Israel: Beyond The Headlines

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Welcome to the Israel: Beyond The Headlines podcast. A podcast for a deeper understanding.

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Episodes

#7 Anti-Zionism: Is it automatically anti-Semitism?

In this episode Ezra and Alec discuss the connection between anti-Zionism and anti-Semtism. Then Yossi Klein Halevi shares his thoughts on the matter.

Apr 21, 2019•37 min

# 6 Israeli Election Breakdown

Israeli Election Breakdown: Ezra and Alec break down how the Israeli political system works and dive into the election results.

Apr 12, 2019•27 min

#5 In conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi

In this episode, Ezra and Alec talk with the wise Yossi Klein Halevi about narratives, religion and prospects for peace.

Jan 18, 2019•22 min

#4 Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism: Alec and Ezra discuss recent events that have revved up the eternal question: what qualifies as anti-semitism? The boys banter it out to untangle this knotty debate.

Dec 31, 2018•41 min

#3 Pt. 2 The Palestinian Refugees and UNRWA: Is Justice Compatible With Peace?

In this episode we debut a new part of the podcast--banter time, where Ezra and Alec banter and discuss issues with a back and forth that hasn't been seen since Michael Jordan and Scotty Pippen.

Dec 13, 2018•27 min

#2 Pt. 1 The Palestinian Refugees and UNRWA: Is Justice Compatible With Peace?

In Part I of this episode, we will briefly dive into the history of the Palestinian refugee problem along with the creation and continuation of UNRWA--the entity in charge of caring for the Palestinian refugees. We speak with former Knesset member Einat Wilf and Dr. Moustafa Elostaz, professor of human rights.

Dec 12, 2018•36 min

#1 Gaza: Past, Present and Future

In this inaugural episode, we speak with Emmanuel Navon, an Israeli professor and policy expert, about the recent March of Return protests on the Gaza border, Hamas, the prospects for peace, and more. We also have a chat with Dr. Laila Al-Marayati, a Palestinian-American physician and Islamic activist, whose family lives in Gaza, about what day-to-day life is like in the strip.

Sep 15, 2018•1 hr 7 min

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