Podcasts about Haifa

C1. Guests: Bill Roggio and Ambassador Husain Haqqani Headline: Global Markets Shudder as Oil Surges Past $100 Summary: War in the Middle East has triggered a damaging global economic surge, with oil exceeding $100 per barrel. Panelists discuss Iran's resilient regime and the appointment of late leader's son, Mojtaba Khamenei. (2)2. Guests: Bill Roggio and Husain Haqqani Headline: The Myth of Winning Through Air Power Alone Summary: Experts warn that air power cannot achieve lasting regime change and dismiss "boots on the ground" as politically impossible. They emphasize that Iran has historically resisted Western invaders for 2,000 years. (3)3. Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Headline: A "New Dawn" as Cuba Negotiates with the White House Summary: Shifting dynamics in Latin America see Cuba entering direct negotiations with the Trump administration as Venezuelan oil subsidies end. The region's turn toward right-wing governments signals a major geopolitical transformation. (4)4. Guests: Ernesto Araújo and Alejandro Peña Esclusa Headline: Brazil's Election and the "Shield of the Americas" Summary: The panel analyzes Brazil's upcoming election where Flavio Bolsonaro is gaining ground against President Lula. They discuss how regional anti-crime initiatives and the war in Iran are influencing South American politics. (5)5. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein Headline: Iran Launches Cluster Bombs Against Israeli Civilians Summary: Malcolm Hoenlein reports on Iran's use of cluster-bomb warheads against Israeli cities like Haifa. Despite the attacks and financial burdens, 93% of Israelis support the effort to end regional threats permanently. (6)6. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein Headline: Regional Escalation and the Targeting of Energy Infrastructure Summary: Israel expands operations into Lebanon while Iran targets Azerbaijan's critical energy pipelines. China watches closely as its Middle Eastern oil supplies are threatened by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz. (7)7. Guests: Bill Roggio and David Daoud Headline: Hezbollah's Strategy to Protect the Iranian Regime Summary: David Daoud examines how Hezbollah's attacks aim to divert U.S. and Israeli focus from Tehran. The IDF responds by dismantling Hezbollah's financial institutions and propaganda networks to break their control over Lebanon. (8)8. Guests: Bill Roggio and David Daoud Headline: Psychological Warfare and the Threat of Drone Swarms Summary: Discussion centers on Hezbollah's use of inexpensive drone swarms and "pin pricks" to destabilize the Israeli psyche. Daoud explains these tactics aim to exhaust Israel's economy by making defense financially unsustainable. (9)9. Guests: Bill Roggio and Jonathan Sayeh Headline: Internal Resistance and the Mindset of Young Iranians Summary: Jonathan Sayeh provides insight into young Iranians who view the conflict as liberation from a 50-year occupation. However, he warns that destroying critical infrastructure risks alienating the population and damaging nationalism. (10)10. Guests: Bill Roggio and Jonathan Sayeh Headline: Monitoring the Fog of War in Tehran Summary: Analysts examine Tehran's internal state, noting that foot soldiers are becoming increasingly alienated. They monitor the Basij and regular military for signs of defection while the regime anticipates a ground invasion. (11)11. Guests: Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown Headline: Iran's "Nihilistic" Attacks on Neutral Neighbors Summary: Iran has launched self-destructive missile attacks against neutral neighbors like Qatar, Oman, and Turkey. The panel critiques British indecisiveness and the lack of clearly articulated American war objectives. (12)12. Guests: Bill Roggio and Edmund Fitton-Brown Headline: The Question of Regime Change and "Boots on the Ground" Summary: Experts debate if the Trump administration seeks permanent regime change. They discuss the risks of mission creep and the extreme difficulty of empowering internal Iranian insurgencies without a clear roadmap. (13)13. Guests: Bill Roggio and John Hardy Headline: Zelensky Offers Drone Expertise to Counter Iran Summary: President Zelensky offers Ukrainian assistance to counter Iranian drones using battle-tested technology. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin pledges unwavering support for Iran's new leadership as the conflict increasingly impacts the global stage. (14)14. Guest: Jessica Winkle Headline: Bias and Conflict of Interest in Climate Science Manuals Summary: Professor Jessica Winkle details controversy surrounding the federal judicial manual's climate chapter. She highlights significant conflicts of interest and the use of biased, non-neutral rhetoric intended for judges. (15)15. Guest: Gregory Copley Headline: Assessing the Air War and Global Oil Panic Summary: Gregory Copley evaluates the U.S.-Israeli air campaign against Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure. He notes the potential for the Iranian monarchy's return to rally opposition against the clerical regime. (16)16. Guest: Gregory Copley Headline: Russia and China's Strategic Stakes in the Iran Conflict Summary: The conversation examines how the war impacts Russia's trade corridors and China's primary oil supplies. Copley argues that U.S. air dominance serves as a profound warning to the leadership in Beijing. (17)

5. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein Headline:Iran Launches Cluster Bombs Against IsraeliCivilians Summary: Malcolm Hoenleinreports on Iran's use of cluster-bomb warheads against Israeli cities like Haifa. Despite the attacks and financial burdens, 93% of Israelis support the effort to end regional threats permanently. (6)1930 TEHRAN CEMENT FACTORY

A diferencia de Irán o de Líbano, Israel, que bombardea estos países, tiene sirenas antiaéreas, envía alertas de misiles a su población y cuenta con refugios blindados. Aun así, la intensidad de esta guerra ha vuelto a evidenciar que muchos de estos refugios no siempre están cerca o son inaccesibles o deben modernizarse. De ahí que, en la ciudad de Haifa, algunos vecinos hayan elegido instalarse en un aparcamiento subterráneo. Nos lo cuenta nuestra corresponsal, Janira Gómez Muñoz. En la planta menos 5 del aparcamiento Auditorium, de la ciudad israelí de Haifa, se han instalado decenas de vecinos, con tiendas de campaña. La estampa es la de un camping: los niños hacen carreras de patinete, los mayores charlan; todo bajo una luz de neón que se mantiene día y noche, como los proyectiles de Irán y Hezbolá, que no se sienten, al igual de la sirenas. “Me siento asustada y preocupada” Ese hermetismo es el que ha llevado a Sofía Salvador, una argentina-israelí, y a su pareja Maria, a quedarse de forma permanente. Llevan ahí desde la segunda noche de guerra, han vivido dos contra Irán, pero en esta no tienen refugio cerca. “Dijimos: ‘Che, tenemos que instalarnos en algún lugar porque no podemos, a las cuatro de la mañana, una alarma, bajar todo dormidas… No es fácil, no es que está el refugio enfrente o en el mismo edificio”, cuenta Sofía. No son las únicas. Un tercio de la población en Israel carece de refugio o es inadecuado. La desprotección se ceba con los palestinos con ciudadanía israelí, que son tratados como de segunda categoría. En Haifa, además, muchas casas son antiguas y se construyeron cuando no era obligatorio incluir refugio. Como la de Ellen Yani, residente filipina que trabaja en hostelería y escuchó sobre este lugar en una tienda. “Me siento asustada y preocupada. Mis amigas y yo dijimos: ‘¿por qué no pasar las noches aquí?'. En nuestro apartamento no tenemos refugio antibombas… Por las mañanas salimos y vamos a casa a ducharnos, preparar comida…”, explica la mujer que vive en Israel desde 2022. “Esta guerra era inevitable” En esta vida subterránea, la incertidumbre se agudiza. Nadie sabe para cuánto tiempo ha venido. La alcaldía ha aportado WiFi, víveres y un generador eléctrico. Algunas familias tienen hasta dispensadores de agua y electrodomésticos. “Hemos traído una mesa, ordenadores, microondas, una tetera… todo lo necesario”, detalla Yuri Shulga, un israelí refugiado junto a su familia por segunda vez. La familia de Yuri ya estuvo aquí en la guerra de 12 días de Israel contra Irán, del año pasado. Por eso, para esta tenía claro dónde volver. Políticamente, la apoya y no reprocha su situación al Gobierno de Netanyahu: “Esta guerra era inevitable. La pregunta era cómo iba a ocurrir. Si Irán estaba a un mes, a un año o a un día de una bomba nuclear. No lo sabemos. Así que mejor que haya sido ahora sin bomba”, afirma. Según dos encuestas, su opinión coincide con la del 91% de la población judía del país, que acepta unos ataques en Irán que acumulan más de 1.300 muertos y también van dirigidos contra infraestructura civil. La pregunta en Israel es si este respaldo resistirá una guerra larga, de semanas o meses.

