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Send a textOvercoming the Structures of Erasure and the Semantics of Genocidal Management with Aseel AlBajeh"How do we talk about a reality that is being systematically erased in real-time?"On this episode of Understanding Israel Palestine: Beyond the Walls, we examine the epistemology of erasure and how to transcend it through factual reframing. We explore the reality that a genocide is not just committed with bombs, but maintained with words.Host Jeremy Rothe-Kushel is joined by Aseel AlBajeh, the Advocacy Officer at the Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy (PIPD). A legal researcher turned advocacy strategist, Aseel joins us to elucidate the "Communicating Palestine" guide—a vital new strategic manual designed to help advocates move beyond defensive fact-checking and into offensive narrative power.We dive into the guide's core pillars—"Reframing Narratives" and "Engaging Palestinian Voices"—to understand how to shift the conversation away from the "security" traps set by the occupier and back toward the root causes of history, colonization, and rights.Together, we use the guide to decode the deceptive language of "Peace Plans" and "Day After Scenarios" that currently mask permanent military encampment and starvation logistics in Gaza. We analyze the "Rogue Actor" myth of settler violence in the West Bank to reveal the unitary reality of state annexation.Crucially, we confront the historical architecture of "Sacred Terrorism." Drawing on the definitive work of Livia Rokach, Thomas Suarez, and Naeim Giladi, we trace how the foundations of the Israeli state were built by self-confessed terrorists like David Ben-Gurion and Menachem Begin—figures who utilized political violence not as a desperate last resort, but as a calculated tool of statecraft. We examine how this history has been inverted, trapping Western diplomacy in a "double bind" where the victims are labeled terrorists to justify their erasure, while the state architects of terror are shielded by the very "Peace Process" they designed to fail.Finally, we address the ultimate weapon of the status quo: Apathy. We discuss how the claim that the situation is "too complex" is often a deliberate tactic to induce paralysis. Aseel shares how the Communicating Palestine guide provides the epistemological confidence and ethical clarity needed to cut through this weaponized complexity, empowering listeners to move from feeling overwhelmed to speaking truth with power.This episode serves as a primer for the upcoming Voices From the Holy Land online film salon and workshop on Sunday, February 15th.Links & ResourcesThe Guest & The Tools:The Strategic Guide: Communicating PalestineA comprehensive resource for reframing the conversation on Palestine, moving away from exceptionalism and towards universal rights and historical context.The Organization: Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy (PIPD)The Event: Voices From the Holy Land: "Say What??" Workshop (Register for Feb 15th)The Show:Radio Broadcast: Understanding Israel Palestine at KKFI 90.1 FMSubstack: Beyond the Walls with Jeremy Rothe-KushelKeywordsOvercoming Structures of Erasure, Genocidal Manag

Harry S. Truman grew up in a poor family in the Midwestern United States. By age twelve, he had read the Bible twice, not knowing that one day he would help fulfil ancient prophecy. On 14 May 1948, eleven minutes after David Ben Gurion read the declaration of the State of Israel, Truman recognised the new nation despite opposition from allies and political authorities. He later referred to himself as “Cyrus,” echoing the role of the ancient Persian king God used to restore His people.1. God has a purpose for you even before you were bornIsaiah 45:1-4 speaks of King Cyrus, whose name is mentioned 150 years before his birth: “This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of… For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honour.”God had a plan for Cyrus far beyond his own understanding, faith, or awareness. Similarly, God forms each person with a purpose before birth (Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5). Circumstances, background, or perceived limitations do not change God's plan. Even those who seem unimportant or overlooked have a destiny that is part of a larger divine story.2. God has a specific purpose to bring deliverance and blessing through youIsaiah 45:1 says: “To Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of… I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord.”Cyrus was called to subdue nations, open doors, and rebuild God's city.This principle continues today: people are called to be agents of deliverance and blessing. Communities, cities, and families can experience freedom through God's work in people's lives. Jesus came to bring freedom to captives (Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19). Individuals are raised up to be a blessing, bringing light into dark places, hope to the broken, and healing where there is pain.3. God has a purpose that will be fulfilledIsaiah 44:28 and 45:1 show that Cyrus would become king and rebuild Jerusalem. Ezra 1:1-4 records God moving Cyrus' heart to fulfil His prophecy:“The Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm… to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah.”God's promises may take years, even decades, to unfold. Abraham waited 25 years for God's promise that he would have a son to be fulfilled. Paul faced shipwrecks and trials before reaching Rome (Acts 27:23-24). Yet God fulfils every purpose and promise He makes. The Jewish people returned to their homeland despite centuries of exile. The Church continues to grow despite persecution (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:17).APPLICATIONYou have a purpose: God created you intentionally with a plan (Psalm 139:16; Jeremiah 1:5).You are called to bless and deliver: Communities, families, and nations experience God's goodness through His people (Isaiah 45:1; Matthew 5:14).God will fulfil His plans: No obstacle is too great. Every God-given promise, prophecy, and calling will come to pass (Isaiah 41:10; Acts 2:17).God's Spirit brings cleansing, revival, fulfilment and fruitfulness (Titus 3:5-6; Galatians 5:22-23; John 7:37-39). He has prepared a greater future for you, your family, this church and this nation than you can imagine and He is ready to pour life into every dry place.

Harry S. Truman grew up in a poor family in the Midwestern United States. By age twelve, he had read the Bible twice, not knowing that one day he would help fulfil ancient prophecy. On 14 May 1948, eleven minutes after David Ben Gurion read the declaration of the State of Israel, Truman recognised the new nation despite opposition from allies and political authorities. He later referred to himself as “Cyrus,” echoing the role of the ancient Persian king God used to restore His people.1. God has a purpose for you even before you were bornIsaiah 45:1-4 speaks of King Cyrus, whose name is mentioned 150 years before his birth: “This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of… For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honour.”God had a plan for Cyrus far beyond his own understanding, faith, or awareness. Similarly, God forms each person with a purpose before birth (Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5). Circumstances, background, or perceived limitations do not change God's plan. Even those who seem unimportant or overlooked have a destiny that is part of a larger divine story.2. God has a specific purpose to bring deliverance and blessing through youIsaiah 45:1 says: “To Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of… I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord.”Cyrus was called to subdue nations, open doors, and rebuild God's city.This principle continues today: people are called to be agents of deliverance and blessing. Communities, cities, and families can experience freedom through God's work in people's lives. Jesus came to bring freedom to captives (Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19). Individuals are raised up to be a blessing, bringing light into dark places, hope to the broken, and healing where there is pain.3. God has a purpose that will be fulfilledIsaiah 44:28 and 45:1 show that Cyrus would become king and rebuild Jerusalem. Ezra 1:1-4 records God moving Cyrus' heart to fulfil His prophecy:“The Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm… to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah.”God's promises may take years, even decades, to unfold. Abraham waited 25 years for God's promise that he would have a son to be fulfilled. Paul faced shipwrecks and trials before reaching Rome (Acts 27:23-24). Yet God fulfils every purpose and promise He makes. The Jewish people returned to their homeland despite centuries of exile. The Church continues to grow despite persecution (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:17).APPLICATIONYou have a purpose: God created you intentionally with a plan (Psalm 139:16; Jeremiah 1:5).You are called to bless and deliver: Communities, families, and nations experience God's goodness through His people (Isaiah 45:1; Matthew 5:14).God will fulfil His plans: No obstacle is too great. Every God-given promise, prophecy, and calling will come to pass (Isaiah 41:10; Acts 2:17).God's Spirit brings cleansing, revival, fulfilment and fruitfulness (Titus 3:5-6; Galatians 5:22-23; John 7:37-39). He has prepared a greater future for you, your family, this church and this nation than you can imagine and He is ready to pour life into every dry place.

