Iran launched a significant attack on Israel with drones, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles in retaliation for a prior strike by Israel on a consular building in Syria.

The mayor of the Dutch town of Enschede, Roelof Bleker, refused to be photographed with the Israeli ambassador at a Hanukkah event, sparking a media frenzy.

Israel's ambassador to Canada, Ronen Hoffman, announced his resignation on Twitter after just a year in office, sparking speculation about the reasons behind his departure.

This episode of the podcast "Unorthodox" features interviews with two guests.

Michael Oren, a former Israeli ambassador to the United States, found himself embroiled in controversy over a reported incident involving a Christmas ham, showcasing the complexities of his diplomatic role.

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss Michael Oren's controversial essays, the UN report on war crimes during the Gaza conflict, and the potential leadership shift in the Israeli left involving Ron Huldai challenging Yitzhak Herzog.