Best Boundless Israel, Inc Podcasts (2025)

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Canada’s Antisemitism Crisis – with Melissa Lantsman 21:06

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8h ago21:06

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Antisemitism in Canada has exploded in ways that few could have imagined. Attacks on synagogues, Jewish schools, and businesses have become frighteningly common. How did it get this bad in a country that prides itself on tolerance and multiculturalism? Why have leaders at every level failed to protec…

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Unpublished Opinions: Why Hamas Abandoned Negotiations - with Aviva Klompas 2:21

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Unpublished Opinions, Aviva Klompas shares a letter to the editor that never made it to print, unpacking why Hamas no longer feels the need to negotiate. While the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is real and devastating, global outrage has been overwhelmingly directed at Israel—giving …

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Gaza at a Boiling Point - with Jonathan Conricus 28:46

3d ago28:46

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Host Aviva Klompas is joined by Lt. Colonel (Res.) Jonathan Conricus to discuss the escalating pressure on Israel—from mounting international outrage over the humanitarian situation in Gaza to the breakdown of hostage negotiations. As accusations of starvation and civilian suffering dominate global h…

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Unpublished Opinions: Mahmoud Khalil Visits Congress - with Aviva Klompas 2:42

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. We’re trying something new on Boundless Insights. Welcome to Unpublished Opinions—a mini-series where Aviva Klompas shares letters to the editor that didn’t make it to print, but still make an argument worth hearing. In this first episode, Aviva takes a closer look at Mahmoud Khalil—a leader of Colum…

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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation & The Battle Over Aid in Gaza – with Rev. Johnnie Moore 26:38

7d ago26:38

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. For years, UNRWA positioned itself as the primary source of humanitarian aid in Gaza. But after October 7, its deep entanglement with Hamas became undeniable. A dozen UNRWA employees participated in the massacre. Up to 10% of its Gaza staff are linked to terror groups. And aid meant for civilians has…

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Deadlock in Gaza – with Dr. Michael Oren 26:15

10d ago26:15

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington made headlines and raised expectations. He met twice with President Trump, and both leaders suggested that a deal to release hostages was within reach. But on the ground, little has changed. The war in Gaza continues. IDF soldiers are still being …

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Israel and Syria: Is Peace Still on the Table? – with Dr. Michael Oren 20:08

14d ago20:08

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. For more than seven decades, Israel and Syria have been in a formal state of war. Now, for the first time in years, there are murmurs of something different, but new tensions are threatening to unravel what little stability remains. In recent days, violence has erupted in southern Syria. A bloody ass…

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How Iran and Hamas Mainstreamed Anti-Zionism - with Jeffrey Herf 39:28

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Fish talks with historian Dr. Jeffrey Herf, a leading expert on Nazism, the Holocaust, antisemitism, and the connections between Europe and the Middle East. Dr. Herf explains how antisemitism and anti-Zionism have become more accepted in universities and public debates, an…

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My Husband is a Hostage in Gaza – with Rebecca Bohbot 19:21

21d ago19:21

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. On October 7, Hamas terrorists stormed the Nova Music Festival in southern Israel. Among those taken hostage was Elkana Bohbot, who was working for the festival that morning. Before he was captured, Elkana called his wife Rebecca to tell her he was staying behind to help the wounded. He promised her …

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Rebuilding Tel Aviv after the Iranian Attack – with Asaf Zamir 17:02

24d ago17:02

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Tel Aviv – Israel’s cultural and commercial heart – was rocked by direct missile strikes from Iran. In this episode, Aviva sits down with Deputy Mayor Asaf Zamir to discuss how the city is recovering from the attacks. They explore what it felt like on the ground during the missile strikes, the challe…

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Will NYC Elect an Antisemitic Mayor? – with Jonah Platt 22:10

28d ago22:10

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Aviva Klompas sits down with Jonah Platt to unpack what Zohran Mamdani’s rise means for New York and the broader Jewish community. Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist state legislator, is now the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor. His positions on Israel, refusal to condemn extremist slogans, and…

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My Son is a Hostage in Gaza – with Idit Ohel 18:00

1M ago18:00

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. New research from Boundless shows that 40% of Americans don’t know that dozens of hostages are still being held by Hamas. And it’s clear from released hostages that those who remain are being starved, tortured, humiliated and denied medical care. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Idit O…