„Es geht nicht um Strafe – es geht um Rache.“ So lautet das Fazit von Itamar Mann, israelischer Professor für Völkerrecht, Menschenrechte, Umweltrecht und Rechtstheorie an der Universität Haifa, das er in einem im vergangenen November bei Legal Tribune Online (LTO) erschienenen Artikel zieht.[1] Darin analysiert er einen im selben Monat in derWeiterlesen

Israel has begun a wave of strikes on Lebanon after warning residents in the south of the country to flee north of the Litani River on Wednesday. The forced displacement order impacts about 250,000 people in 150 villages. That's almost 5 per cent of the country's population. It marks a dangerous escalation as the US-Israeli war on Iran opens new fronts in the region. It comes after Hezbollah fired rockets towards Tel Aviv and Haifa, prompting a heavy-handed response against areas of Beirut and towns in the south. More than 70 people have been killed so far and hundreds have been injured. In today's update report on Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher looks at the war's expansion in Lebanon, as well as the risks of other parties being dragged into the conflict.

Ollie has a lively discussion with Professor Dan Schueftan - the Director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa and a longtime consultant to the highest levels of Israel's security establishment, including the Prime Minister's Office and the IDF. 0:00 The Iran war situation 34:00 Ollie and Prof Schueftan debateWatch the new J-TV+ Documentary on Qatar: The Great Deceiver - https://j-tv.plus/qatar-the-great-deceiver-how-a-tiny-state-fools-the-west-and-funds-its-enemies/Watch our new Documentary on The Real Nakba: The Untold Expulsion Of Jews From Arab Lands - https://j-tv.plus/the-real-nakba-the-untold-expulsion-of-jews-from-arab-lands/Ollie's video on the IDF Haredi draft issue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEaeNQEa-eg

Operation Epic Fury & Roaring Lion for review:1. Concerning Iran's New Supreme Leader: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Wednesday that Israel would target whoever leads the Islamic Republic. “Any leader appointed by the Iranian terror regime to continue leading the plan to destroy Israel, threaten the US and the free world and the countries of the region, and oppress the Iranian people, will be an unequivocal target for elimination,” Katz said in a statement. “It does not matter what his name is or where he hides,” he said.2. An American submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday, the first US sinking of an enemy ship by torpedo since World War II.3. Within a week, the US and Israel “will have complete control over Iranian skies,” US War Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted on Wednesday during a press conference at the Pentagon alongside Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, exclaiming that Iran was “toast.”4. An Israeli Air Force F-35I fighter jet shot down a Russian-made Iranian Yak-130 jet over Tehran on Wednesday, the IDF said, in the first-ever downing of a manned aircraft by an F-35.5. The Israeli Air Force carried out “extensive” strikes against regime targets across Iran overnight and into Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic continued to fire salvos of ballistic missiles at Israeli population centers.6. The US and Israel, in their ongoing airstrikes throughout Iran, are targeting members of the regime's forces that took part in the crackdown on anti-government protesters earlier this year, hoping to make it easier for demonstrators to return to the streets once the bombing subsides, a US official and an Israeli official told The Times of Israel on Wednesday.7. In a televised address, Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Wednesday said his terror group's resumption of rocket attacks on Israel this week is a response to Israel's continued presence and airstrikes in Lebanon since the November 2024 Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal.8. Hezbollah fired on central Israel on Tuesday, the terror group's first long-range attack since the start of the Iran war, as Israeli airstrikes hammered the organization and Israel threatened Iranian officials in Lebanon.Hezbollah fired three rockets toward Tel Aviv and the Haifa area, setting off sirens across central Israel and parts of the north.9. NATO air and missile defense systems stationed in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran as it headed into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq, the Turkish Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.10. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told his country's neighbors in the region that he respects their sovereignty after Iran launched a number of airstrikes at Gulf nations in recent days.11. Iranian Kurdish militias have consulted with the United States in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iran's security forces in the western part of the country, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.The groups have requested US military support, and Iraqi leaders in Erbil and Baghdad have also been in touch with the Trump administration in recent days, they said.

