Our Middle East: An Insider's View https://www.jns.org en JNS Podcasts Ever get the feeling that there is more to the story in the Middle East than what you see in the news? Want to know what really is going on in Israel and in the wider region? Our Middle East with foreign policy expert Dan Diker and Israeli-Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh is an insider’s view of the Middle East revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the world’s most volatile region. A JNS show in partnership with Jerusalem Center of Public Affairs. Loved Our Middle East's podcast? There’s more where that came from! Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Every donation helps us to ensure that truth and accuracy lead the narrative. Help us fight for accurate headlines. Your Donation makes a difference. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/26eb9c40-2bf3-11f0-88ca-4f9c8b373f23/image/3e1def51c7ed45ec06d55cc1825b7576.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Our Middle East: An Insider's View https://www.jns.org no episodic What is really going on in Israel and in the wider region? JNS Podcasts Ever get the feeling that there is more to the story in the Middle East than what you see in the news? Want to know what really is going on in Israel and in the wider region? Our Middle East with foreign policy expert Dan Diker and Israeli-Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh is an insider’s view of the Middle East revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the world’s most volatile region. A JNS show in partnership with Jerusalem Center of Public Affairs. Loved Our Middle East's podcast? There’s more where that came from! Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Every donation helps us to ensure that truth and accuracy lead the narrative. Help us fight for accurate headlines. Your Donation makes a difference. Ever get the feeling that there is more to the story in the Middle East than what you see in the news? Want to know what really is going on in Israel and in the wider region?

Our Middle East with foreign policy expert Dan Diker and Israeli-Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh is an insider’s view of the Middle East revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the world’s most volatile region. A JNS show in partnership with Jerusalem Center of Public Affairs.

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]]> JNS Podcasts marketingsoftware@jns.org Narrative Power: Reframing Israel in the Arab World What if the real revolution in the Middle East isn’t happening on the battlefield but in the battle for narrative and identity? This fascinating conversation reveals a powerful lesson: that Israel’s greatest opportunity right now may not be military, but cultural. Viewers will discover how decades of misinformation and ideological manipulation, especially driven by Iran, have distorted reality, and why reclaiming the story could change everything. By the end, you’ll see that the future of the Middle East might hinge not just on power, but on who finally tells their story and who listens. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:28:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts What if the real revolution in the Middle East isn’t happening on the battlefield but in the battle for narrative and identity? This fascinating conversation reveals a powerful lesson: that Israel’s greatest opportunity right now may not be military, but cultural. Viewers will discover how decades of misinformation and ideological manipulation, especially driven by Iran, have distorted reality, and why reclaiming the story could change everything. By the end, you’ll see that the future of the Middle East might hinge not just on power, but on who finally tells their story and who listens. What if the real revolution in the Middle East isn’t happening on the battlefield but in the battle for narrative and identity? This fascinating conversation reveals a powerful lesson: that Israel’s greatest opportunity right now may not be military, but cultural. Viewers will discover how decades of misinformation and ideological manipulation, especially driven by Iran, have distorted reality, and why reclaiming the story could change everything. By the end, you’ll see that the future of the Middle East might hinge not just on power, but on who finally tells their story and who listens.

]]> 1978 no The Illusion of Ceasefire: Iran’s Long War Strategy This episode flips everything you think you know about “ceasefires” on its head, revealing why what the West calls peace is, in reality, just a strategic pause in a Middle Eastern long game. You’ll learn how Iran and its proxies weaponize temporary calm (hudna) to regroup, rearm and psychologically claim victory, even when they’ve taken heavy losses. The discussion exposes a chilling mindset where mere survival equals triumph, reshaping how conflicts in the Middle East are understood and why short-term wins may actually signal long-term danger. By the end, you’ll see why this isn’t a series of wars, but one continuous ideological battle and why misunderstanding that could have massive global consequences. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:28:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts This episode flips everything you think you know about “ceasefires” on its head, revealing why what the West calls peace is, in reality, just a strategic pause in a Middle Eastern long game. You’ll learn how Iran and its proxies weaponize temporary calm (hudna) to regroup, rearm and psychologically claim victory, even when they’ve taken heavy losses. The discussion exposes a chilling mindset where mere survival equals triumph, reshaping how conflicts in the Middle East are understood and why short-term wins may actually signal long-term danger. By the end, you’ll see why this isn’t a series of wars, but one continuous ideological battle and why misunderstanding that could have massive global consequences. This episode flips everything you think you know about “ceasefires” on its head, revealing why what the West calls peace is, in reality, just a strategic pause in a Middle Eastern long game. You’ll learn how Iran and its proxies weaponize temporary calm (hudna) to regroup, rearm and psychologically claim victory, even when they’ve taken heavy losses. The discussion exposes a chilling mindset where mere survival equals triumph, reshaping how conflicts in the Middle East are understood and why short-term wins may actually signal long-term danger. By the end, you’ll see why this isn’t a series of wars, but one continuous ideological battle and why misunderstanding that could have massive global consequences.

]]> 1564 no The Iran War: Fear, Fragmentation, and Arab Strategic Shifts Learn why the Iran conflict is exposing deep fractures inside the Arab world, how jihadist ideology shapes the battlefield far beyond missiles and diplomacy and why “total victory” means far more than another temporary ceasefire. If you want to understand what the headlines keep missing: who’s afraid, who’s bluffing, who’s shifting alliances and why this moment could redefine the region for years, this episode pulls no punches and leaves you questioning what comes next. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:43:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Learn why the Iran conflict is exposing deep fractures inside the Arab world, how jihadist ideology shapes the battlefield far beyond missiles and diplomacy and why “total victory” means far more than another temporary ceasefire. If you want to understand what the headlines keep missing: who’s afraid, who’s bluffing, who’s shifting alliances and why this moment could redefine the region for years, this episode pulls no punches and leaves you questioning what comes next. Learn why the Iran conflict is exposing deep fractures inside the Arab world, how jihadist ideology shapes the battlefield far beyond missiles and diplomacy and why “total victory” means far more than another temporary ceasefire. If you want to understand what the headlines keep missing: who’s afraid, who’s bluffing, who’s shifting alliances and why this moment could redefine the region for years, this episode pulls no punches and leaves you questioning what comes next.

]]> 1602 no The Overlooked Front: Gaza in Iran’s Multi-Front Strategy While the world focuses on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, Gaza has quietly disappeared from the headlines. This episode explains how Hamas may be regrouping and reasserting control, while Iran’s broader strategy uses multiple fronts, from Gaza to Hezbollah, to wage a long war of attrition against Israel and the West. The discussion explores why ignoring Gaza now could lead to serious consequences later. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:08:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts While the world focuses on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, Gaza has quietly disappeared from the headlines. This episode explains how Hamas may be regrouping and reasserting control, while Iran’s broader strategy uses multiple fronts, from Gaza to Hezbollah, to wage a long war of attrition against Israel and the West. The discussion explores why ignoring Gaza now could lead to serious consequences later. While the world focuses on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, Gaza has quietly disappeared from the headlines. This episode explains how Hamas may be regrouping and reasserting control, while Iran’s broader strategy uses multiple fronts, from Gaza to Hezbollah, to wage a long war of attrition against Israel and the West. The discussion explores why ignoring Gaza now could lead to serious consequences later.

