Tag: Israel

In this episode, the guest is Dr. Tuvia Buk, a reserve first sergeant, combat medic, and author of the book "Heroes of Palmar". The episode is about the Palmar (Plugat Marpe, or Medical Company), an innovative medical evacuation unit in the IDF, and the revolution it has brought to combat medicine. Dr. Buk talks about the unit's activity in the "Swords of Iron" war, the technologies it uses, and the human challenges its members face.

In this episode, Dr. Yaron Friedman of the University of Haifa joins the podcast to discuss the history and identity of the Alawite village of Ghajar. Following a tour of the village, Dr. Friedman attempts to solve the riddle of its origins, as it constitutes an isolated island of Alawite settlement, some 150 kilometers south of the string of Alawite communities on the Syrian coast.

In this episode, Dr. Yousri Khizran, from Shalem College and the Truman Institute at the Hebrew University, joins to discuss the development of politics in Arab society in Israel. Dr. Khizran presents a broad historical overview, analyzes the main trends shaping Arab politics today, and addresses the upcoming elections.

The guest on the episode is Father David Neuhaus, a Catholic priest and lecturer on the Bible. In a conversation with Boris Gorelik, he reviews the development of relations between the Catholic Church and the State of Israel, from the Balfour Declaration to the present day, and explains the Vatican's spiritual and political position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This autumn Israelis vote at the end of October, and Palestinians vote thirty-one days later. It will be the first Palestinian election in twenty years. So I invited Samer Sinijlawi...

This episode's guest is Yisca Harani, a Christianity scholar and an activist for promoting relations between Jews and Christians. The conversation deals with the growing phenomenon of harassment, spitting, and contempt toward Christian clergy and Christian tourists in Jerusalem, mostly by Jews. Harani analyzes the phenomenon's roots, its historical and theological context, and the response of the authorities and civil society.

When rigid blocs break, they break together A rigid voting bloc is supposed to be the boring case. People vote the same way, election after election, because their identity tells...

When in some places work meetings start with people introducing their preferable pronouns, in Israel we start with a briefing about the closest bomb shelter. When in other places people...

In this episode, Nitzan David Fuchs, host of the podcast "The Great Game", joins the discussion on strategic aspects of Israel-US relations. Fuchs argues that Israel should change its perspective on the alliance and focus on how it can contribute to the United States, not just on what it can receive from it. According to him, such a change would allow Israel to upgrade its status, strengthen the alliance, and better deal with its regional challenges.

This episode features Professor Shaul Chorev, head of the Maritime Policy and Strategy Research Center at the National Center for Blue Economy and Innovation in Haifa. The conversation covers the lessons from naval warfare in the Russia-Ukraine war, with an emphasis on asymmetric warfare, the use of uncrewed vehicles, and the strategic implications for Israel and the Middle East.

This episode's guest is Dr. Haim Koren, former Israeli ambassador to South Sudan and Egypt and currently a lecturer at Reichman University. The conversation deals with Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a state entity that split from Somalia about 30 years ago. Dr. Koren analyzes the historical and geopolitical background of the region, the strategic interests of Israel and other powers, and the possible implications of the move.

A Drop of Optimism in the Sea of Pessimism I have been the host of Hebrew-language’s oldest podcast devoted to the Middle East. My goal has always been to reach...

In this episode, the fourth in a series marking two years since the Iron Swords War, Boris Gorelik hosts Ronen Abramov, a population officer and social cohesion officer in Battalion 419 of the Home Front Command. The episode is dedicated to the "silent people," the soldiers and civilians who worked behind the scenes during the war. It focuses on the battalion's activities in the Gaza envelope after the October 7 attack, the psychological coping with the atrocities, and the importance of resilience and social cohesion.

Prof. Yoram Gadron, a medical psychologist and psychoneuroimmunologist, is a guest on the episode to talk about resilience. He explains what mental resilience is at the individual and community levels, presents its biological basis, and suggests practical ways to strengthen it and cope with trauma and prolonged stress.

This episode's guest is Eyal Hishkes, an economic consultant, social activist, and author of the book "Bridges of Economy." Hishkes talks with Boris about the main ideas in his book, focusing on the BDS movement. He reviews the movement's historical roots, analyzes the extent of the damage it causes Israel, and proposes strategic ways to counter the economic warfare.

Hardened as Fuck This war will be over. Maybe not in a week. Maybe not in a month. Maybe not in a year. But it will be over. And when...

In this episode, a collaboration with the podcast "The Caliphs' Revolt," the guests are Khalifa Khalifa and Sheikh Wazir Amoun. They discuss the murderous attack on Druze communities in Syria that took place in late April 2022, explain the background to the events, and sharply criticize Israel's inaction.

This episode features Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, an expert on Turkey, who discusses Ankara's role in the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, President Erdoğan's motives, and the implications for the region and for Israel.

This episode of This Week in the Middle East hosts Professor Gad Yair, a sociologist from the Hebrew University, for a conversation about the connection between national traumas and constitutions or founding documents. The conversation, held against the backdrop of the October 7 events, examines how traumas shape the identity of peoples and their laws, and what the consequences of the current trauma might be for Israeli and Palestinian society.

Tishrei is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar that starts with Rosh-HaShana — the Hebrew New Year. It is a 30 days month that usually occurs in September-October. One...

Haifa on Friday. Street art, atmosphere, food.

Tishrei is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar that starts with Rosh-HaShana — the Hebrew New Year. It is a 30 days month that usually occurs in September-October. One...

To all my friends outside Israel. Do you want to know how the majority of Israelis see the shitty situation we are in? This short video does a good job...

Tishrei is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar that starts with Rosh-HaShana — the Hebrew New Year. It is a 30 days month that usually occurs in September-October. One...

TL;DR If you are an Israeli and don’t feel like learning the behind the scenes stories, skip it. Otherwise, I do recommend reading this book. I enjoyed it a lot...

Tishrei is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar that starts with Rosh-HaShana — the Hebrew New Year. It is a 30 days month that usually occurs in September-October. One...

The maximum data-ink ratio principle implies that one should not use colors in their graphs if the graph is understandable without the colors. The fact that you can do something,...

Tishrei is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar that starts with Rosh-HaShana — the Hebrew New Year. It is a 30 days month that usually occurs in September-October. One...

A large and popular Israeli Facebook group, “The High-Tech Troubles,” has recently surveyed its participants. The responders provided personal, demographic, and professional information. The group owners have published the aggregated...

Tishrei is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar that starts with Rosh-HaShana — the Hebrew New Year. It is a 30 days month that usually occurs in September-October. One...

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Tishrei is the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar that starts with Rosh-HaShana — the Hebrew New Year. It is a 30 days month that usually occurs in September-October. One...