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The Times of Israel Daily Briefing
Day 623 - How Israel stopped the bomb in 1981 and 2007

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 30:25


Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman and host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Israel has experience in attempting to stop a nuclear weapons program. Twice before striking Iran on June 13, 2025, Israel attempted to thwart two neighboring nations' nascent nuclear programs. This week on the Friday Focus, we’re talking about the covert surprise 1981 Operation Opera in Iraq and the 2007 Israeli airstrike on Syria, called Operation Outside the Box or Operation Orchard. Berman fills us in on the back story of both, and weighs in on how successful they were — of course, with an eye to the current Israel-Iran war and Israel’s goal to stop Iran from reaching a nuclear bomb. We learn how Operation Opera, also known as Operation Babylon, took place under prime minister Menachem Begin on June 7, 1981, at 16:00 when 14 fighter jets departed from Etzion (Efrat) Airport in Israel. At approximately 17:30, they struck and destroyed the Osirak nuclear reactor in Iraq, and within about 90 seconds of bombing, they successfully completed their mission. Berman speaks about the resultant "Begin Doctrine," which, since 1981, guides Israel in how it reacts to imminent threats of weapons of mass destruction. We then turn to the second preemptive strike that Israel carried out to stop the bomb in 2007, under prime minister Ehud Olmert. Ten Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-15 fighter jets, along with F-16 fighters and electronic-warfare aircraft, bombed a Syrian radar site and took over Syrian air defenses, feeding them a false picture of empty skies. We discuss the overriding themes of both operations and compare them with what is currently happening in the Israel-Iran war. Friday Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and the video was edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: The IDF pilots who participated in the Operation Opera bombing of Saddam Hussein's nuclear reactor at Osirak in 1981. (Israel Defense Force archive)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making Sense with Sam Harris
#422 — Zionism & Jihadism

Making Sense with Sam Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 124:11


Sam Harris speaks with Haviv Rettig Gur about Israel and her enemies. They discuss Israel's war with Iran and America's role in the conflict, Israel's military capabilities, Iran's nuclear program, what a ground invasion of Iran could look like, how Iranians view the regime, antisemitism, the history of Zionism, Islam and jihadism, extremism on the Israeli far right, religious fanaticism, Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Ehud Olmert, the hostages in Gaza, and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to gain access to all full-length episodes at samharris.org/subscribe.

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
The View from Israel: Navigating the Israel-Iran War w/ Ori Goldberg

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 101:31


On this edition of Parallax Views, Israeli commentator and Iran expert Ori Goldberg, hot off appearances in +972 Magazine and on Democracy Now, returns to offer his analysis of the Israel-Iran war. Ori, as an Israeli, provides a unique perspective on what is happening within Israel, while his deep expertise in Iran's culture and history shines throughout this conversation. Ori believes the calculus behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to strike Iran is multi-faceted. First, it serves as a diversion from the horrors in Gaza and Israel's failure to complete its objectives there (such as the elimination of Hamas and the return of the hostages). Additionally, it creates a "rally around the flag" effect in Israel, which could prove beneficial to Netanyahu politically. From there, the conversation delves into Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons versus whether Iran would actually use such weapons, the question of what U.S. President Donald Trump might do next in regard to potential U.S. involvement in the conflict, hubris in Israeli politics, the question of regime change, and how Israel's actions embolden Iran's hardliners. The discussion also covers understanding Iran and the Islamic Republic sociologically, public sentiment toward Israel, Israel's fragile relationship with autocratic regimes (some of which may be growing frustrated with Israel), comments from Ehud Olmert and Yair Golan on Israel's handling of Gaza, Ori's belief that Israel's problems are bigger than Netanyahu and messianic Zionist settlers, his critique of Israel's liberal Zionists, and the nature of Israel's strike requiring long-term planning—and the implications of that. This episode is a deep dive into the dynamics of a volatile region and the geopolitics at play. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/parallaxviews

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
Israeli Strike Against Iran, the MAGA Split on Iran, & Divisions in Israeli Politics w/ James Dorsey

Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 50:43


On this edition of Parallax Views, Middle East analyst James M. Dorsey, proprietor of The Turbulent World w/ James M. Dorsey blog/Substack, returns to the program to discuss what he considers a paradigm shift moment for the Middle East: last night's Israeli strike on Iran. What does it mean? How did we get to this point? Could this evolve into an all-out regional war? All those questions and many more are addressed in this conversation. We will also discuss the divisions in the Trump/MAGA base over Iran, particularly the conflict between the America First foreign policy elements of MAGA and the Iran hawks within MAGA. James will also address the internal divisions in Israeli politics, as exemplified by Ehud Olmert and Yair Golan's recent critical comments about Netanyahu's approach to Gaza. Trump's strongman approach to foreign policy, the perpetual cycle between Trump and Iran that keeps repeating itself, the Gulf States, Turkey, Syria, the ultra-religious Zionist vs. the Likud, and more all comes up in this conversation as well.