]]> 1682 no The Mirage of a “New Gaza”: Why the Peace Plan Could Backfire Stage Two of the Gaza peace plan is being sold as a fresh start, but Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh argue it may be the most dangerous mirage yet. In this episode of Our Middle East, they walk you through what actually happens when the Rafah crossing reopens, “technocrats” arrive, and the Donald Trump-era “Board of Peace” raises global expectations...while Hamas remains the de facto power on the ground, rearming and controlling key institutions. You’ll learn why disarmament talk is mostly theater unless someone can enforce it, why the real battlefield is cultural (education, ideology, incentives), and how a glossy “New Gaza” vision can backfire, turning Israel into the scapegoat when reality refuses to match the brochure. The takeaway is blunt: buyer beware, because the plan only works if the underlying system changes, and nobody can yet prove that’s happening. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:50:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Stage Two of the Gaza peace plan is being sold as a fresh start, but Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh argue it may be the most dangerous mirage yet. In this episode of Our Middle East, they walk you through what actually happens when the Rafah crossing reopens, “technocrats” arrive, and the Donald Trump-era “Board of Peace” raises global expectations...while Hamas remains the de facto power on the ground, rearming and controlling key institutions. You’ll learn why disarmament talk is mostly theater unless someone can enforce it, why the real battlefield is cultural (education, ideology, incentives), and how a glossy “New Gaza” vision can backfire, turning Israel into the scapegoat when reality refuses to match the brochure. The takeaway is blunt: buyer beware, because the plan only works if the underlying system changes, and nobody can yet prove that’s happening. Stage Two of the Gaza peace plan is being sold as a fresh start, but Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh argue it may be the most dangerous mirage yet. In this episode of Our Middle East, they walk you through what actually happens when the Rafah crossing reopens, “technocrats” arrive, and the Donald Trump-era “Board of Peace” raises global expectations...while Hamas remains the de facto power on the ground, rearming and controlling key institutions. You’ll learn why disarmament talk is mostly theater unless someone can enforce it, why the real battlefield is cultural (education, ideology, incentives), and how a glossy “New Gaza” vision can backfire, turning Israel into the scapegoat when reality refuses to match the brochure. The takeaway is blunt: buyer beware, because the plan only works if the underlying system changes, and nobody can yet prove that’s happening.

]]> 2004 no How Tucker Carlson Is Reshaping Conservatism Iran isn’t just facing chaos in the streets, it’s being used as cover for a second war you’re probably underestimating: “wokeism warfare,” now metastasizing from the radical left into the MAGA right. In this episode, Karis Rhea breaks down how censorship-era paranoia supercharged conspiracy thinking online, why anti-Israel narratives have become the “acceptable” gateway to broader anti-Western ideology and how figures like Tucker Carlson can mainstream grievance politics while quietly reshaping the future of the American right. You’ll come away understanding why Israel is the common denominator for both extremes, what that means for America’s Judeo-Christian foundations and the strategic counter-moves Israel and its allies must make before the West’s internal fracture becomes irreversible. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:05:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Iran isn’t just facing chaos in the streets, it’s being used as cover for a second war you’re probably underestimating: “wokeism warfare,” now metastasizing from the radical left into the MAGA right. In this episode, Karis Rhea breaks down how censorship-era paranoia supercharged conspiracy thinking online, why anti-Israel narratives have become the “acceptable” gateway to broader anti-Western ideology and how figures like Tucker Carlson can mainstream grievance politics while quietly reshaping the future of the American right. You’ll come away understanding why Israel is the common denominator for both extremes, what that means for America’s Judeo-Christian foundations and the strategic counter-moves Israel and its allies must make before the West’s internal fracture becomes irreversible. Iran isn’t just facing chaos in the streets, it’s being used as cover for a second war you’re probably underestimating: “wokeism warfare,” now metastasizing from the radical left into the MAGA right. In this episode, Karis Rhea breaks down how censorship-era paranoia supercharged conspiracy thinking online, why anti-Israel narratives have become the “acceptable” gateway to broader anti-Western ideology and how figures like Tucker Carlson can mainstream grievance politics while quietly reshaping the future of the American right. You’ll come away understanding why Israel is the common denominator for both extremes, what that means for America’s Judeo-Christian foundations and the strategic counter-moves Israel and its allies must make before the West’s internal fracture becomes irreversible.

]]> 2699 no Gaza After the Ceasefire: Hamas, the PA, and the Illusion of a Technocratic Government Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss a big Middle East tremor: Iran’s regime wobbling, and Gaza sitting in a deceptively calm “quiet before the storm.” They dissect why talk of a “technocratic government” and Gaza reconstruction could become a strategic trap, effectively laundering Hamas’s control while letting it regroup, rearm and outsource civilian responsibility, Hezbollah-style. The episode is a practical field guide to reading Middle East power signals the way local actors do: how Hamas and the PA can “collaborate and collide” at the same time, why disarmament language matters when it suddenly vanishes and why de-radicalization is impossible without total defeat of armed jihadist infrastructure. If you want to understand the real stakes behind Phase Two headlines, and why Washington’s messaging can trigger unintended seismic aftershocks, this is the conversation. Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss a big Middle East tremor: Iran’s regime wobbling, and Gaza sitting in a deceptively calm “quiet before the storm.” They dissect why talk of a “technocratic government” and Gaza reconstruction could become a strategic trap, effectively laundering Hamas’s control while letting it regroup, rearm and outsource civilian responsibility, Hezbollah-style. The episode is a practical field guide to reading Middle East power signals the way local actors do: how Hamas and the PA can “collaborate and collide” at the same time, why disarmament language matters when it suddenly vanishes and why de-radicalization is impossible without total defeat of armed jihadist infrastructure. If you want to understand the real stakes behind Phase Two headlines, and why Washington’s messaging can trigger unintended seismic aftershocks, this is the conversation. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss a big Middle East tremor: Iran’s regime wobbling, and Gaza sitting in a deceptively calm “quiet before the storm.” They dissect why talk of a “technocratic government” and Gaza reconstruction could become a strategic trap, effectively laundering Hamas’s control while letting it regroup, rearm and outsource civilian responsibility, Hezbollah-style. The episode is a practical field guide to reading Middle East power signals the way local actors do: how Hamas and the PA can “collaborate and collide” at the same time, why disarmament language matters when it suddenly vanishes and why de-radicalization is impossible without total defeat of armed jihadist infrastructure. If you want to understand the real stakes behind Phase Two headlines, and why Washington’s messaging can trigger unintended seismic aftershocks, this is the conversation.

]]> 1843 no “An Earthquake Is an Understatement”: Rawan Osman on How Iran’s Decline Could Reshape the Middle East In this episode, peace activist Rawan Osman examines the dramatic shifts reshaping the region with a focus on Iran’s weakening grip and the changing balance of power. Drawing on personal and regional insight, she explains how Israel’s actions, the collapse of long-standing regimes, and the rise of new Islamist forces could redefine the Middle East. The conversation explores what these changes mean for regional minorities, Western policy, and the future stability of the region. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:52:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts In this episode, peace activist Rawan Osman examines the dramatic shifts reshaping the region with a focus on Iran’s weakening grip and the changing balance of power. Drawing on personal and regional insight, she explains how Israel’s actions, the collapse of long-standing regimes, and the rise of new Islamist forces could redefine the Middle East. The conversation explores what these changes mean for regional minorities, Western policy, and the future stability of the region. In this episode, peace activist Rawan Osman examines the dramatic shifts reshaping the region with a focus on Iran’s weakening grip and the changing balance of power. Drawing on personal and regional insight, she explains how Israel’s actions, the collapse of long-standing regimes, and the rise of new Islamist forces could redefine the Middle East. The conversation explores what these changes mean for regional minorities, Western policy, and the future stability of the region.