This is a special podcast that I've been working on since June. I first heard about Matan Yaffe from a friend in April. He was founding a new political party and the platform was generating real excitement. The founders - including Matan - were all over Israel constantly hosting evening information sessions. Very grassroots and spreading like wildfire. So I reached out to Matan and we had several long chats, some recorded, some not. He is at the forefront of what could be a seismic political change in Israel in the near future.The result of our discussions is this longer podcast; a two part interview with Matan who - along with several colleagues - has founded El HaDegel. It translates in English as “To the Flag.” They are a movement and political party that will run in the next elections.El HaDegel's core principle is a concept that was central to the vision of David Ben Gurion and the founding mothers and fathers: mamlachti'ut. And that roughly translates to putting the state first. Service. Leave no one behind. No “special deals.” Israeli society is being torn apart from the inside, never mind our external enemies. Three years of domestic conflict, including two years of war, have drained the count of resources - physical and psychological. And Matan Yaffe and his colleagues believe they understand why and propose a solution. They advocate a reformed Israel in which all citizens work and serve the state - whether through the military or in a civilian context. No exceptions. And that is the platform on which they are running - and polling strongly. There are now two parties - El HaDegel and Miluimnikim (which translates as “reservists”) which have been founded recently by IDF reserve soldiers who believe that the state is long overdue for a constitutional rebuild. If not, many worry, it will face a multi-faceted existential crisis. Matan and his colleagues are energetic, smart, accomplished and determined. We get into all the tough issues in this two part podcast, and I know you will learn much from our discussion. I certainly did.My brief introduction to this podcast is audio only but for those who prefer to watch on YouTube the main podcast is full audio visual. It's been little challenging lately - I've been traveling a lot - and finding a place with the right light, etc, is not as easy as you would think. Show your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivState of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Podcast NotesMatan Yaffe's social media links (predominantly in Hebrew):Matan Yafe on IG (post in English)Matan Yafe on XMatan Yafe on InstagramMatan Yafe on FacebookEl HaDegel social media links (in Hebrew):El Hadegel on XEl Hadegel on InstagramEl Hadegel on FacebookMatan Yaffe is an Israeli civic leader, reservist, and social entrepreneur dedicated to renewing Zionism for our time. A Major (Res.) in the IDF Commando Brigade with more than 370 reserve days since October 7, he has combined frontline service with groundbreaking civic initiatives from founding Desert Stars, which cultivates Bedouin leadership in the Negev, to co-founding the Shoresh Fund, which invests in ventures strengthening Israel's resilience. A graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, he also secured a landmark settlement that forced Harvard to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism. Today, as a founding leader of El HaDegel, Yaffe is helping shape a new Zionist movement born from the fire of October 7th: one country, one people, united by collective responsibility and equal service, determined to break the cycle of left-versus-right tribalism and rebuild Israel on the foundations of security, shared sacrifice, and moral clarity of our moral right to live as free people in the land of Israel. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Sionismen – idén att judar i diasporan skulle återvända till Sion, det bibliska namnet för Jerusalem – härstammar så tidigt som från den babyloniska fångenskapen omkring 500 f.Kr. Men det var först i modern tid, under antisemitismens tryckning, som sionismen utvecklades till en nationalistisk rörelse och omvandlade religiös längtan till politisk handling.Rörelsen kombinerade europeiska idéer om folkstyre med en djup kulturell och historisk identitet och lockade både sekulära judar, som sökte trygghet, och religiösa, som såg det som profetisk uppfyllelse. Sionismen bortsåg dock från att kristna och muslimska araber sedan länge bodde i det historiska Israel.I ett avsnitt av podden Historia Nu samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med journalisten och författaren Göran Rosenberg om sionismens idéhistoriska rötter, legitimitetskamp och vägen till staten Israel 1948. Rosenberg är författare till Det förlorade landet – Israel, en personlig historia.År 1896 publicerade den wienbaserade journalisten Theodor Herzl pamfletten Der Judenstaat ("Den judiska staten") där han föreslog ett judiskt hemland som en politisk nödvändighet, född ur Europas antisemitism. Detta ledde till Baselprogrammet och bildandet av Sionistiska organisationen vid första sionistkongressen 1897.Tidigare hade aliyah-idén vuxit fram genom tänkare som Zvi Hirsch Kalischer och Moses Hess, vilka betonade judars egeninsats för nationell upprättelse snarare än gudomlig frälsning. Rörelser som Ḥovevei Ẓiyyon stödde framväxten av judiska bosättningar i Palestina mellan 1870 och 1897, ofta med hjälp av filantroper såsom Rothschilds.Utvandring skedde i vågor, i takt med antisemitismens svängningar. Stora pogromer i Ryssland väckte den första emigrationsvågen. Under första aliyah (1882–1903) anlände cirka 65 000 judar, främst från Östeuropa, och grundade jordbrukssamhällen som Rishon LeZion och Zikhron Ya'akov. Andra aliyah (1904–1914) präglades av socialistiska pionjärer som betonade hebreiskt arbete och kibbutzrörelsen.År 1917 utfärdade Storbritannien Balfourdeklarationen, som stödde upprättandet av ett judiskt nationellt hem i Palestina. Under det brittiska mandatet (1920–1948) ökade invandringen, men arabiskt motstånd växte, vilket ledde till Peelkommissionens delningsförslag 1937 om arabisk och judisk stat.Efter Förintelsen intensifierades kravet på en judisk stat. FN:s delningsplan 1947 (resolution 181) banade väg för utropandet av staten Israel den 14 maj 1948 av David Ben‑Gurion. Detta följdes av arab‑israeliska kriget och den massflykt eller fördrivning av palestinier som kallas Nakba.Efter statsbildningen omvandlades sionismens roll — från nationellt skapande till konsolidering och statens säkerhet. Det blev allt svårare att förena demokratiska ideal med ambitionen att vara en judisk stat. Efter sexdagarskriget 1967 blev Israel ockupationsmakt; sionismen radikaliserades genom offensiv bosättarpolitik, palestinier tvingades leva under rättslöshet och arabisk mark konfiskerades.Bild: Judiska flyktingar anländer till Haifa, Wikipedia, Public domainMusik: Klezmer Inspired Dance av The Turquoise Moon, Storyblock Audio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 1960 Yigael Yadin, formerly chief of the Israeli general staff and by that year a prize winning archaeologist, visited the home of Israel's president David Ben-Gurion, and said to him “Mr. President, I have the honor to tell you that we have discovered 15 dispatches written or dictated by the last president of ancient Israel over 1800 years ago.” Yadin was announcing the discovery of a collection of scrolls written by Simon Bar-Kosiba, better known as Bar-Kohkba, who had led the Second Jewish Revolt against Rome, from 132 to 135 AD. Bar-Kochba was an inspiration to Israelis in the founding generation of the Republic of Israel who otherwise detested each other politically, finding in him a common source of inspiration for their own struggle. His is one of the many legacies of the series of revolts by the Jews against their Roman rulers, but not close to being the most consequential. For among the many unintended consequences of the wars of Rome against the Jews was not only the creation of the Talmud and modern Judaism, but the simultaneous growth of Christianity. With me to talk about these momentous events is Barry Strauss. He is the Corliss Page Dean Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University as well as the Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies Emeritus at Cornell University, where he was formerly Chair of the Department of History as well as Professor of History and Classics. A prolific author, his most recent book is Jews vs Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the Worlds Mightiest Empire. This is his fourth appearance on Historically Thinking. For Further InvestigationBarry Strauss' most recent appearance on the podcast was to discuss "The War That Made the Roman Empire". He also contributed

Christian Zionism, a movement rooted in the belief that the Jewish people have a claim to their ancient homeland, has evolved significantly from its medieval origins through the Reformation, Puritan restorationism, and modern dispensationalism, culminating in robust support for the state of Israel, as seen in the 1948 establishment under David Ben-Gurion and bolstered by figures like Lord Shaftesbury, William Blackstone, and evangelicals such as Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell. Emerging from theological shifts like those in the Geneva Bible and spurred by geopolitical events such as the Balfour Declaration and the Six-Day War, the movement faced opposition from some Jewish groups, particularly Reform Jews, and even criticism for alleged ties to anti-Semitic ideas, yet gained traction through American evangelicalism, a commitment to the liberal order, and lobbying efforts like AIPAC. Download PowerPoint for Show: https://www.patreon.com/posts/135171928Order Against the Waves: Againstthewavesbook.comCheck out Jon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastFollow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/Our Sponsors:* Check out Express VPN: https://expressvpn.com/CONVERSATIONS* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The war of dreamsEver since May 1948, when David Ben-Gurion read the declaration of the establishment of the State of Israel, there has been a war of dreams or a war of ideology taking place among the Jewish people in their land. 

Thus episode revisits the letter Ben Gurion wrote to his son that I addressed in the earlier episode "Cleansing Pappe's Distortions." Here I seek to put that letter into the context of Ben-Gurion's well documented statements on transfer made over the course of decades. I draw conclutions about the motivations of Ben-Gurion's interpreters and the implications for the conflict in general.List of sources cited:The 1918 article that Ben Gurion wrote in the Yiddish organ of the Jewish Socialist Party Poalei Tzion -- Hebrew Version: https://benyehuda.org/read/1469  For the English translation see My Talks with Arab Leaders pg. 7-8 :https://archive.org/details/MyTalksWithArabLeadersDavidBenGurionTranslatedFromTheHebrewByAryehRubinsteinAndMishaLouvish/page/n13/mode/2up)1924,speech given at Kibbutz Ein Charod Ben Gurion:https://benyehuda.org/read/1469Ben-Gurions 1929 Plan for a Bi-National State that was presented in 1930 and published in 1931:For an English Summary of the 1929 plan see My Talks with Arab Leaders by Ben Gurion ppg. 23-24For the partition plan that that Ben Gurion conceived of in early 1937 and his embrace of transfer in a letter to his son Amos see Letters to Paula by Ben Gurion pg. 129 Letter dated July 27, 1937): https://archive.org/details/letterstopaula00davi/page/128/mode/2up For Ben-Gurions embrace of population transfer in his diary entry of July 12, 1937Ben Gurion's testimony for the UNSCOP committeeMarch 23, 1941, Guideline for Zionist Policy, Submitted to the Jewish Agency Executive Meeting, in Jerusalem by Ben Gurion:https://israeled.org/resources/documents/david-ben-gurion-guideline-for-zionist-policy-1941/?utm_source=chatgpt.comExtended Bibliography:The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan PappeThe Birth of the Palestinian Refuge Problem, 1947-1949 by Benny MorrisPalestine 1936 by Oren KesslerBen-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel by Anita ShapiraPalestine Betrayed by Efraim KarshIndustry of Lies by Ben-Dror YeminiJournal of Palestine Studies Compounds its Ben-Gurion ErrorJPS Responds to Camera's Call for AccuracyQuoting Ben-Gurion: An ExchangeBenny Morris' Reign of Terror RevisitedIlan Pappe and CAMERA: How the Zionists are fighting historyThe Concept of "Transfer " in Zionist Thinking and Practice: Historical Roots and Contemporary ChallengesMy Talks with Arab Leaders by David Ben GurionLetters to Paula and to the Children by David Ben Gurion

