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Haaretz Podcast

Haaretz
Hamas
Gaza
Israel
Palestinian Authority
Iran
Benjamin Netanyahu
United States
Houthis
Gaza Strip
Yemen
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Humanitarian Crisis
Qatar
Hezbollah
Holocaust
Palestinians
Red Sea
Casualties In Gaza
Lebanon
Abraham Accords

From Haaretz – Israel's oldest daily newspaper – a weekly podcast in English on Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World, hosted by Allison Kaplan Sommer.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes101Founded7 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Over the past two years, many filmmakers have hesitated or refrained from bringing their films to Israeli film festivals as part of cultural boycott of Israel over the Gaza war.

But for Joshua Zeman, the decision to bring his powerful new documenta... more

Australian Jews are “shocked but not surprised” by the “horrific” mass shooting on Bondi Beach, which turned a Hanukkah celebration into a tragic massacre, Australian Jewish leader Lynda Ben-Menashe said on the Haaretz Podcast.

In the two years si... more

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When it comes to liberal American Jews and President Donald Trump, the “cognitive dissonance is real,” said award-winning journalist Dahlia Lithwick on the Haaretz Podcast.

While Lithwick “doesn’t dispute for a minute" the fact that the U.S. presi... more

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After Russian-Israeli academic Elizabeth Tsurkov was freed from captivity in Iraq in September following two and a half years of imprisonment and torture, she returned to a very different Israel, she said in a wide-ranging interview on the Haaretz Po... more

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Recent Guests

Lynda Ben-Menashe
President of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia and long-time community leader
National Council of Jewish Women
Episode: ‘It’s horrific. We begged our government to prevent this’: Australian Jews are angry after the Bondi terror attack
Elizabeth Tsurkov
Former hostage and expert on Middle Eastern politics and human rights
Episode: Freed hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: 'I survived months of torture in Iraq – I won't be silenced in Israel'
Yuval Arie Nevo
Head of the Israeli sub-delegation for the ICRC
International Committee of the Red Cross
Episode: 'Neutrality is not a sexy choice to make': Israel Red Cross chief regrets 'unsuccessful' attempts to assist hostages
Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin
Haaretz senior columnist with extensive knowledge of Israeli politics
Haaretz
Episode: Trump ‘emboldened’ Netanyahu to seek a pardon: Dahlia Scheindlin on Israel’s latest political bombshell
Leila Stillman-Utterback
American Jewish volunteer with Rabbis for Human Rights
Rabbis for Human Rights
Episode: ‘Settler violence is out of control': How a 'perfect storm' of IDF-backed attacks and Israel's extremist government is terrorizing the West Bank
Anton Goodman
Director of Partnerships at Rabbis for Human Rights
Rabbis for Human Rights
Episode: ‘Settler violence is out of control': How a 'perfect storm' of IDF-backed attacks and Israel's extremist government is terrorizing the West Bank
Jonah Platt
Jewish podcaster and advocate, host of the podcast Being Jewish with Jonah Platt
Episode: ‘I couldn't vote for Trump, but I'm glad he won’: Top Jewish podcaster Jonah Platt on Israel, Gaza and antisemitism in America
Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer
Director of the Center for National Security and Democracy at the Israel Democracy Institute
Israel Democracy Institute
Episode: A leak, a cover-up and the battle for Israel’s rule of law: the Sde Teiman Affair explained
Jacob Kornbluh
Senior Political Correspondent for The Forward
The Forward
Episode: Who’s afraid of Zohran Mamdani? How the mayoral race divided Jews in New York

Host

Allison Kaplan Sommer
Host of the Haaretz Podcast, she engages listeners with informed discussions on politics, social issues, and the challenges faced by Israel and the Jewish world.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 831 ratings
  • Israeli Red Cross

    Doesn’t seem the Israeli Red Cross did anything to address the ongoing abuse of Palestinians

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TruthInPolitics
    United States16 days ago
  • All things Israel Gaza West Bank

    Haaretz has been unfailing in its attempt as an independent voice of inside Israeli media to describe what’s going on in Gaza/West Bank and in Israel. Critical analytic and enlightening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GPKTheEuropean
    Ireland4 months ago
  • NOT FAIRLY REPORTED. THE TITLES PROVE THE BIAS

    When I read the Episode titles, I already know the result of the Interviews. That’s disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Every Gal
    United States5 months ago
  • 👍

    Thank you very much for a human voice out of Israel. I was not sure there was any humanity left!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grovsmeden
    Denmark5 months ago
  • Israeli government propaganda with a leftist bent

    This show and publication have gone downhill since October 7, as they have caved to Israeli government censorship pressures.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hannibalmo76
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners find the discussions insightful and relevant to contemporary political debates.
There are mixed reviews concerning the perceived biases in editorial choices and content portrayal.
The emotional engagement from hosts is noted positively, as well as the informative content in challenging times.
Some appreciate the depth of analysis offered by guests and hosts, while others express concerns over balanced representation of all viewpoints.

Chart Rankings

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Freed hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: 'I survived months of torture in Iraq – I won't be silenced in Israel'
Q: Is it possible in this devastated, decimated place that we call Gaza?
What I see now is a situation where Gaza's infrastructure is destroyed and living conditions are dire, but there are some improvements since the ceasefire.
Freed hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: 'I survived months of torture in Iraq – I won't be silenced in Israel'
Q: Do you see any hope for changing it?
Things seem very bleak right now, but at the same time, Iraqis won't change. They're not happy with the current system, and the way the system is run is utterly unsustainable.
Freed hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov: 'I survived months of torture in Iraq – I won't be silenced in Israel'
Q: Are you really ready to be back in this fray after everything you've been through?
Yes, largely, I feel the same. I also understand people who have gone through such experiences who then collectively blame an entire population for something horrific that they went through.
‘It’s horrific. We begged our government to prevent this’: Australian Jews are angry after the Bondi terror attack
Q: Is there a discussion in Australia about how to separate legitimate criticism of Israel from anti-Semitism?
While criticism of Israel exists within the organized community, the line is blurred outside it, where anti-Zionism has often morphed into anti-Semitism.
‘It’s horrific. We begged our government to prevent this’: Australian Jews are angry after the Bondi terror attack
Q: Lynda, what is the mood of the community in Sydney right now? How are people feeling?
The community feels numbness, shock but not surprise, despair, devastation, and a palpable anger regarding the attack.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Haaretz Podcast

What is Haaretz Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world, the content frequently engages with current events, political dynamics, and social issues surrounding these topics. Episodes feature expert analysis on political controversies, human rights, and media representation, with a strong emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and varied perspectives within the Jewish community. The discussions are layered, often including personal narratives from those affected by the issues, such as individuals involved in humanitarian work or provocative political situations. This engaging format may appeal to listeners looking for in-depth, analytical journalism on complex global issues, particularly regarding Israel's role in contemporary politic... more

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1. Lynda Ben-Menashe
2. Elizabeth Tsurkov
3. Yuval Arie Nevo
4. Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin
5. Leila Stillman-Utterback
6. Anton Goodman
7. Jonah Platt
8. Dr. Eran Shamir-Borer

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