Gaza Conflict

0 Politics Israel

Inside Palestinian Politics and the Day After

Israel Policy Pod · 23 May

Tel Aviv journalist Neri Zilber hosts Palestinian activist Samer Sinijwali, who discusses his journey from resistance to peace advocacy, the need for major reform in Palestinian governance, and the potential paths towards peace and cooperation post-conflict in Gaza.

0 Communities Torah

Torah Insights: From the Battlefield in Gaza

The Habura · 22 May

Joey Faur reflects on his IDF reserve duty during the October 7th operation, sharing insights on Jewish unity and faith amidst conflict.

0 Israel Art

Boosting Morale with Art

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 22 May

Artist Leah Luria, based in Ramat Bet Shemesh, shifted her focus from painting Israeli landscapes to fundraising for those affected by the recent Hamas attacks, supporting widows, orphans, and struggling artists in Israel.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Poll: Most New Yorkers want to end Gaza conflict but say campus protests crossed line into antisemitism

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 22 May

A recent poll among New Yorkers revealed that while 72% support the right to peaceful pro-Palestinian protests regarding the Gaza conflict, 70% think these demonstrations have turned into antisemitism and required police intervention.

0 Politics Culture

Israel at War – Can Zionism Win?

For Heaven's Sake · 22 May

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the profound challenges facing Zionism amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, considering both external delegitimization and internal societal fractures.

0 Politics Israel

Aluf Benn: 'Israel's far right sees a chance to drive out hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from Gaza'

Haaretz Weekly · 20 May

Haaretz Editor-in-Chief Aluf Benn discusses Israel's ongoing conflict with Gaza, exploring the resilience of Prime Minister Netanyahu despite widespread discontent and the potential post-war scenarios for Gaza.

0 Politics Culture

Strange Days Indeed

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 17 May

Analyzing Israel's fraught political environment, hosts Yonit Levi and Jonathan Freedland delve into the contentious events surrounding Independence Day and Memorial Day.

0 Politics History

Remembrance and Independence Under the Specter of War

Israel Policy Pod · 16 May

The podcast delves into the complexities of Israel's contemporary security challenges, focusing on the weight of commemorating Yom HaZikaron amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Israel's political tensions.

0 Politics History

Remembrance and Independence Under the Specter of War

Israel Policy Pod · 16 May

Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut were observed in Israel amidst the ongoing conflict with Gaza, highlighting societal tensions and a lack of clarity on future strategy.

0 Politics

How Hamas Saved Egypt

Judith Miller in Tablet · 15 May

Hamas' conflict with Israel, particularly the events of Oct. 7, which resulted in casualties on both sides, inadvertently sparked international financial aid that helped save Egypt's struggling economy from collapse in the face of mounting debt and economic challenges, leading to significant investments and bailouts from various sources including the Abu Dhabi Developmental Holding Company, the International Monetary Fund, the European Union, and the Gulf states.

0 Israel Politics

Jews of Silence

Sharona in Mishpacha · 14 May

Israeli politicians remained silent about the potential risks of relying on $3 billion in annual military support from the U.S., leading to a crisis when President Biden halted weapons sales to Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Top Biden official tells Jewish leaders: Claim that US withheld intelligence on Hamas from Israel is ‘not true’

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 May

A top Biden official reassured Jewish leaders that reports of the U.S. withholding intelligence from Israel on Hamas leaders are false.

0 Israel Politics

How can I celebrate Israel’s Independence Day when my country is in turmoil?

Rabbi Mikie Goldstein in JTA · 13 May

The author reflects on the challenges of celebrating Israel's Independence Day while the country is in turmoil, particularly grappling with ongoing conflicts and the ethical implications of occupying another people.

0 History Jewish Law

‘Nobody can go through those tunnels and come back the same person’: IDF veterans speak on Yom ha-Zikaron

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 12 May

Toronto veterans of the Yom Kippur War reflect on their wartime experiences, emphasizing the lasting psychological impact of combat.

0 Jewish Law Ethics

Shlomo Brody on Jewish Ethics in War

Tikvah · 9 May

In this episode, Rabbi Shlomo Brody discusses the Jewish perspectives on military ethics, particularly in the context of Israel's operations in Gaza.

0 Israel History

This 100-year-old Jewish activist is speaking up again — this time about Gaza

Jon Kalish in Forward · 4 May

Jules Rabin, a 100-year-old Jewish activist from Vermont, protested the war in Gaza on his 100th birthday, drawing parallels between the Palestinians' situation in Gaza and the Holocaust, a view not mainstream in Jewish thought.

0 Politics Israel

Campus Chaos, Ceasefire Considerations, and Rafah Remonstrations

Israel Policy Pod · 3 May

The episode dissects university campus protests surrounding the ongoing Gaza conflict, explores the possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and evaluates the strategic challenges Israel faces after several months of warfare.

0 Politics Education

College Break - with Hadley Freeman, Noa Fay & Maya Ilany

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 3 May

Protests concerning the Gaza conflict have intensified on U.S. university campuses, with students facing off on issues ranging from Hamas to antisemitism and the future of Israel.

0 Politics Education

Notes on Encampment

Bonjour Chai · 2 May

Pro-Palestinian encampments on Canadian campuses have sparked debates about student activism and its role in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

0 Politics Communities

'The campus wars over Gaza suck. But they are not a violent, antisemitic nightmare'

Haaretz Weekly · 1 May

Discussing the complex political and humanitarian issues surrounding the Gaza conflict, the podcast features insights from Ayelet Waldman about protests and aid efforts, and Amos Harel's assessment of strained Israel-US relations in negotiations with Hamas.

0 Politics Israel

Two more hostages, including an American Israeli, are seen in video released by Hamas

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 27 Apr

Hamas released a video featuring two hostages, Omri Miran and Keith Siegel, expressing a desire for a ceasefire and release.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Protesters at Columbia are fighting for our deepest values as Jews

Leo Ferguson in Forward · 25 Apr

Jewish students at Columbia University and other campuses are engaging in protests against the mass deaths in Gaza, with a focus on upholding Jewish values of justice and human rights.

0 Politics Israel

Inside the State Department’s anti-Israel listening sessions

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 19 Apr

Amidst internal meetings at the State Department, concerns have been raised about U.S. policy towards Israel and Gaza, with some employees advocating for harsher actions against Israel.

0 Politics Literature

What happens when a free speech group gets boycotted for not speaking out enough

Mira Fox in Forward · 18 Apr

Several authors have withdrawn from the PEN America literary awards due to the organization's response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, criticizing its perceived failure to support Palestinian writers and denounce actions in Gaza.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's Multi-Theater War

Israel Policy Pod · 18 Apr

Israeli Policy Pod hosts discuss the implications of Iran's unprecedented direct missile attack on Israel, emphasizing the challenge of strategic Israeli retaliation without escalating regional tensions.

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