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Haaretz Podcast

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

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 weeklyEpisodes101Founded8 years ago
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Latest Episodes

For B'Tselem executive director Yuli Novak, the firestorm around the New York Times column by Nicholas Kristof decrying sexual violence by Israelis against Palestinians in the West Bank and in Israeli prisons has had the wrong focus.

Speaking on t... more

The Gulf countries are spending “enormous amounts of money to try to mask the economic consequences of the Iran war from their population,” Gregg Carlstrom, The Economist’s Middle East correspondent, said on the Haaretz Podcast.

Carlstrom, speaking... more

Both of Israel’s wars in Iran have been “strategic failures” and critically damaged the country’s deterrence, Danny Citrinowicz, a former top Iran expert in Israeli military intelligence, told the Haaretz Podcast.

He cited a long list of missteps ... more

The first major primary battle in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections resulted in a significant victory for AIPAC and other pro-Israel megadonors, but Haaretz's Washington correspondent Ben Samuels warned that their celebrations could be premature.

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Recent Guests

Avishay Ben Sasson-Gordis
Ruderman Family Foundation scholar in residence and senior researcher at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) at Tel Aviv University
Institute for National Security Studies (INSS); Tel Aviv University
Episode: 'Sounding the alarm': Inside a deepening crisis as American Jewish support for Israel erodes on left and right
David Broza
Israeli singer, songwriter and premier guitarist
Independent artist
Episode: 'BDS is a scam': Why Israeli music icon David Broza still believes in the power of art
Esther Solomon
Senior analyst on the Haaretz Podcast
Haaretz
Episode: 'Political football': How U.K. Jews are caught between Britain's racist far-right and the anti-Zionist far left
Jesse Brown
Journalist; editor and publisher of Canada Land; creator of What is Happening Here? podcast
Canada Land
Episode: Jewish life in polite Canada has become 'a horror show of hatred'
Avi Scharf
Haaretz Senior Editor for National Security, Cyber and Open Source Intelligence
Haaretz
Episode: How a Haaretz investigation into stolen Ukrainian wheat triggered a diplomatic crisis
Liza Rosovsky
Haaretz diplomatic correspondent
Haaretz
Episode: How a Haaretz investigation into stolen Ukrainian wheat triggered a diplomatic crisis
Omer Benjakob
Cyber and Disinformation correspondent for Haaretz
Haaretz
Episode: Making Israel's case to ChatGPT and Grok: Hasbara meets AI in multi-million dollar PR push
Yonatan Zeigen
Peace activist, member of Parents Circle-Families Forum, son of Vivian Silver
Parents Circle-Families Forum, Haaretz columnist contributor
Episode: 'You can't heal in a perpetual war': Israeli peace activist Yonatan Zeigen on following in his mother's footsteps
David Issacharoff
Haaretz correspondent who covered the Hungarian election
Haaretz
Episode: 'The Hungarians turned their anxiety into hope, that's the main lesson for Israelis'

Host

Allison Kaplan Sommer
Host of Haaretz Podcast, Haaretz

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 879 ratings
  • Best of the worst

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

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Shaunyo67
    United States21 days ago
  • A lifeline in polarized times

    Some in-depth, always nuanced conversations on difficult and urgent topics. Highly recommend you listen to it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    br979
    Francea month ago
  • Dr Dahlia Scheindlin

    The Haaretz podcast is a reminder to separate reasonable Israeli citizens from the right wing Israeli administration. Well presented by Allison and guests like Dr Dahlia Scheindlin are a pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa month ago
  • West Bank Area C

    Can you please provide a translated version of this segment. It’s all in Hebrew. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iCentaur.com
    United States4 months ago
  • Israeli Red Cross

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    TruthInPolitics
    United States6 months ago

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The host delivers balanced, nuanced interviews with a range of guests.
Listeners praise the depth and rigor, though some criticize perceived bias and sound quality issues.
Guests are diverse and bring insider perspectives on Israeli and diaspora politics.

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#53
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#103
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#115
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#140
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#236
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

'Sounding the alarm': Inside a deepening crisis as American Jewish support for Israel erodes on left and right
Q: Will Israeli leaders listen to diaspora communities, or will political considerations dominate?
Leaders are listening, but they may be constrained by political calculations; the guest emphasizes that while not all recommendations will be adopted as a package, elements could be integrated if framed around Israeli security and national interest and a constructive engagement with American Jewry.
'Sounding the alarm': Inside a deepening crisis as American Jewish support for Israel erodes on left and right
Q: What are the most important policy recommendations that Israel should consider?
Important recommendations include rebuilding trust with American Jewry through diplomacy and education, providing positive, realistic narratives about what Israel can do, strengthening Birthright and related study programs, and ensuring Israel's policy actions are perceived as attentive to diaspora concerns.
'Sounding the alarm': Inside a deepening crisis as American Jewish support for Israel erodes on left and right
Q: Why now? Why is the time to look at this issue of American Jewry's support for Israel?
The guest cites recent shifts in public opinion, generational changes, and structural changes within the American Jewish community, amplified by the current security environment and the broader media landscape, as justification for studying and addressing the trends now.
Jewish life in polite Canada has become 'a horror show of hatred'
Q: Can you start with telling us a little bit about who you are and how you took this journey?
Brown explains his background as a journalist who started covering discrimination broadly, then focused on Jewish discrimination in Canada after observing how expectations of belonging shifted post‑October 7th, leading to a data‑driven, civic‑mafety concern.
'We'll kill you, traitor': How far-right thugs and police target Israel's antiwar protest leaders
Q: What risks do activists face from political groups and law enforcement, and how are these addressed?
Activists report increased threats, arrests, and police confrontations, and respond by building security measures through Standing Together, seeking protection, and advocating for accountability while continuing peaceful demonstrations.

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

The show presents in-depth conversations on Israel, the Middle East, and global Jewish life, featuring seasoned reporters, policymakers, and cultural innovators. Episodes frequently tackle Israeli politics, diaspora dynamics, security concerns, and the impact of international opinion and policy on daily life. A notable strength is its ability to blend on-the-record analysis with personal angles from activists, artists, and insiders, offering nuanced, citation-friendly takes that appeal to listeners seeking context-rich, critical perspectives. The format often centers around high-profile guests and informed hosts who probe complex issues with balance, making it useful for audiences that want thoughtful analysis and diverse viewpoints in curr... more

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1. Avishay Ben Sasson-Gordis
2. David Broza
3. Esther Solomon
4. Jesse Brown
5. Avi Scharf
6. Liza Rosovsky
7. Omer Benjakob
8. Yonatan Zeigen

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