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Israel comete crimes de guerra em Gaza e a mudança de discurso do premiê Benjamin Netanyahu, nos últimos dias, deixa claro que o objetivo de seu governo é a limpeza étnica da região.Vocês não têm ideia de como me dói dizer isso. Desde que me entendo por gente, sou sionista. Ao longo da vida, mudei de opinião a respeito de muitas questões. Este é um dos raros casos em que me mantive constante. Ser sionista é ser favorável a um Estado, no Levante Meridional, para o povo judeu. Um Estado na sua terra. Mas o meu é o sionismo de Theodor Herzl, o sionismo de David Ben Gurion. O meu é o sionismo de Yitzhak Rabin, que compreendeu, como todo israelense inteligente, que as mesmas razões que sustentam o direito de judeus terem seu país sustenta, igualmente, o direito de palestinos terem o seu.O governo Netanyahu é a negação de todos esses valores.Neste momento, estão nas ilhas de edição do Meio três episódios especiais da série Ponto de Partida que vão para nosso streaming e tratarão de Israel e da Palestina. Não pretendia voltar a este assunto antes do lançamento porque, afinal, em dez, doze minutos de um vídeo aqui, não cabe tudo o que gravamos num total de uma hora e meia. Só que os acontecimentos não esperam.O governo Netanyahu está propositalmente deixando sem comida e sem remédios milhões de pessoas na Faixa de Gaza. Não existe qualquer razão estratégica, do ponto de vista militar ou político, para justificar algo assim. É um nível absurdo de crueldade, de desumanidade.No Knesset, o parlamento de Israel, na semana passada, Netanyahu afirmou que por conta de sua política de “destruir mais e mais moradias”, as palavras são do premiê, “o resultado inevitável será o desejo pelos moradores de Gaza de deixarem a região”. Neste mesmo discurso, ele afirmou que só permitirá que ajuda humanitária chegue a quem não voltar para casa.Se o desejo de Benjamin Netanyahu é tornar a vida em Gaza tão insuportável que a população deseje deixar suas casas para nunca mais voltar, o nome disso é limpeza étnica. É a definição de dicionário. É limpar, de uma região, um povo. A política de tornar um lugar impossível para a vida de quem vive lá. O primeiro-ministro de Israel está declarando isso. Ministros de seu gabinete já diziam desde o ano passado, mas Netanyahu, não. Agora ele começou a dizer. É política de Estado.Que ninguém se engane. Esta política não só é bárbara e anti-Palestina. Ela é, igualmente, anti-Israel. Esta política não vai eliminar o Hamas. Ela vai alimentar o ódio palestino a um ponto como jamais houve na história. Ela vai acirrar o conflito. A longo prazo, ela ameaça a existência do Estado de Israel. E, não, ela não vai expulsar os palestinos. Primeiro porque o povo palestino já demonstrou, ao longo das décadas, uma resiliência sem igual. Eles querem sua terra e vão ficar. Mas, em segundo lugar, é preciso considerar os vizinhos imediatos. O Egito já deixou claro que não quer os palestinos no seu país. A Jordânia, idem. O Líbano, a Síria, mesma coisa. Não há outro lugar para o povo palestino que não a sua terra. Gaza e Cisjordânia.Além disso, o que a política de Netanyahu faz é estender o sofrimento dos 58 reféns que ainda vivem no cativeiro, em Gaza. Estão sendo torturados, passam fome e estão nas mãos de pessoas que os odeiam. Nunca na história, desde 1948, houve um único governo israelense que não pusesse como absoluta prioridade a segurança de cada judeu no mundo. Nunca. Israel nasceu para que o resultado de dois mil anos de racismo, perseguição e violência que os judeus sofreram na Europa nunca mais ocorresse.Nunca mais.Esta política mudou com Netanyahu. A guerra em Gaza não representa qualquer estratégia de interesse do Estado de Israel. Ela representa os interesses da extrema-direita israelense e os interesses pessoais do primeiro-ministro. Netanyahu é um político corrupto que compreende que, no momento em que deixar o governo, será imediatamente processado e corre o risco de passar seus últimos dias na cadeia. Manter-se em guerra garante o apoio da extrema-direita e, com o apoio da extrema-direita, seu governo não termina antes da próxima eleição. Enquanto ele controlar metade mais um do Knesset, o governo fica de pé. Ou seja, eleição só em 27 de outubro do ano que vem.É um pesadelo para os palestinos. É um pesadelo para as famílias dos reféns. É um pesadelo para os democratas israelenses.A gente não tem como prever o futuro, mas temos como compreender o que aconteceu para chegarmos até aqui. Este não é um vídeo que vai agradar a turma do “Palestina livre do rio ao mar”. Não é um vídeo que agradará quem acha que Israel está sempre certa. É um vídeo para quem deseja compreender e quem anseia, urgentemente, pela paz. Uma paz cada vez mais distante.Eu sou Pedro Doria, editor do Meio.Netanyahu não é um premiê popular. Ele sabe disso. Sabe que perderia a eleição pesado. Ele tem o apoio de apenas 32% dos israelenses. Mais do que isso. 55% acreditam que seu único interesse é se manter no poder. Uma pesquisa realizada este mês pelo Maariv afirma que a oposição, se as eleições fossem hoje, conquistaria 62 cadeiras do Knesset e, o bloco de Netanyahu, 48.Existem duas extrema-direitas diferentes em Israel. E é importante entender isso. São dois grupos que, embora igualmente extremistas, não se bicam. Não se falam. De um lado estão os nacionalistas sionistas e, do outro, os ultra-ortodoxos.Uma das principais marcas dos nacionalistas sionistas, tipo a camisa da Seleção brasileira deles, o boné MAGA, é uma kipá de tricô. Eles são quem mais faz pressão para que Israel anexe os territórios palestinos, a Cisjordânia e Gaza. É a turma que ergue assentamentos, condomínios inteiros, em território que não pertence ao Estado de Israel. Defendem uma Grande Israel, andam pesadamente armados, em geral quando há instantes de violência contra palestinos, são eles. Foi um cara desse grupo que assassinou Yitzhak Rabin no momento em que ele tentava negociar a paz com Yasser Arafat. Os nacionalistas sionistas são sempre os primeiros a se alistar no Exército e se oferecem para estar na linha de frente. São, por isso mesmo, os que mais morrem na guerra.Os ultraortodoxos são o contrário. Não se alistam, têm licença especial para escaparem do serviço militar que é obrigatório para todos os outros cidadãos israelenses. Também não trabalham. Estudam a Torá o dia todo e são financiados pelo Estado. Seu principal objetivo é manterem-se isentos do serviço militar e de qualquer trabalho, é manter os recursos do Estado vindo pra eles enquanto estudam a palavra de Deus.A tensão entre os dois grupos é grande e é real justamente por isso. Só que em nenhum outro governo na história de Israel qualquer um dos dois já teve o espaço de poder que eles têm hoje. Porque, a sua maneira, são extremistas de formas distintas. Então um atura o outro e os dois grupos, embora minoritários, têm votos o suficiente para manter Netanyahu no poder. A coalizão de governo se mantem no poder por 4 votos. Apenas quatro cadeiras. Se quatro deputados deixam o governo, ele desmorona. Só que não acontece. Não acontece enquanto Netanyahu garantir as benesses dos religiosos e acenar com limpeza étnica palestina para os nacionalistas.Mas como foi que Netanyahu chegou lá? Tem uma verdade inconveniente nisso tudo. Israel apresentou duas vezes um plano concreto para a criação do Estado da Palestina. A primeira com o gabinete de centro-esquerda de Ehud Barak, no ano 2000. A segunda pelo gabinete de centro-direita de Ehud Olmert, em 2008. Não é que os palestinos tenham recusado. Nem Arafat, em 2000, nem Mahmoud Abbas, em 2008, apresentaram uma contra-proposta. Na verdade, após a primeira apresentação de proposta, explodiu a Segunda Intifada, que matou muita gente em Israel. É como se, no momento em que finalmente Israel conseguiu se convencer, tanto na esquerda quanto na direita, de que era preciso haver um Estado palestino, o governo da Palestina tivesse congelado. Vejam, teve uma vez, sem resposta. Veio uma onda brutal de ataques terroristas. Aí apresentaram uma segunda proposta. Silêncio no rádio. Os palestinos nunca disseram, sequer, não. Nunca explicaram exatamente o que não gostavam na Foi neste cenário que Benjamin Netanyahu se elegeu. Ele era o único político dizendo “os palestinos não querem paz”. Subentendido nesta ideia está a percepção que muitos israelenses ainda têm de que, para os palestinos, a única solução é o fim de Israel. Pois, em 2009, a população de Israel ouviu Bibi. E o elegeu. Mais de uma década e meia depois, ele segue no governo e tudo piorou muito. Netanyahu tornou a paz ainda mais difícil de ser conquistada. Então como se constrói a paz?O Sete de Outubro é um trauma que não vai embora tão cedo. A destruição de Gaza, muito menos. Mas eu queria sublinhar um último ponto. Hoje, 50% da população de Israel é formada por judeus cujos avós moravam no Norte da África e no Oriente Médio. 30% por judeus cujos avós vieram da Europa. 20% de árabes palestinos com cidadania israelense. Geneticamente, os judeus asquenazitas, os europeus, são mais próximos dos judeus mizrahim e sefarditas do que de qualquer povo europeu. Eles são a mesma gente. E não há povo mais próximo de qualquer judeu do que os palestinos.Isso tem explicação. São os dois povos cananeus. Os dois povos são de lá. Os dois povos descendem diretamente dos homens e mulheres que primeiro aprenderam a plantar na história. Isso. Dez mil anos atrás, na Revolução Agrícola. Nenhum povo pertence mais a uma mesma terra do que judeus e palestinos pertencem a Canaã. Não importa sua crença ideológica, sua crença religiosa, nada muda o fato de que são duas culturas ancoradas há milênios naquela terra. Todas suas rezas, seus monumentos, seus textos. Cada artefato arqueológico encontrado com mil, dois mil, três mil, cinco mil, oito mil anos foi construído, moldado, pelas mãos dos antepassados de todos os judeus e todos os palestinos. Em alguns casos, dos antepassados comuns aos dois povos.Não existe saída que não o reconhecimento de que a terra é dos dois. Precisamos dos dois países. E, às vezes, a paz nasce justamente quando não parece mais haver esperança.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine a classroom where students face each other, rather than the whiteboard, and discuss David Ben-Gurion and Aristotle, while studying Hebrew and Latin. Welcome to Emet, the first classical Jewish prep school in the U.S. Founded in 2023 in New York City, Emet is pioneering a model that integrates Jewish wisdom with academic excellence, offering students an education where Judaism is infused seamlessly into academic subjects, from physical education (Krav Maga), to chemistry. In this thought-provoking conversation with Emet's founding Head of School, Rabbi Dr. Abraham Unger, learn how academic rigor is raising the bar for its students to build strength and character, inspiring children to become Jewish leaders of the future. This episode was produced by Dina Nusnbaum and Miranda Lapides. The show's executive producers are David Bryfman, Karen Cummins, and Nessa Liben. This episode was engineered and edited by Nathan J. Vaughan of NJV Media. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review, or even better, share it with a friend. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and be the first to know when new episodes are released. To learn more about The Jewish Education Project visit jewishedproject.org where you can find links to our Jewish Educator Portal and learn more about our mission, history, and staff. We are a proud partner of UJA-Federation of New York. 

Unpacking Israeli History is coming to Chicago on June 8 for its first ever LIVE event!  Buy Your Tickets Now DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your tickets using the discount code UIHCHI. NB: Click "Unlock" and enter the discount code before selecting your tickets. This week, host Noam Weissman revisits one of Israel's most explosive debates, why don't most Haredim—often referred to as the ultra-Orthodox—serve in the IDF? As Israel endures one of the longest wars in its history, this deeply divisive question has returned to the forefront. Noam first tackled the issue in Season 3 and now it has been reignited by the ongoing war that has touched nearly every family in the country. This episode unpacks the roots of the draft exemption granted to yeshiva students by David Ben Gurion, the philosophy behind the "Torah Dome," and the fierce cultural battle between Haredi and non-Haredi Israelis. Please get in touch at noam@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Wondering Jews