]]> 2090 no The Green Prince Speaks: Hamas, Jihad, and the Global Threat Dan Dyker sits down with the one and only Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas founder turned fearless whistleblower, to break down what could be the most dangerous turning point in Middle East history. From a surprise President Trump-PM Netanyahu summit to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Hamas deception and the West’s ideological blind spots, nothing is off-limits. Yousef pulls back the curtain on the lies of jihadist propaganda, the manipulation of the Palestinian cause and the terrifying possibility of a regional implosion. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:36:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Dan Dyker sits down with the one and only Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas founder turned fearless whistleblower, to break down what could be the most dangerous turning point in Middle East history. From a surprise President Trump-PM Netanyahu summit to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Hamas deception and the West’s ideological blind spots, nothing is off-limits. Yousef pulls back the curtain on the lies of jihadist propaganda, the manipulation of the Palestinian cause and the terrifying possibility of a regional implosion. Dan Dyker sits down with the one and only Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas founder turned fearless whistleblower, to break down what could be the most dangerous turning point in Middle East history. From a surprise President Trump-PM Netanyahu summit to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Hamas deception and the West’s ideological blind spots, nothing is off-limits. Yousef pulls back the curtain on the lies of jihadist propaganda, the manipulation of the Palestinian cause and the terrifying possibility of a regional implosion.

]]> 2722 no Why Trump Just Hit the Panic Button with Netanyahu While the world was in holiday mode, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu dropped a geopolitical bombshell: a surprise emergency summit between Christmas and New Year’s. But this wasn’t just about diplomacy, it was a veiled strategic realignment. From Gaza to Syria, Somalia to the Red Sea, and even Ilhan Omar’s family history, this video connects the dots of a brewing showdown against Iran, a looming Sunni threat and a quiet new alliance that could reshape the entire Middle East. It’s methodical. It’s explosive. And it’s happening now, just behind the headlines. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:36:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts While the world was in holiday mode, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu dropped a geopolitical bombshell: a surprise emergency summit between Christmas and New Year’s. But this wasn’t just about diplomacy, it was a veiled strategic realignment. From Gaza to Syria, Somalia to the Red Sea, and even Ilhan Omar’s family history, this video connects the dots of a brewing showdown against Iran, a looming Sunni threat and a quiet new alliance that could reshape the entire Middle East. It’s methodical. It’s explosive. And it’s happening now, just behind the headlines. While the world was in holiday mode, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu dropped a geopolitical bombshell: a surprise emergency summit between Christmas and New Year’s. But this wasn’t just about diplomacy, it was a veiled strategic realignment. From Gaza to Syria, Somalia to the Red Sea, and even Ilhan Omar’s family history, this video connects the dots of a brewing showdown against Iran, a looming Sunni threat and a quiet new alliance that could reshape the entire Middle East. It’s methodical. It’s explosive. And it’s happening now, just behind the headlines.

]]> 2118 no The Tunnel Trap: Inside Hamas’s Underground Collapse As the ceasefire crumbles, Gaza’s war moves underground...literally. Hamas terrorists are trapped in their own tunnel networks, abandoned by leadership and starving beneath the rubble. But surrender is not an option in the world of jihad. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh expose the stunning reversals of fortune, the regional power plays from Qatar and Turkey and how Hamas is losing its grip both in the tunnels and on the streets of Gaza. Is this the beginning of Hamas’s collapse or the ignition point of a Palestinian civil war? Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:11:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts As the ceasefire crumbles, Gaza’s war moves underground...literally. Hamas terrorists are trapped in their own tunnel networks, abandoned by leadership and starving beneath the rubble. But surrender is not an option in the world of jihad. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh expose the stunning reversals of fortune, the regional power plays from Qatar and Turkey and how Hamas is losing its grip both in the tunnels and on the streets of Gaza. Is this the beginning of Hamas’s collapse or the ignition point of a Palestinian civil war? As the ceasefire crumbles, Gaza’s war moves underground...literally. Hamas terrorists are trapped in their own tunnel networks, abandoned by leadership and starving beneath the rubble. But surrender is not an option in the world of jihad. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh expose the stunning reversals of fortune, the regional power plays from Qatar and Turkey and how Hamas is losing its grip both in the tunnels and on the streets of Gaza. Is this the beginning of Hamas’s collapse or the ignition point of a Palestinian civil war?

]]> 1791 no Stage Two Jihad: How Hamas Is Outsmarting the West Again Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh expose Hamas’s strategic manipulation of the Trump ceasefire plan. While appearing to comply with phase one, Hamas is stalling, refusing to release hostages and exploiting negotiations to regroup, rearm and reassert control over Gaza. The conversation reveals Hamas's true intent: to maintain power, avoid disarmament and ultimately destroy Israel using diplomatic deception and international legitimacy. This is not peace, it’s what they call “Stage Two Jihad.” Sun, 16 Nov 2025 09:55:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh expose Hamas’s strategic manipulation of the Trump ceasefire plan. While appearing to comply with phase one, Hamas is stalling, refusing to release hostages and exploiting negotiations to regroup, rearm and reassert control over Gaza. The conversation reveals Hamas's true intent: to maintain power, avoid disarmament and ultimately destroy Israel using diplomatic deception and international legitimacy. This is not peace, it’s what they call “Stage Two Jihad.” Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh expose Hamas’s strategic manipulation of the Trump ceasefire plan. While appearing to comply with phase one, Hamas is stalling, refusing to release hostages and exploiting negotiations to regroup, rearm and reassert control over Gaza. The conversation reveals Hamas's true intent: to maintain power, avoid disarmament and ultimately destroy Israel using diplomatic deception and international legitimacy. This is not peace, it’s what they call “Stage Two Jihad.”

]]> 2073 no Is the UN Shielding Hamas? The Gaza Plan Backfiring Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh argue that the UN-driven, internationally managed “Trump 20-point plan” is constraining Israel while Hamas exploits the ceasefire to rearm, regroup and entrench control in Gaza. They warn that vague terms like “demilitarization” and “decommissioning” (without explicit disarmament) enable loopholes, drawing lessons from Hezbollah in Lebanon. They caution against rebranding Hamas through new “security forces,” urge clan-based regime change backed by the West, oppose granting safe passage to wanted militants, and connect Western political trends, like New York’s mayoral race, to a wider jihadist information war. The episode closes with a call to replace Hamas entirely and build genuine Arab-Jewish bridges through clear-eyed policy, not wishful thinking. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:19:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh argue that the UN-driven, internationally managed “Trump 20-point plan” is constraining Israel while Hamas exploits the ceasefire to rearm, regroup and entrench control in Gaza. They warn that vague terms like “demilitarization” and “decommissioning” (without explicit disarmament) enable loopholes, drawing lessons from Hezbollah in Lebanon. They caution against rebranding Hamas through new “security forces,” urge clan-based regime change backed by the West, oppose granting safe passage to wanted militants, and connect Western political trends, like New York’s mayoral race, to a wider jihadist information war. The episode closes with a call to replace Hamas entirely and build genuine Arab-Jewish bridges through clear-eyed policy, not wishful thinking. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh argue that the UN-driven, internationally managed “Trump 20-point plan” is constraining Israel while Hamas exploits the ceasefire to rearm, regroup and entrench control in Gaza. They warn that vague terms like “demilitarization” and “decommissioning” (without explicit disarmament) enable loopholes, drawing lessons from Hezbollah in Lebanon. They caution against rebranding Hamas through new “security forces,” urge clan-based regime change backed by the West, oppose granting safe passage to wanted militants, and connect Western political trends, like New York’s mayoral race, to a wider jihadist information war. The episode closes with a call to replace Hamas entirely and build genuine Arab-Jewish bridges through clear-eyed policy, not wishful thinking.

