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Moshe Sakal's novel "The Diamond Setter" intertwines old Middle Eastern themes with contemporary Israel, exploring a blend of Jewish-Arab heritage, Israeli i...

"The Diamond Setter" by Moshe Sakal is a novel that intertwines old Middle Eastern themes with contemporary Israel, exploring a blend of Jewish-Arab heritage...

In this podcast episode, Eli Kowaz discusses the Trump administration's workshop in Bahrain with Joel Braunold from ALLMEP, focusing on its implications. Add...

This episode of Israel Policy Pod discusses the Trump administration's 2019 Bahrain economic workshop, critiquing its disconnect from political context, and ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics: The Blue & White party's dilemma of whether to attack the ultra-Orthodox, the...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron delve into important topics such as the dilemma facing Israel's Blue & White party on whether to critici...

"On the Hummus Route" is a visually stunning coffee table book celebrating the cultural and culinary significance of hummus in nine Middle Eastern cities, hi...

Yossi, a former Mossad agent turned associate, shared details of his espionage career, including a successful mission involving the kidnapping of a journalis...

In the book "#IsraeliJudaism: A Portrait of a Cultural Revolution," authors Shmuel Rosner and Camil Fuchs discuss the evolution of Jewish identity in Israel,...

"Shadow Strike" by Yaakov Katz recounts the 2007 discovery of a Syrian nuclear reactor by Israeli intelligence and the subsequent diplomatic and military act...

Hanna Lerner, an expert on constitutions, explores how these foundational documents aim to shape peaceful coexistence in societies by reflecting complex nati...

Constitutions play a crucial role in governing societies and promoting peaceful coexistence. Hanna Lerner, co-author of the book "Constitution Writing, Relig...

In Israeli politics this week, Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss developments on the left, such as upcoming Meretz and Labor primaries and the restoration...

Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz explore the current dynamics in Israeli politics, focusing on the realignment of the left with upcoming Meretz and Labor primari...

Dr. Remko Leemhuis from AJC's Berlin Ramer Institute discusses Hezbollah's concerning activities in Germany and advocates for designating the Iranian proxy a...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the impact of Avigdor Lieberman's announcement to push for a centrist, secular National Unity Go...

In the book "Clear and Present Safety," authors Michael A. Cohen and Micah Zenko argue that the world is actually getting better, contrary to common belief. ...

In their book "Clear and Present Safety," authors Michael A. Cohen and Micah Zenko argue that despite sensationalism in media and politics, global indicators...

In a recent episode of AJC Passport, Dr. James Carafano from The Heritage Foundation discussed U.S. foreign policy under President Trump, covering topics lik...

In a podcast discussion, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz talk about the primary elections of Israeli parties like Labor and Meretz, the political strategi...

This episode of Israel Policy Pod explores the political landscape in Israel during the primaries of the Labor and Meretz parties, alongside the U.S. ambassa...

Susan Glasser, a staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the challenges facing American media in the era of Trump on the Tel Aviv Review. Addressing the m...

Susan Glasser, a staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the challenges facing the American media in the era of Trump and its role in safeguarding democra...

Host Eli Kowaz and guest Uri Keidar, executive director of Israel Hofsheet, delved into how the relationship between synagogue and state will impact the Knes...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss the financial implications of new elections in Israel, the rise of Israeli Conservatism influenc...

Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin offers insights into the September Israeli elections, analyzing the dynamics of political alignments and voter behavior, particularly t...

Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, a policy analyst and public opinion expert, shares insights on Israeli elections in a recent podcast episode by Israel Policy Pod. Wit...

Prof. Hanna Yablonka, a historian at Ben-Gurion University, explores the lives of a distinct cohort of Israelis who were born alongside the establishment of ...

Prof. Hanna Yablonka's book "Children By The Book: Biography of a Generation" delves into the lives of Israelis born in 1948, creating a collective portrait ...

In "The Over Again Edition," Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss Israel's new elections shortly after the previous ones, the Center-Left ...

Don Futterman, Noah Efron, and Miriam Herschlag discuss the swift move towards new elections in Israel, just weeks after the previous round, and the implicat...

Avigdor Lieberman made a bold move in Israeli politics by refusing to join Netanyahu's coalition due to his objection to compromises on conscription policies...

In a discussion about Israel's second election of 2019, Policy Director Michael Koplow and host Evan Gottesman analyze the political landscape. Additionally,...

In this episode of Israel Policy Pod, Evan Gottesman and Michael Koplow discuss the surprising development of a second Israeli election in 2019 after Netanya...

In this episode, host Evan Gottesman discusses with Tamara Cofman Wittes the possible impacts on regional relations if Israel were to annex parts of the West...

Evan Gottesman discusses the potential consequences of Israeli annexation of West Bank territory with Tamara Cofman Wittes from the Brookings Institution. Th...

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafka-esque tale involving Israel, a German archive, and an old lady in Tel Aviv. Benjamin Balint's bo...

The ownership of Franz Kafka's papers is a complex and Kafkaesque issue, with Israel, a German archive, and a lady in Tel Aviv all claiming ownership. This s...

The podcast discusses the "ultimate deal" plan proposed by the incoming Trump administration, focusing on its details and implications. It also features an o...

In this episode, Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the Trump administration's "ultimate deal" plan for Israeli-Palestinian peace, which was met with skept...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to rename a tiny settlement in the Golan Heights after President Donald Trump, in appreciation of Trump's recogn...

In a podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss significant topics including Gideon Saar's impact on Israeli politics, an ...

Mustafa Akyol argues that Islam is in need of liberalizing reforms, promoting a more moderate and open-minded approach to the religion. Through books like "I...

Mustafa Akyol argues for a liberalizing reform within Islam, suggesting himself as a key figure to lead this movement. Through his books and columns, he pres...

The podcast discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to seek immunity from prosecution, facing criticism from within his party by figure...

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake centered near Haifa, between Haifa and Hadera, was felt throughout Israel, with no reported injuries or damage. The quake, located...

In "The Keeva & Us Edition" podcast, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various topics, including the intriguing partnership betwee...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Don Futterman discuss various topics, such as the partnership between pork-loving former Soviets and ultra-Orthodox Je...

The recent conflict between Palestinian terrorist groups in Gaza and Israel resulted in over 650 rockets hitting Israel, killing four civilians. In response,...

Evan Gottesman interviews Nimrod Novik, a former adviser to Shimon Peres, about Israel's strategy in Gaza and the ongoing conflict with Palestinians in the r...