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David Horovitz, editor of The Times of Israel, discusses the complexities of covering the Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining ac...

Micah Goodman argues that the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas is perceived differently by Israel and the West due to differing stakes and necessiti...

Hannah Wacholder Katsman discusses the public and personal grief following the murder of her son, Hayim Katsman, by terrorists from Gaza, revealing how his l...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli public's profound distrust of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing conflict with Hamas and the Palestinian A...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting Hamas's strategic use of starvation among Gazans to advance its military and...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the increase in antisemitism on North American college campuses and its unintended effect of strengthening Zionist identity among ...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the pressing issue of ultra-Orthodox conscription in Israel, particularly in light of recent legal challenges and security threats...

Ksenia Svetlova discusses Russia's expanding influence in the Middle East and Africa following its invasion of Ukraine, with a potential summit in Moscow inv...

Haviv Rettig Gur argues that UNRWA's association with Hamas is less about individual collaborations and more about the organization's ideological roots that ...

Haviv Rettig Gur debates the differing perceptions of victory in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, focusing on political and military strategies. He del...

Shlomo Brody discusses the complex history and application of Jewish military ethics throughout history and its relevance to the Israel-Hamas conflict. The c...

Yossi Klein Halevi discusses the existential nature of Israel's ongoing conflict and its impact on both military credibility and the ethos of Israel as a sec...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the complex dynamics of Israeli public opinion regarding the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas, h...

Mishy Harman addresses the turbulent situation in Israel post-October 7th by sharing poignant wartime accounts with a focus on the evacuation of citizens, ro...

Haviv Rettig Gur discusses the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to reinterpret its powers concerning the judicial overhaul legislation in Israel, focu...

William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, discusses the American Jewish community's response to the October...

Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes recent polls regarding the war with Hamas, revealing divergent perspectives among Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, and diffe...

Prof. Amichai Cohen discusses the legal and ethical dimensions of the IDF's actions in Gaza, focusing on Israel's right to self-defense and the constraints o...

Israel Story's team, led by Mishy Harman, shares personal narratives of those affected by the October 7 Hamas massacre and its aftermath, including hostage f...

Saul Singer discusses the critical importance of unity in Israel as explored in his recent book, "The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divide...

Rabbi Seth Farber discusses how to adapt Jewish law in the modern state of Israel to address complex issues like mixed burials and the rights of women whose ...

Dr. Joe Uziel, an archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority, discusses the forensic techniques used to identify victims of the October 7 Hamas atta...

Adele Raemer, a resident of Kibbutz Nirim near the Gaza border, recounts the traumatic events of October 7, when a brutal invasion by Hamas resulted in the d...

Mishy Harman and his team at Israel Story have been documenting personal stories in response to the October 7 Hamas attack. This episode highlights three nar...

Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the complexities of forming coalitions of faith and conscience in response to the recent violent attacks by Hamas and the need fo...

Rachel Goldberg discusses the efforts to locate her son, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who has been missing since the October 7 Hamas attack on a desert rave in Isra...

Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the complex geopolitical landscape of the current conflict involving Israel, Hamas, and Iran, highlighting the need for global su...

Prof. Erez Ben-Yosef presents a compelling argument that challenges traditional views of the ancient Israelite monarchy, suggesting it was a complex, nomadic...

Amid Prime Minister Netanyahu's US visit, David Friedman, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, and Gil Troy engage in a critical discussion about whether anti-judicial overh...

Professor Benny Porat of Hebrew University discusses the potential for Jewish legal tradition to mediate the conflict between Israel's judicial overhaul and ...

Amidst Israel's judicial and political tumult, authors Yossi Klein Halevi, Daniel Gordis, and Matti Friedman emphasize the critical role of concerned North A...

Yishai Mogilner shares his experiences as an Israeli counselor at Camp Ramah in the Poconos, emphasizing the unique cultural exchanges between American and I...

Journalist Adam Rasgon discusses the evolving dynamics and challenges facing the Palestinian Authority as it approaches the 30th anniversary of the Oslo Acco...

Oren Kessler discusses the missed opportunities for peace in 1936 Palestine during the Arab Revolt, as detailed in his book "Palestine 1936." He reveals how ...

Susan Weiss, founder of the Center for Women's Justice, discusses the negative impact of the current Israeli government's religious policies on women's right...

Prof. Karnit Flug discusses the potential economic implications of Israel's judicial overhaul legislation, expressing significant concern about the nation's ...

Dr. Micah Goodman discusses the internal conflict within Israel, describing it as a clash between citizens seeking empowerment through government and those n...

Dr. Yonatan Freeman, an expert in international relations and national security, explores the potential for Israel's democracy to tip towards dictatorship am...

In a discussion with archaeologist Prof. Aren Maeir, the impact of Indiana Jones on the field of archaeology is examined, highlighting its role in popularizi...

Prof. Yedidia Stern discusses the need for a 'thin constitution' in Israel to address challenges arising from unclear procedural governance and ongoing judic...

Brig. Gen. Yossi Kuperwasser explains that the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Israel is the result of cultivated extremism within Palestinian society ra...

Professor Mona Khoury discusses the rising violence in Arab communities within Israel, emphasizing that it is part of a larger issue affecting the entire Isr...

Jonathan Spyer discusses Iran's geopolitical maneuvers, including new alliances in the Middle East and developments in military technology. He provides insig...

Rachel Gur, Director of Public Policy for Lobby 99, discusses the persistent issue of Israel's high cost of living and critiques the efficiency of government...

Prof. Yair Zakovitch explores the Book of Ruth as a model for addressing intermarriage and societal challenges through compassionate and creative halachic so...

Historian Sara Hirschhorn examines the shift of extremist ideologies from the periphery to the mainstream in Israeli politics, particularly within the contex...

Haviv Rettig Gur analyzes the temporary political unity in Israel during the IDF's Operation Shield and Arrow and discusses the challenges Prime Minister Net...

Biranit Goren discusses the evolution and impact of Israel's Hebrew-language media landscape, with a focus on how Channel 14's rise parallels Fox News in sha...

Prof. Gil Troy explores the evolving concept of Zionism and its critical role within the Jewish diaspora, particularly amidst an observed decline in Zionist ...

Emi Palmor discusses the challenges facing Israel in its legal system, especially regarding the potential judicial overhaul and its implications. She emphasi...