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Haaretz Podcast

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Israel
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Benjamin Netanyahu
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Donald Trump
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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

When Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine heard Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast doubt on her account of being brutally assaulted by West Bank settlers during the annual Palestinian olive harvest, it felt like another attack.

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Gadi Eisenkot's bid to form an "emergency" minority government and swiftly oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be a "daring move if it succeeds," according to veteran journalist and author Anshel Pfeffer.

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Just as money from conservative American organizations promoted the ideas that led to Israel’s judicial overhaul, some of the same billionaire-backed funds are now being used to cultivate a "new elite" of right-wing ideologues within Israel's securit... more

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The 2026 midterm elections mark “a fork in the road in terms of how Americans view the U.S.-Israel relationship, and that fork in the road is going to be reflected accordingly in the next Congress,” according to Haaretz U.S. bureau chief Ben Samuels.... more

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Recent Guests

Anshel Pfeffer
Israel correspondent for The Economist and contributing Haaretz columnist
The Economist
Episode: 'Unprecedented and risky': Eisenkot's big gamble to oust Netanyahu
Linda Dayan
Haaretz correspondent
Haaretz
Episode: ‘A new elite’: Behind the U.S. money launching Israel's far-right to power
Nettanel Slyomovics
Haaretz correspondent covering American politics and the conservative movement
Haaretz
Episode: ‘A new elite’: Behind the U.S. money launching Israel's far-right to power
Yarden Michaeli
Haaretz correspondent who investigated conservative funding and networks shaping Israel's security establishment
Haaretz
Episode: ‘A new elite’: Behind the U.S. money launching Israel's far-right to power
Max Kresch
Israeli-American voter, former IDF reservist and author of a Haaretz column
Episode: 'Israel is on the ballot like never before': How the midterms will affect U.S. policy towards Israel
Ben Samuels
Haaretz U.S. bureau chief covering American politics and the U.S.-Israel relationship
Haaretz
Episode: 'Israel is on the ballot like never before': How the midterms will affect U.S. policy towards Israel
Esther Solomon
Senior analyst at Haaretz
Haaretz
Episode: Israel's election had no clear winner: Now what? Aluf Benn and Esther Solomon explain
Aluf Benn
Editor-in-chief of Haaretz
Haaretz
Episode: Israel's election had no clear winner: Now what? Aluf Benn and Esther Solomon explain
Dahlia Scheindlin
Political strategist, pollster and Haaretz columnist
Haaretz
Episode: 'Very anxious and very nervous': Israel on election eve, in a race full of wild cards

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 920 ratings
  • Best podcast from inside Israel

    Showing the human side of Israel - this one is the place to get nuanced news from inside Israel

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    juhujuhujuu
    Denmarka month ago
  • Disappointed

    I am confused why you didn’t name Palestinian codirectors Basel Adra and Hamdan Billal in talking about No Other Land. Would you really do this intentionally or unintentionally??

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    oldsoccermom
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States2 months ago
  • Thanks

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ptsd1956
    United States3 months 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
    Israel5 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.

‘A new elite’: Behind the U.S. money launching Israel's far-right to power
Q: What is in the 274-page manifesto, and what are its goals?
The document proposes West Bank annexation, a larger military, potential conflict planning involving Jordan and Egypt, and long-term security zones beyond Israel's borders. It also advocates encouraging Palestinian emigration, with targets of 500,000 people in one decade and another 250,000 in the next.
‘A new elite’: Behind the U.S. money launching Israel's far-right to power
Q: What exactly are Herut, the Center for Israeli Liberty, the Argaman Institute, and the Churchill Program for Statecraft and Strategy?
Yarden Michaeli describes the Churchill Program as a prestigious leadership and network-building program for people working in security, strategy, and policy. It teaches conservative values and aims to build a new Israeli elite.
'Unprecedented and risky': Eisenkot's big gamble to oust Netanyahu
Q: What do you see as the primary effect of the blue tsunami? What do you think it's going to be its primary effect on U.S.-Israel relations?
Pfeffer says Netanyahu's claim to exceptional influence in Washington has been undermined, with Israel's relationship deteriorating under his watch across both parties. He adds that the consequences for policy and military aid remain uncertain.
'Unprecedented and risky': Eisenkot's big gamble to oust Netanyahu
Q: Where do you see Eisenkot going? What do you think would be the wisest move on his part at this point?
Pfeffer says Eisenkot is considering an unprecedented minority government, potentially inaugurated with support or abstentions from Arab or ultra-Orthodox parties, then broadened later. Its success depends on agreement among opposition leaders and enough votes in the Knesset.
'Israel is on the ballot like never before': How the midterms will affect U.S. policy towards Israel
Q: How can you still vote for him enthusiastically?
Kresch says he supports El-Sayed because he believes Israeli institutions are not holding the country's leaders accountable. He views critical U.S. politicians as potential partners in pressing Israel to meet legal and moral standards.

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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. Anshel Pfeffer
2. Linda Dayan
3. Nettanel Slyomovics
4. Yarden Michaeli
5. Max Kresch
6. Ben Samuels
7. Esther Solomon
8. Aluf Benn

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