The state of Israel is a thriving, bustling democracy. But the freedoms Israelis enjoy today came at the expense of much pain and war immediately at its inception. A recently revealed excerpt from the diary of Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, offers an unfiltered view into the tension-filled beginnings of the Jewish state and reminds us of the great ... Read More The post Israel's Independence | May 10, 2025 appeared first on The Friends of Israel Today Radio.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: From City Streets to Kibbutz Fields: Finding Roots in New Soil Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-05-04-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בין השדות הירוקים והפרחים הצבעוניים של הקיבוץ, במרכז האדמה רעננה ומרעננת, צעד אליאב בזהירות.En: Between the green fields and colorful flowers of the kibbutz, in the center of the fresh and invigorating land, Eliyav walked carefully.He: הוא החזיק מעדר בידיו, והזיעה נטפה על מצחו.En: He held a hoe in his hands, and sweat dripped from his forehead.He: אליאב, סטודנט מהעיר הגדולה, הגיע לקיבוץ כדי להתנדב וללמוד על חקלאות.En: Eliyav, a student from the big city, had come to the kibbutz to volunteer and learn about agriculture.He: הוא הרגיש קצת אבוד בין השדות והאנשים החדשים, אבל כל זה השתנה כאשר פגש את רחל.En: He felt a bit lost among the fields and new people, but all that changed when he met Rachel.He: רחל, בחורה מלאת חיים שגדלה ליד הקיבוץ, אהבה את החקלאות ואת הקהילה שלה.En: Rachel, a lively young woman who grew up near the kibbutz, loved agriculture and her community.He: היא קשרה שיער שחור גולש והחביאה חיוך מאחורי עיניים נוצצות.En: She tied her flowing black hair back and hid a smile behind sparkling eyes.He: כשהתקרבה לאליאב, הציעה לעזור לו בעבודת השדה.En: As she approached Eliyav, she offered to help him with his fieldwork.He: "בוא," היא אמרה בחיוך, "אני אראה לך איך עושים זאת קל יותר."En: "Come," she said with a smile, "I'll show you how to make this easier."He: השניים עבדו זה לצד זה, ורחל הסבירה לו ביסודיות על התהליך של גידול וגיזום, על האדמה ועל החיים בכפר.En: The two worked side by side, and Rachel meticulously explained the process of growing and pruning, about the land and life in the village.He: אליאב הקשיב והתבונן, אבל גם עבד קשה והתאמץ להדביק את הקצב.En: Eliyav listened and observed but also worked hard to keep up the pace.He: הרגשות בין אליאב לרחל התחילו לזרום כמו מים חיים, אך הייתה גם מתיחות.En: Feelings between Eliyav and Rachel began to flow like living water, but there was also tension.He: אליאב עדיין חש כמו זר, ורחל לא הייתה בטוחה במטרה שלו.En: Eliyav still felt like a stranger, and Rachel was unsure of his intentions.He: האם הוא נמצא כאן רק לשבועות אחדים, או שהוא באמת רוצה להבין ולהתחבר לעולם הזה?En: Was he only here for a few weeks, or did he truly want to understand and connect with this world?He: יום אחד, לאחר עבודת יום ארוך במיוחד, אליאב לקח נשימה עמוקה ונפגש עם רחל על שפת השדה.En: One day, after an especially long day's work, Eliyav took a deep breath and met Rachel at the edge of the field.He: "אני רוצה לדבר," הוא אמר.En: "I want to talk," he said.He: "קשה לי, הכל כאן שונה ממה שאני מכיר.En: "It's hard for me; everything here is different from what I know.He: אבל אני באמת רוצה להיות חלק מזה."En: But I really want to be part of it."He: רחל הביטה בו, ובלבה הופיעה תחושת הקלה.En: Rachel looked at him, and a sense of relief appeared in her heart.He: "אני מבינה," היא אמרה בעדינות.En: "I understand," she said gently.He: "אני אראה לך למה זה שווה את זה." היא הזמינה אותו לחגוג עמה את יום העצמאות בקיבוץ.En: "I'll show you why it's worth it." She invited him to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut with her at the kibbutz.He: החגיגות החלו מוקדם בבוקר, והאווירה הייתה מחשמלת.En: The celebrations began early in the morning, and the atmosphere was electrifying.He: דגלים כחול-לבן התנופפו ברוח והילדים רקדו בהתרגשות.En: Blue and white flags waved in the breeze, and the children danced with excitement.He: אליאב ורחל פזזו יחד, ולאט לאט הוא הרגיש שהקיבוץ והקהילה נכנסים ללבו.En: Eliyav and Rachel danced together, and slowly he felt the kibbutz and the community entering his heart.He: לפתע, כחלק מהאירוע, השניים עמדו מול התמונה הגדולה של דוד בן גוריון.En: Suddenly, as part of the event, the two stood in front of a large picture of David Ben-Gurion.He: אנשים רקדו סביבם, ואליאב הבין את ערכם של השורשים ושל התחברות עם האדמה.En: People danced around them, and Eliyav understood the value of roots and connecting with the land.He: בחיוך מלא אמונה, הוא פנה לרחל ואמר, "אני נשאר.En: With a smile full of confidence, he turned to Rachel and said, "I'm staying.He: המקום הזה חשוב לי יותר מתמיד."En: This place means more to me than ever."He: רחל חייכה, יודעת שסוף סוף היא יכולה לסמוך עליו.En: Rachel smiled, knowing she could finally trust him.He: בין הצלחת לחגוג יום העצמאות לבין המשמעות העמוקה של הקיבוץ, שהתפשטה לכל פינה בהיכרה, נוצרה חברות אמת בין רחל לאליאב.En: Between the success of celebrating Yom Ha'atzmaut and the deep meaning of the kibbutz, which spread to every corner she knew, a true friendship developed between Rachel and Eliyav.He: זה היה תחילתה של הבנה וקשר שהעמיקו עם הזמן ובעצם... רכשו לחיים טעם חדש.En: It was the beginning of an understanding and connection that deepened over time and essentially... brought a new flavor to life. 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To help struggling Israeli combat veterans find their way back, please visit the American Friends of Israel Navy SEALs' (AFINS): afins.us/warriorcareUpcoming Event Notice: Dan Senor will be delivering this year's State of World Jewry Address at the 92nd Street Y (92NY) on Tuesday May 13 at 7:30 pm. To register: 92ny.org/event/the-state-of-world-jewry-addressWatch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastSubscribe to Ark Media's new podcast ‘What's Your Number?': lnk.to/HJI2mXArk Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.orgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorToday's episode:Flames that engulfed more than 5,000 acres around Jerusalem as Israel marked its 77th Independence Day. Dozens of Independence Day ceremonies were canceled, and according to many Israelis — the feelings of national solidarity that normally characterize this day were scarce. For the families of hostages in Gaza,  this was their second Yom Haatzmaut without their loved ones. And yet, Israelis are nothing if not resilient. The country's population has now surpassed 10 million people. Forty-five percent of all Jews on Earth today call Israel home. So, while there are reasons for concern, there are also reasons for hope. Reflecting on how far Israel has come, and where it may go from here, we are joined by bestselling author and senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, Yossi Klein Halevi, to discuss the debt we have to Israel's founders, and to the soldiers who have fallen in its defense. For Yossi Klein Halevi's books: tinyurl.com/ycfcn72uCREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - Sound EditorGABE SILVERSTEIN - ResearchYUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode on Israel's Independence Day. Today, we will step back in time and attempt to get into prime minister David Ben-Gurion’s state of mind as the Jewish state is declared in 1948. We speak about the divided nation -- even as it was fighting for its mere survival against enemies on all fronts. To understand how Ben-Gurion was thinking on that fateful May 14, 1948, we turn to two newly released images of his handwritten diary, which reveal the first prime minister’s anxieties as the newly born country headed to war against invading Arab neighbors.We then discuss how a mere few weeks after the Declaration of Independence, one of the most painful episodes in Israeli history occurred -- the Altalena Affair. Rettig Gur explains this social turning point. Finally, Rettig Gur expounds on the current Israeli moment and compares it to the prescient anxiety felt by Ben-Gurion and the profound test of leadership he faced so soon after the founding of the state. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Cartoon illustrating Israelis' first election, January 25, 1948. (AP Photo/H. E. Munhall)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yom Ha'atzmaut:  Israel Independence Day and The Declaration That Almost Wasn't!  -  English only.  In 1948, after David Ben-Gurion signed Israel's Declaration of Independence, newspapers announced that the nation of Israel was born.  Yes, the nation was born but the document almost wasn't born!  Investigate the extraordinary history of Israel's Declaration of Independence!  This is a rebroadcast of a May 4, 2022, podcast from our archives.  This year, 2025, Israel Independence Day falls on May 1, 2025.

A rare handwritten excerpt from David Ben-Gurion’s diary, penned on May 14, 1948 – the day of Israel's declaration of independence – has been revealed to the public, offering a personal glimpse into the founding prime minister’s emotions and concerns at the birth of the state. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Shmuel Adler , the deputy director of the Ben Gurion Heritage Institute and the Ben Gurion Archives. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘If the Jews are faced with a choice between the refugee problem and rescuing Jews from concentration camps on the one hand, and aid for the national museum in Palestine on the other, the Jewish sense of pity will prevail and our people's entire strength will be directed at aid for the refugees in the various countries. Zionism will vanish from the agenda - David Ben Gurion,   Notes Palestine Remembered article on the Evian Conference: https://www.palestineremembered.com/Articles/SSI/EvianConference.html   Not Accepting Refugees: The Evian Conference of 1938, Dr. Paul Bartrop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjyRxqmRTkM   Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/dsconsciousness   Become a subscriber: https://payhip.com/b/Sq0ZB   Rain and Tears by Neutrin05   / neutrin05   Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported  — CC BY-SA 3.0  Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PKvY28 Music promoted by Audio Library    • Rain and Tears – Neutrin05 (No Copyright) matt2131@hotmail.com

Iyov 29, 30, 31: a group of chapters in Iyov's painful situation is compounded by his memories of the life he used to live where he was honoured by all and cared for anyone who had fallen on hard times. Calev Ben Dor explores how David Ben Gurion found the theme of previous glory and current worthlessness in Iyov to resonate with his own life. https://www.sefaria.org/Job.29?lang=bi,https://www.sefaria.org/Job.30?lang=bi, https://www.sefaria.org/Job.31?lang=bi

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for a special Friday Focus episode, part two of last week's discussion, "Why the IDF abandoned the offensive and ended up with Oct. 7." When Israel's founding prime minister David Ben Gurion envisioned the country's defense forces, he proposed a small standing army and a large reservist force. In the first part of our conversation, we discussed how this model served the state, alongside a doctrine of deterrence, intelligence, and battlefield victory. However, as the state evolved, the standing army was increasingly shrunk alongside an outsized confidence in Israel's air array. How did this lead up to the complete failure of the army to prevent -- and spur -- the Hamas onslaught on October 7, 2023? This week, we speak about how Israel's army continues to evolve by learning from our current enemies -- non-state actors who don't fight by the rules. We discuss how this generation of IDF soldiers grew up in the shadow of the Disengagement -- and without much ground-operation experience. Finally, we hear lessons the IDF has learned from October 7 and how it is already attempting to implement them. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod Waves. IMAGE: IDF forces operation in the Gaza Strip in a handout photo issued by the Israeli military on January 9, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan on today's show. In today's special longer Friday episode, Berman charts the evolving essential purpose of the IDF, starting with its origins. He speaks of the push-pull of a fledgling organization as both a defensive and offensive body. We learn how the fight for Israel's independence crystallized the need for an easily maneuverable fighting machine that would not hinder the Jewish state's need for a stable economy. Berman explains how first prime minister David Ben-Gurion's solutions worked well -- until with the shifting tides of warfare, they really didn't. In this podcast, the first installment of a two-part conversation, we hear how after a series of wars and political decisions, the stage was set for the IDF's catastrophic failure on October 7. For news updates, please check out The Times of Israel’s ongoing live blog. Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves. IMAGE: A detachment of Haganah soldiers overlooking Acre relaxes on May 21, 1948, after the three-day fight for the city, which surrendered on May 18. 1948. (AP Photo/FN)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode was first published on Oct. 24, 2023. Original show notes: Today's war between Israel and Hamas has its origins in the unresolved problems caused by the events of 1948. The year that witnessed the creation of an independent Jewish state in the former British mandate of Palestine, is known by Palestinians as the nakba, or catastrophe. Internecine violence intensified in 1947 as the U.N. weighed partitioning Palestine into two independent states, one Jewish and one Arab. Then five neighboring Arab countries invaded the new state of Israel immediately after David Ben-Gurion declared independence on May 14, 1948. In all, approximately 750,000 Arabs fled or were driven from their homes by Jewish forces. Many fled to Gaza and were forbidden from returning to their homeland after the war, turning them into permanent refugees. In this episode, Middle East expert Ian Lustick of the University of Pennsylvania discusses the throughline from 1948 to 2023.

This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Andrea Silbert interview Israeli historian, journalist, and author of A State at Any Cost: The Life of David Ben-Gurion, Tom Segev. Dr. Segev delves into the life and legacy of David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s founding father. He shares insights into Ben-Gurion's early years in Poland, his involvement in Zionist politics, and immigration to Palestine […]

This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Andrea Silbert interview Israeli historian, journalist, and author of A State at Any Cost: The Life of David Ben-Gurion, Tom Segev. Dr. Segev delves into the life and legacy of David Ben-Gurion, Israel's founding father. He shares insights into Ben-Gurion's early years in Poland, his involvement in Zionist politics, and immigration to Palestine in 1906, which set the stage for his leadership during pivotal moments in history. Segev covers Ben-Gurion's rise to prominence, his role in forming the Zionist Labor Federation, and the strategies he employed during the 1936-39 Arab revolt. Additionally, Segev examines Ben-Gurion's historic leadership in declaring Israel's independence in 1948, the unification of Jewish militias into the Israeli Defense Forces, and the implications of the Arab-Israeli War. He also highlights Ben-Gurion's efforts to establish state institutions, absorb Jewish immigrants, and his vision for the nation, while acknowledging the complicated aspects of his political leadership. Dr. Segev positions Ben-Gurion among the most significant leaders of the twentieth century, with a legacy that continues to influence Israeli society and its international relations today.