Vox Polony
"Puissent les mots d'Elie Barnavi résonner pour que le conflit israélo-palestinien cesse de gangrener la France"

Vox Polony

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 6:33


Compagnon de route de « Marianne », l'ancien ambassadeur Elie Barnavi a accusé Benyamin Netanyahou d'instrumentaliser l'accusation d'antisémitisme. De son côté, l'ex-Premier ministre Ehud Olmert a évoqué des crimes de guerre et dénoncé avec force les meurtres commis par de jeunes colons en Cisjordanie. Pour notre éditorialiste Natacha Polony, il est essentiel d'entendre ces voix pour sortir de ce piège mortifère qui consiste à laisser croire que la société israélienne – et plus encore, les juifs du monde entier – suivrait unanimement ce gouvernement.Le magazine Marianne est en kiosques et en ligne chaque jeudi."Le goût de la vérité n'empêche pas de prendre parti". Albert CamusMarianne TV : https://tv.marianne.net/Marianne.net : https://www.marianne.net/ Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

The Ezra Klein Show
Ehud Olmert on Israel's Catastrophic War in Gaza

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 73:53


It is impossible to overstate how hellish life in Gaza has been for the past 20 months.The death count is above 50,000 people — more than 15,000 of whom are children — and at least 1.9 million of Gaza's 2.1 million people have been displaced over and over again. Starvation is rampant. Hospitals are either damaged or closed; there are only 2,000 remaining hospital beds.Nearly two years after the atrocities of Oct. 7, Israel still has no plan for the day after the conflict ends. Instead, it is escalating its assault on what remains of Hamas and seizing territory to expand its security buffer zone. There are reports that the government is considering a plan that would herd the Gaza Strip's Palestinians into just a small fraction of the territory. In the West Bank, meanwhile, settler violence has increased sharply, and new settlements are moving forward at a record pace.Ehud Olmert, the prime minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, recently published a searing opinion essay in Haaretz, one of Israel's most influential newspapers: “Enough Is Enough. Israel Is Committing War Crimes.” He joins me to discuss why he believes Israel's war in Gaza can no longer be justified, what he finds missing in Israel's current political leadership and why he has not yet given up hope for a two-state solution.Book Recommendations:The Gates of Gaza by Amir TibonThomas Jefferson by Jon MeachamAll or Nothing by Michael WolffWait Till Next Year by Doris Kearns GoodwinThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com.You can find the transcript and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs.htmlThis episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” was produced by Jack McCordick and Elias Isquith. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris, with Kate Sinclair. Mixing by Isaac Jones and Aman Sahota. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Annie Galvin, Rollin Hu, Marina King, Jan Kobal and Kristin Lin. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Kristina Samulewski and Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Audio is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Frankie Martin of the Wilson Center and to Orca Studios. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Le sept neuf
Gaza : "C'est une guerre pas légitime et c'est un crime", dénonce l'ancien Premier ministre israélien Ehud Olmert

Le sept neuf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 9:41


durée : 00:09:41 - L'invité de 7h50 - par : Sonia Devillers - Ehud Olmert, ancien Premier ministre d'Israël de 2006 à 2009, était l'invité de Sonia Devillers ce mardi. Il dénonce la politique de Benyamin Netanyahou, qui mène selon lui une "guerre à des fins personnelles" à Gaza, "et ça c'est un crime".

Le sept neuf
Le 7/10 du mardi 10 juin 2025 : Ehud Olmert, Michel Barnier, Christophe Ono-dit-Biot et Constance Schaerer

Le sept neuf

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 178:03


durée : 02:58:03 - Le 7/10 - par : Nicolas Demorand, Léa Salamé, Sonia Devillers, Anne-Laure Sugier - Le 7/10 du mardi 10 juin 2025 : Ehud Olmert, Michel Barnier, Christophe Ono-dit-Biot et Constance Schaerer

Kalam
As the Tide Turns on Gaza: Kalam Digest 30

Kalam

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 37:47


Global public opinion has shifted dramatically in favour of the Palestinian cause in the last few weeks. The likes of Piers Morgan and Ehud Olmert would have called themselves anti-Semites just a few weeks ago. Edgar and Sam discuss these developments as well as the political ongoings in Syria. To support the show, go to patreon/kalampodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ron Show
Evangelicals 'means to an end' fixation re: Israel & other missing Christian values

