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Haaretz Podcast

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

The most recent attempt at a show of unity by the Jewish Zionist parties opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was only partially successful.

With the election less than a month away, their leaders may have agreed not to campaign against eac... more

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On the eve of the New York premiere of their film, "NAZA," co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor sat with Haaretz U.S. senior writer Etan Nechin to talk about the journalistic investigations behind the film, the unprecedented criticism of them i... more

After rapper Macklemore cried "Free Palestine!" as he took the stage as the opening act for music superstar Ed Sheeran, opened a Pandora's box of controversy over free speech and the place of politics at a music concert "that is not dying down any ti... more

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The violence of extremist settlers on the West Bank as they systematically terrorize, attack and even displace Palestinian communities is a “perversion of Judaism” and a desecration of God’s name,” said Rabbi Levi Weiman-Kelman, speaking on the Haare... more

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Recent Guests

Yuval Abraham
Co-creator of NAZA, journalist and filmmaker
NAZA (co-creator)
Episode: Yuval Abraham on 'NAZA' storm, 'unhinged' Netanyahu and why he wants to come back home after all
Philissa Cramer
Senior Jewish Life Correspondent at Haaretz
Haaretz
Episode: Ed Sheeran and Macklemore-gate: What happened and what does it mean?
Loui Ridi
Palestinian American whose life is disrupted by settler violence in Qusra
Qusra resident, Ohio-based business owner
Episode: 'Under siege by settlers:' A Palestinian American on his month trapped in his West Bank home
Levi Weiman-Kelman
Rabbi Emeritus of Kol HaNeshama; former president of Rabbis for Human Rights
Rabbis for Human Rights, Kol HaNeshama
Episode: 'Under siege by settlers:' A Palestinian American on his month trapped in his West Bank home
Ofer Waldman
Head of the Tel Aviv office of the Heinrich Böll Foundation; historian and political-cultural issues expert in Israel and Germany
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Episode: ‘It’s a real struggle against neo-Nazis’: Behind the far-right’s political rise in Germany
Arno Rosenfeld
Haaretz's Washington correspondent
Haaretz
Episode: Fear of Muslims, socialists and Tucker Carlson: Behind the scenes at the Republican Jewish Coalition confab
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?

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 Statesa month ago
  • Thanks

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ptsd1956
    United Statesa month 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
    Israel4 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 Kingdom4 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 States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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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.

Yuval Abraham on 'NAZA' storm, 'unhinged' Netanyahu and why he wants to come back home after all
Q: What does returning home look like for you and Rachel after this work?
Abraham expresses a willingness to continue journalism but acknowledges personal uncertainty and the possibility of working elsewhere if safety becomes untenable, while insisting there are no grounds for revoking citizenship and that they will not be deterred.
Yuval Abraham on 'NAZA' storm, 'unhinged' Netanyahu and why he wants to come back home after all
Q: How did you approach making a documentary from reporting material, and what were the challenges?
The film required stringent verification across sources, balancing journalistic rigor with cinematic storytelling, avoiding narration, and ensuring anonymity for confidential sources while presenting a factual account of complex military practices.
Yuval Abraham on 'NAZA' storm, 'unhinged' Netanyahu and why he wants to come back home after all
Q: What is the controversy around NAZA and Netanyahu's reactions?
Netanyahu likened NAZA to ballistic missiles and suggested measures against the filmmakers, which Abraham describes as intimidation and an election-driven spin rather than a policy concern, while the film's contributors aim to keep reporting rigorous and independent.
Fear of Muslims, socialists and Tucker Carlson: Behind the scenes at the Republican Jewish Coalition confab
Q: Can you sum up, since it was all leaked apparently, what Vance said and then tell us how the RJC crowd reacted to it?
Vance's speech was framed as a foreign policy realist approach that still supports a strong US-Israel relationship, but it also touched on distancing from some isolationist forces. The crowd's reaction was mixed: applause from those aligned with the pro-Israel consensus, but with visible anxiety and skepticism among others about his alignment with Tucker Carlson and the broader anti-Israel wing; many attendees hoped he would distance himself further, though he stopped short of a complete pivot.
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.

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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. Yuval Abraham
2. Philissa Cramer
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4. Levi Weiman-Kelman
5. Ofer Waldman
6. Arno Rosenfeld
7. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
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