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Israel e o seu aliado americano desencadearam no sábado uma guerra contra o Irão. Desde então o território israelita é alvo, também, de ataques tanto por parte do Irão como da milícia xiita libanesa do Hezbollah. Uma instabilidade que leva à fuga de populações a partir do Estado hebreu. É o caso do clérigo cabo-verdiano Ricardo Monteiro que equaciona deixar Israel e Jerusalém quanto antes. O padre Ricardo Monteiro, da diocese cabo-verdiana do Mindelo chegou a Jerusalém há quatro meses para prosseguir os seus estudos. Com o desencadear da guerra israelo-americana contra o Irão e consequentes retaliações de Teerão, mas também da milícia xiita libanesa Hezbollah este clérigo católico admite que desde o fim de semana passado tudo mudou no terreno e, por ora, tenta deixar quanto antes esta região do mundo. Até aqui tudo mudou, realmente. Estávamos numa rotina. Não obstante o ambiente que já sabemos que é próprio desta zona de tensão. Mas sabíamos que qualquer hora e momento poderia começar uma guerra entre esses países. Porém, tudo mudou porque com as sirenes das 08h15 do sábado, tivemos que suspender todos as actividades ordinárias. No meu caso as aulas, e nos manter em casa vigilantes por causa do início da guerra. Porque de imediato se lançou as informações necessárias e se decretou o tempo de emergência e portanto se disse que a guerra tinha começado. Portanto, temos que tomar as devidas precauções. Pessoalmente, fiquei apreensivo e não sabia bem o que fazer, se tinha que me ausentar do país, se tinha que ficar. E assim as pessoas não sabiam o que fazer no momento. Entretanto, agora, com o andar do tempo, vemos que a guerra continua. Os ataques continuam quase a toda a hora. E realmente o aconselhável é que quem puder também sair dessa região que saia. E é, portanto, suspender as coisas porque não se sabe até quando. Gostaria de fazer. Gostaria de sair, pelo menos por uma fase. Daí, de Jerusalém, para ficar em porto seguro ? Sim, sim. Normalmente estou a tratar de tudo para que eu possa realmente ausentar e normalmente já está tudo tratado com a embaixada. Espero somente do dia e da hora para podermos sair do país. Porque o espaço aéreo continua encerrado. Portanto, se tiver de sair de Israel terá de ir, imagino, por via terrestre até o Egipto, até um território vizinho, não é? Exactamente. As duas possibilidades são Egipto ou Jordânia, que estão abertas ainda As fronteiras terrestres que se pode ser não se podem entrar, mas se pode sair para poder apanhar o voo, a partir desses países. Mas o mais provável neste momento é o Egipto. Vamos ver se tudo se orienta por este lado. Ouve-se falar muito de alertas devido a mísseis que podem vir a ser interceptados. As pessoas é suposto irem para abrigos. Como é que é o dia a dia então do refúgio? No caso destes muitos ataques e de estarem a tocar as sirenes? Exacto. Normalmente, quando há a aproximação de um míssil justamente aqui em Jerusalém, as sirenes tocam. Tu recebes de imediato uma mensagem de alerta no teu telemóvel para quem tem o número de Israel. E de imediato tens que estar atento. Normalmente na aplicação também de alerta, podes ver mais ou menos onde irá cair os restos do míssil interceptado. Portanto, algumas regiões, algumas casas mais oficiais se presume que têm bunkers já previstos. Ou também para a população também está dividida em zonas. Os bunkers estão já preparados. Eu até agora não tive nenhuma necessidade de recorrer a esta alternativa porque em nenhum momento restos de mísseis ou mesmo mísseis caíram perto ou na zona onde estou por causa da prevenção. Eu estou numa zona muito segura e, portanto, não tenho tido essa necessidade. Mas isto é tudo disponível, está tudo muito organizado. As autoridades municipais e temos todas as informações em caso de perigo; o que fazer? Os israelitas ou as pessoas que moram em Israel assistiram ao desencadear desta guerra? O que é que eles lhe dizem. Acha que as pessoas estão a apoiar de facto, as autoridades que decretaram a guerra contra o vizinho Irão ? Sendo que, por o terem feito a milícia xiita do Hezbollah a partir do Líbano, está atacar também Israel. Portanto, ao fim e ao cabo, Israel está a ser avisado por dois actores simultâneos. Sim, normalmente aqui em Israel temos essas duas partes, pessoas que apoiam e que são a favor destes ataques e pessoas também que não aceitam ou que são contra esses ataques. Vamos encontrar isso mesmo entre os hebreus mais ortodoxos. Existe sempre essa divisão. Aqueles que apoiam esta guerra, que apoiam, que acham justa esta intervenção, outros que nem por isso. Que acham que isso é um exagero, que estamos a criar conflito com outros países. Mas nesta região sempre é uma característica. Ao longo dos séculos, sempre. Esta zona foi uma zona de conflito e Israel já está habituado. E as pessoas aqui estão, vêm isso de forma natural. Como eles enfrentam essa crise, enquanto nós, que somos estrangeiros. Estamos um pouco espantados e procurando meios e estar sempre alerta. Eles não levam uma vida normal. Você tem que ir na rua. Você tem que fazer alguma coisa. Fazem porque já estão habituados. E estas fronteiras já desde o ano passado sabíamos desde aquele conflito de fronteira com o Líbano. Eu tive a oportunidade, no mês de dezembro, de visitar estas zonas perto do Líbano e da Síria. São zonas mesmo perigosas porque mesmo antes de esta guerra já existiam conflitos. O conflito nestas zonas é permanente e, portanto, são zonas que às vezes nós não damos conta. Mas está lá o conflito. E agora sim, com o contexto assim favorável, aproveitam sempre para intensificar e poder também atingir um ao outro. Porque esses dois países fazem fronteiras, não são amigos, não têm relações. Acha que a mesma perceção para muitos israelitas, que o inimigo, mesmo existencial, é o Irão e que, portanto, seria necessário de facto visar o Irão por o Irão pretender mesmo acabar com o Estado de Israel ? Na minha humilde opinião, é aquilo que eu fui ouvindo essa inimizade existir. Este perigo é algo que sempre é patente. Existe porque não são amigos, porém acreditamos. Muitos aqui já são mais esclarecidos. Sabem que por detrás desta razão, existem muitas outras razões a nível político, social, económico mesmo. E também agora nesta situação, porque sabemos que neste momento, daqui a pouco vamos entrar no tempo das eleições aqui em Israel. Tudo isso serve um pouco para apresentar um novo panorama e, portanto, acredito que há muita coisa por detrás. Só vindo aqui e conhecendo as realidades é que se pode compreender parcialmente essa história, porque é muita coisa complicada e sabemos que o Irão. Sim, é um perigo para Israel. E sabemos também que Israel não ama o Irão porque sempre Irão se posicionou contra o estado hebraico. Porém, as formas e os contornos que isso vai tomando é que reflecte mais a intenção do indivíduo que guia o país do que a intenção do povo que representa este país. Porque muitos sectores receiam de facto uma invasão terrestre do Líbano por parte de Israel, já que as autoridades do Líbano não conseguem de facto impedir que o Hezbollah continue a disparar mísseis contra Haifa, nomeadamente. Acho que aí em Israel as pessoas acham que enviar tropas para o Líbano poderá vir a acontecer ? Eu acredito que com o andar do tempo isso poderá acontecer, porque tem uma razão que eles alegam. Os hebreus alegam que é uma razão de base, que acho que é muito frágil, mas eles assumem essa posição porque biblicamente, a Terra prometida aos hebreus realmente vai para além da fronteira que Israel tem. Vai para além, vai até ao Líbano. Portanto, acreditam que esse território é deles, que foi usurpado e, portanto, vão usar sempre esse critério para o realizar. Mas é um critério frágil, porque, mesmo biblicamente estudando, vêmos que esse território nunca foi uniforme. Sempre houve conflitos aqui. Às vezes ia até um certo sítio, outras vezes não, dependendo dos líderes e, portanto, não é de todo sustentável. Porém, é o que eles querem mesmo alargar cada vez mais esse território. Entramos na lógica de "a galinha, o ovo. Quem é que chegou primeiro" ? Foram os palestinianos, foram os judeus ? Exactamente. É toda uma dinâmica bastante perigosa. Esteve aí quando havia ainda a questão do conflito, também na Faixa de Gaza. Nessa altura já era complicado aí a situação ? Sim, eu cheguei, já isto tinha acontecido, já tinha Faixa de Gaza. Eu cheguei em outubro do ano passado. Ainda estava quente porque nunca cessou os problemas na Faixa de Gaza até agora. Encontrámos militares naquela fronteira. Nós não podíamos acessar aquela terra aqui, por exemplo, o Patriarca de Jerusalém já lá foi, com todas as tratativas diplomáticas necessárias e sempre que ele traz notícias, um pouco devastadoras, porque realmente aquela zona quase que já não existe, está totalmente destruída. Continua a lançar aquilo que podemos dizer ofensivas aquele território. E eu quando cheguei, ainda encontrei isso. E ainda existe. Ainda é patente essa história, infelizmente. E o que tem? Porque enquanto existir o Hamas, enquanto existir esse poder, eles estarão sempre lá a defender aquelas fronteiras. E contra o Estado de Israel. Dizia que vai tentar de facto sair. Como é que equaciona o seu futuro? O senhor estava de facto a estudar. Precisaria de concluir os seus estudos, portanto imagino que precise prazo de voltar para aí, não é? Exactamente. Normalmente as aulas estão suspensas. A minha missão aqui é o estudo e também o contacto com as zonas bíblicas. Portanto, estando tudo suspendido por um tempo indeterminado e dado o risco que existe... Nós vivemos aqui normalmente, mas acredito que a iminência do perigo sempre está. Não sabemos onde é que esta guerra vai parar, Então eu pretendo ausentar me e reavaliar se no futuro próximo devo regressar para continuar; se num futuro mais longínquo, regressar quando estiver mais controladas e ver ? Porque aqui nessa zona, quem vem para aqui também tem que estar preparado para tudo isto. A instabilidade é permanente e eu acredito que terei que reavaliar e ver o que é mais importante neste momento, até para a minha caminhada como presbítero. Saber onde é que Deus quer que eu esteja para realizar a sua vontade. Está ligado a alguma diocese cabo verdiana ? Sou diocesano da Diocese de Mindelo, em Cabo Verde. É quarta feira, vai tentar sair nas próximas horas ? Talvez hoje já não dá, mas amanhã de certeza. Entre a tarde e depois de amanhã vamos ver. Eu farei de tudo. E também o pessoal diplomático aqui das embaixadas são muito susceptíveis de nos ajudar e de certeza terão já uma solução. Há embaixada cabo-verdiana aí ? Há consulado cabo-verdiano. Temos o consulado, mas sempre eu tento também através da Embaixada de Portugal, também.

Iran tiene un importante arsenal de misiles balísticos y de crucero con alcances que cubren varios países en oriente medio y Europa. La mayoría de misiles tienen rangos estimados que superan las 1200 millas. El presidente Trump aseguró que la gran ola aún está por llegar en la guerra de Estados Unidos e Israel contra Irán. Hasta el momento se confirman seis bajas del ejército norteamericano. Los ataques de Israel se extendieron al Líbano después de que el grupo terrorista Hezbolá disparara misiles contra la ciudad israelí de Haifa. Identifican a las víctimas mortales del tiroteo en un popular bar de Austin, Texas. 