The Ron Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 44:28


If you think the American evangelical fixation over Israel's well-being is simply about "doing the right thing," my hunch is you'd be wrong. As a southern-born kid who grew up in the baptist faith, there's a lot I came away with despite that fact I'm now a 51-year old atheist. i'm not saying I didn't come away with some good values from that exposure to organized religion, but I'd like to think my family upbringing had an outsized role.What I do believe, however, is that protestant evangelical ties to the G.O.P. have everything to do with the Nixon-born "southern strategy" (dogwhistle racism, outright homophobia and now transphobia and xenophobia showing itself in spurts and fits when politically necessary). Because of that partnership, defending Israel is sacrosanct to the Republican (Democratic, too, if we're being honest) party's DNA. It's why a simpleton like Donald Trump gets so frustrated he and his party don't enjoy greater support from the Jewish American voting bloc. Like a long list of things Republicans are passionate about (the debt/deficit, immigration, reproductive rights come to mind), Israel's security isn't important to them because they're virtuous. Trump appointing former baptist minister-turned Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel is about appeasing the evangelical voting bloc, who simply see Israel as being a 'necessity' to set the table for Jesus' return, per the book of Revelations. If I were Jewish and/or Israeli, it would insult me, and maybe that's one reason voters don't warm to Republican ideology. Huckabee, for his part, is outraged European allies are daring to have cross words for Israel in the midst of it's 20-month long seige on Gaza. Seriously, can Israel do no wrong with the otherwise "pro-life" evangelical Americans? Even former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert is sounding the "genocidal" alarms. Is he somehow anti-Zionist or antisemitic now? That's the sort of lingo the right flings about anytime student protests come up at college and university campuses, after all.------While we're looking (and coming up empty) for some actual 'Christian values' in the G.O.P. playbook, their threatening cuts to social safety nets - Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security - seem like reasons for some Messianic table-flipping, no?Jay Bookman's latest op-ed - "There's no way to cut $800 billion from Medicaid without hitting bone" - goes right to the heart of the matter:"... if you still believe the administration, they're going to make those cuts without anyone losing benefits. As White House official Russell Vought put in last week, “This bill will preserve and protect the programs, the social safety net, but it will make it much more common sense. No one will lose coverage as a result.”If your BS detector isn't ringing by now, you need to take it in for repair.Confronted with the absurdity of claiming that you can cut $800 billion without canceling health care coverage, Trump officials retreat to their fallback position. Yes, they admit, they'll be cutting benefits, but only for those who don't deserve it. “Medicaid does not belong to people who are here illegally, and it does not belong to capable and able-bodied men who refuse to work,” another White House official told Politico. “So no one is getting cut.”Once again, though, your BS detector ought to be blaring. Under existing federal law, undocumented immigrants are already barred from getting Medicaid. They're promising to cut benefits to people who are already not getting those benefits. So no savings there.And the truth is, most of the able-bodied men who are too lazy to work are also too lazy to worry about jumping through the hoops needed to get Medicaid health-care coverage. Such men do exist, no doubt, but in numbers far too small to generate $800 billion in savings."More on that in the Thursday podcast.

PBS NewsHour - Segments
Former Israeli PM Olmert explains why he believes his country is committing war crimes

PBS NewsHour - Segments

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 10:33


One of the strongest condemnations of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza has come from its own former prime minister, Ehud Olmert, who served from 2006 to 2009. Last week, he wrote a scathing op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz with the headline “Enough Is Enough. Israel Is Committing War Crimes.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Olmert to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

PBS NewsHour - World
Former Israeli PM Olmert explains why he believes his country is committing war crimes

PBS NewsHour - World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 10:33


One of the strongest condemnations of Israel’s ongoing offensive in Gaza has come from its own former prime minister, Ehud Olmert, who served from 2006 to 2009. Last week, he wrote a scathing op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz with the headline “Enough Is Enough. Israel Is Committing War Crimes.” Geoff Bennett spoke with Olmert to discuss more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Piers Morgan Uncensored
‘Should Be In The HAGUE' Ehud Olmert on Netanyahu | Plus Cenk Uygur vs Jonathan Conricus

Piers Morgan Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 60:55


The IDF has fiercely denied Hamas reports that its forces opened fire on crowds of Palestinians as they made their way to an aid centre in southern Gaza. What neither side can deny at this point is that the scale of death and suffering is intolerable. Jewish people have been very recently killed in hate-fuelled attacks in the US - and it goes without saying that the mass killing of innocent Palestinians by Netanyahu's forces is doing nothing but grave harm to the Israeli cause. Nineteen months into this war, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert joins Piers Morgan to tell him “enough is enough” and why he thinks the President should be jailed for war crimes. Then, Uncensored is joined by retired Lt Col and former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus and founder and CEO of ‘The Young Turks' Cenk Uygur. Piers Morgan Uncensored is proudly independent and supported by: Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/PIERS to meet with a strategist today for FREE Jacked Up Fitness: Go to https://GetJackedUp.com and use code PIERS at checkout to save 10% off your entire purchase Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/PIERS and use code PIERS to get our exclusive discount of up to 30% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Il Corsivo di Daniele Biacchessi
Questione territoriale e questione identitaria | Il Corsivo di Venerdì 30 Maggio 2025