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My Home Was Destroyed by an Iranian Missile – with Ethel Berdah 18:13

1M ago18:13

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Ethel Berdah’s apartment in Tel Aviv was destroyed by an Iranian missile less than two weeks ago. In this episode, Ethel joins Aviva Klompas to share what it’s like to lose everything in an instant and how she’s navigating life in the aftermath. Originally from France, Ethel moved to Israel to build …

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America Bombed Iran – with Dr. Michael Oren 23:10

1M ago23:10

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. On the night of June 21, the United States launched direct military strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure for the first time in history. Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—long considered untouchable—were hit with precision by American forces. President Trump called the strikes a “spectacular military suc…

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Israel at War: The View from Washington – with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter 17:42

1M ago17:42

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As Israel engages in open warfare with Iran, Israel’s most senior envoy in Washington is in a different war zone—battling for U.S. support and moral clarity in the face of escalating threats. Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to discuss the Iranian threat, the state of U.S. …

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Israel’s War for Survival – with Yair Lapid 23:59

1M ago23:59

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. For years, the conflict between Israel and Iran played out in the shadows—through proxies, cyberattacks, and covert operations. Now it’s an open war. Iranian missiles have struck Israeli cities. Israel is hitting back deep inside Iranian territory. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Yair…

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Where Is America While Israel is at War? – with Mark Dubowitz 25:50

2M ago25:50

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Over the weekend, the war between Israel and Iran escalated dramatically. Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities, with some evading air defenses and striking residential buildings. Israel responded with force — launching a sustained air campaign deep into Iranian territory. An…

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Israel’s Breathtaking Operation – with Dr. Michael Oren 20:15

2M ago20:15

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Overnight, Israel launched a sweeping preemptive strike on Iran. The operation, named Strength of a Lion, targeted nuclear facilities, missile infrastructure, and top military leadership. Among the most critical targets: the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. Iranian state media confirms the deaths of …

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Israel Strikes Iran – with Jonathan Conricus 31:36

2M ago31:36

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Israel may be preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear program, with reports indicating a possible operation in the coming days. The IDF is on high alert, U.S. personnel are being repositioned, and regional powers are bracing for fallout. Iran has pushed ahead with uranium enrichment, flouted international…

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A Mother’s Fight for her Hostage Son – with Herut Nimrodi 21:56

2M ago21:56

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. On October 7, 2023, Tamir Nimrodi was kidnapped from his army base near the Gaza border. He was barefoot, in his pajamas, and unarmed. Since that day, his mother, Herut Nimrodi, has received no sign of life. Herut joins host Aviva Klompas to talk about who Tamir is, what she’s learned about his abduc…

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Whose Side Is Turkey On? – with Jonathan Schanzer 24:28

2M ago24:28

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Turkey is a longtime NATO ally, yet it increasingly aligns itself with anti-Western forces—from cozying up to Iran to providing political support for Hamas. Under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey has become an unpredictable and assertive player in the Middle East, raising urgent questions about…

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Debunking the Gaza Accusations – with John Spencer 21:59

2M ago21:59

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As Israel faces mounting international accusations — genocide, ethnic cleansing, and the use of starvation as a weapon of war — we turn to one of the world’s leading experts in urban combat to break down what’s actually happening on the battlefield, and what international law really says. John Spence…

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The Antisemitic Rot at Harvard – with Rabbi David Wolpe 38:40

2M ago38:40

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Boundless Insights, Dr. Rachel Fish is joined by Rabbi David Wolpe, Rabbi Emeritus of Sinai Temple and former visiting professor at Harvard Divinity School. Rabbi Wolpe shares his firsthand experiences with antisemitism on Harvard’s campus, his involvement and subsequent resignatio…

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A Divided Nation That Dwells Alone – with Dr. Michael Oren 19:22

2M ago19:22

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Host Aviva Klompas is joined by historian and former Israeli ambassador to the United States, Dr. Michael Oren, to mark the 600th day since the October 7 attacks. They delve into the profound challenges Israel faces both internationally and domestically. Internationally, Israel finds itself increasin…

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What the Progressive Movement Gets Wrong About Israel – with Brianna Wu 24:25

2M ago24:25

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Brianna Wu—a progressive activist and tech trailblazer who’s made a name for herself by standing up to harassment and extremism in every form. Today, that includes speaking out for Israel. Brianna is part of a small group of progressive voices willing to challenge th…

