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Israel Policy Pod

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A weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines to bring you analysis from Israel Policy Forum experts and distinguished guests. 

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Episodes

Winds of Change

Tal Schneider (Times of Israel) and Barak Ravid (Axios/Walla! News) discuss the latest political developments in Israel, including what's next for Benjamin Netanyahu and a prospective coalition poised to unseat him. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Jun 03, 20211 hr 6 min

Bye-Bye Bibi?

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's impending exit after twelve consecutive years as Israel's prime minister, a potential new unity government helmed by Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid, how Israel got here, and what it all means. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Jun 03, 202140 min

A New Government?

Israel Policy Forum Executive Director David A. Halperin speaks with Haaretz's Amir Tibon about emerging prospects for the "change coalition" in Israel. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Jun 01, 202156 min

Israel's (Other) Other 2021 Elections

Hosts Shanie Reichman and Alex Lederman delve into the details of Israel's upcoming presidential elections and what they mean for the current moment in Israeli politics on Alex's podcast debut! Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

May 28, 202122 min

Israel and Gaza: Looking Ahead

Ilan Goldenberg (CNAS, Israel Policy Forum) joins the latest Israel Policy Briefing to examine policy options for the United States in the wake of the May 2021 Gaza conflict. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

May 25, 202159 min

U.S. Strategies to Keep the Calm

Amidst violence in Israel and the Palestinian territories, host Shanie Reichman is joined by Ilan Goldenberg to discuss a U.S. approach to the conflict and how it can prevent future escalations. Read the report here: A New U.S Strategy for the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

May 20, 202136 min

Israel and Gaza in Crisis

A special briefing featuring Israel Policy Forum Policy Director Michael Koplow, Policy Advisor Shira Efron, and Israel Fellow Nimrod Novik addressing the ongoing Israel-Gaza crisis. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

May 19, 20211 hr 2 min

Gaza, Jerusalem, Israeli Politics

Neri Zilber and Michael Koplow discuss the crises surrounding Jerusalem and Gaza and the ongoing political deadlock in Israel. Click here for more resources on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian crisis. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

May 11, 202159 min

Terrestrial Jerusalem Ep. 2: Refugees and Rockets

In the latest installment of the Israel Policy Pod-Terrestrial Jerusalem partnership series, Evan Gottesman and Daniel Seidemann discuss the origins of the dispute in Sheikh Jarrah and how the pending evictions of Palestinian residents of the East Jerusalem neighborhood brought Israel, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad into a military conflict over Gaza. Click here for more resources on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian crisis. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky ,...

May 11, 202141 minEp. 2

Expanding Israel's Regional Integration

Hussein Ibish (Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington) and Shira Efron (Israel Policy Forum) discuss Israel's deepening integration with the wider Middle East region, one of the pillars of Israel Policy Forum's Realistic Reset policy framework. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

May 07, 20211 hr 16 min

Terrestrial Jerusalem Ep. 1: Why Jerusalem? Why Now?

Israel Policy Pod host Evan Gottesman is joined by Daniel Seidemann for the first in a monthly joint Israel Policy Forum-Terrestrial Jerusalem podcast series focusing on all-things Jerusalem. In this installment, we examine the core issues shaping the conflict over Jerusalem and how some of these problems came to the fore last week in riots there last week. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Apr 29, 202130 minEp. 1

What Happened in Jerusalem?

Lior Schillat, Director General of the Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research, joins Israel Policy Forum' latest briefing to discuss the far-right riot in Jerusalem and the events preceding it. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Apr 27, 20211 hr 1 min

No One Puts Bibi in a Corner

After losing a key Knesset Arrangement Committee vote on Monday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is looking for a way to salvage his premiership and put together a coalition. This time, he is advocating for yet another election, but in a different format: a direct vote for prime minister. All this while his on-again-off-again partner, Naftali Bennett of Yamina, has opened the door of the possibility of forming a “unity government” with the Israeli center-left. Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz brea...

Apr 22, 202118 min

Between Israel and Iran

Wilson Center Scholar Dalia Dassa Kaye discusses the current status of the Israel-Iran conflict and how that dynamic is impacting the policies of the Biden administration and the Gulf Arab states. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Apr 20, 20211 hr

Israel, Iran, and the Fallout from Natanz

Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor Shira Efron speaks with hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz about the aftermath of a recent Israeli attack on the Natanz nuclear site in Iran and what it says about Israel's posture vis-a-vis Tehran. Click here to register for Israel Policy Forum's upcoming video briefing on the Israel-Iran conflict (Tuesday, April 20). Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Apr 16, 202124 min

West Bank, Gaza, Aid, Elections

Washington Institute Adjunct Fellow Neri Zilber provides an overview of the state of affairs with the Palestinians, including the resumption of U.S. aid to the West Bank and Gaza, as well as the question of elections. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Apr 13, 20211 hr 3 min

Arab-Jewish Political Integration

Some of the biggest stories out of the March 2021 Knesset election have included the breakup of the Joint List, low voter turnout among Arab citizens of Israel, and the emergence of the United Arab List as a potential kingmaker in Israeli politics. In this program, activist Maisam Jaljuli, co-chair of the board of directors of Sikkuy and a member of the secretariat of Standing Together, examines the future of Arab participation in Israeli politics. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitt...