Il Corsivo di Daniele Biacchessi

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 3:13


Quando si parla di Medio Oriente, le opinioni che tendono a prevalere – anzi, forse addirittura ad uniformarsi – sono quelle che, in maniera sostanzialmente trasversale, ci spiegano che la pace in Terra Santa diventerà una realtà soltanto il giorno in cui Israele accetterà la presenza di uno Stato palestinese ai suoi confini. E se diplomazie, università e media insistono su questo tasto con tanta convinzione, sarebbe sconsiderato non prestare, alle loro argomentazioni, tutta l'attenzione che indubbiamente meritano. A voler essere però storicamente precisi, bisogna pure riconoscere che, in origine, i primi a ragionare in termini di “due stati e due popoli”, sono stati proprio gli Israeliani, i quali, fin dal 29 novembre del 1947, accettarono la Risoluzione 181 dell'ONU che prevedeva la spartizione del territorio palestinese fra due istituendi Stati: uno ebraico, l'altro arabo, con Gerusalemme sotto controllo internazionale. Il rifiuto di questo Piano da parte del mondo arabo condurrà – come noto – allo scoppio della prima guerra arabo / israeliana del 1948. Ed a questo proposito, ricordiamo che le truppe di Egitto, Siria, Libano, Transgiordania e Iraq invasero Israele proprio il giorno dopo la sua nascita ufficiale: il 15 maggio 1948. Passano gli anni (e sono anni insanguinati da entrambe le parti), ma, nel luglio del 2000 – anfitrione il presidente Clinton – a Camp David l'allora premier israeliano Ehud Barak mostra di credere ancora alla soluzione dei “due stati”, offrendo a Yasser Arafat uno Stato palestinese su oltre il 94% della Cisgiordania, tutta Gaza e con capitale a Gerusalemme Est. Una soluzione decisamente favorevole che, tuttavia, il Rais sorprendentemente rifiuta. Otto anni più tardi un nuovo leader israeliano – questa volta si tratta di Ehud Olmert – si spinge persino oltre Camp David, proponendo al presunto “moderato” Abu Mazen, ulteriori scambi di territorio per compensare gli insediamenti, il controllo congiunto sui luoghi sacri di Gerusalemme ed un ritorno parziale dei rifugiati palestinesi. Anche in questo caso però, l'offerta non verrà presa in considerazione. Nel frattempo, nel 2005, Israele – sotto il governo del generale Ariel Sharon, la cui fama non è certamente quella di un mite fraticello di Assisi – ha provveduto al ritiro unilaterale da Gaza, smantellando 21 insediamenti e dislocando altrove oltre 9.000 coloni israeliani. In cambio della rinuncia totale al territorio, Tel Aviv non riceverà mai ringraziamenti o attestati di amicizia, ma dovrà invece accontentarsi di una pressoché quotidiana razione di missili provenienti proprio dalla Striscia, ormai divenuta il feudo di Hamas. Viene, pertanto, legittimo avanzare il sospetto che a dividere gli Arabi dagli Israeliani non siano tanto gli aspetti territoriali, quanto quelli identitari. In altre parole, il popolo palestinese è disposto a coesistere con quello ebraico? A noi pare, quindi, che, se davvero si vuole la pace, oltre a chiedere ad Israele alcune indispensabili concessioni territoriali, sia soprattutto prioritario domandare ai Palestinesi di chiarire, una volta per tutte, se sia maturato o meno il loro “si” ad una coesistenza irreversibile e senza retro pensieri. "Il Corsivo" a cura di Daniele Biacchessi non è un editoriale, ma un approfondimento sui fatti di maggiore interesse che i quotidiani spesso non raccontano. Un servizio in punta di penna che analizza con un occhio esperto quell'angolo nascosto delle notizie di politica, economia e cronaca. ___________________________________________________ Ascolta altre produzioni di Giornale Radio sul sito: https://www.giornaleradio.fm oppure scarica la nostra App gratuita: iOS - App Store - https://apple.co/2uW01yA Android - Google Play - http://bit.ly/2vCjiW3 Resta connesso e segui i canali social di Giornale Radio: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giornaleradio.fm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giornale_radio_fm/?hl=it

Ponto de Partida
A dor palestina

Ponto de Partida

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 13:41


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.

In the press
'Cheating'? Papers discuss ethics of using xenon to scale Everest faster

In the press

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 4:38


PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, May 28: Israeli papers react to 600 days war in Gaza. Next, fierce debate over inhaling xenon gas – a new method used by mountain climbers aiming to break speed records. And, Donald Trump's golden redecoration of the Oval Office is labeled a "Rococo nightmare" by The New York Times. Israel is entering its 600th day of war in Gaza. Right-wing Israeli paper The Jerusalem Post marks the day with a front page, putting the names of more than 1000 Israeli victims of the October 7 Hamas attacks. In another analysis, the paper writes that "the Middle East is transformed". “Six hundred days since Hamas acted on a jihadist fantasy to destroy the Jewish state.” The paper says that the group carried out a “pogrom” that would have made “Nazis proud”. The analysis adds that the inability to bring hostages home shapes how many Israelis view the war. The left-wing Israeli paper Haaretz, however, has a different take. The headline of a critical opinion piece by Israel's former prime minister Ehud Olmert wrote that "Enough is enough. Israel is committing war crimes". The article says that Israel is “waging a war without a purpose, without goals or clear planning and with no chances of success”. It calls Netanyahu's government a “criminal gang” that is carrying out a “private political war” that is transforming the enclave into a "humanitarian disaster area".Next to Mount Everest, where the use of a new method helping to speed up mountain climbing, has been polarising locals and climbers. The New York Times reported that a group of Britons scaled Everest in less than a week. An unusually fast time, since climbing high altitudes, can lead to nausea, headaches and in some cases even death. That's why climbers usually spend some time adjusting at the Everest base camp. But the Brits inhaled xenon gas to help them adjust to the thin air faster and shrink the timeline dramatically. The use of the gas however is fiercely debated – its use remains unclear and some mountain climbers call it unethical. The Everest guide who took the British climbers gave an interview to the Associated Press, defending his move. He said that using xenon gas can make climbing Everest not just faster but also better for the environment. Using it would reduce the amount of waste, like oxygen masks, thrown away in the wild. The climb prompted an official investigation by the Nepalese government. The Guardian reported that Nepalese sherpas fear that the gas could encourage more inexperienced climbers to climb the peak. “The true significance of climbing Everest lies in the traditional way it has been approached,” a local sherpa told the Guardian. And finally to the Oval Office, where Donald Trump has been redecorating. The New York Times calls it a “Rococo nightmare”. The redesign has been “significant” says the paper, with a “parade of golden objects”. Just outside the Oval Office, the US president has put a copy of his mug shot on the New York Post front page in a Versailles-like golden frame. There are also two new gilded mirrors that the paper calls “quintessentially Mr. Trump”. You can catch our press review every morning on France 24 at 7:20am and 9:20am (Paris time), from Monday to Friday.