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The Murder of Israeli Embassy Staff in D.C. - with Ted Deutch 17:48

2M ago17:48

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Two young Israeli embassy staffers - Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim - were murdered outside an AJC event in Washington, D.C. Their alleged killer reportedly declared, “I did it for Gaza.” This was not senseless violence - it was targeted, ideological, and part of a rising tide of antisemitism in …

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The Iranian Showdown – with Jonathan Conricus 21:03

2M ago21:03

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Power dynamics in the Middle East are shifting fast. From renewed nuclear diplomacy with Iran to a possible expansion of the Abraham Accords, the Trump administration seems to be betting on a strategy of regional realignment. But are we witnessing real strategic transformation, or just another cycle …

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Will Israel Occupy Gaza? – with Jonathan Conricus 24:16

2M ago24:16

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In early May, Israel approved a sweeping new operational plan known as “Gideon’s Chariots.” The IDF has been given the green light for a major campaign in Gaza aimed at dismantling Hamas once and for all. The plan outlines a full-scale incursion, the establishment of a humanitarian zone under Israeli…

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Is Israel Being Sidelined? – with Dr. Michael Oren 21:26

3M ago21:26

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In recent weeks, U.S. foreign policy decisions have raised alarms in Israel. A ceasefire with the Houthis came with no demand they stop attacking Israel. Four rounds of nuclear talks with Iran have excluded Jerusalem entirely. The release of Edan Alexander, an Israeli-American hostage, caught even hi…

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Foreign Influence on American Campuses - with Izabella Tabarovsky 19:28

3M ago19:28

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Host Aviva Klompas sits down with Izabella Tabarovsky to unpack how foreign funding and Soviet-era propaganda have shaped the crisis unfolding on American campuses. Universities once seen as bastions of free thought are now flooded with billions of dollars from authoritarian regimes like Qatar and Ch…

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Reclaiming Core Values in Higher Education - with Drs. Jessica and Ron Liebowitz 34:56

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with two leading voices in higher education - Dr. Jessica Liebowitz and Dr. Ron Liebowitz - to discuss the big questions facing the academy today. How can universities reclaim their commitment to truth-seeking, intellectual integrity, and academic rigor—especially in a time …

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The Double-Edged Sword: U.S. Aid to Israel – with Dr. Michael Oren 21:07

3M ago21:07

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. We’re diving into an issue that sits at the core of Israel’s security and its enduring relationship with the United States: foreign aid. U.S. assistance has been a critical force in strengthening Israel’s defense capabilities. But as Dr. Michael Oren explains, it hasn’t come without costs. While aid …

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Israel Turns 77 – with Dr. Michael Oren 19:15

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As Israel marks its 77th Independence Day, we step back from the headlines to reflect on the extraordinary, improbable story of its survival and triumph. Aviva Klompas opens with a moment from November 1947: just hours after the UN vote to establish a Jewish state, Golda Meir warned a jubilant crowd …

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The Shin Bet vs. the Prime Minister – with Dr. Michael Oren 19:43

3M ago19:43

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Israel is facing a domestic crisis with sweeping implications for its democracy, national security, and political leadership. In a sworn affidavit to Israel’s Supreme Court, Shin Bet Director Ronen Bar accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of demanding personal loyalty above the rule of law. Among the exp…

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Trump vs. the Ivy League – with Alyza Lewin 25:32

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Since October 7, antisemitism has surged across American college campuses—setting off one of the fiercest debates in higher education today. In response, the Trump administration has launched an aggressive crackdown: threatening to pull federal funding, investigating elite universities, and detaining…

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Caught Between Trump and Tehran – with Dr. Michael Oren 19:32

3M ago19:32

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As nuclear talks between the United States and Iran get underway, Israel is watching with unease. What’s being billed as technical negotiations over uranium levels and verification protocols is, in truth, a high-stakes diplomatic gamble with enormous implications for the Middle East. Iran is dragging…

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Inside One of the Most Complex War Zones on Earth - with John Spencer 28:28

4M ago28:28

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Since October 7, Israel has been fighting a war unlike any in modern history — against a terror group that hides in hospitals, stores weapons in schools, and holds hostages underground. The IDF is operating under intense pressure, with international demands for zero civilian casualties, blocked opera…

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Is It Time for an Israeli Constitution? – with Dr. Michael Oren 21:15