Israel carries out simultaneous strikes in Tehran and Beirut as the US promises to hit Iran even harder. The US State Department is warning Americans to leave the Middle East immediately. Meanwhile, Iran continues to target US allies across the Gulf. CNN has reporters throughout the region and we begin our coverage with our Chief International Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh in Haifa, Israel.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vlak voor Poeriem vielen Israël en de VS Iran aan. Hoe moeten we kijken naar deze escalatie in het Midden-Oosten? Als vervulling van profetie, als voortekenen van de eindtijd? David, Christian en Jacqueline praten erover. Ook is er een update vanuit Haifa van onze Israëlische collega Gabriel. Meer weten over Israël en de Bijbel? Klik hier.Via Facebook, Instagram Via Israël Bijbel Magazine  of de nieuwsbriefBid mee via Telegram of WhatsAppSupport the showEen Bijbel in elk Joods huis

Der Krieg zwischen Israel und Iran eskaliert weiter: Raketenangriffe, Luftalarm und Schutzräume bestimmen aktuell den Alltag in Haifa. Mitten im Nahost-Konflikt berichten wir direkt aus einem christlichen Altersheim in Israel, wie Bewohner und Pflegepersonal mit der angespannten Sicherheitslage umgehen. Wie lebt man unter Raketenbeschuss, wenn Sirenen heulen und der Weg in den Bunker zur Routine wird? Trotz Iran-Drohungen, regionaler Spannungen und militärischer Eskalation geht der Alltag im Heim weiter – es wird gepflegt, gekocht, gebetet und einander ermutigt. Ein authentischer Einblick in die aktuelle Situation in Israel im März 2026 und das Leben im Altersheim unter Kriegsbedingungen. Infos zum Altersheim:https://www.vereinhatikva.ch/unsere-projekte Hier gelangen Sie zu unseren Reisen:https://beth-shalom.reisen     HAT IHNEN DER PODCAST GEFALLEN?

//The Wire//1300Z February 28, 2026// //PRIORITY// //BLUF: WAR BEGINS WITH IRAN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: This morning the war began as American and Israeli forces conducted pre-emptive strikes throughout Iran. Major bombings have been reported throughout most major cities around the county, with the heaviest concentrations of bombings taking place in Tehran.In response, Iranian forces have conducted missile strikes targeting American bases in Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and several other locations. Missile impacts have been observed at Ali Al Salem Airbase in Kuwait, Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar, Al Dhafra Airbase in the UAE, Muwaffaq Airbase in Jordan, and at the headquarters of 5th Fleet in Manama, Bahrain. Missile impacts were also reported in Israel, mostly in the port city of Haifa at the moment.In Iraq, the Kataib Hezbollah al-Nujaba group announced that they will begin insurgent attacks on American forces throughout the region, to include the targeting of American civilians working at American-run oil facilities throughout Iraq.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: President Trump posted an 8-minute video to his Truth Social page, explaining the rationale for the war. In the video, President Trump ordered all Iranian forces to lay down their arms and surrender, while urging all Iranian civilians to stay in their homes while the bombings are conducted. President Trump then urged civilians to rise up and overthrown their government. Beyond these basic details, not much else is known regarding the overall end-goal of this war, however bombings have continued constantly throughout the past few hours. President Trump is expected to conduct another address to the nation later this morning.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. There is a religious community in Israel dedicated to spreading peace throughout the country and beyond. Days after October 7, this community opened its doors for hundreds of Israelis from diverse backgrounds, stressing the importance of maintaining peaceful dialogue between ethnic and religious groups. That community is Muslim. The Ahmadiyya number only around 2,000 in Israel, but are part of a global community of some 20 million. In today's Lazar Focus, Imam Imad Al Masri, a Jordanian cleric living in Haifa, explains the origins of his sect and makes an impassioned case for the Ahmadiyya vision for spreading peace around the world. As he marks the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, he discusses the community's outreach in Palestinian areas, including in the Gaza Strip under Hamas rule and during the recent war there. Al Masri recounts the reaction of the Ahmadiyya community to the October 7, 2023, attacks and how they dealt with initial suspicions from their Jewish neighbors. As Israel maintains a shaky ceasefire in Gaza and prepares for a possible war with Iran, the Ahmadiyya present an unwavering call for peace that many find refreshing and uplifting. Lazar Focus can be found on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and video edited by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tamar Hadar, PhD, is co-head of the Music Therapy Program at the School of Creative Arts Therapies, University of Haifa, where she leads the program together with Dr. Maayan Salomon-Gimmon. She completed her M.A. and PhD in Music Therapy at Bar-Ilan University. Her doctoral research - supervised by Prof. Dorit Amir - compared clinical improvisation and jazz improvisation. Tamar's first postdoctoral fellowship was at NYU under the mentorship of Prof. Kenneth Aigen, where her work centered on analyzing Nordoff and Robbins's clinical improvisations and developing a theory of time around them. Her second postdoctoral fellowship, under Dr. Tal-Chen Rabinowitch, focused on applying a sociological theory, tight-loose (T-L) in music therapy, alongside a musicological, multicultural perspective.  Tamar is a music therapist, supervisor, and lecturer, working with children and families in an early intervention unit and in private practice. She specializes in child - parent interventions, particularly in the context of trauma and displacement. Her research focuses on clinical improvisation (theory and assessment), music therapy in trauma & displacement, child-parent music therapy, and culturally sensitive music therapy. She also originated a time-model for analyzing clinical improvisations. References Benjamin, J. (2004). Beyond doer and done to: Recognition and the intersubjective third. Psychoanalytic Quarterly, 73(1), 5-46. Hadar, T. (2025). Moments of thirdness in music therapy: A qualitative meta-analysis embedded in Jessica Benjamin's intersubjectivity. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 17(3). Hadar, T., & Aigen, K. (2025). A Theory of Time in Music Therapy: A Model for Analyzing Nordoff–Robbins Clinical Improvisation. Journal of Music Therapy, 62(2), thaf014. Hadar, T., & Rabinowitch, T. C. (2025). Tight or Loose? Reframing Musical Relationships Between Client and Therapist in Music Therapy. Music Therapy Perspectives, 43(2), miaf018. Hadar, T. (2024). Parenting in the Face of Trauma: Music Therapy to Support Parent–Child Dyads Affected by War and Displacement. Children, 11(10), 1269. Roginsky, E., Hadar, T., Midhat-Najami, N., Saada, B., Khoury, R., & Hebi, M. (2025). Breathing war, dreaming connection: Dialogue as an ethical foundation for collaborative work of Palestinian and Jewish music therapists in Israel. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, 17(1). Hadar, T., & Amir, D. (2018). Discovering the flute's voice: On the relation of flutist music therapists to their primary instrument. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 27(5), 381-398.

Maccabi Haifa Youth, Women's State Cup, Levi's Back

History does not whisper in our lifetime — it thunders. Nations are tested, alliances are strained, and the moral weight of leadership settles on those called to stand in the storm. In such moments, diplomacy is no longer ceremony. It is strategy. It is conviction. It is the voice of a nation carried across oceans. Today, we are honored to sit at one of the most consequential crossroads of our era with Michael 'Yechiel' Leiter, Israel's Ambassador to the United States. His appointment in January 2025 is not the result of a single moment, but the culmination of a life shaped by intellect, policy, and public service. He has served in senior advisory roles to Israel's leadership, including as chief of staff to Benjamin Netanyahu during his tenure as finance minister, and in key positions across government ministries and national institutions — from national education policy to strategic infrastructure oversight. In every arena, his work has required one essential quality: the ability to translate vision into reality. Yet Ambassador Leiter is not only a practitioner of statecraft — he is a scholar of it. Holding a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the University of Haifa, with advanced training in international relations and law, he has written and lectured extensively on democracy, governance, and the moral foundations of power. His book, John Locke's Political Philosophy and the Hebrew Bible, argues that modern democratic ideals are not merely products of secular Enlightenment thought, but are deeply rooted in biblical covenantal ideas — that authority is conditional, morally bound, and entrusted rather than absolute. Few diplomats arrive with both the academic depth to interpret history and the practical experience to help shape it. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and forged in Israel's public life, Ambassador Leiter stands as a bridge between worlds — scholarship and strategy, conviction and diplomacy, heritage and unfolding history. His earlier advocacy work on behalf of the Jewish community of Hebron positioned him as a key voice explaining one of Judaism's oldest cities — home to the Tomb of the Patriarchs — to international audiences, framing its story not only through conflict, but through history, faith, and continuity. And he carries something more — something deeply personal. His firstborn son, Lt. Col. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, an elite Israeli combat officer, was killed in action in Gaza following the war that erupted after October 7. That loss is inseparable from his public voice. When he speaks about Israel's security, democracy, and moral responsibility, he does so not only as a diplomat, but as a father who has borne the cost of national defense. Michael Leiter brings together three rare callings: senior government practitioner, trained political philosopher, and diplomatic representative. His career bridges theory and policy, scholarship and statecraft, faith and democracy. This is not merely an interview. It is a conversation at the fault line of our times. Ambassador Michael Leiter — welcome to the program. ——

