Orly Peli-Bronshtein, a renowned Israeli food writer, has edited a new cookbook called "Shavuot of Longing: Their Recipes on Our Table," created by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum to honor those held hostage or killed in attacks.

A recent missile strike from Lebanon into Israel resulted in the death of 1 Thai worker and injured 7 others, increasing concerns of a broader conflict.

Recently, Palestinian terrorists attacked Israel, targeting both Israeli citizens and foreign workers like Ubon Namsan, a Thai farmer working on a kibbutz near Gaza.

Due to a severe labor shortage in Israeli agriculture, volunteers from various professions and countries have come to help pick fruits and vegetables grown near the Gaza Strip.

Israeli agriculture has been severely affected by the recent war with Hamas, causing labor shortages that threaten the livelihoods of farmers.

The article discusses the significance and decline of Jaffa oranges in Israeli culture.

In this podcast episode, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss three main topics focusing on Israel, including the controversial UN Security Council Resolution 2334 condemning Israeli settlements, the idea of moving the American Embassy to Jerusalem supported by both a Donald and President-Elect Donald Trump, and the government's support of agriculture in Israel.