Entrez sans frapper
Réforme du statut des députés de la Chambre/BBC : Ehud Olmert sur la guerre à Gaza/Cisjordanie : des diplomates occidentaux pris pour cible/Projet de délocalisation d'ArcelorMittal/La Chine a diminué ses émissions de CO2/Eva Longoria au Festival d

Entrez sans frapper

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 8:47


Réforme du statut des députés de la Chambre BBC : l'ancien premier ministre d'Israël Ehud Olmert déclare « Les actions d'Israël à Gaza sont très proches de crimes de guerre » Cisjordanie : un groupe de diplomates occidentaux pris pour cible par l'armée israélienne Syndicats en réunion au siège d'ArcelorMittal au Luxembourg : Délocalisation de 2.000 emplois vers l'Inde La Chine a diminué ses émissions de CO2, les énergies renouvelables sont devenues une priorité de politique intérieure Festival de Cannes : Eva Longoria a organisé son traditionnel Global Gift Gala sur la plage de La Môme Merci pour votre écoute Entrez sans Frapper c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 16h à 17h30 sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez l'ensemble des épisodes et les émission en version intégrale (avec la musique donc) de Entrez sans Frapper sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/8521 Abonnez-vous également à la partie "Bagarre dans la discothèque" en suivant ce lien: https://audmns.com/HSfAmLDEt si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement. Vous pourriez également apprécier ces autres podcasts issus de notre large catalogue: Le voyage du Stradivarius Feuermann : https://audmns.com/rxPHqEENoir Jaune Rouge - Belgian Crime Story : https://feeds.audiomeans.fr/feed/6e3f3e0e-6d9e-4da7-99d5-f8c0833912c5.xmlLes Petits Papiers : https://audmns.com/tHQpfAm Des rencontres inspirantes avec des artistes de tous horizons. Galaxie BD: https://audmns.com/nyJXESu Notre podcast hebdomadaire autour du 9ème art.Nom: Van Hamme, Profession: Scénariste : https://audmns.com/ZAoAJZF Notre série à propos du créateur de XII et Thorgal. Franquin par Franquin : https://audmns.com/NjMxxMg Ecoutez la voix du créateur de Gaston (et de tant d'autres...) Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

RTÉ - Drivetime
Former Israeli Ehud Olmert

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 12:18


The UN calls Gaza a 'killing field': reaction from former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Hamas must free three hostages this weekend, Israel warns

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 7:21


Ehud Olmert, a Former Prime Minister of Israel, discusses the latest developments in Gaza.

SBS World News Radio
INTERVIEW: Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 13:12


Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been one of the loudest critics of Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the War in Gaza... but he also has tough words for the Albanese Government. In this One-on-one episode he's been speaking to our SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis.

HARDtalk
Ehud Olmert: This war must end now

HARDtalk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 22:57


Stephen Sackur speaks to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. He is a fierce critic of current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and says only territorial compromise can save Israel from a grim future. But is his simply a voice in the political wilderness?

Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show
First hostages released after ceasefire

Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 137:22


On Nick Ferrari at BreakfastThe first phase of the Gaza Ceasefire takes place. British Hostage, Emily Damari, is returned to Israeli soil, and reunited with her family. Three more hostages are also released. Nick speaks to The Former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Olmert, about the intricacies of the agreement. Olmert also discusses the resignations within the Israeli government, and why he believes this deal would have happened sooner had Trump been in Power. Nick discusses the upcoming inauguration of President Trump. The president is set to improve unity, as well as sign a 'blizzard' of executive orders once he is in position. Nick also discusses Trump's interest in winning a Nobel Peace Prize, and the likelihood of this happening. All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show Podcast.

ZIB2-Podcast
Zu Gast: Israels Ex-Premier Olmert und der frühere Palästinenser-Außenminister al-Kidwa

ZIB2-Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 12:29


Israel und die radikal-islamische Hamas haben sich auf einen Geiseldeal und eine Waffenruhe im Gaza-Krieg geeinigt. Darüber diskutieren im ZIB2-Studio der frühere israelische Ministerpräsident Ehud Olmert und der ehemalige Außenminister der palästinensischen Autonomiebehörde, Nasser al-Kidwa.

America at a Crossroads
Ehud Olmert and Nasser Al-Kidwa with Larry Mantle | Two Former Leaders - An Israeli and a Palestinian - Offer Path to Peace

America at a Crossroads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 57:01


America stands at a pivotal crossroads.With serious threats to America's democracy posed by nationalists, populists and other non-democratic candidates and forces, America at a Crossroads has offered weekly programming continuously since 2020 to encourage activism and passion to combat these threats to our American democracy.Through our weekly virtual town hall series, America at a Crossroads, we focus on combating authoritarianism and preserving American democracy.Register for our upcoming programs at jewsunitedfordemocracy.org/events/

RTÉ - Drivetime
Former Prime Minister of Israel, Ehud Olmert on his country's decision to close its embassy in Ireland

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 12:03


The Israeli ambassador to Ireland Dana Erlich has said that a number of recent decisions taken by Ireland is what led to the closure of the Israeli embassy. For some reaction to the decision, former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert.

