Unorthodox
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Is the Hostage Deal a Disaster? with Gadi Taub
16 Jan 2025
Israeli journalist Gadi Taub voices his opposition to a recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, arguing that it undermines Israel's strategic go...
16 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Recognizing a Palestinian State After 10/7 Is a Reward for Terrorism-Eylon Levy w/ Brooke Goldstein
16 Jan 2025
In this engaging discussion, human rights attorney Brooke Goldstein and journalist Eylon Levy explore the implications of recognizing a Palestinian state in ...
16 Jan 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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BidenGPT and More on the Deal
16 Jan 2025
The episode navigates the labyrinth of political implications surrounding Biden's farewell address and an evolving ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and ...
16 Jan 2025
JTA
Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts
16 Jan 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed a Cabinet meeting meant to approve a ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, amid internal opp...
16 Jan 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Israel at War – Coming Home
16 Jan 2025
A ceasefire deal in Israel has sparked contentious debate, revealing deep societal divides, particularly between those prioritizing family loyalty and hostag...
16 Jan 2025
The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner
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How Israel is preparing to get the hostages back beginning Sunday
16 Jan 2025
As the Israeli government prepares for a new hostage release deal with Hamas, there is a national division on its implications, with some seeing it as necess...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Gaza ceasefire is the result of political machination — not Donald Trump
16 Jan 2025
The recent Gaza ceasefire announcement, hailed as a breakthrough, is not primarily the result of Donald Trump’s influence but rather stems from Israeli polit...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Why the hostage and ceasefire deal is both reassuring and terrifying
16 Jan 2025
Jodi Rudoren reflects on the mixed emotions surrounding a recent hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. While there is relief with the expected...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Is peace really coming? What about the West Bank? 5 crucial questions for Israel post-ceasefire
16 Jan 2025
In the wake of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, significant questions remain regarding the potential for lasting peace and political stability in Israel...
16 Jan 2025
Forward
Rubio, in Israel-heavy confirmation hearing, says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’
15 Jan 2025
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, nominated as Secretary of State by President-elect Donald Trump, emphasized his strong pro-Israel stance during his Senate confirma...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
They love Donald Trump — and hate the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal he demanded
15 Jan 2025
In a twist of expectations, right-wing Israeli supporters of Donald Trump are expressing discontent with his recent endorsement of a ceasefire with Hamas, wh...
15 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
Ceasefire in Gaza
15 Jan 2025
The article analyzes the implications of a potential ceasefire agreement in Gaza from a strategic viewpoint, contrasting humanitarian goals with military str...
15 Jan 2025
Hadassah
Passport Zionism
15 Jan 2025
Following the tragic events at the Nova music festival in Israel, where 401 people were killed by Hamas, tourism has significantly decreased, prompting a sur...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
Israel-Hamas deal draws renewed attention to Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the youngest remaining hostages
15 Jan 2025
Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the youngest remaining hostages taken by Hamas in their 2023 invasion of Israel, have become poignant symbols of the ongoing crisis. Th...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
Here's why I'll gladly give Trump all the credit for the hostage deal
15 Jan 2025
Rob Eshman discusses the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, asserting the importance of the United States' role in Middle Eastern peace efforts. D...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
This hostage deal is Biden's victory. It's also Biden's shame.
15 Jan 2025
The article discusses President Joe Biden's efforts to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, leading to hostage releases at the end of his admini...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
This hostage deal is months too late — because people like me believed Netanyahu's lies
15 Jan 2025
Sruli Fruchter reflects on the moral and political misjudgments surrounding Israel's hostage deal involving Hamas, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...
15 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
How to build a path to peace from the Diaspora | Eylon Levy with Phillip Rosenberg
15 Jan 2025
Eylon Levy and Phillip Rosenberg engage in a critical discussion on the role of the UK in advocating for peace, particularly in the context of Middle Eastern...
15 Jan 2025
Forward
'We've been speaking as one team': Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal is a rare bipartisan victory in US politics
15 Jan 2025
In a rare display of bipartisanship, both Republicans and Democrats in the United States have voiced support for a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal betwee...
15 Jan 2025
JTA
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal after 15 months of war
15 Jan 2025
After 15 months of intense conflict, Israel and Hamas have reportedly reached a ceasefire agreement, potentially ending the bloodiest war in Israel's history...
15 Jan 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
If Trump and Netanyahu are Behind it, It Must be Bad
15 Jan 2025
The article reflects on the complex political reactions to a proposed deal involving hostages and Israeli soldiers, highlighting how personal and political b...
15 Jan 2025
The Free Press
The Hostage Deal Is the Price of Israel’s Failures
15 Jan 2025
Israel is on the verge of a significant and contentious deal with Hamas, following prolonged negotiations. The agreement, approved by Hamas' military leader ...
15 Jan 2025
JTA
Jared Kushner set to double stake in leading Israeli financial firm
15 Jan 2025
Jared Kushner is poised to double his firm's investment in Phoenix Financial, a major Israeli insurance company, by acquiring an additional 4.95% stake. This...
15 Jan 2025
Haaretz Weekly
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What could still go wrong with the Israel-Hamas cease-fire and hostage release deal?
15 Jan 2025
Amos Harel analyzes the complexities surrounding the proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, considering both Netanyahu’s political maneuvers an...
15 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel is on the front lines for all Western societies | Eylon Levy with Phillip Rosenberg
15 Jan 2025
Eylon Levy discusses with Phillip Rosenberg, President of the UK Board of Deputies, how Israel embodies numerous challenges faced by Western societies. The c...
15 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
Blinken’s vision for Gaza will only make things worse.
