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The International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem, organized by Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry, faced severe backlash due to its guest ...

Ruby Chen, father of an Israeli-American soldier held hostage in Gaza, details his ongoing efforts to secure his son's release amid renewed conflict between ...

Judy Maltz and Yossi Melman discuss significant issues impacting Israeli and American Jewish communities, including the Trump administration's crackdown on M...

Israeli artist Ruth Patir discusses her video installation "(M)otherland," initially intended for the Venice Biennale but kept behind closed doors due to ong...

Amos Harel explores the political repercussions and military complexities of the Trump administration's direct negotiations with Hamas, contrasting this appr...

Peter Beinart discusses the moral and political implications of the recent destruction in Gaza, critiquing widespread support for mass expulsions among Israe...

Journalists Vera Weidenbach and David Issacharoff discuss the implications of the German election results, focusing on the rise of the far-right AfD party an...

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, discusses the impact of antisemitism in light of recent events, emphasizing that unchecked dehumaniza...

Former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, discusses the intricacies of the hostages-for-ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, emphasizing the necessi...

The episode discusses the complexities of American Jewish perspectives on Trump-era policies, contrasting the gratitude of Israelis for Trump's role in the G...

The episode discusses the controversial acceptance of former President Trump's plan to depopulate Gaza, which has been publicized and supported by Prime Mini...

Israeli hostage advocate Moshe Lavi discusses the emotional toll and political challenges faced by families seeking the release of their loved ones held by H...

Haaretz columnist Alon Pinkas explains that despite the optics of the Trump-Netanyahu meeting, Netanyahu did not secure any substantial American support for ...

Israeli military operations targeting Palestinian militant groups in the West Bank, particularly in Jenin, continue to escalate, exacerbating the harsh reali...

Israeli hostages freed from prolonged captivity by Hamas face intense physical and mental health challenges, with experts like Professor Hagai Levine critici...

The episode explores complex geopolitical dynamics, focusing on U.S. President Donald Trump's ambiguous support for Israel and his controversial statements r...

The episode discusses Israel and Hamas's ceasefire agreement, including the release of hostages, the initial delays in execution, and the personal impact on ...

Amos Harel analyzes the complexities surrounding the proposed Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage release, considering both Netanyahu’s political maneuvers an...

The episode explores the psychological impact of the ongoing war in Gaza on Israeli families, emphasizing the challenges faced by parents unable to ensure th...

A recent incident in Brazil involving an Israeli reservist accused of war crimes highlights the risks faced by IDF soldiers traveling abroad. Pro-Palestinian...

Former Israeli Ambassador Daniel Shek discusses the complex negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, highlighting the political obstac...

Diaspora Jews faced surging antisemitism and a sense of vulnerability in 2024 due to the war in Israel and Gaza. Notable Jewish figures discussed the complex...

Israel in 2024 was defined by ongoing conflict following the October 7th, 2023 events, with continued violence involving Hamas, Hezbollah, and intricate poli...

Benjamin Netanyahu's unyielding hold on power, despite political and security challenges, is analyzed, highlighting his narrative dominance and the instrumen...

Alon Pinkas challenges Prime Minister Netanyahu's claims of being a master strategist, arguing that the changes in the Middle East were not due to his effort...

Journalist Gregg Carlstrom argues that Israel is missing a critical opportunity by maintaining aggressive policies in Syria following the Assad regime's coll...

The episode explores the complex dynamics of Benjamin Netanyahu's criminal trial, where he faces charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust while maintai...

The episode explores the recent toppling of Assad's regime in Syria by rebels, examining its impact on regional dynamics and Israel's potential security conc...

Israeli plans for Gaza have sparked controversy, with evidence suggesting military entrenchment in the region, while also revealing aspirations to resettle I...

Women's rights in Israel and the United States are being systematically undermined by the rise of far-right religious political forces, with strategic attack...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government is executing a strategic assault on press freedoms, exemplified by economic measures against the Haare...

Haaretz Podcast explores the unprecedented ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, examin...

Rabbi Rick Jacobs discusses the intersection of Jewish values and progressive American Judaism amid the political complexities of Israel's Gaza conflict and ...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's engagement with Russia for a ceasefire involving Hezbollah is criticized due to Russia's close ties with Iran. Ksenia Svet...

Violence erupted in Amsterdam after a soccer match, highlighting tensions in the Netherlands related to the Middle Eastern conflict and leading to misinforma...

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Washington correspondent Ben Samuels discuss the implications of Trump's return to the White House on Middle Eastern policy and Ame...

Benjamin Netanyahu's strategic alignment with Donald Trump and his decision-making regarding Israeli defense amidst the current geopolitical tension are crit...

The 2024 U.S. presidential election could significantly impact Israel and U.S.-Israel relations, especially with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump bringing diff...

In a heated debate held by Haaretz, Halie Soifer of the Jewish Democratic Council and former Congressman Peter Deutsch discuss the implications of a potentia...

Haaretz journalists provide a harrowing account of the events surrounding the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, offering their personal experiences of repo...

Orna Mizrahi, a senior researcher, discusses the evolving Israeli military strategy against Hezbollah following attacks initiated on October 8, 2023, suggest...

Yossi Melman cautions against Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear sites and oil fields, suggesting military targets instead, to avoid expanding the conflict an...

Grieving the loss of her son Chaim Katsman, a peace activist tragically killed by Hamas on October 7, Hannah Wacholder Katsman shares her personal experience...

Amir Tibon, a Haaretz correspondent, recounts his harrowing experience during the Hamas attack on October 7th, 2022, in his new book, "The Gates of Gaza." Ti...

The episode highlights Israel's successful military operation against Hezbollah, including the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, noting its potential impact...

Hezbollah has approached a critical juncture in its conflict with Israel, refraining from a large-scale attack on Tel Aviv to avoid full-scale war despite re...

The discussion emphasizes the strategic efforts of the Trump and Harris campaigns to mobilize Jewish voters in swing states, highlighting the divided perspec...

Gaza struggles with a polio vaccination campaign amid ongoing conflict, as conspiracy theories regarding vaccines highlight the complex interplay of politics...

This episode of Haaretz Weekly delves into the intense criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the hostage crisis involving six ...

This episode of Haaretz Weekly discusses the interplay between U.S. presidential elections and Israeli politics, exploring how Netanyahu might use the U.S. e...