Amanpour
Finding Common Ground: An Amanpour Hour Thanksgiving Special

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 42:39


This Thanksgiving, The Amanpour Hour focuses on the power of bridge-building. Following a contentious election, America feels more divided than ever. Renowned political scientist Robert Putnam joins Christiane to reflect on the reasons driving Americans apart and how to rebuild those communities. Former Israeli and Palestinian leaders Ehud Olmert and Nasser al-Kidwa join forces and discuss their shared vision for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Journalist Yuval Abraham and Palestinian co-director and West Bank resident, Basel Adra talk about their collaboration in a new and controversial film, “No Other Land.” Diane Foley, mother of slain journalist James Foley and co-author Colum McCan delve into their book "American Mother," which covers her journey of resilience, meeting her son's killer and rejecting hatred despite her tragic loss. Historian Dominic Erdozain examines the origins of the Second Amendment and its evolving interpretation in his book "One Nation Under Guns," and the need to find political agreement to end gun violence in America. Finally, “Kim's Convenience” creator Ins Choi sits down with Christiane on-set to celebrate the immigrant experience that unites us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La W Radio con Julio Sánchez Cristo
“Israel no ha cometido ningún crimen de guerra, pero fracasó como Gobierno”: Ehud Olmert

La W Radio con Julio Sánchez Cristo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 23:24


Ehud Olmert, quien fue primer ministro de Israel entre 2006 y 2009, se refiere a la orden de detención emitida por la Corte Penal Internacional contra Benjamín Netanyahu.

Amanpour
Mideast Odd Couple Propose Peace Plan

Amanpour

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 60:51


Amid the chaos in Gaza, an unlikely pair of former senior officials - Israeli and Palestinian - are proposing what they argue is a way out of war. Ehud Olmert was Israel's Prime Minister while Nasser Al-Kidwa was Foreign Minister for the Palestinian Authority. Together, they have formulated an outline for peace, and they join the program to discuss.   Also on today's show: American surgeon Dr. Samer Attar; reporter Kristen Holmes; Atlantic staff writer George Packer  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Week
What is Israel's military objective in Lebanon, and how long might its invasion last?

This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 7:47


Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert.

The Documentary Podcast
Bonus: The World Debate: What is the path to peace in the Middle East?

The Documentary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 42:32


Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests to discuss whether this is a path to peace in the Middle East.Joining Mishal are Jeremy Bowen, the BBC's international editor; Lord Ricketts, who served as a British diplomat for many years, including being on the Foreign Office Middle East desk during Israel's invasion of Lebanon in 1982; Afif Safieh, former Palestinian head of mission in London, Washington, D.C. and Moscow; Ehud Olmert, who was Israeli prime minister from 2006 to 2009; Ambassador David Satterfield, who until earlier this year was US special envoy for Middle East humanitarian issues; and Dr Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa programme at Chatham House.Producers: Sinead Heekin and Louisa Lewis Editor: Owenna Griffiths Studio direction: Ben Andrews

Best of Today
The Today Debate: What is the path to peace in the Middle East?

Best of Today

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 43:12


After a year of turmoil in the Middle East, Mishal Husain is joined by a panel of guests to ask ‘What Is the Path to Peace?'Joining Mishal are Jeremy Bowen, the BBC's International Editor; Lord Ricketts, who served as a British diplomat for many years including being on the Foreign office Middle East desk during Israel's invasion of Lebanon in 1982; Afif Safieh, former Palestinian Head of Mission in London, Washington, D.C. and Moscow; Ehud Olmert, who was Israeli Prime Minister from 2006 to 2009; Ambassador David Satterfield, who until earlier this year was US Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues and Dr. Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House.The Today Debate was produced by Sinead Heekin and Louisa Lewis. The editor is Owenna Griffiths. Studio direction by Ben Andrews.

Newshour
Israel declares 'new phase of war'

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 47:25


Lebanon is still in shock after explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies killed dozens and injured thousands of people this week. So is the region heading for a wider war? We hear from the former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Olmert. Also on the programme: Sarah Gillis of Space X describes what it was like to take a violin into space; and how the entire human genome has been stored on a crystal. ( Pic: Mourners attend the funeral of Hezbollah member. Credit : Reuters

RTÉ - Drivetime
As Israel bombs Lebanon after walkie-talkie explosions we speak to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 13:32


Hassan Nasrallah has given his first public address after pager and walkie-talkie blasts killed at least 37 people and wounded around 3,000 more across Lebanon. To discuss the attacks former Prime Minister of Israel Ehud Olmert.

Nuus
Bibi en sy kabinet is die werklike bedreiging vir Israel - Olmert

Nuus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 0:37


Die voormalige premier van Israel, Ehud Olmert, wat tussen 2006 en 2009 gedien het, sê Benjamin Netanyahu en sy verregse kabinetsministers is die werklike bedreiging vir Israel. Hy het met Sky News gepraat.

The Prospect Interview
Ehud Olmert and Nasser Alkidwa: The day after the Gaza war

The Prospect Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 60:19


In a rare conversation about what happens once the fighting in Gaza is over—and how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict could end—Ehud Olmert, Israel's prime minister from 2006-2009, and Dr. Nasser Alkidwa, who was Palestinian foreign affairs minister from 2005-2006 join Alona Ferber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Takeaways
A Former Prime Minister of Israel Speaks Bluntly (#205)

3 Takeaways

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 25:41 Transcription Available


Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has a special perspective and wise insights into the battle against Hamas. Here, he shares his thoughts and suggestions on ending the war, securing the future for Israel, dealing with Iran, the need for a Palestinian state, and more. There's reason to be both hopeful and concerned. “To eliminate Hamas as if it didn't exist is impossible. … It is an ideology, and no military action can remove ideology from the face of the earth.” “I am more worried about the solidarity of Israeli society than I am about the enmity of our outside enemies.”