15 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman critiques U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's speech on a Gaza reconstruction plan. Hoffman's analysis suggests that Blinken's reliance o...
15 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Seriously? Again with the judicial reform?
15 Jan 2025
As Israel's conflict in Gaza persists, some prominent leaders like Justice Minister Yariv Levin and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar remain focused on controvers...
15 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
Real Holocaust remembrance requires standing up for Israel
15 Jan 2025
The article discusses the importance of Holocaust remembrance, especially in light of King Charles's upcoming visit to Auschwitz for commemoration events and...
15 Jan 2025
Jewish Chronicle
We can keep hope alive for two states while being realistic
15 Jan 2025
Fania Oz-Salzberger reflects on the complexities facing Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas and internal disagreements regarding judicial reform. S...
15 Jan 2025
For Heaven's Sake
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Announcement: Thursday Release
14 Jan 2025
The podcast episode release is delayed to Thursday due to developments regarding a potential ceasefire that may lead to the return of hostages. The hosts, Da...
14 Jan 2025
JTA
Pete Hegseth, in Senate confirmation hearing, blames Oct. 7 on US withdrawal from Afghanistan
14 Jan 2025
In a contentious Senate confirmation hearing for his nomination as U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump’...
14 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
International law should be a fair standard for all | Eylon Levy with Phillip Rosenberg
14 Jan 2025
In a discussion between Eylon Levy and Phillip Rosenberg, the focus is on the application and potential bias within international law, particularly regarding...
14 Jan 2025
JTA
Did our Jewish day school prepare us to discuss Israel with our peers in the real world? Yes, and no.
14 Jan 2025
Former students of the Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Brooklyn share their experiences transitioning to diverse high schools and handling conversation...
14 Jan 2025
Forward
Pete Hegseth in confirmation hearing: ‘I’m a Christian and I robustly support the state of Israel'
14 Jan 2025
Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of Defense, expressed strong support for Israel and Christian Zionism during his Senate confirmation he...
14 Jan 2025
Forward
Blinken: Israelis must drop WB annexation and accept Palestinian state if they want peace and security
14 Jan 2025
Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken strongly urged Israelis to abandon plans for West Bank annexation and recognize the necessity of creating a P...
14 Jan 2025
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Bad Deal
14 Jan 2025
Commentary's panel assesses a proposed ceasefire and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, expressing strong disapproval due to its potential implicatio...
14 Jan 2025
Forward
Will a hostage deal happen this week?
13 Jan 2025
Recent developments in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict hint at an imminent hostage release deal facilitated by diplomatic efforts from the United States, Q...
13 Jan 2025
JTA
Is a ceasefire and hostage deal imminent? Israel, Hamas, Biden and Trump all signal yes.
13 Jan 2025
Amid longstanding negotiations between Israel and Hamas, there is renewed optimism about a possible hostage deal, coinciding with the transition of U.S. pres...
13 Jan 2025
Forward
Why is Netanyahu poised to OK a ceasefire that's favorable to Hamas? One word: Trump
13 Jan 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is poised to accept a ceasefire with Hamas largely influenced by geopolitical factors, notably the impending presid...
13 Jan 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Some Hopeful News and Some Bad News
13 Jan 2025
The article discusses two major developments related to Israel and the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Firstly, there is cautious optimism surrounding a potenti...
13 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
The ICJ's Abuse of the International Legal System | Eylon Levy with Phillip Rosenberg
13 Jan 2025
Phillip Rosenberg, President of the Board of Deputies, speaks with Eylon Levy about what he perceives as the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s biased fo...
13 Jan 2025
The Beinart Notebook
Jake Sullivan’s Mental Prison (A Sequel)
13 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart critically assesses outgoing National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's interview at the 92nd Street Y, highlighting Sullivan's language as Orwe...
13 Jan 2025
Rationalist Judaism
Lions and America
13 Jan 2025
Natan Slifkin is developing a new book titled "The Lions of Zion," which explores the Biblical natural history connected to Israel. The book will consist of ...
13 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
UNWRA's Humanitarian Aid Contribution is Overstated | Eylon Levy with COGAT Spokesperson
13 Jan 2025
The video discusses the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in providing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, su...
13 Jan 2025
Tablet
Third Time’s a Charm
13 Jan 2025
Jeremy England explores the paradox of religious freedom for Jews in America versus Israel, particularly focusing on the restrictions on Jewish prayer at the...
13 Jan 2025
Future of Jewish
10 Short Stories That Perfectly Portray Israeli Culture
12 Jan 2025
Joshua Hoffman offers a colorful glimpse into Israeli culture through ten short stories that capture its unique characteristics. From the improvisational par...
12 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Israel has placed no limit on the amount of humanitarian aid that can get into Gaza.
12 Jan 2025
Israel's policy regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza is underlining a significant aspect of the current socio-political climate. Shimon Freedman, the spokesper...
12 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Hamas attacked Israeli soldiers whose job was to facilitate humanitarian aid into Gaza.
12 Jan 2025
The video addresses the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israeli soldiers tasked with facilitating the transfer of humanitarian aid into Gaza. Shimon Freedman, a...
12 Jan 2025
Israel: State of a Nation
Our war is with Hamas, not the people of Gaza
10 Jan 2025
Shimon Freedman, a spokesperson for the Israeli Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), emphasizes that Israel's conflict is directe...
10 Jan 2025
Emes Ve-Emunah
Has the War in Gaza Diminished US Support for Israel?
10 Jan 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed a bill that imposes sanctions on those cooperating with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) efforts to...
10 Jan 2025