History does not whisper in our lifetime — it thunders. Nations are tested, alliances are strained, and the moral weight of leadership settles on those called to stand in the storm. In such moments, diplomacy is no longer ceremony. It is strategy. It is conviction. It is the voice of a nation carried across oceans. Today, we are honored to sit at one of the most consequential crossroads of our era with Michael 'Yechiel' Leiter, Israel's Ambassador to the United States. His appointment in January 2025 is not the result of a single moment, but the culmination of a life shaped by intellect, policy, and public service. He has served in senior advisory roles to Israel's leadership, including as chief of staff to Benjamin Netanyahu during his tenure as finance minister, and in key positions across government ministries and national institutions — from national education policy to strategic infrastructure oversight. In every arena, his work has required one essential quality: the ability to translate vision into reality. Yet Ambassador Leiter is not only a practitioner of statecraft — he is a scholar of it. Holding a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the University of Haifa, with advanced training in international relations and law, he has written and lectured extensively on democracy, governance, and the moral foundations of power. His book, John Locke's Political Philosophy and the Hebrew Bible, argues that modern democratic ideals are not merely products of secular Enlightenment thought, but are deeply rooted in biblical covenantal ideas — that authority is conditional, morally bound, and entrusted rather than absolute. Few diplomats arrive with both the academic depth to interpret history and the practical experience to help shape it. Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and forged in Israel's public life, Ambassador Leiter stands as a bridge between worlds — scholarship and strategy, conviction and diplomacy, heritage and unfolding history. His earlier advocacy work on behalf of the Jewish community of Hebron positioned him as a key voice explaining one of Judaism's oldest cities — home to the Tomb of the Patriarchs — to international audiences, framing its story not only through conflict, but through history, faith, and continuity. And he carries something more — something deeply personal. His firstborn son, Lt. Col. Moshe Yedidya Leiter, an elite Israeli combat officer, was killed in action in Gaza following the war that erupted after October 7. That loss is inseparable from his public voice. When he speaks about Israel's security, democracy, and moral responsibility, he does so not only as a diplomat, but as a father who has borne the cost of national defense. Michael Leiter brings together three rare callings: senior government practitioner, trained political philosopher, and diplomatic representative. His career bridges theory and policy, scholarship and statecraft, faith and democracy. This is not merely an interview. It is a conversation at the fault line of our times. Ambassador Michael Leiter — welcome to the program. ——

The Rebbe concludes the laws of the Megillah by emphasizing that the after-blessing should be closely linked to the reading while the parchment is still spread. Furthermore, in cities of doubtful status like Haifa, we embrace a double observance, ensuring that the joy and obligations of Purim are fulfilled regardless of historical uncertainty. https://www.torahrecordings.com/shulchan_menachem/orach_chayim/347_002

Welcome to the show. Some performances don't just tell a story — they open a doorway into a world. A glance, a pause, a quiet exchange can carry generations of memory, longing, humor, and faith. Today we step into that world with Sarel Piterman — an actor born in Haifa whose work reveals the poetry hidden inside ordinary moments, known to audiences around the globe for his portrayal of Zvi Aryeh Shtisel in the acclaimed series Shtisel. That series invited viewers into an intimate universe where family bonds, tradition, and personal struggle unfold with tenderness and depth — and Sarel's presence reflects the essence of that world: authenticity, restraint, and emotional truth. But his artistic journey stretches far beyond a single frame. Across his career, Sarel has pursued roles that demand vulnerability, discipline, and a fearless curiosity about human nature. His performances carry a quiet intensity — an understanding that the most powerful storytelling often lives in what is felt rather than spoken. In this conversation, we explore the path of an Israeli actor devoted to craft: the risks and revelations behind the scenes, the cultural textures that shape storytelling, and the enduring search for meaning through art. We talk about identity, imagination, and the responsibility of bringing complex lives to the screen and stage. This episode is an invitation — to listen closely, to feel deeply, and to witness the artistry that transforms moments into memory. I first came to appreciate Sarel through a remarkable one-man play he wrote and directed, Without An Evil Eye — an innovative comedy recounting the inspiring true-life story of Asaf Ben Shimon, whose gradual descent into blindness becomes a profound affirmation of life itself. It is thoughtful, courageous, and truly groundbreaking. Beyond Shtisel, Sarel's creative footprint spans a wide range of film and television projects — from intimate dramas and dark comedies to thrillers and socially grounded stories — each reflecting his versatility and commitment to emotionally honest storytelling. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to bring you Sarel Piterman. ——

Welcome to the show. Some performances don't just tell a story — they open a doorway into a world. A glance, a pause, a quiet exchange can carry generations of memory, longing, humor, and faith. Today we step into that world with Sarel Piterman — an actor born in Haifa whose work reveals the poetry hidden inside ordinary moments, known to audiences around the globe for his portrayal of Zvi Aryeh Shtisel in the acclaimed series Shtisel. That series invited viewers into an intimate universe where family bonds, tradition, and personal struggle unfold with tenderness and depth — and Sarel's presence reflects the essence of that world: authenticity, restraint, and emotional truth. But his artistic journey stretches far beyond a single frame. Across his career, Sarel has pursued roles that demand vulnerability, discipline, and a fearless curiosity about human nature. His performances carry a quiet intensity — an understanding that the most powerful storytelling often lives in what is felt rather than spoken. In this conversation, we explore the path of an Israeli actor devoted to craft: the risks and revelations behind the scenes, the cultural textures that shape storytelling, and the enduring search for meaning through art. We talk about identity, imagination, and the responsibility of bringing complex lives to the screen and stage. This episode is an invitation — to listen closely, to feel deeply, and to witness the artistry that transforms moments into memory. I first came to appreciate Sarel through a remarkable one-man play he wrote and directed, Without An Evil Eye — an innovative comedy recounting the inspiring true-life story of Asaf Ben Shimon, whose gradual descent into blindness becomes a profound affirmation of life itself. It is thoughtful, courageous, and truly groundbreaking. Beyond Shtisel, Sarel's creative footprint spans a wide range of film and television projects — from intimate dramas and dark comedies to thrillers and socially grounded stories — each reflecting his versatility and commitment to emotionally honest storytelling. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to bring you Sarel Piterman. ——

The Rebbe notes concern over public Shabbat desecration on ships between Eretz Yisrael and the U.S., calling it a serious offense before G_d and the nations. He urges decisive action, citing prior success in Haifa as proof that correction is possible if Torah guidance is upheld openly. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/004/6010

Born in Ukraine, Margarita Fainshtein earned a BFA from the University of Haifa, Israel and MFA from School of the Art Institute of Chicago.Exhibitions include: Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Chicago; Chicago Art Department, Chicago; Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax; The Artist House, Jerusalem (forthcoming), The ArtCake Gallery, New York, USA (forthcoming), Katzman Art Projects, Halifax; and venues in North America and Europe.Fainshtein's work can be found in the permanent collections of Acadia University, Canada; Art Bank Nova Scotia, Canada; Art Institute of Chicago, USA.Fainshtein's work reflects the complexity of multi-cultural citizenship and immigrant status as it intersects with personal, political, and cultural relations. What relation do political movements have with individual histories? Is there a global citizen? She is Nova Scotian; however, she has other cultural identities which intersect and define who she is.Fainshtein lives and works in Halifax, NS.More of her work @margaritafainshtein

Die Themen der Sendung:„Jüdisches Leben sichtbar machen“Eröffnung des Projektraumes ‚Wegmarken jüdischer Geschichte‘ im Altonaer MuseumInterview mit Kuratorin Anne KuhnhardtMiron TenenbergThora-Auslegung:Rabbiner Uri Themal, Haifa

