Best Boundless Israel, Inc Podcasts (2025)

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

22h ago19:22

19:22

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

4d ago24:25

24:25

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

6d ago17:48

17:48

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

8d ago21:03

21:03

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

11d 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

15d ago21:26

21:26

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

18d ago19:28

19:28

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

22d ago34:56

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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

25d ago21:07

21:07

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

29d ago19:15

19:15

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

1M ago19:43

19:43

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

1M ago25:32

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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

1M ago19:32

19:32

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

1M ago28:28

28:28

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

2M ago21:15

21:15

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

2M ago19:44

19:44

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

2M ago42:22

42:22

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

2M ago21:17

21:17

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

2M ago22:51

22:51

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

2M ago17:18

17:18

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

2M ago18:11

18:11

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

2M ago20:11

20:11

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

2M ago18:25

18:25

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

3M ago17:17

17:17

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

3M 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

3M ago23:08

23:08

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

3M 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 …

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Saying Goodbye to Oded, Shiri, Ariel & Kfir - with Dr. Michael Oren 20:11

3M ago20:11

20:11

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. This week, Israel laid to rest four murdered hostages—Oded Lifshitz, Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas—all from Kibbutz Nir Oz. Their names are now etched into the heart of a grieving nation. Oded Lifshitz was an 83-year-old peace activist, a man who dedicated his life to coexistence. On October 7, he was…

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Coming Home in Coffins – with Dr. Michael Oren 21:30

3M ago21:30

21:30

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Since October 7, it has felt like we’ve been trapped in an unending nightmare. That horror deepened when Hamas staged a grotesque spectacle in Gaza, parading the coffins of hostages through the streets. The scene was chilling: a stage draped with propaganda banners, celebratory music blaring, and cro…

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What Happened to Moral Courage? – with Bret Stephens 20:34

3M ago20:34

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Since the horrific attacks of October 7, the absence of moral courage has been glaring. In a time when speaking the truth comes with real consequences—risking careers, reputations, and even personal safety—many have chosen silence over principle. But what does it truly mean to stand up for what’s rig…

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Beyond the Holocaust: Rethinking How to Teach about Jews - with Rachel Fish & Dara Horn 35:41

3M ago35:41

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this special episode of Boundless Insights, guest host Dr. Rachel Fish speaks with award-winning author and scholar Dr. Dara Horn about the shortcomings of Holocaust education. Too often, it emphasizes universal moral lessons while overlooking Jews themselves and disregarding Jewish life before an…

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The Haredi Draft Debate: Faith, Duty, and Israel’s Future – with Eli Paley 24:18

4M ago24:18

24:18

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. We’re diving into one of the most contentious and emotional debates in Israeli society: Haredim and military service. For decades, ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students have been exempt from Israel’s mandatory draft to focus on Torah study. But with Israel’s security stretched thin after October 7, the deb…

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Trump’s Middle East Gamble – with Dr. Michael Oren 17:26

4M ago17:26

17:26

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Donald Trump has upended global politics with a radical new proposal. He’s floated the idea of the U.S. taking control of Gaza and relocating the Palestinian population, calling it an opportunity to build a “Riviera of the Middle East.” His proposal marks a dramatic shift from decades of U.S. foreign…

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Trump's Plan to Take Over Gaza – with Jonathan Schanzer 21:08

4M ago21:08

21:08

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. President Donald Trump stunned the world when he announced that the United States should take over Gaza, clear the rubble, rebuild it into “the Riviera of the Middle East,” and relocate its population to other countries. Is this a serious policy proposal, a negotiation tactic, or something else entir…

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Negotiating with Terror: The Impossible Choices of a Hostage Deal – with Dr. Michael Oren 18:50

4M ago18:50

18:50

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. It has been almost 500 days since Hamas terrorists stormed into Israel, killing 1,200 people and abducting 250 hostages into Gaza. In recent weeks, a hostage deal has held, bringing some hostages home—but with it comes an emotional rollercoaster of relief, fear, and the devastating reality that some …

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Benjamin Netanyahu: The Man in the Eye of the Storm - with Dr. Michael Oren 23:58

4M ago23:58

23:58

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is navigating an extraordinary set of challenges, from political and public backlash after October 7 to ongoing legal battles and personal health concerns. Today, we delve into the immense pressures facing Israel’s longest-serving leader, the criticisms and demands f…

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Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable? – with Dr. Michael Oren 21:32

4M ago21:32

21:32

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. For decades, the two-state solution has been the cornerstone of international efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This episode delves into its history, from its origins to repeated failed negotiations, and examines whether it remains a viable path forward. In the aftermath of October…

