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Israel at War – The Hague
10 Jan 2024
The International Court of Justice in The Hague will hear a case accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, raising significant concerns for the nation amidst the ...
10 Jan 2024
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Israel at War – The Hague
10 Jan 2024
The episode grapples with the psychological and political impact of Israel being put on trial at The Hague for alleged genocide against Palestinians during t...
10 Jan 2024
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Israel at War – The Hague
10 Jan 2024
With the backdrop of Israel's ongoing conflict with Gaza, this episode critically examines the implications of the International Court of Justice in The Hagu...
10 Jan 2024
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Israel at War – Back to October 6th?
3 Jan 2024
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the Israeli Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down the reasonableness clause and its implications for ...
3 Jan 2024
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Israel at War – Back to October 6th?
3 Jan 2024
The episode explores the repercussions of the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to strike down the reasonableness clause amidst ongoing national trauma follow...
3 Jan 2024
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Israel at War – Back to October 6th?
3 Jan 2024
Israeli Supreme Court's decision to strike down the reasonableness clause amid the ongoing war has reignited debates over democracy, highlighting challenges ...
3 Jan 2024
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Israel at War – Ceasefire?
27 Dec 2023
Despite increasing global calls for a ceasefire in Israel, domestic support for the ongoing conflict remains high. Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi dis...
27 Dec 2023
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Israel at War – When the Guns are Silenced
21 Dec 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the moral and political considerations required post-war in Israel, focusing on the national discourse with...
21 Dec 2023
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Israel at War – My Heart is Broken
18 Dec 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi share their profound sadness over the IDF mistakenly shooting and killing three Israeli hostages in Gaza who were wavi...
18 Dec 2023
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Israel at War – The Northern Front
14 Dec 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the ongoing threat of Hezbollah in Lebanon, where missiles are fired into Israel daily, prompting Israelis to ...
14 Dec 2023
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Israel at War – Gazan Civilians
11 Dec 2023
As the Israel-Hamas War continues into a new phase, there is a growing divide between Israeli and North American Jewish viewpoints. Israelis focus on Israeli...
11 Dec 2023
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Israel at War – Genocide?
7 Dec 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the feelings of Jews worldwide in the wake of Israel's military actions on October 7th and the subsequent stro...
7 Dec 2023
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Israel at War – An Enemy Within
4 Dec 2023
Israeli civilians and scholars Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the moral complexities faced by Israel during times of conflict, particularl...
4 Dec 2023
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Israel at War – Unity Until Victory?
30 Nov 2023
Despite initial national unity following the recent conflict in Israel, a ceasefire has led to a fraying of this unity. The emotional toll of the crisis, int...
30 Nov 2023
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Israel at War – Hostage Nation
27 Nov 2023
Hamas released 58 hostages, including 40 Israelis, in exchange for 78 Palestinian prisoners during a ceasefire, prompting reflection on the unique nature of ...
27 Nov 2023
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Israel at War – Burying Soldiers, Freeing Hostages
23 Nov 2023
In the discussion between Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, they delve into the concept of resilience in the face of loss, particularly focusing on how...
23 Nov 2023
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Israel at War – The Mood
20 Nov 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the aftermath of the recent war in Gaza and the surprising support among Israelis for renewing Jewish settleme...
20 Nov 2023
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Israel at War – Shifa
16 Nov 2023
The IDF's takeover of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital amid the broader conflict sparks debate around the hospital's symbolic significance. Some view it as emblemati...
16 Nov 2023
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Israel at War – A State of All Its Citizens
13 Nov 2023
The ongoing Israel-Hamas war has led to scrutiny and even punishment of Israel's Arab-Palestinian minority for mourning their kin in Gaza, as discussed by Do...
13 Nov 2023
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Israel at War – The Morning After
9 Nov 2023
The escalating Israeli military response to Hamas prompts Israelis to think about rebuilding and healing post-war, as well as the implications of an end to H...
9 Nov 2023
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Israel at War – "From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free"
6 Nov 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the controversial slogan "From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free" commonly heard in Palestinian sol...
6 Nov 2023
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Israel at War — The Sword of Damocles
2 Nov 2023
Amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israelis are living under the constant threat of violence, grappling with the dual objectives of elimin...
2 Nov 2023
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Israel at War — Our Leadership Void
30 Oct 2023
In a discussion on the leadership void in Israel during times of conflict, Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...
30 Oct 2023
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Israel at War — There is No Justification. But..?
26 Oct 2023
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned terror attacks in the Israel-Hamas war, called for a ceasefire, and demanded the immediate release of hostages. Howev...
26 Oct 2023
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Israel at War — Into the Unknown
23 Oct 2023
As Israel considers a ground invasion into Gaza during its war with Hamas, there are concerns about the potential consequences, such as drawing in Hezbollah,...
