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The episode discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's public demand for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's corruption trial...

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron explore Israel's recent 12-Day War with Iran, assessing its impact and implications amidst other important yet overshadowed t...

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron delve into how the recent Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities might redefine the ongoing conflict in Gaza as a...

The episode covers recent political turmoil in Israel, including a failed bill to dissolve the Knesset and Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial decision ...

Noah Efron and Allison Kaplan Sommer engage in a nuanced discussion about the divergent views on ending the Gaza conflict, highlighting ideological divides b...

Exploring the multifaceted holiday of Shavuot, the podcast delves into its historical, agricultural, religious, and cultural aspects, tracing its evolution f...

The episode explores Prime Minister Netanyahu's move to reinstate humanitarian aid to Gaza and Israel's performance in the Eurovision Song Contest, examining...

Discussed are U.S. trade and investment pacts with Gulf states led by President Trump, raising concerns about Israel's role, and the ambivalent feelings amon...

The episode delves into the complexities of the Israeli government's new IDF operation in Gaza and the repercussions of a violent protest against a joint Isr...

To mark Israel's 77th Independence Day, the podcast explores what it means to be Israeli by sharing personal experiences and reflections from various people,...

The episode discusses the critical affidavits filed by Ronen Bar, head of Israel's General Security Agency, and explores the interconnectedness of the Holoca...

This episode explores the political and cultural significance of controversial topics in Israel, including a letter from air force reservists demanding gover...

Linda Gradstein, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron explore the IDF's shifting narrative about the tragic shooting of 15 Palestinians in rescue vehicles and di...

This episode explores the recent anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza and reflects on the societal impacts of COVID-19 five years after the pandemic began. The ...

Marking the centennial of the Hebrew University's founding in Jerusalem, the episode dives into the significance of its establishment amidst a politically ch...

Israel's resumption of military action in Gaza raises concerns about the fate of hostages and broader geopolitical implications as Prime Minister Netanyahu p...

The Promised Podcast tackles the absence of an active Israeli diplomatic stance on the future of Gaza amid varied international proposals, including direct U...

The episode discusses the potential implications of the stalled ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and the controversial proposal by Prime Ministe...

The Promised Podcast episode discusses the Israeli Defense Forces' internal investigation of the October 7 attacks and reflects on the documentary 'No Other ...

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron delve into the opposition of religious Zionists to a ceasefire with Hamas and explore the deep connec...

The episode opens with discussions on how images of hostages might affect the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire and Benny Morris's analysis warning of a potentia...

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron delve into the implications of Donald Trump's controversial proposal to turn Gaza into a U.S. protectorate and analyze H...

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss the Israeli Justice Minister's refusal to recognize the new chief justice of the Supreme C...

The podcast dissects the new compromise proposal for judicial reform in Israel and evaluates its implications on the judicial appointment process. It also di...

Miriam Herschlag, Sara Hirshhorn, and Noah Efron discuss the complexities and emotional weight of an agreement for a hostage release and a ceasefire with Ham...

Antony Blinken's interview with The New York Times underscores the complexities of hostage negotiations, attributing the hold-up to Hamas rather than Netanya...

Linda Gradstein and Noah Efron explore the complex and controversial adjustments the IDF made in its rules of engagement during the Gaza conflict and debate ...

At the Limmud Festival in Birmingham, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron reflect on how Israelis and Jews worldwide are deeply affected by the events since Octo...

The Promised Podcast discusses the complexities of Israeli settler intentions in Gaza and the ethics of hostage negotiations with Hamas. The conversation is ...

The podcast episode discusses the implications of the sudden fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria and the potential consequences for Israel. It also covers Prime...

The episode delves into Moshe "Boogie" Ya'alon's accusation of ethnic cleansing against Netanyahu's Gaza policy and the Israeli government's decision to ceas...

The episode discusses the challenges and controversies surrounding the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and the ramifications of the International Cri...

The podcast explores both the continued plausibility of a two-state solution proposed by Palestinian activist Samer Sinijlaoui and the implications of Donald...

In this episode, the hosts discuss recent Israeli military actions in northern Gaza, examining the implications and ethics of these operations amid accusatio...

The episode dives into Prime Minister Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Galant amidst military tensions, sparking debate about the political imp...

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the implications of Israel's recent military action against Iran and the influence of pro-Palestinian editors on Wiki...

The episode explores the complex impact of the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader, on Israel's military and political landscape, questioning whether thi...

The podcast episode delves into the challenges and tensions in Israel, discussing Hamas's strategic plans and the waning influence of the peace narrative in ...

The episode explores the complexities and expansions of Israel's conflicts, discussing the increased regionalization of the war involving Lebanon, Gaza, and ...

Reflections on the anniversary of the October 7th massacre intertwine with Rosh Hashanah themes, exploring how collective trauma and resilience impact Israel...

The episode intricately weaves themes of personal and communal atonement in Selichot with the turbulent backdrop of ongoing conflict in the region, illustrat...

Noah Efron, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Linda Gradstein delve into the implications of a pager explosion that reportedly targeted Hezbollah operatives in Leba...

The discussion delves into the strategic importance of the "Philadelphi Corridor" and its role in Israel's security narratives, alongside a citizen-led commi...

The episode shares the harrowing narrative of Rachel Goldberg-Polin's relentless pursuit of justice and resolution for her son Hirsch, who was taken hostage ...

This episode of the Promised Podcast provides a poignant remembrance of Zachariah Haber, an IDF soldier and promising scholar whose life was tragically cut s...

In this episode, Linda Gradstein, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the surprising possibility of Naftali Bennett returning as Israel’s prime min...

Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss the growing popularity of Prime Minister Netanyahu despite challenges in a recent interview, ...

Miriam Herschlag, Linda Gradstein, and Noah Efron delve into the topics of assassinating deadly enemies and preparations for potential attacks from Iran in I...

Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss the potential of Israel going to war with Hezbollah and possibly Iran following Hezbollah's incident in Majdal S...

The episode features discussions on Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress without proposing a post-war Gaza plan, Kamala Harris's nuanced stance between ol...