Apr 06, 20211 hr 2 min

The Consequences of Closing a Consulate

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with former American diplomat Ari Gore, who served in the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem, about the Trump administration's closure of the mission, ramifications for the U.S.-Palestinian relationship, and the potential for President Joe Biden to adopt a different course with the Palestinians. Explore Israel Policy Forum's Realistic Reset initiative Read The Times of Israel's recent feature on the Consulate Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and B...

Apr 05, 202130 min

Trouble in Jordan

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with Israel Policy Forum's Nimrod Novik about the crisis in Jordan, including allegations of a coup attempt, the strained relationship between King Abdullah and Prince Hamzah, and the backdrop of deteriorating Israel-Jordan relations. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Apr 04, 202125 min

The Story of IPF Atid

In a special episode of Israel Policy Pod, Shanie is joined by IPF Atid's National Director Adam Basciano, National Chair Jonathan Kamel, and Los Angeles Chair Alex Stabler for a discussion on how the IPF Atid program came to be, what is missing in conversations about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and what you can look forward to seeing from our community in the coming months. Learn more about IPF Atid here . Join the IPF Atid Facebook Group here . Support the show Follow us on Instagram , T...

Apr 02, 202159 min

Israeli Election Results: What We Know So Far

A day after Israel's fourth election since April 2019, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz parse the early returns of the vote, examine what we know so far, and discuss what could change in the future. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Mar 24, 202127 min

Erev Elections

On the eve of the fourth Israeli election since April 2019, hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the issues shaping the campaign. Click here to register for Israel Policy Forum's live Knesset elections watch event. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Mar 22, 202118 min

Fourth Time's the Charm

With the March 23 Knesset election fast approaching, Times of Israel Political Correspondent Tal Schneider takes a look at where the different parties stand and whether this fourth election in the span of two years can deliver a more conclusive result for Israelis. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Mar 16, 20211 hr 3 min

'Til Kingdom Come

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with director Maya Zinshtein and producer Abie Troen about their new documentary film, 'Til Kingdom Come , which covers Evangelical Christian support for Israel in the United States. Click here to watch 'Til Kingdom Come . Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Mar 10, 202137 min

An Ambassador's Perspective

Ambassador Daniel Shapiro shares his insights on the current issues shaping the Biden administration's reorientation of U.S. policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Mar 09, 20211 hr 2 min

Palestinians at the Polls

Washington Institute Senior Fellow Ghaith al Omari examines the Palestinian political landscape in the lead up to elections planned for later this year, as well as the Palestinians' relationship with the Biden administration. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Mar 02, 20211 hr

Unpacking the Psychological Roots of Conflicts

Host Shanie Reichman is joined by Dr. Eran Halperin to discuss his work on the psychological and emotional barriers to resolving conflicts and how his experiments try to help Israeli and Palestinian societies overcome them. Support the show (http://support.israelpolicyforum.org/donate) Learn more about Eran Halperin's work (https://www.eranhalperin.com) Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Mar 01, 202151 min

Israel, Iran, and the Region

Ilan Goldenberg discusses Israel, Iran, the JCPOA, and the future of Israel-Arab state normalization under the Biden administration. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Feb 23, 20211 hr

No Problem or No Solution?

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with Shira Efron and Daniel Egel of the RAND Corporation about their new study, "Alternatives in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict," examining Israeli and Palestinian responses to five proposed outcomes to the conflict. Read: "Alternatives in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" from the RAND Corporation Read: "In Search of a Viable Option: Evaluating Outcomes to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict" from Israel Policy Forum Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X ...

Feb 17, 202145 min

A Realistic Reset

What does a realistic reset of U.S. foreign policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict look like? Michael Koplow (Israel Policy Forum), Shira Efron (Israel Policy Forum), and Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha (Horizon Center) outline a vision for a new approach under the Biden administration. Support the show Follow us on Instagram , Twitter/X , and Bluesky , and subscribe to our email list here ....

Feb 16, 20211 hr
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