Inside Israel

A 38 year old man from Azerbaijan was arrested in Cypress. When the police checked his car they discovered a gun with a silencer as well as a load of bullets. More than likely he was sent by Iran. The Iranians of course deny having anything to do with the man. They further claim that it is Israel that uses targeted killings. They are not completely wrong. Is Israel acting in accordance with the la...

The Shin Bet has conducted tens of thousands of operations that saved Israel and Israelis, this happens literally on a daily basis. But the Shin Bet, in the past, also abused the power given to it to a degree that threatened Israeli democracy. In this episode we will speak of the success and failures of Israel’s world renowned security service.   

Arab on Arab We still have about 3 months to the end of 2021 and 82% of all murders in israel  are Arab on Arab. Mr. Darawshe calls it “A total melt down.” But he also has tough words for the deficient actions of the government and police force. Israel’s prime minister Bennet says; “The state of violence in Arab society has reached a red line.” Has a crackdown began?  Listen to this episode; Spoti...

In this episode I decided to mostly just listen. One of the issues we face in Israel and in the Middle East is that we don’t really listen to each other and/or to the other side.  It’s understandable to not to want to listen, mainly because we disagree, even passionately with what sometimes seem to be outrageous and even conspiratroial accusations. We get angry. But you know something, none of the...

In 1975 the U.N. passed resolution # 3379 stating that “ Zionism is a form of racism and racial discrimination" The United States ambassador Daniel Moynih an was clearly upset when he said in his UN address; "The United Nations is about to make anti-Semitism international law." Now Post Zionists say Israel should be universal. No longer the Jewish homeland. To understand this and more Professor Gi...

Sept. 6, Around 1:20 a.m. Six Palestinian security prisoners lift the floor in the corner of their cell adjacent to the toilet.. They descend one after the other sliding into an open space. Within minutes they were out in agricultural fields. Within two weeks all 6 were caught but reignited the discussion around redemption of Israeli captives.  

On Yom Kippur, Israel completely shuts down -- airports, highways, retail, everything is closed for the holiest day of the Jewish year. When Israel was attacked on Yom Kippur 1973, the country was woefully unprepared and ultimately survived due to the heroism and faith of the Israeli people. Today, we tell this remarkable story.

High Tech is the main leading engine of the Israeli economy. 43% of all Israeli exports are attributed to high tech, 25% of all taxes in Israel are paid by high tech workers. Why the success? Many reasons… Among them high school education and IDF tech units. In this episode we will interview two brothers serving as “cyber soldiers.” But there are also issues; lately Israeli technological abilities...

חג שמח ושנה טובה- In this episode we will veer a little from the usual format of Israeli current events enriched with context. Instead we will interview 2 Israeli Rabbis for the high holidays; Rosh Hashanah and Yom kippur. then we will welcome in the year 5782 and speak of the challenges that await Israel and Israeli society. Listen to this episode; Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ebGFMIbd...

A few days ago the Israeli government approved a controversial proposed law dealing with the draft into the IDF of Haredi Yeshiva students. Instead of mandating larger numbers they actually reduced it. It's not just Haredim not serving. According to the IDF spokesman office, in 2019 only 69% of all eligible men were drafted and only only 56% of all eligible  women. Is the IDF as a people’s army? W...

Chilling horrifying TV footage was aired showing a Hamas terror operative sticking his pistol into a slot of the separation wall between Israel Gaza and firing. On the other side, standing only a couple feet away, an Israeli soldier was hit in the head. What will be with Gaza? In this episode I will give context to comprehend what are the options for Israel with Hamas in Gaza.   

This episode airs at the same time Naftali Bennet, the Israeli Prime Minister, meets with President Joe Biden in D.C.  What does Bennet expect to achieve? What does Biden want from Bennet? We will dig deeper and ask; How did Bennet become P.M. with only 5% of the vote? How does Israel function without a written constitution? Why did the former speaker of the Knesset say the Supreme Court is attemp...

“Poland enacted an Anti-semitic and immoral law”…“They have no respect for the biggest human tragedy in history!” So said the Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in regard to a new Polish law restricting restitution to Holocaust survivors. To gain a better understanding Professor Paul Liptz, A social historian at Tel Aviv University, will examine the new Polish anti-Semitism.  

“Must the sword devour forever” Is a famous quote yelled out in the heat of battle during a biblical war between “brothers.” Since then this saying is often used attempting to forge peace between enemies. In this Episode Colonel (res) Dr. Dany Tirza, a senior security adviser and negotiator in diplomatic talks with the Palestinian leadership, as well as an adviser to five prime ministers will anal...

An interaction at a red light in Jerusalem leads to an intense discussion of the uniqueness of Jerusalem vs. Tel Aviv as well as the commonality and divisiveness of Israelis.  

Supreme leader of Iran posted a " final solution" poster on his website and then explained "I want Israel destroyed, not all Jews" President of Iran; "Israel is a cancerous tumor that should be wiped off the map"  Iran is speeding towards a nuclear weapon and Israel is rightfully concerned In this episode we will discover what Israel is doing to eliminate this existential threat  

An ongoing covert war is happening between Israel and Iran. While Iranian strategy is to encircle Israel with their proxy miltias and terrror groups, Israel is responding with the MABAM strategy... known as the campign between wars.  Ships on the high seas are temapred with and disabled. Surgical air attacks are hitting mystrious targets. Israeli and Iranian agents are running around the Middle Ea...

Fauda in Lebanon. Lenabon is in a state of collapse and anarchy. No gasoline, scarcity of food, 2 hours of electricity a day for most residents. Yet, in the last couple weeks, 5 rockets were fired at Israel on two different occosions.  In this episode Avi Melamed, author, lecturer, former senior intelligence official, will enlighten us on to the current Lebanon situation and how it will effect Isr...

Naftali Bennet is of the political philosphy of one state solution  - Israel. Mansur Abbas is of the political philosphy of Islam as the rule of law. How do these two opposites function in one coalition government? 

How was Israel able to vaccinate the majority of its population at lighting speed? The Israeli medical system has been training to vaccinate for years... but for a copmpletely different reason than Covid 

According to the Haredi (ultra ortodox) politicial leadership the Jewish State is about to be demolished, from the inside. Really?? In this episode you'll learn about the Haredi "panic" of their loss of power. 

Ben & Jerry's decision to boycott people living in the West Bank stirred a passionate discussion in Israel.. Is it really about ice cream or are we Israelis facing a new kind of PR warefare? In this espisode Itai Tennenabum will take you deep beyond the superficial headlines to understand the real issue and struggle Israel faces.