Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader in Gaza, gained notoriety as a mastermind of attacks against Israel and Jews, but when he was released from an Israeli prison in 2011 as part of a prisoner exchange for Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, he was not considered a threat to Israelis, given that he was in prison for the murder of Palestinians.

Yuval Bitton, a young dentist, diagnosed Yahya Sinwar, a Palestinian who would later lead Hamas in Gaza, with a life-threatening brain tumor while in Israeli prison in 2004.

The text highlights the ongoing captivity of over 100 hostages, including women and children, by Hamas, with reports of brutalities like rape.

The author discusses the pain caused by a recent hostage deal and aims to alleviate some of the concerns surrounding it.

In this podcast episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss three main topics: the connection between voting preferences in Israel and the vaccination rates and policies, the controversial prisoner exchange that freed Gilad Shalit from Hamas captivity in Gaza a decade ago, and whether Tel Aviv has lost its charm.

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the correlation between Israeli voting patterns and vaccination rates, the ten-year anniversary of Gilad Shalit's release from Hamas captivity, and whether Tel Aviv has lost its appeal.

The Haggadah, traditionally thought to have been solidified in the 1st to 3rd centuries CE, has continued to evolve over the centuries, with newer additions reflecting contemporary issues and aspirations.

The text discusses the author's experience of motherhood in Israel, influenced by Aviva Shalit, whose son Gilad was kidnapped.

In this edition, Don, Noah, and guest Ilene Prusher talk about the growing divide between the Israeli left and the American Pro-Israeli left, focusing on J Street's campaign supporting the Iran deal.

Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the complexities surrounding Israel's newly elected President, Rubi Rivlin, who is seen as a mensch but opposes a two-state solution.

Glenn Beck received the Louis D. Brandeis Award from the Zionist Organization of America, sparking mixed reactions.