Politics

The discussion addresses the evolving concept of social justice in today's society and its impact on the Jewish community.
The First Intifada, which erupted thirty years ago, is often misrepresented as violent, but a critical reevaluation reveals that it was primarily characterized by effective grassroots organizing and nonviolent civil resistance, with women playing a key leadership role.
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, Charlotte Hall, and Josh Weinberg discuss crucial topics live from Boston, including American Jews identifying with Israel despite leadership challenges, fears and hopes related to Trump's recognition of Jerusalem, and the effectiveness of demonstrations in light of potential ritualistic outcomes.
Gilead Sher, an attorney and former chief negotiator for Israel, talks about his book Negotiating in Times of Conflict and ways to overcome obstacles in peace negotiations.
The text emphasizes the need to forcefully oppose anti-Semitism as a core principle in combating white supremacy.
New York Times editor Vanessa Friedman criticized Ivanka Trump for cultural appropriation in her choice of clothing during a trip to India.
Noah, Gilad Halpern, and Miriam Herschlag discuss various topics including an IDF officer wanting to be prosecuted for beating a Palestinian, changes in election advertising laws, and the impact of Airbnb on housing in Tel Aviv.
In this episode of Why Oh Why Wont You Try Me?
In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics such as beauty pageant diplomacy, Gal Gadot's Mossad mix-up, and more.
The text discusses how the Kurds have historically been betrayed due to the doctrine of political realism exemplified by Henry Kissinger's actions.
Members of the far-right AfD, including politician Bjoern Hoecke, have expressed disdain for Berlin's Holocaust memorial, suggesting a monument for German victims instead.
The question "Is it OK to be white?" has been raised in various contexts, sparking debates and controversies.
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Charlotte Halle discuss Israel considering paying African asylum seekers to leave, questioning if this is addressing issues or reflecting xenophobia.
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Haaretz International Director Charlotte Halle discuss three significant topics in Israel, including the country's contemplation of paying African asylum seekers to leave for Rwanda, which raises questions about addressing issues or succumbing to xenophobia.
A bipartisan group of eight Congressmen, four Republicans, and four Democrats, sent a letter to UN ambassador Nikki Haley questioning her stance on Hamas after she claimed that Qatar, while not directly funding Hamas, allows Hamas political representatives to be based in the country.
Israel offered humanitarian aid to Iran and Iraq following a devastating earthquake that resulted in hundreds of casualties, but both countries rejected the assistance.
In his new book "Nakba and Survival: The Story of the Palestinians who Remained in Haifa and the Galilee, 1948-1956", historian Dr. Adel Manna delves into the lesser-known history of Palestinians who stayed in parts of the Galilee post-1948.
The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), a Quaker organization with a century-long history of humanitarian efforts, has recently shifted its focus towards promoting the BDS movement against Israel, appointing a Palestinian-American, Joyce Ajlouny, as its new leader.
The text explores the complex familial dynamics and radicalization of Mohamed Merah, who was responsible for a killing spree in France in 2012.
Noah Efron, Don Futterman, and Miriam Herschlag discuss important topics including the use of militants' bodies as bargaining chips in Israel, the debate over the return of Palestinians displaced in 1948 in potential peace deals, and the potential negative impacts of the Israeli app Waze on the environment and democracy.
Noa Shusterman and Adam Basciano from IPF host Ghaith al-Omari, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute and former executive director of the American Task Force on Palestine, to discuss the Palestinian reconciliation process and its impact on regional politics.
In 2012, Mohamed Merah, supported by his brother Abdelkader, carried out a series of killings in Toulouse, France, which included soldiers and Jewish children at a school.
The Paradise Papers reveal how major Jewish political donors like George Soros and Sheldon Adelson utilize offshore accounts to manage their wealth, despite their differing political affiliations.
Prof. Susan Pedersen from Columbia University discusses her book "The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire," emphasizing the significance of exploring the British Mandate of Palestine within a broader international context.
A bill aimed at enhancing penalties for threats on religious institutions, sparked by a series of threats on Jewish community centers, has been advanced by a U.S. House of Representatives committee.

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