In this episode, Adam Torres interviews Haifa Al Kaylani OBE, Founder & President of the Arab International Women's Forum, during Milken Institute Middle East & Africa Summit coverage in Abu Dhabi. Haifa shares why women's economic empowerment is essential to development, how partnerships across sectors drive results, and what priorities remain—from access to finance and mentorship to expanding networks and opportunity for women and youth. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOPPELTE HEIMAT, DOPPELTES EXILSie stammen aus dem gleichen Land, ja, demselben Staat: Israel. Doch die eine ist israelische Palästinenserin, der andere jüdischer Israeli. Alena Jabarine ist in Hamburg geboren, Tomer Dotan-Dreyfus in Haifa. Beide leben heute in Deutschland. Ist die zweite Heimat wichtiger als die erste? Wieso hat der eine im Nahen Osten einen Staat, mit dem er sich kritisch auseinandersetzen kann. Und die andere nicht? Wo fühlt man sich seit dem 7. Oktober 2023 und dem Krieg in Gaza einheimisch?Alena Jabarine und Tomer Dotan-Dreyfus erörtern im Gespräch mit Tessa Szyszkowitz, wie es ist, heute in Deutschland als Palästinenserin oder als Israeli wahrgenommen zu werden. Und wie schwierig es, in zwei Heimaten (nicht) richtig zu Hause zu sein. Alena Jabarine, geb 1985 in Hamburg, ist Deutsche und Palästinenserin mit deutscher und israelischer Staatsbürgerschaft. Sie arbeitete als Journalistin in Deutschland bevor sie 2020 nach Ramallah zog und dort zwei Jahre lang für eine Stiftung arbeitete. Ihr Buch Der letzte Himmel erschien im Mai 2025 bei Ullstein.Tomer Dotan-Dreyfus, geb 1987, ist in Haifa in Israel aufgewachsen. Seit 2011 lebt er als Autor und Übersetzer in Berlin. Seine Artikel erscheinen in Sueddeutscher Zeitung und taz. Sein erster Roman Birobidschan stand auf der Longlist zum deutschen Buchpreis 2023. Sein neuer Roman Keinheimisch erschien im September 2025 bei Ullstein.Tessa Szyszkowitz, geb 1967, in Stuttgart, ist eine österreichische Autorin und Journalistin, die in London lebt. Sie arbeitet für den Falter, ihre Artikel erscheinen auch im Tagesspiegel und der NZZamSonntag. Ihr jüngstes Buch: “Echte Engländer – Britain and Brexit” (2018). Sie erhielt im November 2025 den britischen FPA Media Award for Best Story of the Year.

Eyes on Minneapolis: three-quarters of Americans have seen all or some of the video of the murder of Alex Pretti. With this attention, we have the power to challenge ICE; where do we stand on the Democrats' bill proposing to enforce restrictions? Harold Meyerson comments.Next: The Nation nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize; the first time a city and its people have been nominated for the prize.Also: We have the power to rein in ICE and protect our neighbors, Leah Greenberg argues – she's co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, the group that organized No Kings 2 last October, the largest demonstration in American history. The key right now, she says, is for Senate Democrats to refuse to fund Homeland Security in this week's budget vote, unless Republicans agree to put meaningful restrictions on that lawless agency.Plus: The group Standing Together says it is still possible for Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side with full equality and justice for everyone. The are the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, working to create an alternative to the existing reality by building political power. Sally Abed explains -- she's a Palestinian citizen of Israel, a leader of Standing Together, and she was elected to the Haifa city council in February 2024.

We have the power to rein in ICE and protect our neighbors, Leah Greenberg argues – she's co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, the group that organized No Kings 2 last October, the largest demonstration in American history. The key right now, she says, is for Senate Democrats to refuse to fund Homeland Security in this week's budget vote, unless Republicans agree to put meaningful restrictions on that lawless agency.Also: The group Standing Together says it is still possible for Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side with full equality and justice for everyone. The are the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, working to create an alternative to the existing reality by building political power. Sally Abed explains -- she's a Palestinian citizen of Israel, a leader of Standing Together, and she was elected to the Haifa city council in February 2024,Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We have the power to rein in ICE and protect our neighbors, Leah Greenberg argues – she's co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, the group that organized No Kings 2 last October, the largest demonstration in American history. The key right now, she says, is for Senate Democrats to refuse to fund Homeland Security in this week's budget vote, unless Republicans agree to put meaningful restrictions on that lawless agency.Also: The group Standing Together says it is still possible for Israelis and Palestinians to live side by side with full equality and justice for everyone. The are the largest Jewish-Arab grassroots movement in Israel, working to create an alternative to the existing reality by building political power. Sally Abed explains -- she's a Palestinian citizen of Israel, a leader of Standing Together, and she was elected to the Haifa city council in February 2024.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hoy viajamos a dos ciudades que miran al Mediterráneo desde lugares muy distintos, pero que se entienden mejor juntas que por separado.Una es moderna, abierta, diversa y escalonada sobre el monte Carmelo.La otra es antigua, cerrada sobre sí misma, amurallada y cargada de siglos de historia.Gracias por estar aquí —¡ya superamos los 1,200 episodios y el millón de escuchas! Es pura magia gracias a ti, y me encanta compartirla✈️ Recuerda, en mi web www.cesarsar.com propongo algunos viajes conmigo a diferentes lugares del mundo. Vámonos! Por qué este podcast es mío, pero también es tuyo, he creado una sección en mi web de descuentos donde he negociado con diversas empresas interesantes, beneficios para todos. Tanto en seguros de Viaje como en tarjetas eSIM y otros. Descuentos - César Sar | El Turistahttps://cesarsar.com/descuentos/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aún no monetizo automáticamente para no interrumpir nuestra charla, pero te pido una mano: dame 5 estrellas y una reseña rápida —¡30 segundos que me impulsan mucho!

The Kedem Ensemble is an experimental early music ensemble whose performances engage audiences and seek to connect the public to early classical music in unexpected ways. Kedem Ensemble vocalist Avishag Haetzni spoke to KAN's Naomi Segal ahead of upcoming concerts in Jerusalem and Haifa. (Photo: Courtesy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Daily Quiz - Geography Today's Questions: Question 1: Which of these cities is in Argentina? Question 2: Niamey is the capital city of which country? Question 3: Pristina is the capital city of which country? Question 4: Which of these countries borders Guatemala? Question 5: Haifa is a city in which country? Question 6: In which country would you find the Giant's Causeway? Question 7: Which of these colors would you find on the flag of Norway? Question 8: In Which Country Will You Find The Bay Of Pigs? Question 9: Where is Kolkata? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite increasing repression worldwide (as we've documented in previous seasons), activists have been pretty effective at sticking it to obstructionists too…which is probably why all that repression is happening in the first place. In our final episode, Jennie Stephens from the University of Ireland Maynooth and Sharon Yadin from University of Haifa take us through which tactics are working and why.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A story of one Palestinian's fight against brutality, bureaucracy, and bishops.  We Belong to the Land: The Story of a Palestinian Israeli Who Lives for Peace and Reconciliation By: Elias Chacour and Mary E. Jensen Published: 1990 212 Pages Briefly, what is this book about? An autobiographical account of Chacour's struggles as a Palestinian Christian working to build up his community in Galilee (Ibillin) while under continual pushback from Israeli bureaucracy and internal church politics. What's the author's angle? At the time the book was written Chacour was a Melkite Greek Catholic Priest in the town of Ibillin. (He was later appointed to be the Archbishop of Haifa.) He has worked tirelessly to resolve the Palestinian problem using nonviolent means that emphasize reconciliation and the common background of both people. He pushes for Palestinians to be treated with dignity, but also for them to create dignified institutions. These institutions, particularly the school he founded, take up most of his energy. Who should read this book? As part of my post on Israel and Hamas I asked for books making the pro-Palestinian case. One of my readers recommended this book. It was a good book, but to the extent that it illuminated the problem it did so very obliquely. This is the story of a non-violent Palestinian Christian written over 30 years ago. Certainly it helped my understanding at maybe a 30,000 foot level?  But it didn't shed much light on the current crisis.  However, if you want the story of someone who took a really "bad hand" and did something truly extraordinary with it, then this is your book. Specific thoughts: If every Palestinian and every Israeli resembled Chacour and his congregation then the problem would be solved.

