorist organizations, managing Gaza, and the importance of a legitimate Palestinian authority for peace in the region.

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Jun 5, 2024 • 48min
The last Israeli to negotiate with the Palestinians - with Tzipi Livni (Part 1)
Tzipi Livni, former Israeli minister, discusses her negotiations with the Palestinians, involvement in Gaza disengagement and Second Lebanon War, and insights on a two-state solution. The podcast delves into her political upbringing, reflections on a tragic event, moral complexities in the conflict, and the impact of the Bush letter on US-Israel policy.

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Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 4min
A proposal to end the war? — with Haviv Rettig Gur
Israeli journalist Haviv Rettig Gur discusses ongoing Gaza war, Biden's proposal, Egyptian opposition to IDF operation, and Netanyahu's upcoming address to U.S. Congress. Topics include war progress, ceasefire negotiations, strategies to end conflict, and implications of Netanyahu's visit on international relations.

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May 31, 2024 • 57min
What we know about captivity in Gaza - with Glenn Cohen
Glenn Cohen, a professional with extensive experience in debriefing hostages, shares insights on captivity in Gaza. Discussion includes coping mechanisms, trauma of captivity, mother's perspective on son's captivity, moral duty to rescue, coping strategies in captivity, and military efforts in hostage rescue.

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May 24, 2024 • 59min
Diplomatic Avalanche - with Nadav Eyal and Matt Waxman
Nadav Eyal and Matt Waxman discuss the ICJ's order for Israel to cease military operations in Rafah, ICC's consideration of arrest warrants for Israeli leaders, and European countries recognizing a Palestinian state. They analyze the implications on Israel's diplomatic challenges and international relations, highlighting the complexities of ICC vs. ICJ roles and the difficulties in holding democratically elected leaders accountable.

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May 23, 2024 • 47min
Rafah, Egypt & the "Day After" - with Amos Harel
Journalist Amos Harel discusses the swift displacement of Gazan Palestinians, Egypt's lack of scrutiny, and the 'day after' plans in Israel. The podcast explores the complexities of the situation in Rafah, military failures, and the IDF's preparedness for warfare against Hamas, along with negotiation dynamics in the Middle East.

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May 20, 2024 • 55min
And then there was Gantz - with Haviv Rettig Gur
Political analyst Haviv Rettig Gur discusses Israeli politics, including Gantz's leadership, Netanyahu's strategies, and the impact on wartime policies. They also explore the helicopter crash in Iran and its implications for Israel and regional dynamics.

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May 19, 2024 • 51min
Bonus Episode: Will the Middle East Be Unrecognizable? - with Jared Cohen
Jared Cohen, the Co-Head of the Office of Applied Innovation at Goldman Sachs, shares insights on the Middle East, including interactions with Israeli, Jordanian, and Palestinian officials. Topics cover war perspectives, regional dynamics, and the geopolitical evolution of the Gulf region. The conversation also delves into the legacy of Benjamin Netanyahu and explores voter sentiments towards political leaders.

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May 16, 2024 • 40min
SPECIAL EPISODE: Gallant Strikes (Again) - with Nadav Eyal
Nadav Eyal analyzes Defense Minister Gallant's speech on Gaza's future, criticizes lack of post-war plan, and discusses potential catastrophic outcomes. The podcast explores political turmoil in Israel, military rule in Gaza versus Lebanon, challenges and strategies in Gaza, and potential leadership shifts.