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Likud MK Dan Illouz believes October 7 could have been prevented if Israel had adhered more strictly to right-wing principles over the past decades, citing decisions like the Oslo Accords, Gaza disengagement, and the Gilad Shalit prisoner exchange as critical missteps. "If right-wing values had been applied over the decades 100% the way they should have been applied, then we wouldn't have gotten t...

A former pro-Palestinian activist at Stanford University has described how her experience inside campus protest movements led her to reassess her views on Israel, antisemitism, and political activism following October 7. In the interview, Taryn Thomas said she initially joined pro-Palestinian activism with good intentions, driven by limited knowledge of international politics and strong emotional...

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison said Australia faced “a great danger” of moving in the UK’s direction on radical Islam and social cohesion, arguing that the surge in antisemitism since the October 7 massacre exposed long-running failures that Australian leaders, institutions, and communities avoided confronting. Morrison spoke on the sidelines of the Generation Truth antisemitism c...

Israeli musician Eyal Zakai never planned to pause his career just as it was gaining momentum. Raised in Israel after making Aliyah from New York as a toddler, Zakai grew up in a musical household and began performing at a young age. Together with his older brother, he started uploading homemade music covers to YouTube, recording wherever space allowed, bedrooms, living rooms, anywhere they could...

Jordan Fried, CEO of Zooz Power, says Israel is facing a defining economic moment, one that could reshape how Israelis access Bitcoin and participate in the global digital economy. In an interview, Fried described his path from founding technology startups in Europe and the US to leading a dual-listed Israeli public company that has become one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin. Z...

Rahel Bayar, a former sex crimes and child abuse prosecutor from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, has spent years handling some of the most severe cases involving crimes against children. Today, she works on the prevention side, advising schools, camps, religious institutions, sports organizations, and nonprofits on how to create environments that reduce the risk of abuse and harassment. Baya...

In this powerful conversation, Shifra Jacobs sits down with Prof. Ruth Halperin-Kaddari, a law professor at Bar-Ilan University, Founding Academic Director of The Rackman Center for the Advancement of the Status of Women, and former member of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Following the October 7 Hamas attacks, Prof. Halperin-Kaddari found herself in a...

Rabbi Doron Perez, newly elected president of the World Zionist Organization, told Diaspora Affairs correspondent Michael Starr that his top priorities are reshaping how Zionism is understood internationally and strengthening Jewish unity across ideological lines. He argued that Zionism has become an easy target in public discourse, and said the organization should help present Zionism and Israel...

Arsen Ostrovsky was enjoying the first night of Hanukkah with his family on Bondi Beach. Within minutes, Arsen's life was in danger. Terorrists began shooting into the crowd, and Ostrovsky's head was struck. A long time JPost contributor, Arsen sits down with our Editor-in-chief, Zvika Klein, to share his story.  Edited by Shifra Jacobs. 

A new Bar-Ilan University study points to a global decline in parental trust in childhood vaccines since the Covid pandemic. In this episode, public health expert Professor Michael Edelstein joins the show to explain the findings, based on research conducted in Israel and the UK. The conversation looks at why even a small drop in vaccination rates matters, how Covid messaging affected long-term tr...

Music journalist Eve Barlow was once at the center of the global entertainment industry, writing for outlets like the Guardian, the LA Times, and serving as deputy editor at NME. After becoming a vocal Jewish woman and an advocate for Israel, those same spaces began to close their doors. In this episode, Barlow sits down with Mathilda Heller to speak candidly about being pushed out of pop culture...

Miss universe Israel 2025 Melanie Shiraz sits down with JPost's Michael Starr to discuss her participation in this years pageant. They discuss how Shiraz went from the business world to beauty, and how she can use her role for positive Israeli advocacy. Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs.  For more news, analysis, and the latest updates, head to j post.com.

Join us for a discussion with American Political Activist and Investigative Journalist Laura Loomer. Loomer talks about Mamdani's NYC mayoral election win, her thoughts on being an 'America first' Jew, and more. Hosted by Zvika Klein.  Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs.