In Episode 8, we sit down with Sally Abed — socialist organizer, new mother, and the first Palestinian woman to lead a joint Jewish-Arab slate and be elected to Haifa's municipal council with Haifa Majority. As a leader in the purple grassroots movement, Standing Together, she works to turn joint struggle into political impact.Sally reflects on her path from neighborhood activism to municipal leadership, the values that guide her work, and the impact of boycotting, including the challenges of being targeted by it.Tune into her episode and be sure to check out the links below:Haifa MajorityStanding TogetherThe Long Answer PodcastFollow us on Instagram: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thirdnarrative⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/ThirdNarrative⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more info on UTTN, visit ⁠⁠⁠uttn.net⁠⁠⁠ or our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Disclaimer: This episode was recorded on October 27, 2025. The facts presented in this episode reflect what was known at the time, but new information may have since come to light. Similarly, the opinions expressed by the hosts were shaped by our perspectives at the time of recording and may have evolved as events unfolded. Please note that engagement with our guests does not imply endorsement, and the views expressed by our guests do not necessarily represent our beliefs, either on or off our platform. What has not changed is our commitment to a just and united future.Credits​Sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠B8 of Hope⁠⁠⁠ with the support of ⁠⁠⁠Albi World⁠⁠⁠​Hosts / Executive Producers: ⁠⁠⁠Amira Mohammed⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Ibrahim Abu Ahmad⁠⁠⁠​Associate Producer / Supervising Editor: ⁠⁠⁠Evelyn Uzan⁠⁠⁠​Original Music: ⁠⁠⁠Layan Hawila⁠⁠⁠ – Support her journey as a music therapy student at Berklee​Filming & Editing: ⁠⁠⁠Nissan Film Production⁠⁠⁠​Branding: ⁠⁠⁠Sophie Cooke⁠⁠⁠​Animation: ⁠⁠⁠Santiago Gomez

Receberemos novamente o Prof. Ariel Lazari, arqueólogo e filósofo católico, para um episódio especial:“Lugares do Natal na Terra Santa”

A conversation with the Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti (“Ajami”). Copti’s new film “Happy Holidays” is currently having theatrical engagements in the U.S. including at Film Forum in NYC. From the Film Movement website: While celebrating Purim at her university in Jerusalem, Fifi, a young Palestinian woman is hospitalized following a car accident. Though her injuries are minor, she fears her newfound freedom at school will now come under the scrutiny of her conservative parents. Meanwhile, back in Haifa, Fifi's older brother Rami panics as he faces his own personal crisis – Shirley, his Jewish girlfriend, reveals she is pregnant and plans to carry the baby to term. Behind closed doors, the family’s deep financial troubles come into focus while Hanan, Fifi and Rami’s mother, plans her eldest daughter’s wedding. Led by an incredible cast of mostly non-professional actors, “Happy Holidays” is a dynamic, sociopolitical family saga which thoughtfully considers the myriad intricacies of Israeli Arab life. Directed by Oscar-nominated Palestinian filmmaker Scandar Copti (“Ajami”), the family's stories and everyday anxieties weave together a collective portrait of a pressurized society, and “speak to a larger culture of silence, shame, social pressure and rampant prejudice” (Variety). https://youtu.be/cyBoBQHiXEI

A profound conversation with Professor Raphael Cohen-Almagor on how Holocaust memory shaped his life's mission: defending human rights, challenging occupation, building bridges, and proposing realistic pathways toward Israeli-Palestinian peace. A powerful exploration of ethics, leadership and moral courage.00:39- About Prof Raphael Cohen-AlmagorRaphael is a professor of political science.He's co-founder of The Second Generation to the Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance. He's also the founder and director of the Center of Democratic Studies at the University of Haifa.

This year saw the release of two memoirs concerned with the Palestinian diasporic experience. Tareq Baconi's Fire in Every Direction is a story of queer adolescent unrequited love, braided together with a family history of displacement from Haifa to Beirut to Amman. Sarah Aziza's The Hollow Half is a story of surviving anorexia and the ways that the body holds the intergenerational grief of the ongoing Nakba. In this episode of On the Nose, Jewish Currents editor-in-chief Arielle Angel speaks with Baconi and Aziza about what it means to claim Palestinianness as a political identity, not just a familial one, and the radical necessity of turning silence—around queerness, Gaza, the Nakba—into speech.Thanks to Jesse Brenneman for producing and to Nathan Salsburg for the use of his song “VIII (All That Were Calculated Have Passed).”Books Mentioned and Further ReadingThe Hollow Half by Sarah AzizaFire in Every Direction by Tareq BaconiHamas Contained: The Rise and Pacification of Palestinian Resistance by Tareq Baconi“Al-Atlal, Now: On Language and Silence in Gaza's Wake,” Sarah Aziza, Literary Hub“The Work of the Witness,” Sarah Aziza, Jewish Currents“The Trap of Palestinian Participation,” Tareq Baconi, Jewish CurrentsBlack Atlantic by Paul Gilroy“Selling the Holocaust,” Arielle Angel, Menachem Kaiser, and Maia Ipp, Jewish CurrentsTranscript forthcoming.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Treasures and Triumph: Maya and Eli's Adventure in Haifa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2025-12-02-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: הבוקר היה קריר כשמאיה ואלי טיפסו במעלה גבעת החורבה בחיפה.En: The morning was cool as Maya and Eli climbed up the ruins hill in Haifa.He: רוח קרה נשבה מן הים התיכון וליטפה את פניהם.En: A cold wind blew from the Mediterranean Sea and caressed their faces.He: חנוכה עמד בפתח, והחיים בעיר היו מלאים באור של נרות.En: Hanukkah was just around the corner, and life in the city was filled with the light of candles.He: אבל מאיה ואלי לא חשבו עכשיו על החג, אלא על מקדש נסתר שאליו שמעו שמועות רבות.En: But Maya and Eli were not thinking about the holiday, but rather about a hidden temple they had heard many rumors about.He: "מאיה, את בטוחה שזה רעיון טוב?" שאל אלי בחשש קל.En: "Maya, are you sure this is a good idea?" asked Eli with slight apprehension.He: הוא התאפק לא למשוך את צווארון המעיל יותר מידי על פניו.En: He refrained from pulling his coat collar too much over his face.He: "זה יכול להיות מסוכן."En: "It could be dangerous."He: "אל תדאג, אלי," השיבה מאיה בביטחון.En: "Don't worry, Eli," replied Maya with confidence.He: היא הייתה ארכיאולוגית שאפתנית וידעה היטב כיצד לגשת למצבים כאלה.En: She was an ambitious archaeologist and knew well how to approach such situations.He: "הסיכונים הם חלק מהחיפוש אחרי סודות העבר."En: "Risks are part of the search for the secrets of the past."He: היער שמסביב הסעיף לאור השמש הבוקר, אך האור לא חדר אל המקדש המסתורי.En: The forest around them scattered the morning sunlight, but the light did not penetrate the mysterious temple.He: הם עמדו בכניסה והתפלאו לראות את החדר המוסתר שהיה שם.En: They stood at the entrance and were astonished to see the hidden room that was there.He: כתבי קודש בעיטורים עתיקים קישטו את הקירות.En: Sacred writings in ancient decorations adorned the walls.He: מאיה לחצה בלחץ על אחת האבנים, ופתאום נשמע צליל חורק.En: Maya pressed one of the stones with pressure, and suddenly a creaking sound was heard.He: הדלת החלה להיפתח, חושפת חדר מלא במנעולים ומלכודות.En: The door began to open, revealing a room full of locks and traps.He: מאיה ואלי נדרשו לפתור חידות כדי להתקדם.En: Maya and Eli needed to solve puzzles to progress.He: חרדה קטנה התגנבה ללבו של אלי, אך עיניה המבריקות של מאיה עודדו אותו להמשיך.En: A small anxiety crept into Eli's heart, but Maya's bright eyes encouraged him to continue.He: בכל שלב, הייתה חידה מסובכת יותר מהקודמת.En: At each stage, there was a puzzle more complicated than the previous one.He: התאור במקדש היה אפלולי, ואור הנרות מחוץ למקדש היה רחוק.En: The lighting in the temple was dim, and the light from the candles outside the temple was distant.He: למרות הקור, זיעת מתח בצבצה על מצחיהם של השניים.En: Despite the cold, beads of anxious sweat appeared on their foreheads.He: לבסוף עמדו בפני החידה האחרונה.En: Finally, they faced the last puzzle.He: זו הייתה קשה במיוחד, והזמן היה קצר.En: It was particularly difficult, and time was short.He: אם לא יצליחו לפתור בזמן, מנגנוני ההגנה של המקדש יפעלו.En: If they did not succeed in solving it in time, the temple's defense mechanisms would activate.He: אבל מאיה לא ויתרה.En: But Maya did not give up.He: "תיזכר בחנוכה," לחשה מאיה.En: "Think of Hanukkah," Maya whispered.He: "כשהיה נראה שאין שום סיכוי, קרה נס."En: "When it seemed there was no chance, a miracle happened."He: ביחד הם פתרו את החידה ואור נפלא הציף את החדר.En: Together they solved the puzzle, and a wonderful light flooded the room.He: דלת סודית נפתחה, וחדר האוצר נגלה לפניהם.En: A secret door opened, and the treasure room was revealed before them.He: מכוסים באבק שנים רבות, בהם צפונים אוצרות זהב וספרים עתיקים.En: Covered in dust from many years, treasures of gold and ancient books lay hidden there.He: "זה מדהים!" קרא אלי בהתרגשות.En: "This is amazing!" exclaimed Eli excitedly.He: "אנחנו הצלחנו!"En: "We did it!"He: מאיה הסתכלה על האוצר, אך גם על אלי, מודעת למשמעות האמיתית של ההרפתקה.En: Maya looked at the treasure, but also at Eli, aware of the true meaning of the adventure.He: היא תפסה את ידו בחיוך.En: She grasped his hand with a smile.He: "גילינו לא רק אוצר.En: "We discovered not just a treasure.He: למדנו שהחברות והעבודה הצוותית חשובות לא פחות מחשיפת הסודות."En: We learned that friendship and teamwork are just as important as uncovering secrets."He: הם עמדו יחד, נסחפים בסיפור של עבר.En: They stood together, swept up in the story of the past.He: הניצחון היה יותר מתגלית אובייקטיבית; הם התקרבו, ובאווירה של ניצחון וחג, יצאו אל האור החורפי שבחוץ, מוכנים לשוב הביתה לחגוג את חנוכה.En: The victory was more than an objective discovery; they grew closer, and in the atmosphere of triumph and celebration, they stepped out into the winter light outside, ready to return home to celebrate Hanukkah. Vocabulary Words:cool: קרירruins: חורבהcaressed: וליטפהapprehension: חששrefrained: התאפקambitious: שאפתניתscattered: הסעיףpenetrate: לא חדרastonished: התפלאוsacred: כתבי קודשdecorations: עיטוריםcreaking: חורקtraps: מלכודותpuzzles: חידותanxiety: חרדהcomplicated: מסובכתbeads: צבצהmechanisms: מנגנוניםactivate: יפעלוmiracle: נסtreasure: אוצרותdust: אבקforeheads: מצחיהםgrasped: תפסהobjective: אובייקטיביתswept up: נסחפיםvictory: ניצחוןtriumph: חגcelebration: חגוגBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