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Why doesn’t Israel have a constitution and what would it mean to finally write one Aviva Klompas sits down with Dr. Michael Oren to discuss one of the most foundational—and contentious—questions about Israeli democracy: the absence of a formal constitution. Despite a promise made at the country’s fou…

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Netanyahu Goes to Washington & Comes Up Short – with Dr. Michael Oren 19:44

4M ago19:44

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unplanned stop at the White House after a visit to Hungary, aiming to persuade Donald Trump to reverse a looming 17% tariff on Israeli goods. But the real story was playing out just beneath the surface. Trump dropped a surprise announcement: senior U.S. offic…

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The Hijacking of Human Rights - with Michal Cotler-Wunsh 42:22

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this longform edition of Boundless Insights, Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with Michal Cotler-Wunsh — Israel’s Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and a former Member of Knesset — for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of antisemitism, the weaponization of international law, and the…

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Trump vs The Houthis – with Michael Doran 21:17

4M ago21:17

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. As the Houthis escalate their attacks on international shipping and threaten both Israeli and Western vessels, the Trump administration has responded with a sweeping military campaign against the Iran-backed group in Yemen. With Red Sea shipping traffic plummeting and global trade at risk, the U.S. i…

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The Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza – with Dr. Michael Oren 22:51

4M ago22:51

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Videos have surfaced showing Palestinians in Gaza rising up against Hamas. How significant are these protests? Do they mark a genuine turning point in public sentiment, or are they a fleeting moment of frustration? And what would it take for this unrest to evolve into a broader political shift or a c…

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The War in Gaza Reignites – with Dr. Michael Oren 17:18

4M ago17:18

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Nearly 18 months after Hamas’s October 7 massacre, the war in Gaza has reignited. Israeli airstrikes are once again targeting senior Hamas leaders, and IDF troops have taken up new positions inside the Strip. Predictably, international condemnation has resumed, calling Israel’s actions a “step backwa…

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Qatargate - with Dr. Michael Oren 18:11

4M ago18:11

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Israel’s security leadership is in turmoil. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has moved to dismiss Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, citing a breakdown of trust after the October 7 Hamas massacre. But Bar is pushing back—warning that his removal is tied to what’s being called Qatargate. He claims the governm…

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Israel’s Broken Promise: Reckoning with October 7 – with Dr. Michael Oren 20:11

4M ago20:11

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Israel was founded on a promise—to be the defender of the Jewish people. On October 7, that promise was broken. In the deadliest attack against Jews since the Holocaust, Israel’s security, deterrence, and very raison d’être were shaken to the core. What went wrong? How does Israel begin the process o…

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Netanyahu, Zelensky, and Superpower Politics – with Dr. Michael Oren 18:25

5M ago18:25

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Last month, Israel made a surprising diplomatic move, voting alongside the United States and Russia against a United Nations resolution reaffirming Ukraine’s territorial integrity. It was the first time Israel had taken such a stance since the war began—raising questions about the pressure Jerusalem …

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Talking to Terrorists: US-Hamas Hostage Talks - with Dr. Michael Oren 17:17

5M ago17:17

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. The U.S. has been in direct talks with Hamas, aiming to negotiate the release of hostages still held in Gaza. Leading the discussions is Adam Boehler, the U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs, who recently met with Hamas officials in Doha. He described the talks as “very productive,” indicating the…

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A Palestinian Perspective on Palestinian National Identity - with Ghaith al-Omari 50:02

5M ago50:02

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Boundless Insights, Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with former Palestinian negotiator Ghaith al-Omari to examine the shifting landscape of Palestinian leadership and the viability of a two-state solution. They discuss the historical evolution of Palestinian nationalism, the deep legitim…

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From Gaza to Jenin – with Jonathan Conricus 23:08

5M ago23:08

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. While much of the world’s attention remains fixed on Gaza, the security situation in Judea and Samaria / the West Bank is escalating. In January, the IDF launched Operation Iron Wall, a major campaign aimed at dismantling terror networks. The operation began in Jenin—a long-standing hub for terrorist…

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The Arab Plan for Gaza – with Dr. Michael Oren 18:16

5M ago18:16

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. For months, world leaders have been asking: What comes next for Gaza once the war ends? President Trump stirred controversy by suggesting an unconventional approach—relocating Palestinians from Gaza to other countries while the Strip undergoes reconstruction. The backlash was swift. Now, Arab states …