Jewish influencer and World Zionist Congress delegate Lizzy Savetsky addresses payment rumors, warns about NYC's future under Zohran Mamdani, and reveals why she fears for American Jewry. In this exclusive Jerusalem Post interview, Savetsky responds to accusations she's paid by the Israeli government - claims she calls "dangerous." The mother of three discusses her unpaid role as a World Zionist C...

Michael Starr, JPost's antisemitism and diaspora affairs correspondent sits down with Joseph Cohen, Founder of the Israel Advocacy Movement to discuss the current rise in antisemitism, how it ties into both British and Israeli politics, and living in Israel.  Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs and Gadi Zaig. 

Rabbi Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, reflects on his recent visit to the Knesset and the current moment in US-Israel relations. Speaking about antisemitism as a symptom of broader challenges facing America, Rabbi Berman discusses President Trump's peace plan and the significance of the administration's strong support for Israel. Rabbi Berman highlights how Trump's friendship toward I...

The Jerusalem Post sits down with Ben Carasso, known as Israel’s “spokeskid.” At just 10 years old, Ben has become a powerful voice for Israeli advocacy, sharing the story of Israel through the eyes of a child. In this conversation with Shifra Jacobs, Ben talks about his journey from posting videos online to becoming the youngest person ever to light an Independence Day torch and receive the Resil...

The Jerusalem Post sits down with Adv. Avichai Kahana, Director-General of Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, for an in-depth conversation with Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein. The two discuss the wave of aliyah after October 7, the challenges facing new immigrants, and Israel’s vision for strengthening Jewish identity and resilience worldwide.

In this episode, Judith Segaloff brings together a panel of experts to explore the complexities, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Jewish life in Israel and beyond. From education and economics to gender roles, military service, and integration into broader Israeli society, our guests offer nuanced perspectives on what it means to live within and alongside the Hare...

Ben Shapiro joins The Jerusalem Post's Editor-in-Chief Zvika Klein for an exclusive interview on Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, the legacy of Charlie Kirk, and his latest book. In this conversation, Shapiro offers his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Israel and the United States as the region looks toward possible new frameworks for peace. The interview also touches on Charl...

Jonathan Pollard, the former Israeli spy who spent 30 years in a US prison, sits down for a rare and candid interview about his decision to run for Knesset, his views on October 7, Israeli security policy, and the future of Gaza. Pollard speaks about his time in solitary confinement, the US and Israeli governments’ treatment of him, and why he believes Israel must fundamentally change its approach...

In an exclusive sit-down with The Jerusalem Post, British activist Tommy Robinson speaks about his reputation, why he calls himself a Zionist, and his views on antisemitism and Israel. Robinson responds to critics who label him far-right, discusses his past leadership of the English Defence League, and explains the purpose of the recent Unite the Kingdom rally. He also shares his experience visiti...

What makes Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks’ Torah commentary so powerful, timeless, and relevant today? In this conversation, Jessica Sacks, the niece of the late British Chief Rabbi, shares her memories of growing up around Rabbi Sacks, the process of compiling 40 years of his writings, and the creation of the brand-new Chumash featuring his commentary and translation. Discover how Rabbi Sacks connecte...

Executive president André Lajst explains how StandWithUs Brazil engages Portuguese speakers worldwide on Israel, antisemitism, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. He discusses education over activism, why public diplomacy matters, the risks of rising extremism, and how post October 7 narratives shape opinion in the West and Latin America. Topics include, Brazil’s media landscape and journalist d...

How does a high school job at a family restaurant turn into a career negotiating billion-dollar trade deals with China? Former US Treasury Assistant Secretary Mitchell Silk joins to share stories from his new book A Seat at the Table. From learning Cantonese in a Florida kitchen to mastering Mandarin in Taiwan, Silk explains how chance encounters shaped his path in international finance and diplom...