Israel Policy Pod

Dr. Sara Yael Hirschhorn, author of City on a Hilltop: American Jews and the Israeli Settler Movement, joins host Evan Gottesman to discuss the response of pro-annexation Israeli politicians and settlement officials to Israel-UAE normalization, the split between the organized West Bank settlement leadership and their constituents, and how recent developments play into the 2020 U.S. presidential election.Support the show

Journalist and policy researcher Ksenia Svetlova speaks with hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz about Israel-UAE normalization and its impacts for annexation, the Palestinian national cause, Israeli politics, and US-Israel relations.Support the show

Israel Policy Forum's Shira Efron and Michael Koplow speak with host Evan Gottesman about recent historic developments in Israel-UAE relations.Support the show

Former Shin Bet Director Ami Ayalon joins host Evan Gottesman for a discussion on Israel's past and future and Ayalon's forthcoming book, Friendly Fire, touching on the turning points in his outlook on the Palestinians, security coordination with the PA, a new national narrative for Israel, and why he supports Breaking the Silence and empathizes with the settlement movement.Support the show

This episode of Israel Policy Pod features a recording of Israel Policy Forum's recent briefing with policy researcher, journalist, and former Member of Knesset Ksenia Svetlova on the Beirut disaster's implications for Israel and the wider Middle East.Support the show

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the recent tragedy in Beirut, Lebanon and the controversy spurred by the display of a Lebanese flag on Tel Aviv City Hall in the aftermath of the explosion.Support the show

Listen to Israel Policy Forum's exclusive briefing with journalist Barak Ravid (Axios) covering the anti-Netanyahu demonstrations taking place throughout Israel and their implications.Support the show

New York Times Jerusalem Bureau reporter Adam Rasgon joins host Evan Gottesman to discuss a recent story he co-authored with David Halbinger and Mohammed Najib on the social, political, and operational strain Palestinian security officers are facing as Israel and the United States mull annexing parts of the West Bank and President Mahmoud Abbas continues to halt security coordination with Israel.Read the original story in the New York Times: "For Palestinian Police, Much to Lose if Israel Annexes West Bank Land," by David Halbfinger, Adam Rasgon, and Mohammed NajibSupport the show

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss an eventful week in Israel: a clash between the IDF and Hizballah on Israel's northern border, anti-Bibi protests, and the possibility of another round of Knesset elections later this year.Support the show

Israel Fellow Nimrod Novik joins host Evan Gottesman to discuss Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri's recent meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the basis for Cairo's seemingly tepid stance on West Bank annexation.Support the show

Evan Gottesman speaks with Israel Policy Forum's Policy Director Michael Koplow about the resurgent conversation around the one state model.Articles mentioned in the podcast:https://jewishcurrents.org/yavne-a-jewish-case-for-equality-in-israel-palestine/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/opinion/israel-annexation-two-state-solution.htmlhttps://israelpolicyforum.org/2020/07/07/the-two-state-solution-is-dead-long-live-the-two-state-solution-3/https://israelpolicyforum.org/2020/07/16/states-versus-societies-and-realities-versus-solutions/https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/belief/articles/memory-malpractice-beinarthttps://israelpolicyforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/StudyFinal022520.pdf Support the show

Host Eli Kowaz speaks with Commanders for Israel’s Security CEO Dan Rothem about a new CIS messaging campaign against annexation in Israel and Peter Beinart’s controversial op-ed on a one-state model. For more on the CIS messaging campaign, visit eyes.cis.org.il/en.Support the show

RAND Corporation Center for Middle East Policy Director Dr. Dalia Dassa Kaye joins host Evan Gottesman to discuss recent incidents in Iran and their potential implications in the broader context of Israel-Iran tensions.Support the show

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz are joined by Yaya Fink, CEO of the NGO Darkenu, founder of the Lobby 99 organization, and former Labor Party Knesset candidate, for a conversation on fighting for a more democratic Israel and the civil society campaign against annexation.Support the show

This episode of Israel Policy Pod features a recording of Israel Policy Forum's latest Annexation Watch briefing, featuring Yossi Klein Halevi of Shalom Hartman Institute and moderated by Israel Policy Forum Board Chair Susie Gelman.Support the show

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz join a panel discussion on podcasting about Israel with Mishy Harman (Israel Story) and Dina Kraft (the Branch), moderated by Brina Chu (Israel Action Network).Support the show

Host Evan Gottesman speaks with IPF Atid young professional leaders Brianna Goodlin and Jonathan Kamel about IPF Atid's new #OurFutureIsrael campaign responding to the prospect of West Bank annexation.Get involved with #OurFutureIsrael here.Click here to register for Israel Policy Forum's special virtual event (June 23), The Road Ahead: Leading Responsible for Israel's Future.Support the show

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the security establishment's take on looming West Bank annexation with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Ilan Paz.Support the show

Government Relations Manager Aaron Weinberg joins hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz to discuss how Israel Policy Forum's work on Capitol Hill is continuing in the age of social distancing and to provide commentary on Israel Policy Forum's recent video briefing with Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL-22).Support the show

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz talk with MK Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh about her political ambitions, looming West Bank annexation, and her decision to break ranks with Benny Gantz's Blue and White party for Yesh Atid.Support the show