Politics

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Palestinian proposal for peace negotiations with a deadline set by the UN Security Council, questioning the potential outcomes.
In this thought-provoking piece, the author reflects on the feeling of being a stranger in one's own country, a sentiment experienced by individuals when their government's actions diverge significantly from their own values and from the spirit of the populace.
In this episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the Labor Party's attempts to unite center-left parties in Israel, focusing on the Livni-Herzog rotation and relations with the ultra-Orthodox.
Professors Alan Wolfe and Dennis Klein examine different aspects of Jewish identity and experience.
Ziad Abu Ein, a Palestinian activist known for organizing the Olive Branch March during the First Intifada, demonstrated his commitment to nonviolent protest and peace efforts.
Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the campaign to have ultra-Orthodox women run in upcoming elections, potentially signaling shifts within the community.
Yehuda Glick, a prominent figure advocating for Jewish prayer rights at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, was shot four times by a Palestinian assailant in an attempted assassination.
The text discusses the evolving international perception of Israel post-1967, attributing the shift to various factors such as the revolutionary left's support for Palestinian causes, the Arab oil embargo, the academic influence of Edward Said redefining Zionism negatively, and Likud government policies contributing to Israel's declining global image.
The Winter 2015 edition of Letters featured various perspectives on Israel, ethics in warfare, and Jewish historical figures.
Israel is gearing up for new elections following the 2013 elections, with concerns about the cost and focus on style over substance.
The text discusses the grave injustice of the Staten Island grand jury's decision to not bring an NYPD officer to trial for the chokehold death of Eric Garner, an unarmed black man.
In a conversation with Allison, Don, and Noah, the discussion revolved around the Jewish State bill potentially causing turmoil within the Israeli coalition by questioning national self-determination.
The text discusses the prevalence of anti-Semitism in modern discourse, particularly in the context of criticisms leveled against Israel.
The article discusses the recent surge of violence in Israel, questioning if it marks the beginning of a third Intifada, potentially orchestrated by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reshape his legacy amid internal challenges.
In a discussion led by Allison, Don, and Noah, three significant topics are covered: Prime Minister Netanyahu displays open support for American Republicans, sparking concerns about potential consequences; 106 generals urge Netanyahu to launch a regional peace process, raising questions about the involvement of the military in peace negotiations; and changes in Jewish conversion rules in Israel prompt reflections on the authority of the Rabbis.
The discussion on 'Whither Jerusalem?' addresses the recent violence in Jerusalem and the debate on the potential start of the Third Intifada, proposing the idea of a divided city serving as a bridge between peoples.
Dr. Nurit Hashimshony-Yaffe, a political scientist, explains in her study how Israel successfully eradicated the trafficking of women.
In a discussion between Allison, Don, and Noah, several topics are touched upon, including the contrasting views of Israeli MKs Zahava Gal-On and Hilik Bar on Palestinian statehood, the controversy surrounding the Olim leBerlin Facebook group and the high cost of groceries in Israel, and the 1990 Israeli plan to invade the USSR to save Russian Jews.
Dr. Salomon Wald, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, discusses the unique position of the Jewish civilization in relation to the rise and decline of civilizations, drawing lessons from history.
In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the idea of potentially dividing Israel into smaller, more culturally and ideologically homogenous localities to better serve their populations, debate the differing media coverage of Operation Protective Edge in Israel versus other countries, and explore why Prime Minister Netanyahu recently emphasized not eating non-kosher foods to a journalist, prompting questions about the role of secularism in Israeli leadership.
Israeli expatriates in the U.K., organized by the new Israeli Forum Task Force, made a political statement by protesting outside the Qatari Embassy in London over Qatar's sponsorship of Hamas and the 2022 World Cup.
The article discusses the evolution of narcoterrorism, from its roots in Latin America with figures like Pablo Escobar, to its impact on Israel through groups like the Palestinian Liberation Organization in the 1970s.
Brookings Institution, in response to accusations by Lee Smith about Martin Indyk and Qatar funding, clarified that the $14.8 million from Qatar was a pledge to support Brookings projects overall, not Indyk personally.
Allison, Don, and Noah engage in discussions about various topics including recent speeches by PA President Abbas and Israeli PM Netanyahu at the UN, the rulings of the Israeli Supreme Court on controversial issues, and the silencing of dissent in Israel highlighted in Mairav Zonszein's New York Times op-ed.
The article discusses the decline of the Israeli Left, questioning whether its focus on international issues led to its demise instead of addressing domestic concerns.

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