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Feb 22, 2024 • 45min
How Hamas fooled the world - with Matti Friedman
Exploring how Hamas influences media, Matti Friedman sheds light on their manipulation tactics, UNRA complicity, and extremist ideology. Analysis delves into potential conflicts with Hezbollah and regional power dynamics. The podcast also discusses historical illumination amidst dark times in a new book.

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Feb 19, 2024 • 46min
Is a peaceful Palestinian State even possible? - with Haviv Rettig Gur
Middle East expert, Haviv Rettig Gur, discusses the push for recognizing a Palestinian state without direct negotiations, challenges in convincing Israeli publics, ideological extremism in Hamas, influence of Mahmoud Abbas and American aid, navigating Hamas in state talks, and the Biden administration's role in the conflict.

Feb 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
The spirit of a nation at war — with Wendy Singer
Wendy Singer, advisor to Israeli high-tech startups, discusses the grassroots spirit in Israel during times of war. Topics include the societal impact of reserve duty, emotional gatherings to honor hostages, lone soldiers, and resilience amidst conflict.

Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 4min
Jerusalem - Rafah - Washington - with Nadav Eyal
Guest NADAV EYAL, an award-winning journalist, discusses the Biden administration's evolving stance on Israel-Hamas conflict. They analyze senior officials' quotes, Israel's humane war efforts, and the absence of demands on Hamas. The podcast also covers a daring hostage rescue operation by IDF, tragic deaths of soldiers, significance of Rafah, recent polls showing concerns about Biden's base, impact on public opinion, and US-Israel relationship.

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Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 17min
The cost of starting a (losing) war - with Dr. Einat Wilf
Dr. Einat Wilf discusses the history of Palestinian violence against Jews in Israel, including the fall of the Ottoman Empire, efforts to establish a Palestinian Arab State, and the Second Intifada. They explore the mindset of Palestinian leadership and the challenges of reaching a ceasefire. They also touch on the hope for Israel's future and the potential for transformation in Arab and Muslim identity through the Abraham Accords.

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Feb 5, 2024 • 50min
How to build a Palestinian state - with Haviv Rettig Gur
Haviv Rettig Gur, journalist from the TIMES OF ISRAEL, discusses the obstacles and implications of establishing a Palestinian state. They explore challenges such as Hamas, terrorist-led options, and corruption. They also delve into the potential for de-radicalized Palestinian society and the Biden administration's stance on a future Palestinian state. The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding and dialogue in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Jan 29, 2024 • 46min
UNRWA & Hamas, the perfect affair - with Haviv Rettig Gur
Journalist Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the history of UNRWA and their connection to Hamas, including a recent report revealing UNRWA teachers promoting terrorism. The podcast also explores the backlash against Israel and the Jewish people and the funding cuts to UNRWA due to their association with Hamas. The chapter emphasizes the importance of addressing the UNRWA and Hamas issue for the sake of Gaza and the Palestinians.

Jan 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Can a Sunni-Israeli alliance win the war?
The podcast discusses the potential for a Sunni-Israeli alliance in the face of Al Jazeera's constant condemnation against Israel. They explore the Saudi requirement for a Palestinian state and the Sunni Gulf's deeper cooperation with Israel. The Israeli military's efforts in Hanunis and heavy losses near the Israeli border are also discussed. The podcast delves into the complexities of creating a Palestinian state and the challenges faced by Prime Minister Netanyahu. It also explores the historical hope and resilience of Israelis in the face of conflict.

Jan 22, 2024 • 51min
Israel’s escalating internal debates — with Haviv Rettig Gur
Haviv Rettig Gur, Correspondent for the Times of Israel, discusses intensifying debates in Israel over leadership, reconciling war aims, disagreements on policy objectives, and the growing protest movement. Topics include trust issues, impact of Netanyahu's campaign, comparing underground tunnel systems, Hamas' use of hostages, factions and momentum, and a message of strength.

Jan 20, 2024 • 55min
The End of a Jewish Golden Age — with John Podhoretz
John Podhoretz, author of a long essay for Commentary Magazine on the end of the Jewish 'golden age' in America, discusses the rise of anti-Semitism, assaults on Orthodox Jews, the discrepancy in public opinion, tactics used to target Jews on college campuses, and the significance of his piece 'They're Coming After Us'.