Going Rogue With Caitlin Johnstone
Former Israeli PM Admits Israel's War Crimes Can't Happen Without US Support

Going Rogue With Caitlin Johnstone

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 4:19


Ehud Olmert: "The entire Israel Air Force relies completely on American aircraft: fighter planes, transport planes, refueler planes and helicopters. All of Israel's air power is based on the American commitment to defend Israel. We have no other reliable source for essential supplies of equipment, munitions and advanced weapons that Israel cannot manufacture on its own." Reading by Tim Foley.

Fareed Zakaria GPS
The fallout from Biden's debate performance

Fareed Zakaria GPS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 41:14


Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Financial Times columnist Edward Luce and staff writer at The Atlantic David Frum to discuss the fallout from Thursday night's presidential debate. Should Biden drop out of the race? They discuss the calculations taking place within the Democratic Party and the stakes of a potential second Trump term. Next, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to Fareed about why Olmert believes the US Congress should rescind its invitation for PM Netanyahu to speak to a joint session. They also discuss the potential for a devastating war with Lebanon.    Finally, Rabbi Sharon Brous joins the show to discuss the frightening rise in antisemitism and how American Jews are grappling with their identities as the war in Gaza drags on.    GUESTS: Edward Luce (@EdwardGLuce), David Frum (@davidfrum), Ehud Olmert, Rabbi Sharon Brous (@SharonBrous) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Post Corona
The last Israeli to negotiate with the Palestinians - with Tzipi Livni (Part 2)

Post Corona

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 32:23


Share on Twitter/X: https://tinyurl.com/nvmznb7m Tzipi Livni has served as a minister of eight different cabinet ministries under three prime ministers: Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Her positions have included Justice Minister, Foreign Minister and Vice-Prime Minister. She has also been the official leader of the opposition. As foreign minister, Tzipi Livni led negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, she was a key government figure during Israel's disengagement from Gaza and during Hamas's subsequent takeover of Gaza. She was foreign minister during Israel's Second Lebanon War and during Israel's operation to take out Syria's nuclear reactor. She began her service as a member of the Likud Party, and then the Kadima Party, and later the Hatnua Party and Zionist Union. Earlier in her career, Tzipi served in the Mossad (including in the elite unit famous for being responsible for the assassinations following the Munich massacre). No major Israeli political figure has had more recent experience trying to negotiate a two-state solution than Tzipi Livni.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Call Me Back: The last Israeli to negotiate with the Palestinians – with Tzipi Livni (Part 2) (#232)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024


Tzipi Livni has served as a minister of eight different cabinet ministries under three prime ministers: Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Her positions have included Justice Minister, Foreign Minister and Vice-Prime Minister. She has also been the official leader of the opposition. As foreign minister, Tzipi Livni led negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, […]

Post Corona
The last Israeli to negotiate with the Palestinians - with Tzipi Livni

Post Corona

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 47:54


Tzipi Livni has served as a minister of eight different cabinet ministries under three prime ministers: Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Her positions have included Justice Minister, Foreign Minister and Vice-Prime Minister. She has also been the official leader of the opposition. As foreign minister, Tzipi Livni led negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, she was a key government figure during Israel's disengagement from Gaza and during Hamas's subsequent takeover of Gaza. She was foreign minister during Israel's Second Lebanon War and during Israel's operation to take out Syria's nuclear reactor. She began her service as a member of the Likud Party, and then the Kadima Party, and later the Hatnua Party and Zionist Union. Earlier in her career, Tzipi served in the Mossad (including in the elite unit famous for being responsible for the assassinations following the Munich massacre). No major Israeli political figure has had more recent experience trying to negotiate a two-state solution than Tzipi Livni. Tzipi Livni on X: https://x.com/Tzipi_Livni

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
Call Me Back: The last Israeli to negotiate with the Palestinians – with Tzipi Livni (#231)

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024


Tzipi Livni has served as a minister of eight different cabinet ministries under three prime ministers: Ariel Sharon, Ehud Olmert, and Benjamin Netanyahu. Her positions have included Justice Minister, Foreign Minister and Vice-Prime Minister. She has also been the official leader of the opposition. As foreign minister, Tzipi Livni led negotiations with the Palestinian Authority, […]

The Current
Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 19:30


Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says Israelis should take to the streets to stop a ground invasion of Rafah, and argues that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is more interested in protecting his own government than saving the lives of the hostages.

