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Khalil Sayegh on Hamas, the Left and the Ceasefire
25 Feb 2025
Khalil Sayegh, a political analyst and president of The Agora Initiative, discusses his condemnation of Hamas's actions against Israeli civilians, including ...
25 Feb 2025
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Inhumanity is a Choice
24 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart's article addresses the complexities of navigating Jewish identity and criticism of Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Palestine. As he to...
24 Feb 2025
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Ethan Leib
23 Feb 2025
Ethan Leib is a prominent legal scholar at Fordham Law School known for his contributions to publications like the New York Times and the Boston Globe. In th...
23 Feb 2025
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Jonathan Freedland Disagrees with Me
20 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart will host a Zoom discussion featuring Jonathan Freedland, a Guardian columnist and novelist. This event, part of a series for paid subscribers,...
20 Feb 2025
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Mahmoud Muna on the Attack on his Bookstore
18 Feb 2025
In this piece, Peter Beinart highlights the recent raid by Israeli police on the East Jerusalem Educational Bookstore, resulting in the arrest of bookstore o...
18 Feb 2025
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The Next Assault on Gaza Will Be Worse
17 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart discusses the political and humanitarian ramifications of a potential renewed Israeli assault on Gaza, suggesting it could be even more intense...
17 Feb 2025
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Raef Zreik on Why Israeli Jews are Embracing Mass Ethnic Cleansing
16 Feb 2025
Palestinian legal scholar Raef Zreik shares his insights on Israeli Jewish society amid discussions about ethnic cleansing in the region. As a Palestinian ci...
16 Feb 2025
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February Ask Me Anything
14 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart, a prominent Jewish journalist and political commentator, offers a special Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, which includes both a live engagement...
14 Feb 2025
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Raef Zreik on Why Israeli Jews are Embracing Mass Ethnic Cleansing
13 Feb 2025
Raef Zreik, a Palestinian legal scholar at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, offers a profound analysis of Israeli Jewish society, particularly in the contex...
13 Feb 2025
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February “Ask Me Anything”
13 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart announces a premium subscriber-exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session to engage with readers and discuss various topics of interest. Scheduled for...
13 Feb 2025
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The Banality of Evil
10 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart, in his New York Times bestselling book "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza," discusses the ethical realities facing Jews in light of t...
10 Feb 2025
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Debra Dash Moore
9 Feb 2025
Deborah Dash Moore, a prominent scholar at the University of Michigan, has been analyzing various surveys of American Jewish opinion. She finds that the narr...
9 Feb 2025
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Deborah Dash Moore
6 Feb 2025
Historian Deborah Dash Moore will be discussing her research on American Jewish opinions regarding Israel during a Zoom call hosted by Peter Beinart. Her ana...
6 Feb 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr on Why American Imperialism isn't Hiding Anymore
6 Feb 2025
Daniel Immerwahr discusses the increasingly overt nature of American imperialism and its implications with Peter Beinart. Referencing Trump's surprising anno...
6 Feb 2025
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From Greenland to Gaza
5 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart critically examines the response of the organized American Jewish community to Israel's handling of Palestinian issues, particularly in Gaza, d...
5 Feb 2025
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Elise Stefanik Is Wrong
3 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart challenges Elise Stefanik's claim that the Bible grants Jews unconditional sovereignty over the West Bank. He argues that both American public ...
3 Feb 2025
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Rashid Khalidi
2 Feb 2025
Peter Beinart conducts an interview with Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi, focusing on Beinart's new book and current issues in the Palestinian ...
2 Feb 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
31 Jan 2025
Ken Silverman's article addresses common questions about managing subscriptions and accessing content on Substack, specifically for the Beinart Notebook. It ...
31 Jan 2025
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Rashid Khalidi
30 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart announces a special Zoom call for subscribers, featuring a discussion with prominent Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi. The convers...
30 Jan 2025
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January Ask Me Anything
28 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart engages with his audience through an 'Ask Me Anything' session, where he addresses various issues pertinent to contemporary Jewish life and tho...
28 Jan 2025
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Idolatry
27 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart suggests that much of mainstream Jewish discourse regarding Israel has become idolatrous by placing the state's rights above the welfare of its...
27 Jan 2025
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January “Ask Me Anything”
27 Jan 2025
In an announcement by Peter Beinart, a Zoom-based "Ask Me Anything" session is scheduled for premium subscribers. This interactive discussion, designed to en...
27 Jan 2025
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Jamaal Bowman on What He Learned in Congress
26 Jan 2025
Jamaal Bowman, a former Congressman, reflects on the consequences he faced after supporting Palestinian rights, which led to intense opposition from AIPAC an...
26 Jan 2025
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Jamaal Bowman on What He Learned in Congress
23 Jan 2025
Jamaal Bowman, a former U.S. Congressman, discusses his experiences and challenges in office, especially regarding his support for Palestinian rights, which ...
23 Jan 2025
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Muhammad Shehada
21 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart engages in a conversation with Muhammad Shehada, a distinguished political analyst from Gaza, exploring the recent ceasefire agreement and the ...