1/2: #ISRAEL: Return to the Iron Wall of David Ben-Gurion and Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 1880 JERUSALEM

2/2: #ISRAEL: Return to the Iron Wall of David Ben-Gurion and Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 1905 JERUSALEM

GOOD EVENING: The show begins in Central Asia as the Kremlin returns to shake hangs with the Taliban... 1890 Afghanistan CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9-915 1/2: #Central Asia: Russia warms toward the Taliban & What is to be done? Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. 915-930 2/2: #Central Asia: Russia warms toward the Taliban & What is to be done? Bill Roggio, FDD. Husain Haqqani, Hudson Institute. 930-945 1/2: #IDF: Back into Gaza; Securing the Lebanon Border. Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD 945-1000 2/2: #IDF: Back into Gaza; Securing the Lebanon Border. Seth Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD SECOND HOUR 10-1015 1/2: #Ukraine: Russia advances and Zelensky explains. John Hardie, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD. 1015-1030 2/2: #Ukraine: Russia advances and Zelensky explains. John Hardie, FDD. Bill Roggio, FDD. 1030-1045 #PRC: Re-boxing fools no one. Alan Tonelson, @RealityChek. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill 1045-1100 #TAIWAN: The new president trash-talks Beijing and prospers. Charles Burton, Sinopsis. @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 1/2: #ISRAEL: Return to the Iron Wall of David Ben-Gurion and Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 1115-1130 2/2: #ISRAEL: Return to the Iron Wall of David Ben-Gurion and Ze'ev Jabotinsky. Peter Berkowitz, Hoover Institution 1130-1145 #IRAN: Naming the problem: one year late of Iran's war to destroy Israel as a state. John Bolton, Telegraph 1145-1200 #Russia: Both a migration and a birth rate crisis. Ekaterina Zolotova, @GPFutures FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 #NewWorldReport: Assassination in Sheinbaum's Mexico. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 1215-1230 #NewWorldReport: Mayoral battle run-off in Sao Paulo, largest city in Latin America. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire 1230-1245 1/2: #HOTEL MARS: What explains The Great Dying of 250 mya? Alexander Farnsworth, Science, University of Bristol. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com 1245-100 am 2/2: #HOTEL MARS: What explains The Great Dying of 250 mya? Alexander Farnsworth, Science, University of Bristol. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com

Von der Katastrophe des Holocaust über die historische Gründung des Staates Israel im Jahr 1948 bis hin zu den Herausforderungen und Konflikten mit den arabischen Nachbarn – diese Episode beleuchtet die zentralen Ereignisse und Figuren, die die Geschichte des jüdischen Staates formten. Historische Persönlichkeiten wie Theodor Herzl und David Ben-Gurion spielen dabei ebenso eine Rolle […]

Eric welcomes back Michael Mandelbaum, author and Christian A. Herter Professor Emeritus of American Foreign Policy at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.  Michael is the author of the new book The Titans of the Twentieth Century: How They Made History and the History they Made (New York: Oxford University Press, 2024). His book is a study of the interaction between individuals and the structural forces of history with essays on Woodrow Wilson, Vladimir Lenin, Adolph Hitler, Winston Churchill, FDR, Mohandas Gandhi, David Ben Gurion and Mao tse-Tung. They discuss the circumstances that allowed these figures to exercise enormous influence on the course of history in the 20th century, the role of will and will to power in driving historical change, the imprint that Lenin left on the Soviet Union, the continued influence of Woodrow Wilson on American internationalism of both the liberal and conservative variety, the role of ideas in politics and the danger of political figures committed to ideas and unrestrained by countervailing forces, the unique preparation of Churchill and FDR for wartime leadership, why these figures seem so much more substantive than today's political leaders and why all of the 8 leaders under consideration would likely see today's world as a failure of their efforts.    The Titans of the Twentieth Century: How They Made History and the History They Made: https://a.co/d/aylEsW4 Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

The October 7 Hamas attack severely affected Israel's Ben-Gurion University (BGU) and its surrounding community. The university lost over 110 people, several students were taken hostage, including Noa Argamani, and thousands of students were called up for reserve duty. Doug Seserman, CEO of Americans for Ben-Gurion University, joins us to discuss the impact of the October 7 Hamas massacre on BGU and Israel's Negev region. Hear about the university's emergency response and volunteer efforts, highlighting the region's resilience and the university's innovation in sustainability, water conservation, and energy solutions.  *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC.  Episode Lineup:  (0:40) Doug Seserman Show Notes: Listen – People of the Pod: The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: What Does it Mean For Israel? Seven Months In: What Israelis Think About the War Against Hamas, Campus Antisemitism in America, and More What Does it Mean to be a Jewish American Hero? A Jewish American Heritage Month Conversation with AJC CEO Ted Deutch Follow People of the Pod on your favorite podcast app, and learn more at AJC.org/PeopleofthePod You can reach us at: peopleofthepod@ajc.org If you've appreciated this episode, please be sure to tell your friends, and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts. Transcript of Interview with Doug Seserman: Manya Brachear Pashman:   The Negev, the vast desert region that covers 60% of Israel's territory is home to only 10% of its population. It's also home to Ben-Gurion University and many of the communities attacked by Hamas terrorists on October 7.  Doug Seserman is the CEO of Americans for Ben-Gurion University. In that role, he has worked to highlight the innovations and technology know-how that Israel can offer America and the world when it comes to sustainability, water conservation, energy solutions and ecology. But since October 7 BGU's efforts have shifted from sustaining lives across Israel's south to rebuilding them. Doug Seserman is with us now to discuss those efforts. Doug, welcome to People of the Pod. Doug Seserman:  Thank you so much for inviting me. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So compared to other Israeli universities, the BGU community was disproportionately impacted by the October 7 massacre, correct? Can you give our listeners some perspective on the scope of loss? Doug Seserman:   Sure. So as the crow flies our main campus in Beer-Sheva is only about 22 miles from Gaza. We had a number of students at the Nova music festival site, and a number of our employees and their families live in the western Negev or Gaza Envelope area. So as a university today, we have 111 dead. That includes those murdered on October 7, as well as fallen soldiers. We've had close to 6,600 of our students, faculty, employees, administration, called up to milu'im, reserve duty, and not all of them have come back. Some 2000 are still fighting. So that was a direct and disproportional impact. Now everybody in Israel has experienced this war. Every family knows somebody, but for us, it's definitely disproportional. Literally every colleague's kids are fighting. Every younger woman who's a colleague in her 30s, their husbands are fighting. People are on their WhatsApp just trying to hear what's going to happen next. It's a very surreal situation. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Four hostages were rescued by the IDF earlier this month.  Were there any faculty, staff, or students from Ben-Gurion taken hostage?  Doug Seserman:   Noa Argamani, you may recall her name. She was at the music festival and forcibly separated from her boyfriend Avinatan Or, who's a BGU alum. But Noa is a 26-year-old information systems student of ours. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Yes, thank you. Of course, Noa was one of those hostages recently rescued. We are so thankful that Noa is now home. 124 hostages are still being held in Gaza. We are praying and advocating for the safe return home of all hostages, and will highlight those that are part of the BGU family: Sasha (Alexander) Trufanov, Avinatan Or, Alex Dancyg, and Segev Kalfon And Doug, how many at BGU were called up for reserve duty? Doug Seserman:   That's about a third of the student body. Classes, obviously, they were supposed to start on October 15, and they didn't resume until December 31. The president of the University, Professor Daniel Chamovitz, did his best to have no student be left behind. But at some point, we had to resume classes. And so today, when you go to the campus, it's, I don't want to say it's thriving, but it's functioning. There's a normalcy about life in Israel and also on campus. But there's nothing normal about this new normal.  Many of our reservists are back and they're in the classroom, but even going from being in Gaza, in conflict, to then studying for a test, you know, writing papers and things. People are traumatized, and the university has done an amazing job providing psychological support and counseling for the students and the faculty and the families who've been directly impacted. But still, it's a very difficult situation. Manya Brachear Pashman:   In addition to those called up for reserve duty immediately after October 7, was there a sizable volunteer effort? Or was the community just too shell-shocked? Doug Seserman:   Thank you for asking. Today when you go to campus, it's happening and it's alive and doing as well as it can. On October 7, that immediately pivoted from a university that was closing – had to close because of the war – to almost a hub for activity to support not only the faculty and students, but also the community – a logistics center, if you will. We were housing, in our dorms, evacuated families and also medical professionals from the center of the country that needed help. Soroka, which is the main hospital of the Negev and also the teaching hospital for our two medical schools. Very close relationship with Soroka Medical Center. Our medical students immediately became ER triage doctors. They learn by doing.  If you talk with some of them today, they'll tell you in this strange way that October 7 may have really accelerated their knowledge in terms of their career, etc. And then we just started doing what we could. Students mobilized, as Israelis do, to create care packages and provide clothing and anything that was necessary for these evacuated families. We had, I want to say close to 1500 members of our community that were evacuated. Manya Brachear Pashman:   You know, I imagine it's even more than medical students getting this, you know, on the ground experience. I happened to be in journalism school in New York when 9/11 happened. I remember places in New York City all of a sudden transforming into emergency centers, like what you're describing, and I think a lot of my classmates got a crash course, right, in journalism from covering that. Doug Seserman:   Absolutely. Even our social work and psychology students became kind of caseworkers. I mean, everybody was doing what they could and, in a way, we should feel really good about it. It's hard to say there are silver linings from October 7. But the resilience that the country has demonstrated in the university, in particular, is incredible and quite inspiring.  One thing about Ben-Gurion University that's unique is, yes, we are an educational and research institution and one of the leading universities in Israel, and we're quite proud of those accomplishments. But we have a particular and very unique mandate to develop the Negev region. And it's almost in what we call the Ben Gurion DNA, to activate the social justice aspect of being a Jew, honestly. But it's particularly manifest at the University and we're proud of it. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well, you know, let's talk a little bit more about that innovative spirit that I hear a lot about, that characterizes Israel and, obviously, BGU. And I mentioned earlier how BGU has introduced, you know, all of these technologies, innovative solutions for environmental concerns.  I think David Ben Gurion said “making the desert bloom” – that was his goal and what the university aims for – but has the aftermath of October 7 highlighted other faculty, other fields? You talked about psychology and social work. Can you talk a little bit about how this kind of innovative spirit has been applied and has really shown itself since October 7? Doug Seserman:   Yeah, absolutely. I'm happy to do that.  And it's important to note also that Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, it was important on October 6. When you visit the Beer-Sheva campus, it's, in a way, it's startup nation on steroids. You have Ben-Gurion University and Soroka hospital, the advanced technology park that has 3000 employees and 70 multinational companies, right across the high speed train station to get you to Tel Aviv in just over an hour.  And you have the IDF moving south and their IT and computing base literally adjacent to the university. It's an amazing place. I actually feel like a lot of people visit Israel, and they don't really go south. And the truth is, you haven't seen the future of Israel until you spend time in the Negev. And you don't really understand the Negev until you've spent time at the University.  But in terms of areas that the University excels at, that are important in the aftermath. I mean, it's everything. But some of the things I would highlight is our strength in engineering, computer sciences, IT, cybersecurity. The cyber capital of Israel is actually Beer-Sheva. This IDF base that's adjacent to us, I call them 22nd century defense systems, remote sensing satellite defense technology. Hatzerim Air Force base is in the Negev, that's where all members of the Israeli Air Force get their wings, but they actually get their degree, their educational degree, from Ben-Gurion University. So when we think about the future, listen, it takes a village. And you can never do wrong by doing right. So I'd encourage your listeners to just get involved in something in Israel that's consistent with their values.  Manya Brachear Pashman:   I know the South has supplied much of Israel's kind of homegrown food, vegetable crops, barley, wheat, dairy, but obviously, I mean, many of the Palestinian and Thai workers who tended those fields, they're not returning anytime soon, neither are the residents of those kibbutzim. Has BGU played a role in filling that gap? Doug Seserman:   The answer is yes, and doing our best and not enough. And very proud of all the volunteers and that you're seeing, especially also from the diaspora coming to Israel to help pick fruit and etc. We had faculty that basically stop because they weren't teaching and they had time, they just started going into the fields and helping the farmers, both with their hands and their heart.  At the end of the day, there's a very close relationship and literally hundreds of our students and faculty and administration has been involved in volunteer efforts. At the end of our board of governors meeting last week, we had a whole afternoon dedicated for volunteers who came from around the world to volunteer as well. Manya Brachear Pashman:   I want to go back to campus real quick and talk a little bit more about the students. I know that BGSU has a really robust diversity and inclusion effort that covers Druze, other Arabs, women, disabilities, Ethiopian immigrants, ultra-Orthodox Jews – it's a very diverse campus. And I'm curious how this diverse student population views the scenes from some American university campuses. I mean, has there been vigorous debate on BGU's campus about how Israel is fighting this war? And does it look any different? Doug Seserman:   Now that's a big question. I can say this: we're extremely proud of the diversity on campus and sometimes what we call a shared society. We have Sarab Abu-Rabia-Queder, who's the Vice President of Diversity and Equity and Inclusion in Israel. That DEI term has become controversial, in the United States, but in Israel, you know, in our campus, it's a thriving concept.  We have approximately 20,000 students. Most of them are Israeli. We have about 1000 international students that study in English, mostly from China and India, but also from North America. And then we have about 2000 Arab-Israelis. So of the Arab-Israeli, a number of them are Bedouin. We're by far the largest university for Bedouin students in Israel. So we have robust discussions underneath that framework of the diversity, VP of diversity, to try to bring students together. Sometimes there have been, before October 7, protests, peaceful protests, with Arab students protesting and Jewish students also there. And we've never had issues.  You know, there's a way to have civil discourse, and free speech and academic freedom is critical. I mean, it's a hallmark to a just society. So you know, you have to be able to have peaceful protests. Now going back to what's happening on American campuses. You know, I'm personally embarrassed. I wrote an op-ed recently in The Times of Israel about what do you do when your alma mater no longer reflects your values?  I'm a proud Wildcat from Northwestern University. And we had a terrible situation on campus. And then our president Michael Schill, who's a smart guy, and also a Jew, negotiated with the encampment leaders and created a precedent almost like, it's not negotiating with terrorists, but it's compromising and rewarding, enabling bad behavior and creating a precedent that the way to make change is to be lawless and create hate speech.  So something's happened in the US that on college campuses, that's absolutely out of control. But at the same time, freedom of speech, and especially in academic institutions, must be protected, but it has to be safe. We teach chemistry on university campuses all across the country, perhaps we should be teaching morality. And maybe that should be a required course.  Now, I don't even know what that looks like. But I think people have lost a sense for the difference between proper behavior and improper behavior. And they sometimes use free speech to do hateful and wrongful things. And that's, that's not appropriate. Manya Brachear Pashman:   In other words, you're suggesting social chemistry lessons? How do we get along? How do relationships work? Doug Seserman:   I love that. I think what's happened is we all are talking in echo chambers. We've no longer figured out how to understand the narrative of the other, and how to find some sort of central place to move forward where people can agree to disagree, but you can move forward in some kind of democratic and civil way. Manya Brachear Pashman:   So I don't want to lose sight of the fact that you head Americans for BGU, right, the arm of the university that works to garner American support? Has October 7 presented some unexpected challenges in that realm? Doug Seserman:   You know the answer, to that is yes. And also, unfortunately, opportunities at the same time. There's been an October, I call it October 8 awakening, some people are calling it October 8 Jews – people in this country and in the diaspora are waking up, that something is happening out there with antisemitism, and the relationship between anti-Zionism and antisemitism. And as an American diaspora Jew, you have sort of like three options.  You can do nothing, and no miracles are going to come from that. Or you can kind of wait and see and no miracles are gonna come from that. Or you can kind of double down your efforts and get involved with institutions that matter, can make a difference. And that's what we're encouraging. Manya Brachear Pashman:   Well, Doug, thank you so much for joining us and for giving us a snapshot of what people are trying to do to rebuild Israel's south and help it recover after October 7. Thank you so much. Doug Seserman:   Thank you so much for having me.