]]> 2105 no They're Executing Gazans! A Mass Hamas Takeover Has Begun in Gaza... Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:16:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts 1704 no Something Very Suspicious Is Happening With Trump’s Plan in Gaza... In today's episode we discuss the Trump Peace plan in Gaza and why it can get more complicated than people think. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:15:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts In today's episode we discuss the Trump Peace plan in Gaza and why it can get more complicated than people think. In today's episode we discuss the Trump Peace plan in Gaza and why it can get more complicated than people think.

]]> 2228 no Arafat’s strategy lives on: The PA’s war on Israel at the UN Western powers like the U.K., France, Australia and Canada are all rewarding jihad and encouraging further violence by embracing a Palestinian state that lacks borders, governance or unity. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs President Dan Diker and Senior Fellow at the JCFA and Gatestone Institute Khaled Abu Toameh deliver an acute analysis of the international community’s recent push to recognize a Palestinian state and the dangerous fallout already unfolding. Abu Toameh, a top Arab affairs journalist and longtime observer of the Palestinian street, explains how the Palestinian Authority’s decade-long diplomatic campaign has culminated in a global public relations victory that Hamas is now capitalizing on. Dan Diker traces the origins of this diplomatic warfare to Yasser Arafat and the 1970s UN resolutions, showing how history, law and logic have been sidelined by anti-Israel sentiment and strategic confusion in the West. Together, the hosts warn that these recognitions don’t bring peace, but will embolden Iran-backed jihadist groups, fuel instability in Judea and Samaria and undermine any real hope for coexistence. Topics covered: The PA and Hamas's two-pronged anti-Israel strategy How October 7 is being retroactively justified The rise of Iranian-backed terror cells in the West Bank The failure of Arab states to oppose Hamas Israel’s urgent need for a clear post-PA strategy The "Hebron First" tribal governance alternative Why Qatar is not a mediator, but a co-conspirator Sun, 28 Sep 2025 18:40:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Western powers like the U.K., France, Australia and Canada are all rewarding jihad and encouraging further violence by embracing a Palestinian state that lacks borders, governance or unity. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs President Dan Diker and Senior Fellow at the JCFA and Gatestone Institute Khaled Abu Toameh deliver an acute analysis of the international community’s recent push to recognize a Palestinian state and the dangerous fallout already unfolding. Abu Toameh, a top Arab affairs journalist and longtime observer of the Palestinian street, explains how the Palestinian Authority’s decade-long diplomatic campaign has culminated in a global public relations victory that Hamas is now capitalizing on. Dan Diker traces the origins of this diplomatic warfare to Yasser Arafat and the 1970s UN resolutions, showing how history, law and logic have been sidelined by anti-Israel sentiment and strategic confusion in the West. Together, the hosts warn that these recognitions don’t bring peace, but will embolden Iran-backed jihadist groups, fuel instability in Judea and Samaria and undermine any real hope for coexistence. Topics covered: The PA and Hamas's two-pronged anti-Israel strategy How October 7 is being retroactively justified The rise of Iranian-backed terror cells in the West Bank The failure of Arab states to oppose Hamas Israel’s urgent need for a clear post-PA strategy The "Hebron First" tribal governance alternative Why Qatar is not a mediator, but a co-conspirator Western powers like the U.K., France, Australia and Canada are all rewarding jihad and encouraging further violence by embracing a Palestinian state that lacks borders, governance or unity. Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs President Dan Diker and Senior Fellow at the JCFA and Gatestone Institute Khaled Abu Toameh deliver an acute analysis of the international community’s recent push to recognize a Palestinian state and the dangerous fallout already unfolding.

Abu Toameh, a top Arab affairs journalist and longtime observer of the Palestinian street, explains how the Palestinian Authority’s decade-long diplomatic campaign has culminated in a global public relations victory that Hamas is now capitalizing on.

Dan Diker traces the origins of this diplomatic warfare to Yasser Arafat and the 1970s UN resolutions, showing how history, law and logic have been sidelined by anti-Israel sentiment and strategic confusion in the West. Together, the hosts warn that these recognitions don’t bring peace, but will embolden Iran-backed jihadist groups, fuel instability in Judea and Samaria and undermine any real hope for coexistence.

Topics covered:

  • The PA and Hamas's two-pronged anti-Israel strategy

  • How October 7 is being retroactively justified

  • The rise of Iranian-backed terror cells in the West Bank

  • The failure of Arab states to oppose Hamas

  • Israel’s urgent need for a clear post-PA strategy

  • The "Hebron First" tribal governance alternative

  • Why Qatar is not a mediator, but a co-conspirator

]]> 2172 no 9/11 to October 7: Mosab Hassan Yousef Warns the West About Jihad’s Real Goal 'Son of Hamas,' Mosab Hassan Yousef, joins Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, to discuss the disturbing legacy of jihad from September 11, 2001 to Oct. 7, 2023, revealing how Islamic extremism has not only survived but mutated into even more dangerous global forms. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:28:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts 'Son of Hamas,' Mosab Hassan Yousef, joins Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, to discuss the disturbing legacy of jihad from September 11, 2001 to Oct. 7, 2023, revealing how Islamic extremism has not only survived but mutated into even more dangerous global forms. 'Son of Hamas,' Mosab Hassan Yousef, joins Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, to discuss the disturbing legacy of jihad from September 11, 2001 to Oct. 7, 2023, revealing how Islamic extremism has not only survived but mutated into even more dangerous global forms.


]]> 2539 no Middle East at a Crossroads: Will Hamas Fall or Rise Again? The Middle East is entering one of the most critical turning points the region has faced in decades. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, sit down to discuss this historic juncture. The discussion opens with Israel’s military operation in Gaza and the unprecedented backing it has received from the United States. With Washington proposing a potential trusteeship over Gaza, the hosts ask whether this moment could mark the defeat of Hamas and Islamic Jihad and the beginning of a new regional order, or whether the area risks becoming further entrenched as a hub of jihad fueled by Iran and its proxies. Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:31:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts The Middle East is entering one of the most critical turning points the region has faced in decades. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, sit down to discuss this historic juncture. The discussion opens with Israel’s military operation in Gaza and the unprecedented backing it has received from the United States. With Washington proposing a potential trusteeship over Gaza, the hosts ask whether this moment could mark the defeat of Hamas and Islamic Jihad and the beginning of a new regional order, or whether the area risks becoming further entrenched as a hub of jihad fueled by Iran and its proxies. The Middle East is entering one of the most critical turning points the region has faced in decades. Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, sit down to discuss this historic juncture. The discussion opens with Israel’s military operation in Gaza and the unprecedented backing it has received from the United States. With Washington proposing a potential trusteeship over Gaza, the hosts ask whether this moment could mark the defeat of Hamas and Islamic Jihad and the beginning of a new regional order, or whether the area risks becoming further entrenched as a hub of jihad fueled by Iran and its proxies.

]]> 2016 no Our Middle East: A Defining Moment for Israel, Gaza, and the Region https://youtu.be/6Z89Mp90rt0 In this episode of Our Middle East, Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, explore one of the most critical turning points in the Middle East in decades. They analyze Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the unprecedented support it is receiving from the United States, and proposals for a trusteeship that could reshape the territory’s future. The conversation examines Hamas’s strategy of prolonging the conflict, the ongoing hostage crisis, and the mounting international pressure on Israel from the United Nations, France, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union. The hosts also discuss the reluctance of Arab powers such as Qatar and Egypt to take meaningful steps to pressure Hamas, and the consequences this has for Palestinians and the wider region. Diker and Abu Toameh consider the broader implications for Lebanon and Syria, where Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed groups are watching Israel’s moves closely. They emphasize that this conflict is not only political or territorial but also an ideological battle against radical jihadist movements seeking to undermine Israel’s very existence. Our Middle East offers timely and authoritative analysis, raising the question of whether this moment could lead to the emergence of a truly new Middle East shaped by Israel, the United States, and moderate Arab states, or whether radical forces will continue to dominate the region. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts In this episode of Our Middle East, Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, explore one of the most critical turning points in the Middle East in decades. They analyze Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the unprecedented support it is receiving from the United States, and proposals for a trusteeship that could reshape the territory’s future. The conversation examines Hamas’s strategy of prolonging the conflict, the ongoing hostage crisis, and the mounting international pressure on Israel from the United Nations, France, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union. The hosts also discuss the reluctance of Arab powers such as Qatar and Egypt to take meaningful steps to pressure Hamas, and the consequences this has for Palestinians and the wider region. Diker and Abu Toameh consider the broader implications for Lebanon and Syria, where Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed groups are watching Israel’s moves closely. They emphasize that this conflict is not only political or territorial but also an ideological battle against radical jihadist movements seeking to undermine Israel’s very existence. Our Middle East offers timely and authoritative analysis, raising the question of whether this moment could lead to the emergence of a truly new Middle East shaped by Israel, the United States, and moderate Arab states, or whether radical forces will continue to dominate the region. In this episode of Our Middle East, Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, explore one of the most critical turning points in the Middle East in decades. They analyze Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, the unprecedented support it is receiving from the United States, and proposals for a trusteeship that could reshape the territory’s future.

The conversation examines Hamas’s strategy of prolonging the conflict, the ongoing hostage crisis, and the mounting international pressure on Israel from the United Nations, France, Saudi Arabia, and the European Union. The hosts also discuss the reluctance of Arab powers such as Qatar and Egypt to take meaningful steps to pressure Hamas, and the consequences this has for Palestinians and the wider region.

Diker and Abu Toameh consider the broader implications for Lebanon and Syria, where Hezbollah and other Iranian-backed groups are watching Israel’s moves closely. They emphasize that this conflict is not only political or territorial but also an ideological battle against radical jihadist movements seeking to undermine Israel’s very existence.

Our Middle East offers timely and authoritative analysis, raising the question of whether this moment could lead to the emergence of a truly new Middle East shaped by Israel, the United States, and moderate Arab states, or whether radical forces will continue to dominate the region.

]]> 2016 Gaza’s About to Change Forever (the end of the war?) With Hamas leaders under mounting pressure from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the Arab League, hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh explore whether we’re witnessing the beginning of Hamas’s end or the setup for another major confrontation. The discussion examines reports of high-stakes negotiations in Cairo, where an “all-for-all” exchange, freeing all Israeli hostages in return for Hamas prisoners, is reportedly on the table. Could this be the “deal of the century” that reshapes Gaza’s future, or will Hamas attempt a last-minute power play to maintain control? Chapters 00:00 The Current State of Hamas and Israel 02:53 Pressure on Hamas and Regional Dynamics 05:52 Arab League's Stance and International Reactions 08:47 The Future of Gaza and Hamas's Role 12:03 Demilitarization and Reconstruction of Gaza 14:51 Israel's Narrative and Public Diplomacy 17:51 Understanding Jihad and Hamas's Ideology 20:48 The Complexity of Palestinian Politics 23:46 The Role of the West in the Middle East 27:03 Cultural Misunderstandings and the Path Forward Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:50:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts With Hamas leaders under mounting pressure from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the Arab League, hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh explore whether we’re witnessing the beginning of Hamas’s end or the setup for another major confrontation. The discussion examines reports of high-stakes negotiations in Cairo, where an “all-for-all” exchange, freeing all Israeli hostages in return for Hamas prisoners, is reportedly on the table. Could this be the “deal of the century” that reshapes Gaza’s future, or will Hamas attempt a last-minute power play to maintain control? Chapters 00:00 The Current State of Hamas and Israel 02:53 Pressure on Hamas and Regional Dynamics 05:52 Arab League's Stance and International Reactions 08:47 The Future of Gaza and Hamas's Role 12:03 Demilitarization and Reconstruction of Gaza 14:51 Israel's Narrative and Public Diplomacy 17:51 Understanding Jihad and Hamas's Ideology 20:48 The Complexity of Palestinian Politics 23:46 The Role of the West in the Middle East 27:03 Cultural Misunderstandings and the Path Forward With Hamas leaders under mounting pressure from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the Arab League, hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh explore whether we’re witnessing the beginning of Hamas’s end or the setup for another major confrontation. The discussion examines reports of high-stakes negotiations in Cairo, where an “all-for-all” exchange, freeing all Israeli hostages in return for Hamas prisoners, is reportedly on the table. Could this be the “deal of the century” that reshapes Gaza’s future, or will Hamas attempt a last-minute power play to maintain control?


Chapters


00:00 The Current State of Hamas and Israel

02:53 Pressure on Hamas and Regional Dynamics

05:52 Arab League's Stance and International Reactions

08:47 The Future of Gaza and Hamas's Role

12:03 Demilitarization and Reconstruction of Gaza

14:51 Israel's Narrative and Public Diplomacy

17:51 Understanding Jihad and Hamas's Ideology

20:48 The Complexity of Palestinian Politics

23:46 The Role of the West in the Middle East

27:03 Cultural Misunderstandings and the Path Forward


]]> 2043 no Hebron Sheikh's Power Play RATTLES The Middle East Is a quiet revolution brewing in the West Bank? Several Hebron Sheikhs have just made an unprecedented offer: peace with Israel without the Palestinian Authority. Could this be the next chapter of the Abraham Accords or is it nothing but bluster? Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, renowned Arab affairs journalist and Senior Fellow at JCFA and Gatestone Institute, unpack a groundbreaking development: influential Hebron clan leaders, without the Palestinian Authority, have proposed a peace initiative directly with Israel. In a move reported by the Wall Street Journal, Sheikh Adiyah Al-Jabari and other prominent clan figures from Hebron have publicly endorsed coexistence and commerce with Israel, bypassing the corruption-plagued Palestinian Authority. Diker and Abu Toameh analyze whether this “Hebron model” could mark the beginning of a post-PA, bottom-up peace structure based on traditional clan governance and economic cooperation. Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:39:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Is a quiet revolution brewing in the West Bank? Several Hebron Sheikhs have just made an unprecedented offer: peace with Israel without the Palestinian Authority. Could this be the next chapter of the Abraham Accords or is it nothing but bluster? Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, renowned Arab affairs journalist and Senior Fellow at JCFA and Gatestone Institute, unpack a groundbreaking development: influential Hebron clan leaders, without the Palestinian Authority, have proposed a peace initiative directly with Israel. In a move reported by the Wall Street Journal, Sheikh Adiyah Al-Jabari and other prominent clan figures from Hebron have publicly endorsed coexistence and commerce with Israel, bypassing the corruption-plagued Palestinian Authority. Diker and Abu Toameh analyze whether this “Hebron model” could mark the beginning of a post-PA, bottom-up peace structure based on traditional clan governance and economic cooperation. Is a quiet revolution brewing in the West Bank? Several Hebron Sheikhs have just made an unprecedented offer: peace with Israel without the Palestinian Authority. Could this be the next chapter of the Abraham Accords or is it nothing but bluster? Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, renowned Arab affairs journalist and Senior Fellow at JCFA and Gatestone Institute, unpack a groundbreaking development: influential Hebron clan leaders, without the Palestinian Authority, have proposed a peace initiative directly with Israel. In a move reported by the Wall Street Journal, Sheikh Adiyah Al-Jabari and other prominent clan figures from Hebron have publicly endorsed coexistence and commerce with Israel, bypassing the corruption-plagued Palestinian Authority. Diker and Abu Toameh analyze whether this “Hebron model” could mark the beginning of a post-PA, bottom-up peace structure based on traditional clan governance and economic cooperation.

]]> 2217 Arab world's SURPRISING reaction to Israel's Iran offensive How does Israel’s lightning strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and its new mastery of Tehran’s skies change the Middle East chessboard? Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, break down why the Jewish state’s restored deterrence is being quietly cheered from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi and what that means for tomorrow’s alliances. Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:00:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts How does Israel’s lightning strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and its new mastery of Tehran’s skies change the Middle East chessboard? Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, break down why the Jewish state’s restored deterrence is being quietly cheered from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi and what that means for tomorrow’s alliances. How does Israel’s lightning strike against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and its new mastery of Tehran’s skies change the Middle East chessboard? Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, break down why the Jewish state’s restored deterrence is being quietly cheered from Riyadh to Abu Dhabi and what that means for tomorrow’s alliances.

]]> 1946 no What the West is missing about the Gaza war https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/What-the-West-is-missing-about-the-Gaza-war-e32h3j5 In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, unpack why Gaza is no longer a local conflict—it’s a global flashpoint.The hosts warn that failure to decisively defeat Hamas will destabilize not only Israel’s southern front but entire Arab regimes in Jordan and Egypt, empower the Muslim Brotherhood and embolden Iran’s terror proxies across the region—from Yemen and Syria to university campuses in the United States. Wed, 07 May 2025 17:00:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts <p>In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, unpack why Gaza is no longer a local conflict—it’s a global flashpoint.The hosts warn that failure to decisively defeat Hamas will destabilize not only Israel’s southern front but entire Arab regimes in Jordan and Egypt, empower the Muslim Brotherhood and embolden Iran’s terror proxies across the region—from Yemen and Syria to university campuses in the United States.</p> In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, unpack why Gaza is no longer a local conflict—it’s a global flashpoint.The hosts warn that failure to decisively defeat Hamas will destabilize not only Israel’s southern front but entire Arab regimes in Jordan and Egypt, empower the Muslim Brotherhood and embolden Iran’s terror proxies across the region—from Yemen and Syria to university campuses in the United States. In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs, and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, unpack why Gaza is no longer a local conflict—it’s a global flashpoint.The hosts warn that failure to decisively defeat Hamas will destabilize not only Israel’s southern front but entire Arab regimes in Jordan and Egypt, empower the Muslim Brotherhood and embolden Iran’s terror proxies across the region—from Yemen and Syria to university campuses in the United States.

]]> 2027 no 30 Years of Deception: How Palestinians can find hope and leadership post-Oct. 7 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/30-Years-of-Deception-How-Palestinians-can-find-hope-and-leadership-post-Oct--7-e31tefk Is the Palestinian Authority on the verge of collapse? In this hard-hitting episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, dive deep into the inner workings of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its growing instability—an issue with direct implications for Israel, the Arab world and global security. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:55:00 -0000 full JNS Podcasts <p>Is the Palestinian Authority on the verge of collapse? In this hard-hitting episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, dive deep into the inner workings of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its growing instability—an issue with direct implications for Israel, the Arab world and global security.</p> Is the Palestinian Authority on the verge of collapse? In this hard-hitting episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, dive deep into the inner workings of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its growing instability—an issue with direct implications for Israel, the Arab world and global security. Is the Palestinian Authority on the verge of collapse? In this hard-hitting episode of “Our Middle East,” Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, dive deep into the inner workings of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and its growing instability—an issue with direct implications for Israel, the Arab world and global security.

]]> 2142 no 3 ways for Trump’s Gaza Plan to work https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/3-ways-for-Trumps-Gaza-Plan-to-work-e30mrg6 “Our Middle East,” hosted by Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, returns with a hard-hitting episode on the region’s most pressing challenges and missed opportunities. 🔥 Topics covered: Trump’s Gaza relocation vision: humanitarian solution or strategic misstep?Why many Gazans want to leave — and what’s stopping themThe failure of international organizations and the Arab League to offer real solutionsThe dangers of Hamas remaining in power and why military defeat is criticalThe myth of the Palestinian Authority as a viable alternative in GazaEgypt’s refusal to take in refugees and the politics of Arab statesIran’s role as the central destabilizing force in the region Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:46:54 -0000 full JNS Podcasts <p>“Our Middle East,” hosted by Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, returns with a hard-hitting episode on the region’s most pressing challenges and missed opportunities.</p><p>🔥 Topics covered:</p><li><ul><li>Trump’s Gaza relocation vision: humanitarian solution or strategic misstep?<br>Why many Gazans want to leave — and what’s stopping them<br>The failure of international organizations and the Arab League to offer real solutions<br>The dangers of Hamas remaining in power and why military defeat is critical<br>The myth of the Palestinian Authority as a viable alternative in Gaza<br>Egypt’s refusal to take in refugees and the politics of Arab states<br>Iran’s role as the central destabilizing force in the region<br></li></ul></li><li><br></li><p></p> “Our Middle East,” hosted by Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, returns with a hard-hitting episode on the region’s most pressing challenges and missed opportunities. 🔥 Topics covered: Trump’s Gaza relocation vision: humanitarian solution or strategic misstep?Why many Gazans want to leave — and what’s stopping themThe failure of international organizations and the Arab League to offer real solutionsThe dangers of Hamas remaining in power and why military defeat is criticalThe myth of the Palestinian Authority as a viable alternative in GazaEgypt’s refusal to take in refugees and the politics of Arab statesIran’s role as the central destabilizing force in the region “Our Middle East,” hosted by Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs (JCFA), and Khaled Abu Toameh, Senior Fellow at the JCFA and the Gatestone Institute, returns with a hard-hitting episode on the region’s most pressing challenges and missed opportunities.

🔥 Topics covered:

    • Trump’s Gaza relocation vision: humanitarian solution or strategic misstep?
      Why many Gazans want to leave — and what’s stopping them
      The failure of international organizations and the Arab League to offer real solutions
      The dangers of Hamas remaining in power and why military defeat is critical
      The myth of the Palestinian Authority as a viable alternative in Gaza
      Egypt’s refusal to take in refugees and the politics of Arab states
      Iran’s role as the central destabilizing force in the region


    • ]]>     2178 no     Ep. 41: Former African Slave & Refugee Stand with Israel Against Familiar Enemies https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--41-Former-African-Slave--Refugee-Stand-with-Israel-Against-Familiar-Enemies-e30mhjr Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh talk with former African slave Simon Deng and refugee Naka Pitia about their steadfast support for Israel against Hamas. They explain how the October 7th atrocities remind them of the horrors that were done to the South Sudanese and how that has led them to stand with Israel during these troubling times. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:30:01 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh talk with former African slave Simon Deng and refugee Naka Pitia about their steadfast support for Israel against Hamas. They explain how the October 7th atrocities remind them of the horrors that were done to the South Sudanese and how that has led them to stand with Israel during these troubling times.<br /><br /> Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh talk with former African slave Simon Deng and refugee Naka Pitia about their steadfast support for Israel against Hamas. They explain how the October 7th atrocities remind them of the horrors that were done to the South Sudanese and how that has led them to stand with Israel during these troubling times.
    ]]>     2060 no     Ep. 40: Hamas' Head-fake Hostage Deal https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--40-Hamas-Head-fake-Hostage-Deal-e30mhk4 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.Can Hamas really not find the hostages or is Hamas stalling with fake hostage negotiations? Is an attack being planned for the month of Ramadan? Is international pressure on Israel strengthening and playing right into the hands of Hamas?JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the recent hostage negotiations and the game being played by the terrorist organization.Visit jcpa.org! Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:30:01 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.<br /><br />Can Hamas really not find the hostages or is Hamas stalling with fake hostage negotiations? Is an attack being planned for the month of Ramadan? Is international pressure on Israel strengthening and playing right into the hands of Hamas?<br /><br />JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the recent hostage negotiations and the game being played by the terrorist organization.<br /><br />Visit jcpa.org! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.Can Hamas really not find the hostages or is Hamas stalling with fake hostage negotiations? Is an attack being planned for the month of Ramadan? Is international pressure on Israel strengthening and playing right into the hands of Hamas?JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the recent hostage negotiations and the game being played by the terrorist organization.Visit jcpa.org!
    Can Hamas really not find the hostages or is Hamas stalling with fake hostage negotiations? Is an attack being planned for the month of Ramadan? Is international pressure on Israel strengthening and playing right into the hands of Hamas?

    JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the recent hostage negotiations and the game being played by the terrorist organization.

    Visit jcpa.org! ]]>     1459 no     Ep. 39: PM RESIGNS: Is the Palestinian Authority on the Verge of Collapse? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--39-PM-RESIGNS-Is-the-Palestinian-Authority-on-the-Verge-of-Collapse-e30mhjt Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.Palestinian Authority PM Shtayyeh resigned citing new 'reality' in Gaza. Is this a real step in "reforming" the Palestinian Authority or is this a move to play the international community for fools?JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu-Toameh unpack the move and give an inside look into an emerging situation in the West Bank and Gaza. Subscribe Now to @JNS_TV Visit JCPA's website jcpa.org Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:29:55 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.<br /><br />Palestinian Authority PM Shtayyeh resigned citing new 'reality' in Gaza. Is this a real step in "reforming" the Palestinian Authority or is this a move to play the international community for fools?<br /><br />JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu-Toameh unpack the move and give an inside look into an emerging situation in the West Bank and Gaza. <br /><br />Subscribe Now to <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC24cdDLzkNJf2_CNNzdI-UQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> @JNS_TV </a><br /><br />Visit JCPA's website jcpa.org Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.Palestinian Authority PM Shtayyeh resigned citing new 'reality' in Gaza. Is this a real step in "reforming" the Palestinian Authority or is this a move to play the international community for fools?JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu-Toameh unpack the move and give an inside look into an emerging situation in the West Bank and Gaza. Subscribe Now to @JNS_TV Visit JCPA's website jcpa.org
    Palestinian Authority PM Shtayyeh resigned citing new 'reality' in Gaza. Is this a real step in "reforming" the Palestinian Authority or is this a move to play the international community for fools?

    JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu-Toameh unpack the move and give an inside look into an emerging situation in the West Bank and Gaza.

