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Tag: Rawan Osman

0 Culture Gender/Identity

Emes Ve-Emunah · 13 Jan

Rawan Osman, a Lebanese expatriate and former Muslim, explores the reasons why individuals might embrace or depart from religious customs, focusing on her own journey towards converting to Judaism.

0 Communities Ethics

They Threatened to Kill Me for Saying Hi to a Jew. So I Became One

Living Lchaim · 6 Jul 2025

Rawan Osman grew up in Lebanon under the influence of Hezbollah, which instilled in her a strong animosity toward Jews.

0 Politics Education

Why the Arab World Refuses to Hear Israel’s Story | Rawan Osman

Israel: State of a Nation · 12 Apr 2025

In this insightful discussion, Syrian activist Rawan Osman and Israeli journalist Eylon Levy delve into the complex dynamics that shape perceptions of Israel in the Arab world, particularly in light of the October 7th massacre.

0 Politics History

Growing Up Hating Israel | How Rawan Osman Broke Free From Hezbollah’s Narrative

Israel: State of a Nation · 8 Apr 2025

Rawan Osman, a Syrian activist and writer, shares her transformation from accepting Hezbollah's anti-Israel narrative to recognizing the group's manipulative influence in Lebanon.

0 Politics History

A Schism Within Hezbollah? | Eylon Levy with Rawan Osman

Israel: State of a Nation · 23 Feb 2025

The discussion between Eylon Levy and Rawan Osman touches on the potential internal discord within Hezbollah, marking a significant moment as the organization deals with the aftermath of Hassan Nasrallah's burial.

0 Politics Communities

The Houthis are cartoonish villains

Israel: State of a Nation · 9 Jan 2025

During an interview with Eylon Levy, Lebanese/Syrian activist Rawan Osman expresses strong criticism of the Houthis, describing them as exaggerated antagonists with harmful strategies.

0 Politics Communities

Lebanese-Syrian Activist Rawan Osman on the New Middle East

Israel: State of a Nation · 6 Jan 2025

In a recent episode, activist Rawan Osman discusses the evolving dynamics of the Middle East, drawing on her experiences and insights as a member of the Lebanese-Syrian community.

0 Politics History

Iran wants to conquer Jerusalem and position itself as the leader of the Islamic world,

Israel: State of a Nation · 27 Oct 2024

In a recent analysis, Syrian-Lebanese peace activist Rawan Osman discusses Iran's geopolitical ambitions, particularly its desire to conquer Jerusalem.

0 Politics Communities

"I don't think I've ever heard a Palestinian leader say 'inclusive.'"

Israel: State of a Nation · 24 Sep 2024

Rawan Osman, a Syrian-Lebanese peace activist, highlights the absence of the term 'inclusive' in Palestinian leadership rhetoric, questioning the future vision they hold for both Palestinians and neighboring communities.

0 Communities Politics

"My perception of the Jews was constructed by Hassan Nasrallah, interview with Rawane Osman

Israel: State of a Nation · 23 Sep 2024

Rawan Osman, a Syrian-Lebanese peace activist, shares her personal journey of overcoming entrenched perceptions of Jews, originally influenced by Hassan Nasrallah's narratives.

0 Politics Culture

Rawan Osman says that the Arab world sees Palestinians as Little Red Riding hood

Israel: State of a Nation · 23 Sep 2024

Rawan Osman, a Syrian-Lebanese peace activist, discusses the prevalent perception in the Arab world of Palestinians being seen as Little Red Riding Hood and Israelis as the Big Bad Wolf.

0 Communities Antisemitism

How Arabs See Israel | Syrian Activist on Learning to Love Zionists

Israel: State of a Nation · 18 Sep 2024

In this enlightening discussion, Syrian activist Rawan Osman shares her personal journey from a deeply ingrained environment of antisemitism to discovering a diverse and instructive society in Israel.