Po celém Izraeli jich je asi 260 a žije v nich asi 160 tisíc lidí. V 10milionovém Izraeli je to ale menšina, přesto z jednoho z nich pocházeli například zakladatel první izraelský premiér David Ben Gurion, Golda Meirová nebo dlouholetý izraelský politik Šimon Peres. Jde o kibucy, tedy uzavřené izraelské společnosti, které stály u zrodu židovského státu.

In this episode we take up where we left off with Ep.172 talking about all things TWDSO. I recite numerous quotes by those in the know & discuss how they apply to today and explain how there's a very real conspiracy to rule the world at play and it's not really even hidden in many cases. Now time to get down that sandy Middle Eastern rabbit hole, and go far beyond the mainstream.   Cheers and Blessings   Support My Work https://www.patreon.com/theoddmanout   Other Episodes In This Series-   Pt. 1 https://theoddmanout.podbean.com/e/ep-117-those-we-don-t-speak-of-pt-1/   Pt. 2 https://theoddmanout.podbean.com/e/ep-119-those-we-don-t-speak-of-pt-2/   Pt. 3 https://theoddmanout.podbean.com/e/ep-120-those-we-don-t-speak-of-pt-3/   Pt. 4 https://theoddmanout.podbean.com/e/ep-121-those-we-don-t-speak-of-pt-4/   Pt. 5 https://theoddmanout.podbean.com/e/ep-128-those-we-don-t-speak-of-pt-5/   Pt. 6 https://theoddmanout.podbean.com/e/ep-131-those-we-don-t-speak-of-pt-6/   Pt. 7 https://theoddmanout.podbean.com/e/ep-137-those-we-don-t-speak-of-pt-7/   Pt. 8 Ep. 140 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 8 | The Oddcast Ft. The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Pt. 9 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-spivx-13dfe53   Pt. 10 Ep. 145 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 10 | The Oddcast Ft. The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Pt. 11 Ep. 145 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 10 | The Oddcast Ft. The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Pt. 12 Ep. 161 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 12 | The Oddcast Ft. The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Pt. 13 Ep. 164 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt.13 | The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Pt. 14 Ep. 165 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 14 | The Odd Man Out (podbean.com) Pt. 15 Ep. 170 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 15 | The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Pt. 16 Ep. 171 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 16 | The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Pt. 17 Ep. 172 Those We Don't Speak Of Pt. 17 | The Odd Man Out (podbean.com)   Notes From Show "With the exception of the USSR as a federated Eurasian state, all other continents will become united in a world alliance [i.e. 'New World Order], at whose disposal will be an international police force; armies will be abolished and there will be no more wars. In Jerusalem, the United Nations will build a shrine of the Prophets to serve the federated union of all continents; this will be the seat of the Supreme Court of Mankind, to settle all controversies among the federated continents, as prophesied by Isaiah." David Ben Gurion, former Prime Minister of Israel Look Magazine, January 6, 1962   Israel Prime Minister David Ben Gurion Quotes From Look Magazine 1962 https://youtu.be/Oh4ysLYaoho?si=hjCgPPWDTyrckXxF       Links https://linktr.ee/_theoddmanout   Oddman Rumble https://rumble.com/user/TheOddManOut   Please check out my Podcasting Family over at Alternate Current Radio. You will find a plethora of fantastic talk, and music shows including the flagship Boiler Room, as well as The Daily Ruckus! https://alternatecurrentradio.com/   Fringe Radio Network- Radio on the Fringe!  http://fringeradionetwork.com/   Patreon-Welcome to The Society Of Cryptic Savants  Welcome members of The Society Of Cryptic Savants! (bitchute.com)   Social Media: _theoddmanout on Twitter, and Instagram       Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theoddcastfttheoddmanout         A special Thank You to my Patrons who contributed to this episode. You are very much appreciated.   Their Order Is Not Our Order!

In an essay for Foreign Affairs, the Israeli historian Tom Segev argues that a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is impossible. As early as 1919, the future prime minister David Ben-Gurion observed that both nations' competing claims to the land created an unbridgeable abyss. In this episode, Segev traces the origins of today's war to the era of the British mandate. By facilitating the creation of a Jewish homeland in what was then an Arab-majority country, the British laid the groundwork for decades of bloodshed and grievances. (Foreign Affairs is the official publication of the Council on Foreign Relations).