Leading
71. Israel's former PM on why Netanyahu is finished, the settler movement, and corruption - Ehud Olmert

Leading

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 63:59


How much do you know about the last serious attempt at a two state solution in the Israel-Gaza conflict?  On today's episode of Leading, Rory and Alastair are joined by former Israeli PM, Ehud Olmert, to discuss his time in office, the likelihood of a two state solution, and historic corruption charges. TRIP Plus:  Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes.  Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. Instagram: @restispolitics Twitter: @RestIsPolitics Email: restispolitics@gmail.com Producers: Dom Johnson + Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Fiona Douglas Exec Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newshour
Netanyahu: 'One step away from victory' in Gaza

Newshour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 47:29


Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has insisted that it will complete the elimination of Hamas in Gaza, including in Rafah where 1.4 million Palestinians have sought refuge. He said Israel was ‘one step away from victory'. We speak to former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert, a US congressman calling for arms sales to Israel to be halted, and a Palestinian lawyer involved in previous peace negotiations.Also in the programme: We reflect on the genocide in Rwanda that began 20 years ago; and why a small town in Canada is gearing up for a big celebration for tomorrow's eclipse. (Picture: People hold pictures of victims during a demonstration marking the six month anniversary of the attacks on Israel by Hamas near the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Credit: Kena Bentancur/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Relations between US and Israel continue to become increasingly strained

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 9:41


Ehud Olmert, former Prime Minister of Israel, on the political situation in Israel amid calls from top US Democrat for Benyamin Netanyahu to stand down.

Stories of our times
What if there's no ceasefire? Manveen Rana reports from Jerusalem

Stories of our times

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 33:00


We report from Israel during a critical week which might mark a tipping point in the Gaza war. If there isn't a ceasefire by the start of Ramadan this weekend, could violence erupt far beyond Gaza? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guests: - Tamir Hayman, managing director of Israel's Institute for National Security Studies. - Ehud Olmert, former prime minister of Israel. - Samer Sinijlawi, chairman of the Jerusalem Development Fund. Clips: Reuters, News9 Live, CBS. Email us: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.uk Find out more about our bonus series for Times subscribers: 'Inside the newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fareed Zakaria GPS
Former Israeli prime minister on the dangers of Netanyahu's coalition; Why President Biden should go to the Knesset; Billy Joel's new song, "Turn the Lights Back On" and its stunning music video; Greece's amazing transformation

Fareed Zakaria GPS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 40:47


This week on the show, Ehud Olmert, former prime minister of Israel, speaks to Fareed about why he thinks current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition has led Israel in a terrible direction—and that Palestinians must have the right to self-determination. They also discuss the prospect of President Joe Biden addressing Israel's people directly at its parliament, the Knesset. Then, legendary singer, songwriter and piano man Billy Joel and his collaborator, Producer/Director Freddy Wexler, join the show to talk about the inspiration behind Joel's new song, "Turn the Lights Back On." They also discuss the music video that accompanies the ballad and its amazing use of AI. Plus, Fareed explains how Greece, once the "sick man" of Europe, got cured. GUESTS: Ehud Olmert, Billy Joel (@billyjoel), Freddy Wexler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Majority Report with Sam Seder
3239 - Ronald Reagan's "Religious Imaginary" w/ Diane Winston

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 80:55


Happy Monday! Sam and Emma speak with Diane Winston, Professor of Journalism and Communication at the University of Southern California, to discuss her recent book Righting the American Dream: How the Media Mainstreamed Reagan's Evangelical Vision. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Israel's murder of Israeli hostages, Netanyahu's political career, Pope Francis' reign, immigration reform, Biden's polling numbers, Rudy's big suit, the Florida GOP Chair, Clarence Thomas' (and the Supreme Court's) corruption, and the battles of the administrative state. Diane Winston then joins, jumping right into a background on Ronald Reagan's religiosity, and how – despite media presentation – it was a consistent through line in his life, and central to his successful pivot from Democrat and former Union President, to GOP Governor of California, as he emphasized his born again bona fides in his plea to the supposed “moral majority.” Next, Winston walks Sam and Emma through the contrast between the representation of Ronald Reagan's Christianity in the media and how it was viewed and interpreted by his base, with the media largely ignoring it – or at most taking it with a grain of salt – allowing him to imbue political messages with the moral concepts of the evangelical community (e.g. lowering taxes to raise “personal responsibility”), set the conversation around policy, and reinvent conservatism as a hopeful ideology. After briefly expanding on the role of religion and religious law in his administration, Winston, Sam, and Emma wrap up with an assessment of the direct line between the anti-government and pro-market government of Reagan to the fascistic and anti-human GOP of today. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma parse through the coverage of Israel's unsurprising and indiscriminate murder of their own civilians, the past and future of Netanyahu's domination of Israel's apartheid regime, and watch Ehud Olmert acknowledge exactly that. They also bask in the glory of Rudy's near $150 million defamation suit, the GOP's continued struggle to define Biden's impeachable offenses, DeSantis' cuckery, and the Pope's recent moral battles, plus, your calls and IMs! Check out Diane's book here: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/R/bo195433961.html CHECK OUT SAM & EMMA ON THE AMERICAN PROSPECT TELETHON HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNjqRDN4dkM&ab_channel=TheAmericanProspect Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Storyworth: Give those you love most a thoughtful, personal gift from the heart and preserve their memories and stories for years to come. Go to https://StoryWorth.com/majority and save $10 on your first purchase! Tushy: HelloTUSHY is offering our listeners an exclusive limited time offer of 15% OFF your first bidet order PLUS FREE SHIPPING! Go to https://hellotushy.com/MAJORITY  for 15% off all bidets!  See site for details. Sunset Lake CBD: Starting TODAY all CBD gummies will be 30% off with coupon code “Mushroom”. AND, if you spend more than $99, you'll get to choose a free 20-count jar of functional mushroom gummies. Customers may select either the Focus or Relax Functional Mushroom gummies at checkout. Head to http://www.sunsetlakecbd.com now! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/