The View From Israel Podcast

In this podcast episode, I will combine sources of events, accompanied by the documents and source notations, to give you an overview of events as they occurred on October 7th, 2023.  It is not meant to be a complete list.  I am compiling a detailed timeline for my website,  The View From Israel , and when at least part of it is done in a timeline format, I will post it there. I would hope the sto...

In An Overwhelming Response - Not According to Israelis " There is something I need to stress. Something that is genuinely not getting through to many individuals who consider themselves enlightened, intellectual, and wordsmiths out there. The Israel you knew and thought you understood until 6:29 AM on October 7 no longer exists. It is hard for me even to write the above sentence. Yet that is...

"Screams Without Words" By The NYT Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg There has been a lot of discussion about the recent NYT piece published on December 28th, 2023, entitled:  ‘ Screams Without Words ’ : How Hamas Weaponized Sexual Violence on Oct. 7’ A Times investigation uncovered new details showing a pattern of rape, mutilation, and extreme brutality against women in the attacks on Isra...

The Telling Silence Of The International Red Cross How many hostages remain? Well, that is a problem. No one knows. The best number anyone or any press can give is 130+.  You see, because the International Red Cross has not done a thing  and because Hamas dragged civilians out of their beds, from a peace concert, or just off the road, it is impossible to know. When a country cannot get the IRC to:...

When does “free speech” endanger freedom itself? Free speech is a gift. A wonderful, beautiful gift. It is an inherent right of the Western mind, and we are blessed with it.  Remember, most of the world is not endowed with such rights. They live in areas where free speech will get you killed or jailed. “Free Speech” also comes with responsibility. And I fear it is that responsibility that is being...

Taylor Swift Hypocrisy: Why Her Silence is Unacceptable The following letter read in this Podcast is based on the letter Taylor Swift wrote to Apple before the release of her “1989” album. It was titled: "Dear Apple, Love Taylor" And it became famous in the annals of music history.  It forced the mighty Apple to back down from a policy of not paying artists for the first three months of...

May your holiday season, no matter what religion you ascribe to, be full of light. May it shine on all of us and chase away the darkness. May the coming year be full of joy, health, happiness, and peace for humanity. And yes, even one small candle or bright, far-away star in the heavens can bring great hope to those in despair.  May your hearts be filled with that light and hope. Happy Hanukkah &a...

The Silence Of MeToo After The Hamas Attacks and Massacre On October 7, 2023 Despite Witnesses & Incontrovertible Proof At  The View From Israel , we have already produced two posts on this topic and one Podcast Episode. Hey #MeToo, Did You Know Israeli Women Cannot Be Raped or Attacked? MeToo Unless You Are A Jew Podcast Episode - Season 01 Episode 07. It seems that we hit a nerve and exposed...

Skewed Facts and Falsehoods About Israel Are Beyond Comprehension I must begin this podcast episode with a trigger warning. It will give a report, in graphic detail, on some of what happened on October 7th. Please also be aware there are some curse words in the episode. They belong there. Please do not listen to this episode if you cannot handle it.

From the River to the Sea: We cannot forget the warning of history when it comes to hate speech and calls for genocide. From the description of TikTok's removal of a controversial video to the Congressional inability to remove Tlaib, this article examines the danger of normalization and what it means for Israel and the rest of the world. From the River to the Sea: The Danger of Normalization o...

Israel faced a difficult dilemma on November 22, 2023 - reach an impossible deal with Hamas to save the hostages, or follow an "unconditional surrender" to protect its people. Learn more about the decision and the thoughts of the Israeli people. As Israel must make an impossible decision – Who Shall Be At Rest And Who Shall Be Tormented – and with trust between the two sides lacking, we...

Follow one person's journey as he describes the changes experienced in Israel before and after October 7, 2023, when 239 hostages were taken. Listen to his account of the terror and resolve of Israel and the Jewish people, and their one moral imperative: returning the hostages NOW!

The Second Round of Hostage Returns Be Careful Hamas! Games Based On Lives Will Backfire On You As the countdown to the hostage exchange deadline arrived, Hamas refused to release the hostages and pushed the Israeli Government to the brink. Learn more about the situation and the controversial accusations surrounding releasing prisoners with "blood on their hands."

The Moral Corruption of a Rape Crises Center & #metoo Head of Canadian Campus Sexual Assault Center Signs Letter Denying Oct. 7 Rape Cases Outrage as the director of the University of Alberta sexual assault center, Samantha Pearson signs an open letter denying that Hamas-led terrorists raped women in Israel on October 7th.

There is a muted joy coupled with deep sadness. A feeling of achievement along with abject failure. Eyes bear witness, while the heart warns against the coming gloom. Most of all hope is fought with fear and despair. After a tumultuous four nights of negotiations, thirteen Israeli women and children were released from captivity. The cost of their release was three terrorists for every hostage, tho...

Why some in Israel are against the deal with Hamas, and understand why the hostage return from Hamas has been delayed. Learn why Hamas is so proficient at manipulating the psychological and emotional reactions of the Israeli people and why a ceasefire does not apply to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Find out why it is not surprising that the hostage return has been delayed. Free Newsletter on Subs...