“The difficult we do immediately. The impossible takes a little longer.” That quote is from David Ben-Gurion.And it reminds me of marketing. We're in the digital age, or maybe we've crossed over into the AI age. Either way, we don't have the long deadlines we had when I started my career writing print ads.And that's just the difficult. What about the impossible? Well, that is part of our stock and trade as marketers, right? We push, try new things, experiment, innovate – that which was impossible yesterday is our new campaign or new tool we built for the customer.So let me drop another quote in here, this one from my next guest – “Embrace ‘riding the worm.'” That's her way of saying, don't be afraid to try something that seems virtually impossible. It takes resourcefulness and the ability to tame something seemingly uncontrollable.To hear the story behind that lesson, along with many more lesson-filled stories, I talked to Erika White, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Affirm (https://www.affirm.com/).Affirm is a public company that trades on NASDAQ. It reported $1.588 billion in revenue in 2023. White oversees a team of 35 professionals driving all aspects of marketing and communications for the company including growth marketing, martech/ops, partner marketing, brand marketing, research, and public relations. She was a core member of the team leading the $12 billion IPO in early 2021.Stories (with lessons) about what she made in marketingHere are some lessons from White that emerged in our discussion:Embrace ‘riding the worm'Don't forget to laugh and help others do the sameWithin teams, make ownership a feature not a bugEnergy and positivity are contagiousAlways take the callDirect feedback is a giftDiscussed in this episodeCustomer-First Marketing Guide: 4 steps (with case studies) to build a customer-first marketing strategy (https://www.marketingsherpa.com/article/case-study/customer-first-marketing)Just type /SNA into MeclabsAI (https://meclabsai.com/) and get conversion rate optimization ideas for your specific scenarios.  It's totally FREE to use, for now (Meclabs is the parent organization of MarketingSherpa).Get more episodesThis article is distributed through the MarketingSherpa email newsletter (https://www.marketingsherpa.com/newsletters). Sign up for free if you'd like to For more insights, check out...This podcast is not about marketing – it is about the marketer. It draws its inspiration from the Flint McGlaughlin quote, “The key to transformative marketing is a transformed marketer” from the Become a Marketer-Philosopher: Create and optimize high-converting webpages (https://meclabs.com/course/) free digital marketing course.Apply to be a guestIf you would like to apply to be a guest on How I Made It In Marketing, here is the podcast guest application – https://www.marketingsherpa.com/page/podcast-guest-application

Am 14.05.1948 endet das britische Mandat über Palästina. Noch am gleichen Nachmittag ruft David Ben Gurion den unabhängigen Staat Israel aus. Damit geht der Wunsch vieler Jüdinnen und Juden in Erfüllung, nach den letzten Jahrzehnten der Verfolgung und Ermordung zurückkehren zu können nach Zion, dem "Land der Väter". Der Weg von der Idee Theodor Herzls, in Palästina eine "Heimstätte" für das jüdische Volk zu schaffen, bis zum Staat Israel war lang. Von Beginn an war er von Konflikten und Interessenskollisionen bestimmt. Von Ulrike Beck (BR 2018)

*We had some major connection gremlins during recording, but please stick with it. Lots of great information is incoming from Terry.*   This week we welcome back author and historian, Terry Boardman. A deep dive into the historical context of the foundation of the State Of Israel is on the menu. Geo-politics, spiritual warfare and the hidden esoteric hand are areas we hope to explore and elucidate.   Follow Terry's work here: Website - https://threeman.org/ From the web: The foundation of the State of Israel is a fascinating story that spans millennia. Here's a brief overview: Ancient Roots: The roots of modern Israel can be traced back to ancient times when the Israelites established a united kingdom under King Saul around 1020 BCE. However, internal strife and external pressures led to the division of this kingdom into two: Israel in the north and Judah in the south. Over the centuries, the region witnessed a series of conquerors, from the Persians to the Greeks under Alexander the Great, followed by the Seleucid Empire. Roman Period and Jewish-Roman Wars: By 63 BCE, the Romans had annexed Judea, making it a province of the Roman Empire. The destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE by the Roman legions was a devastating blow. A subsequent revolt, the Bar Kokhba rebellion (132-136 CE), further diminished Jewish autonomy in the region. Spread of the Jewish Diaspora: Following these events, the Jewish diaspora spread across the Mediterranean and beyond, but a Jewish presence remained in Palestine throughout the subsequent centuries. Islamic Rule and Ottoman Empire: The rise of Islam in the 7th century CE brought new rulers to the region, including the Umayyad and later the Abbasid Caliphates. Over the next millennium, control of the region shifted among various empires, including the Crusaders, the Mamluks, and the Ottomans. Zionism and the Call for Return: In the late 19th century, the Zionist movement emerged, seeking to establish a national homeland for the Jewish people in Palestine. The term “Zionism” derives from “Zion,” symbolising the entire Promised Land. The Holocaust during World War II strengthened Jewish determination. Declaration of the State of Israel: On May 14, 1948, the Jewish People's Council gathered at the Tel Aviv Museum and proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. David Ben-Gurion, leader of the Jewish National Council, read out the proclamation, declaring the first independent Jewish state in nineteen centuries of history. The infant state faced immediate challenges, including war with the Arab League and invasions by three Arab armies. 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Research historian, data analyst, and conspiracy realist  @GavinNascimento   Gavin Nascimento returns to reveal the role of the Jewish Rothschilds, Marxism, and eugenics in the Zionist crusade to create the state of Israel on episode 152 of the Far Out with Faust podcast.*This is the most recent of our episodes with Gavin detailing the complicated and often misunderstood history of Israel. Be sure to check out parts 1 and 2 links below.*A veteran of the show (check out episode 79), Gavin has earned a reputation among some of the most prominent truth seekers of our time, like Joe Rogan and Billy Carson (episode 90). He's known for his relentless research and meticulous attention to detail and has spent over a decade uncovering historical truths through verifiable sources. He's the author of A History of Elitism, World Government & Population Control, as well as a host of compelling essays featured on The Free Thought Project (episode 118).In this episode, Gavin delves deeper into the geopolitical origins of the state of Israel. Topics include:-What is the history of Israel?-What is the history of Palestine?-Was Israel created for religious freedom?-What was there before Israel?-Did the Rothschilds fund Israel?-What is Zionism?-What's the difference between Zionists and Jews?-How did the British Empire help create Israel?-Who was Cecil Rhodes?-What was the Round Table Movement?-What role did eugenics play in the creation of Israel?-How and why were the Nazis involved with Israel?-Were the Nazis and Zionists working together?-What was the Haavara agreement?-What was the People's Will?-Were Israel's founding fathers (David Ben-Gurion, Menahem Begin, and Vladimir Zahev Jabotinsky) terrorists?-What's the difference between Labor Zionism and Revisionist Zionism?-How did the Zionists conquer Palestine?…and much more. Stay tuned for part two of this podcast, coming soon!Check out Gavin's book on AmazonA History of Elitism, World Government & Population Control https://a.co/d/go5nae1Connect with Gavin NascimentoPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/GavinNascimentoYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/GavinNascimentoInstagram: https://instagram.com/truthwarriorgavinFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/gavin.nascimentoCheck out our related episodesThe Truth About Israel Pt. 1 (ep. 130): https://youtu.be/KSCU3IxjM54The Truth About Israel Pt. 2 (ep. 131 ): https://youtu.be/KSCU3IxjM54Gavin Nascimento (ep. 79): https://youtu.be/_rr-QiuTIxM?si=rhhdKY3V0C6kxvX9Billy Carson (ep. 90): https://youtu.be/boZMIE-p30I Jason Bassler (ep. 118): https://youtu.be/rk-UNM1QgPg?si=aODhwSyGoNharzaF#Podcast #Israel #Palestine

Today Razib talks to Murtaza Hussain about the social, cultural and political context of recent fissures in the US around the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Hussain is a reporter at The Intercept and has his own Substack. They begin their conversation talking about Hussain's response to the 10/7 Hamas attacks on Israel, and Israel's subsequent invasion of Gaza. Hussain discusses his bewilderment and disappointment at some commentators who he saw being knee-jerk and tribalistic in their response. He also talks about the generational divides on Israel that have become apparent: while American Boomers and Gen-X tend to support the Jewish state overwhelmingly, while Millennials, and especially Zoomers, are more divided, or perhaps even a pro-Palestinian, perspective. Hussain, a Pakistani Canadian Millennial, though now a naturalized US citizen, does not approach the subject of the Israel/Palestine conflict with a reflexive sympathy for any particular side, but does believe that many Americans are unaware of the broad support that Palestinian nationalism attracts worldwide and especially among the youth. Razib and Hussain then discuss the intellectual history that led up the conflict between Hamas, an Islamist movement, and the state of Israel, and how the Palestinian national struggle is positioned within the global Left. They discuss the various connections between Palestinian nationalism in the 1960's and 1970's and the Soviet Bloc and Left-wing national liberation movements like the IRA, and how that might impact sympathies of activists. Hussain contends that in many ways the Palestinian liberation movement is a leftover of 20th-century struggles, with the end of apartheid South Africa and the peace accords in Ireland. He outlines the multi-decade relationship both the Palestinians and Israelis have had with the non-aligned movement and postcolonialism. Though today Israel is coded as a Western nation (they participate in Eurovision), Hussain notes that as Prime Minister, David Ben Gurion attempted to send Israeli delegates to the non-aligned Bandung Conference in 1955, a move that was blocked by Egypt. 

David Ben-Gurion appealed to Nehru to help mediate with Egypt in 1963, ‘Your voice, my dear Prime Minister, carries a special weight in the councils of the world,' he wrote.  

For thousands of years, the Jewish people lacked a political state; yet, what can we say about the Jewish tradition of statesmanship? What makes it distinctive, and what can we learn from it? In Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship (Encounter Books, 2023) , Rabbi Meir Soloveichik investigates ten Jews, from King David all the way to the […]

For thousands of years, the Jewish people lacked a political state; yet, what can we say about the Jewish tradition of statesmanship? What makes it distinctive, and what can we learn from it? In Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship (Encounter Books, 2023) , Rabbi Meir Soloveichik investigates ten Jews, from King David all the way to the foundation of Israel, what we can learn from their examples, and how history can provide hope amidst recent events in Israel. Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik is director of the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University and the rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States. He received his PhD in Religion at Princeton in 2010. Among the world's preeminent Jewish thinkers and educators, Rabbi Soloveichik has lectured across the United States and Europe on topics relating to Jewish theology, bioethics, wartime ethics, and Jewish-Christian relations. He has a monthly column in Commentary magazine, and his writing has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, First Things, and many other outlets. He is the host of the podcast Bible 365, and you can also listen to him via the Meir Soloveichik podcast. Sources and examples referenced in the interview: Rembrandt's David in Prayer, 1652. John Trumbull's George Washington Resigning His Commission and Declaration of Independence (1826). George Washington's Letter to the Jews of Savannah (1790). Dan Senor and Saul Singer's recent book The Genius of Israel. A secular Israeli broadcaster borrows a kippah and performs a blessing. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes.

For thousands of years, the Jewish people lacked a political state; yet, what can we say about the Jewish tradition of statesmanship? What makes it distinctive, and what can we learn from it? In Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship (Encounter Books, 2023) , Rabbi Meir Soloveichik investigates ten Jews, from King David all the way to the foundation of Israel, what we can learn from their examples, and how history can provide hope amidst recent events in Israel. Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik is director of the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University and the rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States. He received his PhD in Religion at Princeton in 2010. Among the world's preeminent Jewish thinkers and educators, Rabbi Soloveichik has lectured across the United States and Europe on topics relating to Jewish theology, bioethics, wartime ethics, and Jewish-Christian relations. He has a monthly column in Commentary magazine, and his writing has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, First Things, and many other outlets. He is the host of the podcast Bible 365, and you can also listen to him via the Meir Soloveichik podcast. Sources and examples referenced in the interview: Rembrandt's David in Prayer, 1652. John Trumbull's George Washington Resigning His Commission and Declaration of Independence (1826). George Washington's Letter to the Jews of Savannah (1790). Dan Senor and Saul Singer's recent book The Genius of Israel. A secular Israeli broadcaster borrows a kippah and performs a blessing. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It has occurred to me that there is great interest in the background to the current conflict.  Here is a discussion of the Palestinian Refugees of 1948. This is an extremely important topic surrounded by false narratives and inflammatory rhetoric.  I have put off preparing a podcast for some time, but not because it is sensitive.  I deal with quite a few sensitive topics.  It goes with the territory.  But in this case, a reason for my hesitation is that I have a written briefing document that is the basis of this podcast.  It is very thorough and is fully available to anyone through Deep Blue.  (See the separate podcast on how to access Deep Blue).  It has the same title as this podcast.  But I have thought for some time that transferring that written document to a podcast would be a good thing.  My hesitation is that I will be reading and improvising from a printed text into the spoken word.  I am worried about jumps and stops and stumbles along the way.  I hope those who listen to this will find it useful. It will certainly introduce some information that is new to most of you. And if you also want to download the document from Deep Blue that is good given that it has additional information in it.   https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/handle/2027.42/110670Note that there are previous podcasts on The Palestine War of 1948, and The Palestinians After 1948. Some People in order of being mentioned:  Menachem Begin, Simha Flappan, Benny Morris, Ilan Pappe, Avi Shlaim, Tom Segev, Joseph Weitz, Herbert Hoover, David Ben-Gurion, Abba Eban, Samuel Katz, Meir Pa-el, Mordechai Ra'anan, Yigael Allon, Yitzhak Rabin, Gold Meir, Abu Iyad, Aharon Cizling, Moshe Sharrett, Nahum Goldman, Walid Khalidi. Some terms, places, organizations  in order of being mentioned: The Partition Plan of 1947 (181), Haganah, Irgun, Stern Gang, Plan D/Plan Dalet, Peel Commission of 1937, Deir Yassin, Haifa/Jaffa, Absentee property and the Present Absentees law, “transfer.” 

