Israel Week in Review

Ben Rancman

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A weekly podcast highlighting the news of the week from Israel.

08/29/2022

Deep Dive: The 5 Important Takeaways from Israel's recent conflict in Gaza - Operation Breaking Dawn

Join Israel Week in Review for one of our signature Deep Dive programs. Explore the 5 most important takeaways from this recent conflict against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Understand the story behind the headlines and gain a greater geopolitical understanding of this recent conflict. You'll be surprised to learn things that are frequently missed by the mainstream media. www.IsraelWeekInReview.com

29 min
08/10/2022

Israel's Never Ending Elections

Join Israel Week in Review as we discuss Israel's 5th election in under 4 years. Learn what is leading to Israel's inability to form a governing coalition. Watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/jJxR0CGQxdA Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

12 min
10/20/2021

Deep Dive: Russia in the Middle East

Russia has returned to the Middle East with a highly successful campaign supporting the Assad regime in Syria. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has largely been absent from a region where it played a major role in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has worked to rebuild its diplomatic, economic, and military capabilities. It has followed a strategic concept named "The Primakov Doctrine." Who was Yevgeny Primakov? What foreign policy positions did he advocate? How has this doctrine shaped Russian strategic thinking in Syria? Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

19 min
09/15/2021

Editorial: Israel-Arab Peace?

Israel-Arab peace has long eluded Israel and its neighbors. But it seems that times are changning. On this one year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, learn how Israel is establishing peace with its neighbors. The negotiations with the Palestinians are another matter. Divided between the radicals of Hamas and the corrupt oligarchy of the PA, an Israeli Palestinian agreement seems as unlikely as any time in history. But what are Israel's options? Can they ride out the status quo? Can Israel's increasing normalization with its neighbors be leveraged to increase security and improve the quality of life for Palestinians. Tune in to find out. Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

16 min
09/05/2021

Friday September 3, 2021

01:10 - Personal Note 02:15 - Knesset Approves 2021-22 Budget in First Reading 06:30 - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Meets US President Joe Biden at White House 10:30 - ECONOMIC NEWS - Israel Inaugurates $1.7 Billion Port Terminal in Haifa 13:06 - DEFENSE NEWS - Russian Troops Occupy Syrian City of Deraa Near Israeli Border Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

16 min
08/22/2021

Friday August 20, 2021

01:09 - American Withdrawal from Afghanistan Worries Allies, Delights Enemies 07:29 - Israeli Air Force Strikes Targets in Syria 09:52 - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to Visit Washington DC Next Week 12:54 - Economic News - Israel's Economy Grew by 15.4% in Q2 Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

16 min
08/18/2021

Deep Dive: The Alawites of Syria

Many casual observers of the Syrian scene are unaware that the ruling al-Assad family are members of a religious sect known as the Alawites. Most Orthodox Muslims view this group with deep suspicion and they have been deemed un-Islamic by most religious authorities. Learn about the fascinating history, religious traditions, and politics of a controversial minority that controls most of the levers of power within Syria. Why are the Alawites opposed by many Sunni Syrians? What other Syrian communities are they allied with? Why has Syria become so closely allied with Iran? Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

14 min
08/13/2021

Thursday August 12, 2021

00:48 - Israel and Morocco Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations 03:36 - Israel Invests in Increased Policing in the Arab Community 05:50 - Hezbollah Fires 19 Rockets into Northern Israel 09:45 - BUSINESS NEWS - Microsoft Acquires Israeli Startup Peer5 10:30 - DEFENSE NEWS - Israeli and US Air Forces Complete Joint Drills Visit us at https://www.israelweekinreview.com

13 min

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A weekly podcast highlighting the news of the week from Israel.

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Ben Rancman
Years Active

2021 - 2022
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19
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