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Political analyst and commentator Haviv Rettig Gur explores the prospects of a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians. The podcast discusses the rise of anti-Semitism, the Biden administration's support for Israel, and the shift in the Israeli left's perspective towards finding peace with the Palestinians. It also examines the trajectory of Fatah from militancy to moderation and analyzes the perception of the US reining in Israel. The chapter concludes with exploring the perspectives of Americans and leaders in the Arab world on the Israeli-Palestinian relationship.

Yuval Levin, an expert on antisemitism and society, discusses the correlation between antisemitism and societal breakdown throughout history. The podcast explores the rise of anti-Semitic hate crimes, the influence of left-leaning ideology on academic institutions, the comparison between current college protests and the 1960s, the contradiction between progressive groups and their support for Hamas, generational divide on perceptions of the Holocaust, Joe Biden's role within the Democratic Party, and the mainstreaming of the Republican Party by populist conservatives.

Haviv Rettig Gur from The Times of Israel discusses Israel's thinking about a post-Hamas Gaza, including governance, security, and IDF presence. They analyze the challenges of demilitarization, de-radicalization, and preventing support for Hamas. They explore options for future governance and discuss the limitations of a two-state solution.

Amos Harel, military correspondent for Haaretz, discusses IDF operation in Gaza, frustrations of Gazans with Hamas, tragic loss of Gal Eisenkodt, operational differences in South and North Gaza, killing of Hamas leaders, uncovering of Hamas's tunnel system, and Israel's efforts to protect Palestinian civilians.

Haviv Rettig Gur of The Times of Israel discusses the volatility in Israel, the return of hostages, collapse of the ceasefire, and challenges of fighting Hamas. The podcast explores the emotions of Israeli society, the disconnect between media coverage and Israeli perspective, and the determination to remove the Hamas regime while minimizing harm to civilians.

Mike Murphy, a political strategist and commentator, joins the podcast to discuss the Republican presidential contest, President Biden's support for Israel, and challenges he faces within his base. They condemn Hamas, analyze Biden's performance, and explore the potential for challengers to Donald Trump in the Republican primary. They also discuss the importance of endorsements in Iowa and the potential challenges Trump winning the nomination would present for Biden's campaign.

Douglas Murray, a British writer and commentator, debunks lies about Israel, including colonization, territorial disputes, and comparisons to Nazi Germany. He argues for the defeat of Hamas, explores anti-Westernism, and shares personal experiences covering conflicts in Nigeria. A father's tragic story highlights the impact of terrorism on peace in Israel.

Haviv Rettig Gur, a commentator for The Times of Israel, discusses the lessons learned from the recent hostage deal between Hamas and Israel. Topics include the emotional impact of the hostages' release, the implications of the deal for Israeli society, the dilemma of morality in war, and the dynamics of hostage exchanges. The podcast also explores the solidarity among Israelis and the importance of treating minorities equally.

Amos Harel, military correspondent and defense analyst for Haaretz, joins the podcast with guest Avi to discuss the recent hostage deal between Israel, Hamas, and Qatar. They explore the implications of the deal, the complexity of Hamas' tunnel system, Israeli decision makers' perspectives on the future of Gaza, and the challenge of balancing objectives in hostage release.

Israeli journalist, Haviv Rettig Gur, provides real-time reporting and analysis on the war in Jerusalem, discussing the ongoing negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages, the potential conflict between eradicating Hamas and returning the hostages, the attention and debate surrounding al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, the psychological games being played in negotiations, the unique movement of the families of the hostages in Israel, and the debate on whether to prioritize rescuing hostages or destroying Hamas.