21 Jan 2025
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For a Moment, Joy
20 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart reflects on the release of three Israeli hostages, Romi, Emily, and Doron, and urges fellow Jews to briefly set aside criticisms of Israel to c...
20 Jan 2025
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Jamil Dakwar on Free Speech and Authoritarianism
19 Jan 2025
Jamil Dakwar, director of the ACLU's Human Rights Program, discusses issues related to free speech, particularly concerning pro-Palestinian activism in the U...
19 Jan 2025
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Mairav Zonszein on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
16 Jan 2025
Mairav Zonszein, Senior Analyst for the International Crisis Group, provides insights into the recent Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. In a discussion with Peter...
16 Jan 2025
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Jamil Dakwar on Free Speech and Authoritarianism
16 Jan 2025
Jamil Dakwar, director of the ACLU's Human Rights Program, will discuss the challenges to free speech posed by the Trump administration's efforts to curb pro...
16 Jan 2025
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Gideon Levy on Being Hated
14 Jan 2025
Gideon Levy, a prominent Israeli journalist known for his provocative columns in Haaretz, discusses his evolution from younger days immersed in societal norm...
14 Jan 2025
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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
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Rachel Shabi and the Truth about Antisemitism
13 Jan 2025
Rachel Shabi, an Israeli-born British journalist, has recently published a new book titled "Off-White: The Truth about Antisemitism" and wrote a related colu...
13 Jan 2025
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The Truth About Antisemitism [Corrected Date]
9 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart announces a Zoom event featuring Israeli-born journalist Rachel Shabi, author of the recent book "Off-White: The Truth about Antisemitism." The...
9 Jan 2025
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The Truth About Antisemitism
9 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart announces an upcoming discussion on the complexities of antisemitism, featuring Rachel Shabi, an Israeli-born British journalist. Shabi, who ha...
9 Jan 2025
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Mikhael Manekin, Sermons from the Abyss
8 Jan 2025
Mikhael Manekin, a notable Israeli religious thinker, has authored a compelling book titled "Sermons from the Abyss," currently published only in Hebrew. The...
8 Jan 2025
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Correction
6 Jan 2025
In this brief entry, Peter Beinart directs readers to his publication, The Beinart Notebook, which offers insights and commentary on contemporary issues. He ...
6 Jan 2025
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Antony Blinken’s Mental Prison
6 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart critiques U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent interview with the New York Times, focusing on Blinken's perspective on the Gaza conf...
6 Jan 2025
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Grazia Careccia of Amnesty International
5 Jan 2025
Peter Beinart interviews Grazia Careccia, the Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, regarding their recent ...
5 Jan 2025
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Grazia Careccia of Amnesty International
3 Jan 2025
Grazia Careccia, the Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International and the head of its Israel-Palestine team, will b...
3 Jan 2025
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Can We Be Jimmy Carter?
30 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart explores how Jimmy Carter's stance on civil and Palestinian rights, shaped by his upbringing in the racially segregated South, serves as a comp...
30 Dec 2024
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Suing the US over Israel
27 Dec 2024
Sarah Leah Whitson, Executive Director of DAWN, has initiated a lawsuit against the US State Department, accusing it of not applying US human rights laws to ...
27 Dec 2024
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American Jewish Fragility
23 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart's article critiques the American Jewish community's response to discussions about Israel's actions in Gaza, particularly accusations of genocid...
23 Dec 2024
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Daybreak in Gaza
22 Dec 2024
The anthology 'Daybreak in Gaza' is a collection of nearly a hundred stories showcasing the everyday lives and culture of Palestinians in Gaza, both prior to...
22 Dec 2024
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Daybreak in Gaza
19 Dec 2024
"Daybreak in Gaza" features a discussion with editors Mahmoud Muna, Matthew Teller, and Juliette Touma, detailing their anthology which captures nearly a hun...
19 Dec 2024
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December Ask Me Anything
18 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart offers his insights in a December "Ask Me Anything" session, expressing gratitude to his premium members and providing a brief, accessible segm...
18 Dec 2024
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December “Ask Me Anything”
18 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart announces a subscriber-exclusive "Ask Me Anything" session scheduled for December 18, providing an interactive platform for discussion. This ev...
18 Dec 2024
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Syria and the Future of the Middle East with Iyad El-Baghdadi
16 Dec 2024
In a discussion with Peter Beinart, Palestinian-Norwegian writer Iyad El-Baghdadi provides insightful analysis on the potential impacts of the Assad regime's...
16 Dec 2024
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Why Israel’s Supporters Get So Mad When Critics Call Gaza a “Genocide”
16 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart discusses the emotional backlash from Israeli supporters when the term "genocide" is used to describe Israel's actions in Gaza. Highlighting Am...
16 Dec 2024
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Alia Malek on Syria's Future
9 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart engages in a conversation with Alia Malek, a Syrian-American journalist and author of "The Home That Was Our Country: A Memoir of Syria", about...
9 Dec 2024
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Syrians Deserve Freedom. So Do Palestinians.
9 Dec 2024
Peter Beinart reflects on the necessity of freedom for both Syrians and Palestinians, arguing that while the removal of Assad is celebrated, genuine freedom ...
9 Dec 2024