In this fascinating episode, we sit down with Dr. Jamil Bayram, an ER physician, who has researched the origins of Levantine dialects, to uncover the deep historical layers embedded in the way we speak today. From the ancient shores of the Phoenicians to the bustling streets of Beirut, Damascus, Haifa, and Amman, our modern Levantine dialect carries echoes of civilizations that shaped the identity, culture, and sound of the region. Together, we explore: - What the Phoenician language really was and what we actually know about it - How Levantine dialect evolved and why it differs so markedly from other Arabic dialects - Words, expressions, and grammatical structures that may have Phoenician roots - How linguists reconstruct ancient languages and detect “linguistic DNA” - The core arguments and surprising findings from Dr. Bayram's upcoming book This episode is a deep dive into history, linguistics, identity, and culture, an exploration of how a language can carry the memory of thousands of years.

Ivory was a luxury item in the ancient biblical world, associated exclusively with royalty and the rich. King Solomon sat on a throne of ivory in Jerusalem. King Ahab had a famous house of ivory in Samaria. Where did the Bible's ivory come from? Dr. Harel Shochat from the School of Archaeology and Maritime Cultures at the University of Haifa answers this question in a recently published article titled “A Thousand Years of Nubian Supply of Sub-Saharan Ivory to the Southern Levant, ca. 1600–600 B.C.E.” Dr. Shochat explains how ivory was exported from Nubia, Egypt's southern neighbor on the Nile, to the Southern Levant. On today's program, host Brent Nagtegaal and Dr. Shochat take a deep dive into his paper. They analyze what the data shows about ivory exports during biblical times.

Dr Balazs Berkovits, a Hungarian-born sociologist and philosopher, and Dr. Sara Hirschhorn, an American-Israeli historian, discuss the complexity – and adverse effects – of attributing the "whiteness" category to Jews. This series is made possible by the Elizabeth and Tony Comper Center for the Study of Antisemitism and Racism at the University of Haifa.

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J.J. and Dr. Menachem Kellner pitch Maimonides against Judah HaLevi and explore the extremes of Jewish universalism and particularism in the middle ages. Thank you to Kestenbaum and Co. for sponsoring today's episode!Click here to see the auction catalogue and place your bids on rare Judaica and Hebraica. This is the third episode in our miniseries about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Over the course of the series we will explore and complicate Jewish attitudes to these categories across the centuries. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsMenachem Kellner is Wolfson Professor Emeritus of Jewish Thought at the University of Haifa and was founding chair of the Department of Jewish Philosophy and Thought at Shalem College, Jerusalem. His most recent book is We Are Not Alone: A Maimonidean Theology of the Other (Academic Studies Press, 2021). In connection with the discussion with JJ, his most relevant book is Maimonides the Universalist: The Ethical Horizons of the Mishneh Torah (Littman Library of Jewish Civilization, 2020), co-authored with David Gillis.

Palestinian citizens of Israel are navigating relief, fear and distrust as a fragile ceasefire is tested by continued violence. In this episode, we speak with Haifa-based Palestinian human rights lawyer Sawsan Zaher about the impact of the ceasefire deal in Israel and whether accountability for genocide can ever come from within Israel itself. In this episode: Sawsan Zaher (@SawsanZaher), Human Rights Lawyer Episode credits: This episode was produced by Melanie Marich, Noor Wazwaz and Tamara Khandaker, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Fatima Shafiq, Farhan Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang. The Take production team is Marcos Bartolomé, Sonia Bhagat, Spencer Cline, Sarí el-Khalili, Diana Ferrero, Tracie Hunte, Tamara Khandaker, Kylene Kiang, Phillip Lanos, Chloe K. Li, Melanie Marich, Catherine Nouhan, Amy Walters, and Noor Wazwaz. Our editorial interns are Farhan Rafid, and Kisaa Zehra. Our host is Malika Bilal. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Dr Dikla Yogev and Dr Shlomi Balaban, two Israeli academics based in Canada, reflect on Oct. 7 and its aftermath in their professional and personal circles. This series is made possible by the Elizabeth and Tony Comper Center for the Study of Antisemitism and Racism at the University of Haifa.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a plan to end fighting in Gaza, just over two years after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7th, 2023 and Israel's subsequent bombardment and invasion of Gaza. As we wait to see what happens next, we're revisiting our episodes looking at the history of major players on both sides of the conflict. Last week, we looked at the history of Hamas; if you missed that, go back and check it out. This week, we're bringing you the story of the rise of right wing politics in Israel and President Benjamin Netanyahu's political career. This episode first ran in 2024.Guests: Amjad Iraqi, senior analyst for Israel/Palestine at the International Crisis Group and former senior editor at +972 Magazine.  Natasha Roth-Rowland, historian and director of research and analysis at Diaspora Alliance, an international organization that combats antisemitism.  Sara Yael Hirschhorn, historian,visiting professor at the University of Haifa and fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy