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5D AGO

Israel Strikes Hamas Leaders in Qatar: What Happens Now?

In this episode, we break down the shocking assassination of Hamas leadership in Qatar and what it means for the future of the war in Gaza. Hamas believed they were untouchable in Doha, but this strike proves otherwise—sending shockwaves through the region and raising serious questions about what comes next. Could this killing trigger Hamas to retaliate, disrupt hostage negotiations, or accelerate Israel’s plans for the final phase of the war? We explore how this operation exposes Hamas’s growing vulnerability and why it could mark a decisive turning point in the conflict.

5d ago

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36 min
4D AGO

Ep. 189: Are rabbis failing the Israel test?

When Jews gather in synagogues on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur this month, will their rabbis seek to rally them to stand with Israel and against the surge of antisemitism fueled by blood libels against the Jewish state? Or will they instead use their pulpits to virtue signal their support for the false charges of “genocide” being hurled at Jerusalem? Those are the questions that JNS editor-in-chief Jonathan Tobin is posing. He’s joined in this week’s episode of Think Twice by Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, chair of the Rabbinic Zionist Coalition, who lamented the fact that so many Jews rely on outlets like The New York Times and NPR for news, which base their coverage on an uncritical acceptance of an anti-Israel and pro-Hamas narrative. He says the Rabbinic Zionist Coalition is needed more than ever now because as the post-Oct. 7 war drags on with antisemitism growing, Israel needs both the support of American Jewry and their spiritual leaders more than ever. He believes that the imperative for rabbis is to remember that “we should not allow our relationship with Israel to be defined or determined by Israel's enemies.” Weinblatt said he was concerned by the way a growing number of young rabbis are embracing an anti-Zionist agenda promulgated by opponents of the Jewish state. Their opinions were, he said, as is the case with many young Americans, influenced by progressive ideologies that falsely labeled Jews and Israel as “white” oppressors. Moreover, he said it was essential for all Jews to recognize the centrality of the land of Israel in Judaism. While some are focused on misleading allegations about Israeli behavior, even if some of the charges lodged against the Jewish state were true, “We do not love Israel because Israel is perfect, nor do we need Israel to be perfect for us to love her.” The mainstreaming of antisemitic attitudes and blood libels is, he said, simply a reversion to the pre-Holocaust reality in which Jew-hatred was normal. He pointed out that there are many great young rabbis who are inspiring their congregants to have a stronger connection with Israel. But part of the problem is the way some of the seminaries educating rabbis are admitting open opponents of Israel’s existence, something, he said, they would not do if candidates for admission were homophobic or racist. These institutions do so because they are desperate for students and also because they, too, are influenced by progressive attitudes about Israel. Listen/Subscribe to weekly episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. If you liked this episode, watch more Think Twice here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsksduy16U5Kb-ZQdW5aIj7xGhY1kk6i0&si=ar3F8TsXM898lAJi Watch new episodes every week by subscribing to the JNS YouTube Channel. Become a JNS Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24cdDLzkNJf2_CNNzdI-UQ/join

4d ago

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54 min
1D AGO

Ep. 182: Jerry Seinfeld is right about the meaning of ‘Free Palestine’

The comedian is being bashed for comparing those who wish to erase Israel to the Ku Klux Klan.