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The Return of Donald Trump – with Dr. Michael Oren 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Donald Trump is back in the Oval Office, and his second term has already focused on U.S.-Israel relations and Middle East diplomacy. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas is joined by Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, to unpack the key issues and challenges ahead. From t…

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The Return of the Hostages – with Dr. Michael Oren 18:07

4M ago18:07

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode, host Aviva Klompas delves into the agonizing uncertainty surrounding Israel’s long-awaited hostage deal with Hamas. Phase one of the agreement will see the release of 33 hostages—women, children, the elderly, and the infirm—over a 42-day period. However, with more than 60 individuals…

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The Price of Freedom: Inside Israel’s Hostage Deal – with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus 26:51

4M ago26:51

26:51

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Qatar and the United States have announced a three-phase ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. The first phase would see Hamas release 33 of the 98 hostages remaining in Gaza. In exchange, Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, including some serving life sentences. The agreement …

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The Return of Judicial Reform – with Dr. Michael Oren 24:39

5M ago24:39

24:39

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Before October 7, judicial reform dominated Israel’s domestic agenda, sparking massive protests and fierce debates. Supporters of the plan argued reform was necessary to curb an unelected judiciary, while critics warned it posed an existential threat to Israeli democracy. Then came October 7. In the …

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Holding Governments Accountable in the Fight Against Antisemitism – with Ted Deutch 16:59

5M ago16:59

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Boundless Insights, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Ted Deutch, CEO of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), about the alarming rise in antisemitism across the United States and Europe—and what’s being done to fight back. Ted spent over a decade in Congress where he was co-founder an…

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The War of Narratives in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – with Rachel Fish & Miri Eisen 43:55

5M ago43:55

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Boundless Insights, Dr. Rachel Fish sits down with retired Colonel Miri Eisen, a senior fellow at the International Institute for Counterterrorism at Reichman University and a former Israeli intelligence officer. They dive into how language influences the way we understand the Isra…

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Wrapping Up 2024 & Welcoming 2025 – with Michael Rapaport 23:59

5M ago23:59

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Aviva Klompas sits down with actor, comedian, and proud Jewish advocate Michael Rapaport for a special year-end episode. Known for his unapologetic commentary and passionate support for Israel, Michael brings his signature no-holds-barred style to a conversation reflecting on the highs, lows, and sur…

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Is a Hostage Deal in Sight? – with Dr. Michael Oren 22:51

5M ago22:51

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Boundless Insights, Aviva Klompas is joined by Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, to analyze the latest prospects for a hostage deal. The discussion delves into the likelihood of a deal, the complexities of negotiations, and what it all means for Isra…

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Iran’s Nuclear Program and Israel’s Red Line – with Dr. Michael Oren 25:51

5M ago25:51

25:51

Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. For decades, Iran has advanced its nuclear ambitions, circumventing sanctions and ignoring global condemnation. Now, with Hamas’s military largely dismantled in Gaza, Hezbollah weakened, and Syria’s Assad regime faltering, the Islamic Republic finds itself on the back foot. With only weeks remaining …

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The Houthis: Iran’s Proxy War on Israel and Global Trade – with Jonathan Conricus 24:05

5M ago24:05

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Since the start of the war, the Houthis—an Iran-backed Shia Islamist group—have launched hundreds of attacks on Israel, disrupted global trade by targeting vital Red Sea shipping routes, and destabilized an entire region. How did a rebel group from one of the world’s poorest countries come to possess…

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Amnesty’s Genocide Allegations - with Dr. Michael Oren 23:14

5M ago23:14

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. In this episode of Boundless Insights, host Aviva Klompas sits down with Dr. Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, to dissect Amnesty International’s controversial report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza. They discuss the report's claims, the implications of Amnesty’s decis…

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Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial – with Tomer Naor 22:19

6M ago22:19

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken the stand in his long-running corruption trial, facing charges of fraud, bribery, and breach of trust. His testimony comes as Israel battles a multifront war now in its 14th month, deepening political divides. To his supporters, the trial is a politically m…

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The Fall of Assad: A History of Syria Unraveled – with Dr. Michael Oren 17:43

6M ago17:43

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Join the conversation! Click here to text Aviva. Syria’s collapse didn’t happen overnight. Born from the colonial borders of post-World War I, Syria has long been a fractured country, divided by sectarianism, tribal rivalries, and decades of brutal dictatorship. For years, Bashar al-Assad’s regime seemed untouchable, propped up by foreign support f…

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