23 Oct 2023
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Israel at War — The Hospital
19 Oct 2023
The text discusses a recent blast at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza that was caused by a misfired rocket from the Islamic Jihad, leading to deaths among Pales...
19 Oct 2023
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Israel at War — Moral Red Lines
16 Oct 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi reflect on the concept of moral red lines in the context of Israel's ongoing war, questioning whether such lines exist...
16 Oct 2023
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Israel at War — Day Five — Evil
12 Oct 2023
As the conflict in Israel escalates, the death toll rises, prompting reflections on the nature of evil. Amid the ongoing violence, US President Biden condemn...
12 Oct 2023
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Israel at War — Day Three — How Did This Happen?
9 Oct 2023
Israel is currently facing a war following a devastating attack by Hamas on October 7. The attack resulted in numerous casualties, injuries, and captives amo...
9 Oct 2023
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Could the Saudis be the Gamechangers?
27 Sep 2023
The article discusses the potential for a formal alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia, considering the historical Arab stance against Israel and recent g...
27 Sep 2023
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Farewell, 5783
13 Sep 2023
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the challenges of the past year in Israeli history, reflecting on Jewish theology and psyche that influenced i...
13 Sep 2023
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The IDF's Crisis of Unity
30 Aug 2023
The article discusses the current crisis of unity within the IDF, the people's army of Israel. Traditionally viewed as a beloved and trusted institution repr...
30 Aug 2023
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The IDF's Crisis of Unity
30 Aug 2023
The IDF, long seen as a unifying force in Israeli society, is facing a crisis of unity amid challenges such as opposition by reservists to government plans a...
30 Aug 2023
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Under the Shadow of Unreasonableness
27 Jul 2023
The Knesset recently passed a bill limiting the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonableness, despite opposition from...
27 Jul 2023
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Under the Shadow of Unreasonableness
27 Jul 2023
The Knesset recently passed a bill that removes the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonability. Despite opposition f...
27 Jul 2023
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The Reasonableness Clause
19 Jul 2023
On the 28th consecutive week of protests against a proposed judicial overhaul in Israel, supporters, including Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana...
19 Jul 2023
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The Reasonableness Clause
19 Jul 2023
This article discusses the ongoing protests in Israel against a proposed judicial overhaul. The protesters are concerned about potential amendments to the re...
19 Jul 2023
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Who are Israel's Settlers?
5 Jul 2023
Israel's settlers in the West Bank hold significant influence in Israeli politics and global affairs. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Ha...
5 Jul 2023
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Who are Israel's Settlers?
5 Jul 2023
In this discussion, Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain delve into the subject of Israeli settlers in the West Bank. Settlers are a pro...
5 Jul 2023
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The No-Longer Silent Majority
21 Jun 2023
In this article, the authors discuss the recent protest movement in Israel and the challenge of sustaining its momentum. They explore the possibility of leve...
21 Jun 2023
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The No-Longer Silent Majority
21 Jun 2023
After prolonged weekly protests in Israel, concerns about protest fatigue arise. Donniel Hartman, Yossi Klein Halevi, and Elana Stein Hain discuss the potent...
21 Jun 2023
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The Rise of Haredi Power
7 Jun 2023
In recent years, Israel's Haredi community has shifted from the political margins to a position of significant power and influence, sparking debates about it...
7 Jun 2023
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The Rise of Haredi Power
7 Jun 2023
Israel's Haredi community has experienced a significant increase in power and influence, moving from the political periphery to the center of Israeli public ...
7 Jun 2023
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Can Zionists Speak about the Nakba?
24 May 2023
The discussion explores whether Zionists can address the Nakba, the Palestinian catastrophe of 1948, while also upholding Israel's legitimacy. There is a per...
24 May 2023
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Can Zionists Speak about the Nakba?
24 May 2023
In this article, the authors discuss the dilemma faced by Zionists when it comes to acknowledging the Nakba, or "catastrophe," referring to the displacement ...
24 May 2023
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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform
10 May 2023
In this text, the authors discuss the evolving nature of the religious Zionist demographic in Israel. While this group historically focused on security, terr...
10 May 2023
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Religious Zionism and Judicial Reform
10 May 2023
The religious Zionist community, comprising 10% of Israel's population, is becoming increasingly influential and is transitioning from a focus on security an...
10 May 2023
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Reflections on Israel at 75
26 Apr 2023
As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, many Israelis are feeling anxious about the future. They are concerned about the potential impact of judicial refo...
26 Apr 2023
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Reflections on Israel at 75
26 Apr 2023
As Israel approaches its 75th anniversary, there is anxiety in Israeli society about the potential impact of judicial reform on democracy and the unity of a ...
26 Apr 2023
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Funding an Israel We Disagree With?
19 Apr 2023
In this discussion between Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi, the question of whether funding from Jews in the Diaspora is problematic is explored. The ...
19 Apr 2023