For thousands of years, the Jewish people lacked a political state; yet, what can we say about the Jewish tradition of statesmanship? What makes it distinctive, and what can we learn from it? In Providence and Power: Ten Portraits in Jewish Statesmanship (Encounter Books, 2023) , Rabbi Meir Soloveichik investigates ten Jews, from King David all the way to the foundation of Israel, what we can learn from their examples, and how history can provide hope amidst recent events in Israel. Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik is director of the Straus Center for Torah and Western Thought at Yeshiva University and the rabbi of Congregation Shearith Israel, the oldest Jewish congregation in the United States. He received his PhD in Religion at Princeton in 2010. Among the world's preeminent Jewish thinkers and educators, Rabbi Soloveichik has lectured across the United States and Europe on topics relating to Jewish theology, bioethics, wartime ethics, and Jewish-Christian relations. He has a monthly column in Commentary magazine, and his writing has also appeared in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, First Things, and many other outlets. He is the host of the podcast Bible 365, and you can also listen to him via the Meir Soloveichik podcast. Sources and examples referenced in the interview: Rembrandt's David in Prayer, 1652. John Trumbull's George Washington Resigning His Commission and Declaration of Independence (1826). George Washington's Letter to the Jews of Savannah (1790). Dan Senor and Saul Singer's recent book The Genius of Israel. A secular Israeli broadcaster borrows a kippah and performs a blessing. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2023! A principios del siglo XX el territorio que hoy ocupa el Estado de Israel formaba parte del imperio otomano. Se encontraba dividido entre el valiato de Beirut y el mutasarrifato de Jerusalén. En aquella región reinaba la paz desde hacía siglos, concretamente desde que en 1517 el sultán Selim I se la arrebató a los mamelucos egipcios. Ese prolongado periodo de paz sólo se vio interrumpido por la llegada en 1799 de un ejército francés capitaneado por Napoleón Bonaparte, que libró una breve guerra contra los otomanos. Consiguió hacerse con algunas plazas, pero se estrelló contra San Juan de Acre, fuertemente amurallada y asistida por los británicos desde el mar. Durante el sitio de Acre Napoleón envió una proclama a un periódico francés en la que llamaba a los judíos europeos para que emigrasen a la tierra de sus ancestros y restableciesen la antigua Jerusalén. Nadie en Europa se tomó en serio aquella proclama. Napoleón fue derrotado en Siria y regresó a Egipto. Años más tarde Mehmet Alí, el valí de Egipto, se enfrentó allí mismo con el sultán otomano, pero una revuelta obligó a los egipcios a marcharse. Para entonces, entre las comunidades judías de Europa la idea de emigrar a Jerusalén había cobrado cuerpo. Comenzó entonces un goteo de inmigrantes judíos llegados de Europa y de otras partes del mundo que no se detendría hasta el momento presente. El fenómeno se intensificó en la segunda mitad del siglo organizándose en torno a las llamadas aliyás, grandes olas migratorias hacia la tierra de Israel para establecerse allí. En ello tuvo mucho que ver un escritor austrohúngaro llamado Theodor Herzl, fundador de la Organización Sionista que promovía el retorno de todos los judíos europeos a Israel para que construyesen allí un Estado-nación como los que habían surgido en Europa tras la revolución francesa. Hasta el nacimiento del Estado de Israel en 1948 hubo seis aliyás que provocaron un cambio radical en la demografía de aquel lugar. En menos de un siglo la población judía se multiplicó por sesenta pasando de unos 10.000 a mediados del siglo XIX a unos 600.000 en el momento de la independencia. La creación del Estado de Israel no se hizo a costa del imperio otomano, que desapareció en 1920 con el tratado de Sèvres, sino de un mandato temporal, el de Palestina, que la Sociedad de Naciones había encomendado al imperio británico. El problema era que los británicos durante la primera guerra mundial habían prometido un Estado tanto a árabes como a judíos para que se aliasen con ellos contra los otomanos. No cumplieron su palabra, pero el mandato se les terminó indigestando. Los árabes y la creciente población judía no tardaron en llegar a las manos poniendo así en aprietos al alto comisionado británico. Tras la segunda guerra mundial y el Holocausto, la ONU buscó una solución para aquel conflicto designando una comisión internacional que estudiase el caso. El informe de la comisión indicaba que lo mejor era crear dos Estados, uno judío y otro árabe conforme a un plan de partición que se votó en la asamblea general y resultó aprobado por 33 votos a favor, 13 en contra y 10 abstenciones Poco después los británicos anunciaron que se marcharían, lo harían el 14 de mayo de 1948. Un día antes David Ben Gurion, un judío de origen polaco que había emigrado durante la segunda aliyá y que ejercía de presidente de la Agencia Judía, declaró la independencia de Israel en un museo de Tel Aviv bajo un retrato de Theodor Herzl. Horas después los ejércitos de Egipto, Jordania, el Líbano e Irak invadieron el nuevo Estado provocando una guerra en la que, contra pronóstico, se impusieron los israelíes. Ese fue el punto de inicio de un conflicto que traería dos guerras más entre Israel y sus vecinos y que, convertido ya en un enfrentamiento entre los israelíes y la población árabe local, dura hasta nuestros días. En El ContraSello: - Leyenda negra y leyenda rosa - La línea Mason-Dixon Bibliografía: - "Historia de Israel" de Gerardo Stuczynski - https://amzn.to/3ZRHv4u - "David y Goliat" de Carlos Canales y Miguel del Rey - https://amzn.to/3FfNpms - "Una historia contemporánea de Palestina-Israel" de Jorge Ramos Tolosa - https://amzn.to/46qZb9D - "Israel "La víspera": La creación del Estado de Israel" de Marcus Masin - https://amzn.to/3PO15dc · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. 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Summary Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez David Maisel (Twitter, LinkedIn) joins Andrew (Twitter; LinkedIn) to provide a crash-course in Israeli Intelligence history. Erez is a researcher and former head of the IDF's International Cooperation Division.  *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE* What You'll Learn Intelligence Early history of intelligence in Israel The origins of Israeli intelligence organizations Preparing for a Nazi invasion of British Palestine The shift from British to American influence on Israeli intelligence Reflections The challenge of survival Conflict and compromise, or lack thereof And much, much more … *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE* Episode Notes This week on SpyCast, Andrew was joined by Erez David Maisel to discuss an overview of the history of intelligence and espionage in Israel. This episode is the first in our 5-part series on Israeli Intelligence. In this month-long series, SpyCast takes a deep dive into the ins and outs of intelligence and espionage in Israel – its intricate history, agencies, major successes and failures, and current state. In this first episode, Erez helps us to lay out a broad roadmap of the history of Israeli intelligence, providing an excellent foundation of knowledge to build upon in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! And…  Erez is an alumni of the University of Haifa, which sits atop the northeastern slope of Israel's Mount Caramel mountain rage. On the western side of the range, you can find the The Nahal Me'arot / Wadi el-Mughara Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that documents over 500,000 years of the history human evolution.  Quotes of the Week “I would say that from 1909 until probably the early eighties of the 20th century, the biggest threat is survival. You know, this fear that somebody … would come and do something. And we have to protect ourselves from that.” – Erez David Maisel. *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE* Resources  SURFACE SKIM *SpyCasts* Kenya, East Africa, and America with African Intelligence Chief Wilson Boinett (2023) Irish Garda Intelligence Chief with Assistant Commissioner Michael McElgunn (2023)  Israeli Military Intelligence with IDF Brig. General (Res.) Yossi Kuperwasser (2023) Hitler's Trojan Horse – Nazi Intelligence with Nigel West (2023) *Beginner Resources* Israel Profile: Timeline, BBC (2019) [Timeline of important events] The Israel-Palestine conflict: a brief, simple history, Vox, YouTube (2016) [10 min. video] Zionism, Encyclopedia Britannica (2023) [Short background article] *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE* DEEPER DIVE Books A State at Any Cost: The Life of David Ben-Gurion, T. Segev (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2019) A History of the First Arab-Israeli War, B. Morris (Yale University Press, 2009) The Sword And The Olive: A Critical History Of The Israeli Defense Force, M. Van Creveld (PublicAffairs, 2002) One Palestine, Complete: Jews and Arabs Under the British Mandate, T. Segev (Picador, 2001) Primary Sources  The Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel (1948) Israel Requests Recognition From the United States, Jewish Virtual Library (1948) Presentation of the Jewish case by representatives of the Jewish Agency, Jewish Virtual Library (1947) The Balfour Declaration, Center for Israel Education (1917) The Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) The Jewish Question and the Plan for the Jewish State, Center for Israel Education (1896) *Wildcard Resource* While this episode focuses mainly intelligence over the past 100 years, the history of espionage in Israel goes back much further.  Check out the Story of the 12 Spies from a portion of the Torah to learn more about biblical spies!  *FULL SHOWNOTES & FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE*

We kick off our new series - a deep dive into Megillat Ha'Atzmaut, or the Declaration of Independence - with the man who needs no introduction: Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion.Stay connected with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and by signing up for our newsletter at israelstory.org/newsletter/. For more, head to our site or The Times of Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly 75 years ago, on May 14, 1948, David Ben-Gurion proclaimed Israel's sovereignty: a renewed Jewish state, the political expression of the national home of the Jewish people, located in their ancestral homeland. Many essays and books have been published about the words Ben-Gurion spoke that day—Israel's Declaration of Independence. But the professor Neil Rogachevsky and his co-author Dov Zigler take a new angle on the declaration and what it means. In a new book from Cambridge University Press, Israel's Declaration of Independence: The History and Political Theory of the Nation's Founding Moment, they look at the drafting process and distill from the elements that endured from draft to draft—as well as the elements that were changed or removed—a political theory of Israel's founding, in which the political purposes of the Israeli project are made most clearly manifest. How, in other words, did Israel's founders think about rights, about citizenship, about the justifications of Israel's sovereignty, an Israeli view of freedom, of civil order, and of religion? That's the subject of their new book—and the subject of the conversation they have here with Mosaic editor Jonathan Silver. Musical selections in this podcast are drawn from the Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, op. 31a, composed by Paul Ben-Haim and performed by the ARC Ensemble.