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0 Politics Israel

A Year of Tragedy, Triumph, and Transition

Israel Policy Pod · 20 Dec

The episode provides a comprehensive analysis of the complex geopolitical developments in Israel and the broader Middle East at the end of 2024, focusing on the ongoing conflicts involving Israel, the fall of the Assad regime, and the potential impact of a Trump presidency on these dynamics.

0 Politics Culture

Rootless: The Best of 2024

Unorthodox · 19 Dec

The 'Rootless: The Best of 2024' episode encapsulates the tumultuous year featuring ongoing conflicts in Israel, political shifts in the United States, and a rise in antisemitism, yet also highlights reasons for hope globally.

0 Politics History

#363 - When A Jew And A Muslim Talk (Moriel Bareli)

Two Nice Jewish Boys · 19 Dec

Moriel Bareli's discussions with Muslims around the Middle East, sparked by an initial conversation on a language-learning app, reveal deep-seated and varied perspectives informed by historical and religious narratives about Jews and Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

With 'Jew Jitsu', Dmitri Shufutinsky wants to flip anti-Israel arguments on their head

Rivkush · 17 Dec

Dmitri Shufutinsky's book, 'Jew Jitsu,' provides counterarguments to anti-Israel rhetoric by turning the arguments back on their originators, focusing on educating about leftist antisemitism and radicalization.

0 Politics Israel

Is Israel squandering a rare chance in Syria?

Haaretz Weekly · 17 Dec

Journalist Gregg Carlstrom argues that Israel is missing a critical opportunity by maintaining aggressive policies in Syria following the Assad regime's collapse, while German journalist Vera Weidenbach highlights the intensified debates surrounding Syrian refugees in Europe.

0 Politics Israel

The Ramifications of the Fall of al-Assad and the Implications for the Middle East with Ilan Berman and Nadine Epstein

Suzanne Borden in Moment · 13 Dec

This discussion, featuring Middle Eastern affairs expert Ilan Berman, explores the major developments in the Syrian Civil War, particularly the weakening of the Assad regime following Israeli military actions against Hezbollah and Iran.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: Women are the canary in the Mideast coal mine

What Matters Now · 12 Dec

Middle East expert Ksenia Svetlova discusses the status of women's rights across the region, noting its importance as a measure of broader social freedom and stability.

0 Politics Israel

Deep Dive on Syria

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 10 Dec

Jonathan Schanzer examines the fall of the Assad regime and its implications for Middle Eastern geopolitics, highlighting the complex power dynamics at play.

0 Politics History

A Former President Presents Inconvenient Facts To Young Protesters

Jewdicious · 10 Dec

Former President Bill Clinton reflects on the complex history of Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and the impact of Yasser Arafat's rejection of a peace deal in 2000.

0 Politics Culture

Interview | Yair Golan on the Detriments of Israeli Tribalism

Laurence Wolff in Moment · 9 Dec

Yair Golan, leader of the Israel Democrats Party and former IDF deputy chief of staff, discusses the consequences of increasing tribalism within Israeli society.

0 Politics Communities

UNRWA pauses aid deliveries to Gaza through key crossing, blaming Israel for looting

Luke Tress in JTA · 2 Dec

UNRWA, the U.N. agency servicing Palestinians, has halted aid shipments through the Kerem Shalom crossing into southern Gaza, citing attacks on their trucks by armed gangs and obstructions from Israeli authorities.

0 History Politics

The Partition Plan

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 29 Nov

Marking the anniversary of the UN's Partition Plan for Palestine, Natan Slifkin explores the divergent Jewish and Arab reactions to the proposal that allocated more territory to Jews, largely consisting of deserts and swamps, as anticipation for European refugees was high.

0 Politics Science

Crisis: The Climate and National Security

Tel Aviv Review · 25 Nov

Galit Cohen discusses the strategic implications of the climate crisis on national security, emphasizing the challenges in supply chain disruptions and the need for collaborative efforts with neighboring countries.

0 Politics Israel

The Case for Colonizing Gaza

David Josef Volodzko in Future of Jewish · 20 Nov

David Josef Volodzko argues that the underlying issue in Palestinian society is a culture of hatred that surpasses the genocidal tendencies of Nazi Germany.

0 Politics Israel

Sorry but Israeli settlers are not the main problem.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 19 Nov

Joshua Hoffman critiques the perception of Israeli settlers as the primary impediment to peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

Is the 'Trump effect' preventing Iran from attacking Israel?

Haaretz Weekly · 19 Nov

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

0 Politics Israel

Mike Huckabee's old-school Christian Zionism is bad news for anyone who wants Middle East peace

Tristan Sturm in Forward · 15 Nov

The appointment of Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel under President-elect Donald Trump is poised to complicate peace efforts in the Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Opinion Interview | The Miracle of Jordan

Nadine Epstein in Moment · 14 Nov

Nadine Epstein interviews Taylor Luck about Jordan's unique political stability in the Middle East, highlighting its constitutional monarchy and amicable relations with Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Israel and Iran Tensions: Calculating Risk Amid Conflict

Decision Points · 11 Nov

Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, following significant Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and diminishing Iran’s proxy networks.

0 Israel Politics

Drone Wars

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 5 Nov

Israel faces a challenging new front as Iran-funded low-tech drones, used by groups like Hezbollah and the Houthis, bypass sophisticated air defenses and cause significant damage in civilian and military areas.

0 Television/Film Politics

When a family is separated by 200 meters — and the occupation

Forward · 19 May 2021

200 Meters explores the painful realities of living amid the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the poignant story of Mustafa, a Palestinian father separated from his family by Israel's separation barrier.

0 Politics Israel

Trump’s plan calls for a 2-state solution, but not the one you’re thinking of

Aiden Pink in Forward · 28 Jan 2020

In January 2020, President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu presented a controversial Israeli-Palestinian peace plan that includes recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and proposes a modified two-state solution.

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