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Haaretz Podcast

Haaretz
Israel
Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu
Iran
Hamas
Donald Trump
Gaza War
United States
Anti-Semitism
Hezbollah
West Bank
Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Haaretz
Jewish Community
Middle East
Gaza Conflict
Humanitarian Aid
Gaza Strip
American Jews
Trump Administration

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.

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Latest Episodes

A last-minute scramble before the party lists for Israel’s elections are finalized on September 8 has led to the disappearance of small parties, politicians switching parties and the dismissal of veteran ultra-Orthodox Knesset members by leaders who ... more

Vice President JD Vance’s charm offensive failed to completely win over skeptical GOP donors who gathered this week in Las Vegas at the Republican Jewish Coalition National Leadership Summit, Haaretz’s Washington D.C. correspondent Arno Rosenfeld tol... more

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Nothing is helping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s current coalition boost its standing in the polls, and it is clear that the premier is “panicking,” said Haaretz columnist Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin, speaking on the Haaretz Election Podcast.

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Israel's controversial strike on an airbase in northern Syria close to Turkey was "first and foremost a message to the United States" that Turkish military penetration deeper into Syrian territory "can be turned into a real and total war," and any U.... more

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Recent Guests

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
Senior researcher, Moshe Dayan Center, Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University / Moshe Dayan Center
Episode: Is Turkey the new Iran?
David Remnick
Editor of The New Yorker, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
The New Yorker
Episode: The New Yorker's David Remnick on Netanyahu, Mamdani, and Israel's 'failure to face' Gaza
Peter Lerner
Director General for International Relations at Histadrut; former Foreign Media Spokesperson for the IDF
Histadrut; formerly IDF
Episode: What the hell is going on in the West Bank?
Abby Seitz
Editor at Haaretz English Edition
Haaretz
Episode: What the hell is going on in the West Bank?
Pnina Pfeuffer
CEO of the New Haredim and Jerusalem-based activist
New Haredim
Episode: This Israeli ultra-Orthodox feminist activist has a warning for U.S. Jews
Anita Lavor
Yesh Atid voter interviewed in Renana
Yesh Atid (interviewee)
Episode: ‘What if there aren't free and fair elections in Israel in October? What are we going to do?’
Alan Haber
Rabbi, interviewee in Al-Anshfut
Religious community leader
Episode: ‘What if there aren't free and fair elections in Israel in October? What are we going to do?’
Eli Badran
Arab-Israeli activist interviewed in Haifa
Arab-Israeli activist
Episode: ‘What if there aren't free and fair elections in Israel in October? What are we going to do?’
Ro Khanna
U.S. Representative (California)
U.S. Congress, Silicon Valley district
Episode: Rep. Ro Khanna to Haaretz: ‘I’m more disturbed by Israel’s lies’ than being detained in West Bank

Host

Allison Kaplan Sommer
Haaretz journalist; host of the podcast and related election coverage; regularly moderates interviews with political and policy-focused guests.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 909 ratings
  • Blindsighted war coverage

    I listen to your podcast, but increasingly it is apparent to me that you are unable to acknowledge the real reason for the decline in support for the current Israeli government. It isn’t antisemitism. It is the ongoing genocide, the attacking of neighboring countries. I’ve never heard any of your guests acknowledge the fact that war crimes are being committed by the Netanyahu government.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Democratic voter in the USA
    United States4 days ago
  • Thanks

    A breath of fresh air in the otherwise polluted swamp that is Israeli media

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ptsd1956
    United States16 days ago
  • Solid responsible reporting

    I live in Israel and listen weekly to help me really understand what’s going on in this crazy place. Solid reporting on key issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dearcheny
    Israel3 months ago
  • Great podcast

    A must-listen for anyone who wants to get behind the official rhetoric and understand the Middle East from a liberal Israeli/Jewish perspective. Love the host! Always asks great questions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VRainey
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Best of the worst

    They still refer to what Israel did/does to Gaza/Palestine as a “war”. Please.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Shaunyo67
    United States4 months ago

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Listeners praise nuanced, reality-based reporting and sharp questions.
Many value in-depth discussions that illuminate complex issues beyond official narratives.
Praise for on-the-ground reporting and expert guests from Haaretz.
Some critics label coverage as biased or overly liberal-leaning, depending on topic.
Several comments note sound quality and production could be improved.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is Turkey the new Iran?
Q: What is Turkey's position vis-a-vis Iran in this period, and how might Erdogan respond to the current conflicts with the US, Israel, and Iran?
The guest explains that Turkey's stance toward Iran is pragmatic and not driven by ideology; Ankara aims to preserve influence and avoid being sidelined, hoping to maintain strategic autonomy by leveraging relationships with both Iran and Israel while seeking to constrain Iran's power and protect Turkish interests.
Is Turkey the new Iran?
Q: So is this whole vision, this alternative, the Mecca agreement, this Islamic NATO vision, it's throwing a spoke in the wheels of Donald Trump's Abraham Accords dream and its expansion to include Israel against Iran?
Yes, the guest sees the Mecca agreement and related Turkish initiatives as an alternative framework that could counterbalance and complicate the Abraham Accords, presenting Turkey as a major builder of a Sunni-led security arrangement that competes with, rather than simply complements, existing US-led regional efforts.
The New Yorker's David Remnick on Netanyahu, Mamdani, and Israel's 'failure to face' Gaza
Q: How do you see American public opinion and political dynamics affecting Israel's policy in Gaza and the broader region?
He notes that U.S. domestic politics, including figures like Biden and Biden's advisers, have influenced Israel's response, but that there is also growing scrutiny and criticism of Israeli policies in the U.S. through various political currents, media, and public discourse.
The New Yorker's David Remnick on Netanyahu, Mamdani, and Israel's 'failure to face' Gaza
Q: You've sat down with nearly every Israeli prime minister since 1996. Do you think there's still room for a two-state solution under Eisenkot's likely leadership?
Remnick suggests that Eisenkot is unlikely to pursue a formal two-state solution in the immediate term, but could push for a stronger, more forceful approach in the West Bank and potentially recalibrate how Israel engages with the Palestinian issue, while avoiding major concessions in the near term.
What the hell is going on in the West Bank?
Q: What is the trajectory for West Bank governance and security policy, and how could leadership changes affect the situation?
The panel suggests that without a clear, long-term strategic vision and accountable leadership, violence and settlement expansion may continue to escalate, influencing Palestinian displacement and regional stability.

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A thoughtful English-language news podcast focusing on Israel, the Middle East, and the Jewish world through in-depth conversations with journalists, political analysts, policymakers, and activists. Episodes frequently explore Israeli politics, security issues, Gaza and West Bank dynamics, U.S.–Israel relations, and how global events intersect with domestic discourse, often bringing on on-the-ground reporters and researchers for nuanced analysis. Unique strengths include a steady rotation of high-profile interviews, rigorous questioning, and a willingness to surface diverse viewpoints within a complex regional landscape. Listeners likely value balanced, context-rich discussions and timely analysis of fast-moving events.

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1. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
2. David Remnick
3. Peter Lerner
4. Abby Seitz
5. Pnina Pfeuffer
6. Anita Lavor
7. Alan Haber
8. Eli Badran

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