1d ago

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16 min
SEP 4

Ep. 188: Foreign Money Behind The Chaos: Jewish Security Crisis Exposed

With mainstream media parroting Hamas propaganda about “genocide” in Gaza, the post-Oct. 7 surge in antisemitism is likely to continue to get worse, says JNS editor–in-chief Jonathan Tobin. Those blood libels are not only fueling the sort of Jew-hatred that is impacting students on college campuses but also raising the threat of more violence directed at synagogues, schools and other Jewish targets. He’s joined on this week’s episode of Think Twice by Michael Masters, the National Director and CEO of the Secure Community Network (SCN), the organization that is responsible for the security organization for the North American Jews. The SCN monitors threats to Jews and advises community organizations on safety issues providing its own version of an Iron Dome for the community. According to Masters, the antisemitism crisis on college campuses is not the product of spontaneous efforts to support Hamas and attack the pro-Israel community. The immediate mobilization of protesters and materials for them was organized and coordinated. And much of it was funded by foreign state actors, especially Iran. Moreover, he says these efforts were not merely expressions of free speech but took the form of organizing manuals that were clearly aimed at facilitating violence and other illegal acts. The most ominous development, Masters points out, is that in the wake of pressure from the Trump administration on colleges and universities to stop tolerating and encouraging Jew-hatred, the pro-Hamas activists are switching tactics. Instead of building takeovers, they are now emphasizing the targeting of Jewish individuals, such as professors and students. Their goal is to silence and intimidate people from speaking out on behalf of Israel and in defense of the Jewish community. The security expert points out that in the current atmosphere, Jew-hatred unites both the extreme left and the extreme right in a “circle” in which white supremacists and Islamists join together to target Jews. As such, he asserts that what is needed is a unified Jewish community that will advocate against antisemitism and also to get the funding needed to adequately protect Jewish institutions. While the SCN has a list of recommendations for enhancing Jewish safety, Masters emphasizes the need for training for those responsible for security. While Americans have a Second Amendment right to carry firearms, he says the key to protecting the community is putting weapons in the hands of those who are trained to use them in an emergency. Listen/Subscribe to weekly episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Watch new episodes every week by subscribing to the JNS YouTube Channel.

Sep 4

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59 min
1D AGO

Ep. 181: Violence is the natural next step of academic intolerance

The assassination of Charlie Kirk at one of his campus debates is a reminder that the culture that normalized violent protests is one step away from far worse tragedies.

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10 min
SEP 3

Trump to Israel: Win the War, Fast!

The U.S. just blocked Mahmoud Abbas from the global stage. What does this mean for Israel, Hamas, and the global PR war? In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev, both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office, break down the high-stakes developments shaking international diplomacy. Just days before the UN General Assembly, the U.S. State Department revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas and the entire Palestinian Authority delegation, denying them the chance to be celebrated on the world stage. At the same time, former President Donald Trump warned that while Israel is winning the war militarily, it is losing the information war. He urged the country to finish the job quickly. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Netanyahu has mobilized thousands of IDF reservists for what could be the final offensive to dismantle Hamas’s last stronghold in Gaza City. Are these events unrelated, or part of a coordinated shift in global messaging? From virtue signaling at the UN to how the terms settler and occupation are manipulated to undermine Israel, Blum and Regev dissect the narratives shaping public perception. They expose international double standards, European hypocrisy and the dangerous myths being pushed by both foreign powers and domestic critics.

Sep 3

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34 min
4D AGO

Ep. 180: America’s unreliable Middle East ‘ally’ is Qatar, not Israel

The foreign-policy establishment’s outrage about the strike on Hamas leaders is sheer hypocrisy. What needs to change is Washington’s reliance on the Islamists in Doha.

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13 min
6D AGO

Jerusalem Terror Attack Exposes Media Double Standards

Israel innovation envoy Fleur Hassan-Nahoum is joined by journalist and human rights activist Emily Schrader, founder of Chochmat Nashim Shoshanna Keats-Jaskel, and Ruthie Blum, senior contributing editor at JNS and host of “Israel Undiplomatic.” Together, they unpack the deadly terrorist attack in Jerusalem that left at least five Israelis murdered and many more critically injured.

6d ago

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54 min
1D AGO

Qatar Strike Fallout: Did Israel Kill Hamas Leaders in Doha?

Israel has carried out a targeted airstrike in Qatar aimed at senior Hamas leaders believed to be involved in planning the October 7 massacre. The operation has sparked global outrage and raised serious questions about international coordination, with speculation swirling over the role of President Trump and U.S. knowledge of the mission.

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43 min
6D AGO

Ep. 179: The destructive impulse to moralize about a zero-sum conflict

The claim that Israel will “lose” if it is falsely perceived as too brutal to its genocidal enemies is an exercise in navel-gazing, not a serious accounting of the Jewish soul.

6d ago

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15 min

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