    Subscribe Now to @JNS_TV

    Visit JCPA's website jcpa.org ]]>     1876 no     Ep. 38: How Hamas and Islamic Fundamentalists Has Been Embedded in America - for Decades https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--38-How-Hamas-and-Islamic-Fundamentalists-Has-Been-Embedded-in-America---for-Decades-e30mhju Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss how radical fundamentalists have been pouring money into Middle East studies programs on US campuses for decades and have been using US charities to funnel terrorism in the Middle East. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:30:01 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.<br /><br />JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss how radical fundamentalists have been pouring money into Middle East studies programs on US campuses for decades and have been using US charities to funnel terrorism in the Middle East. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss how radical fundamentalists have been pouring money into Middle East studies programs on US campuses for decades and have been using US charities to funnel terrorism in the Middle East.
    JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss how radical fundamentalists have been pouring money into Middle East studies programs on US campuses for decades and have been using US charities to funnel terrorism in the Middle East. ]]>     1736 no     Ep. 37: THE DAY AFTER: What Israel Can Do To Protect Its Borders From Hamas and Hezbollah https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--37-THE-DAY-AFTER-What-Israel-Can-Do-To-Protect-Its-Borders-From-Hamas-and-Hezbollah-e30mhjo The Oct. 7th attack by Hamas in the south and the daily missile barrage from Hezbollah in the north has everyone asking how Israel can defend its borders and cities in the future? What must be done to ensure that terrorists don't pose a threat once more after the dust settles? JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the future of Israel's security.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:56:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts The Oct. 7th attack by Hamas in the south and the daily missile barrage from Hezbollah in the north has everyone asking how Israel can defend its borders and cities in the future? What must be done to ensure that terrorists don't pose a threat once more after the dust settles? JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the future of Israel's security.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support. The Oct. 7th attack by Hamas in the south and the daily missile barrage from Hezbollah in the north has everyone asking how Israel can defend its borders and cities in the future? What must be done to ensure that terrorists don't pose a threat once more after the dust settles? JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the future of Israel's security.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support.
    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/our-middle-east-an-insider-s-view--5792626/support. ]]>     1321 no     Ep. 36: Mayor Revivi: The West Bank is a Powder Keg https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--36-Mayor-Revivi-The-West-Bank-is-a-Powder-Keg-e30mhk6 JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu-Toameh speak with Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi about the Biden administration sanctioning four "settlers" for violence against Palestinians. They discuss the implications of such an act and what signals it sends throughout Palestinian society and the region. Furthermore, they talk about a major story that is not being focused on - the increase in violence and attempted attacks of Arabs against Jews in Judea and Samaria. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:00:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu-Toameh speak with Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi about the Biden administration sanctioning four "settlers" for violence against Palestinians. They discuss the implications of such an act and what signals it sends throughout Palestinian society and the region. Furthermore, they talk about a major story that is not being focused on - the increase in violence and attempted attacks of Arabs against Jews in Judea and Samaria.<br /><br /> JCPA President Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu-Toameh speak with Efrat Mayor Oded Revivi about the Biden administration sanctioning four "settlers" for violence against Palestinians. They discuss the implications of such an act and what signals it sends throughout Palestinian society and the region. Furthermore, they talk about a major story that is not being focused on - the increase in violence and attempted attacks of Arabs against Jews in Judea and Samaria.
    ]]>     2172 no     Ep. 35: Inside the Disastrous Hostage Deal Being Formed with Hamas https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--35-Inside-the-Disastrous-Hostage-Deal-Being-Formed-with-Hamas-e30mhkd What is being discussed in a potential hostage deal with Hamas? Is any deal with the terrorist organization good for Israel? Has the West once again misunderstood what is going on?JCPA President Dan DIker and Arab Israeli Journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss what this will mean to the Arab world and the enemies of the West. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts What is being discussed in a potential hostage deal with Hamas? Is any deal with the terrorist organization good for Israel? Has the West once again misunderstood what is going on?<br /><br />JCPA President Dan DIker and Arab Israeli Journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss what this will mean to the Arab world and the enemies of the West. What is being discussed in a potential hostage deal with Hamas? Is any deal with the terrorist organization good for Israel? Has the West once again misunderstood what is going on?JCPA President Dan DIker and Arab Israeli Journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss what this will mean to the Arab world and the enemies of the West.
    JCPA President Dan DIker and Arab Israeli Journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss what this will mean to the Arab world and the enemies of the West. ]]>     1953 no     Ep. 34: The Day After in Gaza https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--34-The-Day-After-in-Gaza-e30mhl2 Can the IDF defeat Hamas? Is the Palestinian Authority a viable replacement? Who will be in charge of security? Are the Americans out of touch with the reality on the ground?In this episode of “Our Middle East”, JCPA President Dr. Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss “the day after” the war in Gaza with JCPA Fellow and Arab Expert Yoni Ben Menahem. Thu, 18 Jan 2024 19:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Can the IDF defeat Hamas? Is the Palestinian Authority a viable replacement? Who will be in charge of security? Are the Americans out of touch with the reality on the ground?<br /><br />In this episode of “Our Middle East”, JCPA President Dr. Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss “the day after” the war in Gaza with JCPA Fellow and Arab Expert Yoni Ben Menahem. Can the IDF defeat Hamas? Is the Palestinian Authority a viable replacement? Who will be in charge of security? Are the Americans out of touch with the reality on the ground?In this episode of “Our Middle East”, JCPA President Dr. Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss “the day after” the war in Gaza with JCPA Fellow and Arab Expert Yoni Ben Menahem.
    In this episode of “Our Middle East”, JCPA President Dr. Dan Diker and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss “the day after” the war in Gaza with JCPA Fellow and Arab Expert Yoni Ben Menahem. ]]>     2064 no     Ep. 33: A Two-State Solution - A Prize for Genocide https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--33-A-Two-State-Solution---A-Prize-for-Genocide-e30mhkn Antony Blinken and the United States to call for a two-state solution. But is this realistic? Is this something that the Israeli or the Palestinian people want? Is Washington out of step with the people of the region and with the reality on the ground?Dr. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this on this episode of the "Our Middle East". Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:30:03 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Antony Blinken and the United States to call for a two-state solution. But is this realistic? Is this something that the Israeli or the Palestinian people want? Is Washington out of step with the people of the region and with the reality on the ground?<br /><br />Dr. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this on this episode of the "Our Middle East". Antony Blinken and the United States to call for a two-state solution. But is this realistic? Is this something that the Israeli or the Palestinian people want? Is Washington out of step with the people of the region and with the reality on the ground?Dr. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this on this episode of the "Our Middle East".
    Dr. Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this on this episode of the "Our Middle East". ]]>     2133 no     Ep. 32: Iranian Dissidents: Iranians and Israelis Are Fighting for Their Lives https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--32-Iranian-Dissidents--Iranians-and-Israelis-Are-Fighting-for-Their-Lives-e30mhl0 Vahid Beheshti, an independent journalist and Iranian human rights activist based in London, became famous after completing a 72-day hunger strike followed by a sit-in last year. In summer 2023, he joined the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs' initiative in the British House of Lords, to outlaw the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.Host Dan Diker met Beheshti and his wife Mattie in Jerusalem to discuss their opposition activism against the Iranian regime and the war in Israel from an Iranian perspective on this episode of the "Our Middle East" podcast. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Vahid Beheshti, an independent journalist and Iranian human rights activist based in London, became famous after completing a 72-day hunger strike followed by a sit-in last year. In summer 2023, he joined the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs' initiative in the British House of Lords, to outlaw the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.<br /><br />Host Dan Diker met Beheshti and his wife Mattie in Jerusalem to discuss their opposition activism against the Iranian regime and the war in Israel from an Iranian perspective on this episode of the "Our Middle East" podcast. Vahid Beheshti, an independent journalist and Iranian human rights activist based in London, became famous after completing a 72-day hunger strike followed by a sit-in last year. In summer 2023, he joined the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs' initiative in the British House of Lords, to outlaw the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.Host Dan Diker met Beheshti and his wife Mattie in Jerusalem to discuss their opposition activism against the Iranian regime and the war in Israel from an Iranian perspective on this episode of the "Our Middle East" podcast.
    Host Dan Diker met Beheshti and his wife Mattie in Jerusalem to discuss their opposition activism against the Iranian regime and the war in Israel from an Iranian perspective on this episode of the "Our Middle East" podcast. ]]>     2584 no     Ep. 31: The Indifference of the Western & Arab Worlds to Israeli Hostages https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--31-The-Indifference-of-the-Western--Arab-Worlds-to-Israeli-Hostages-e30mhkj More than three months after Hamas' "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel on October 7, we are witnessing a tidal wave of antisemitic violence in the U.S., particularly on college campuses. Meanwhile, 129 Israeli hostages are still in captivity in Gaza by the terror organization while the world remains silent.Why haven't the hostages been freed yet? Why haven't Western and Arab countries put more pressure on Hamas?Co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this and more on this episode JNS-JCPA's "Our Middle East" podcast. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts More than three months after Hamas' "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel on October 7, we are witnessing a tidal wave of antisemitic violence in the U.S., particularly on college campuses. Meanwhile, 129 Israeli hostages are still in captivity in Gaza by the terror organization while the world remains silent.<br /><br />Why haven't the hostages been freed yet? Why haven't Western and Arab countries put more pressure on Hamas?<br /><br />Co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this and more on this episode JNS-JCPA's "Our Middle East" podcast. More than three months after Hamas' "Al-Aqsa Flood" against Israel on October 7, we are witnessing a tidal wave of antisemitic violence in the U.S., particularly on college campuses. Meanwhile, 129 Israeli hostages are still in captivity in Gaza by the terror organization while the world remains silent.Why haven't the hostages been freed yet? Why haven't Western and Arab countries put more pressure on Hamas?Co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this and more on this episode JNS-JCPA's "Our Middle East" podcast.
    Why haven't the hostages been freed yet? Why haven't Western and Arab countries put more pressure on Hamas?

    Co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss this and more on this episode JNS-JCPA's "Our Middle East" podcast. ]]>     1948 no     Ep. 30: The Arab Revolt against Hamas: Israel’s Golden Opportunity? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--30-The-Arab-Revolt-against-Hamas-Israels-Golden-Opportunity-e30mhjm Israeli Arabs have been brought closer to Jews because of the atrocities of October 7th, wanting to disassociate themselves from the cruelty and what they see as the un-Islamic behavior of Hamas. Does this present an opportunity to bring Israeli Arabs and Gazans closer to Israel?Cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss. Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:03 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Israeli Arabs have been brought closer to Jews because of the atrocities of October 7th, wanting to disassociate themselves from the cruelty and what they see as the un-Islamic behavior of Hamas. Does this present an opportunity to bring Israeli Arabs and Gazans closer to Israel?<br /><br />Cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss. Israeli Arabs have been brought closer to Jews because of the atrocities of October 7th, wanting to disassociate themselves from the cruelty and what they see as the un-Islamic behavior of Hamas. Does this present an opportunity to bring Israeli Arabs and Gazans closer to Israel?Cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss.
    Cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss. ]]>     1411 no     Ep. 29: The War Against Israel in Gaza and ...On Campus https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--29-The-War-Against-Israel-in-Gaza-and----On-Campus-e30mhjq Co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu-Toameh delve into the Middle East war happening on campuses as radical groups yell "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free" and march for Hamas. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:00:03 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu-Toameh delve into the Middle East war happening on campuses as radical groups yell "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free" and march for Hamas. Co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu-Toameh delve into the Middle East war happening on campuses as radical groups yell "From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free" and march for Hamas. 1709 no Ep. 28: How Hamas is Losing Control of Gaza https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--28-How-Hamas-is-Losing-Control-of-Gaza-e30mhkp Has Hamas lost control of Gaza? What is the Arab press saying? What is the future of the Strip and should it be given to the Palestinian Authority?Hosts JCPA President Dan Diker and JCPA Fellow, Gatestone Senior Fellow and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Has Hamas lost control of Gaza? What is the Arab press saying? What is the future of the Strip and should it be given to the Palestinian Authority?<br /><br />Hosts JCPA President Dan Diker and JCPA Fellow, Gatestone Senior Fellow and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss Has Hamas lost control of Gaza? What is the Arab press saying? What is the future of the Strip and should it be given to the Palestinian Authority?Hosts JCPA President Dan Diker and JCPA Fellow, Gatestone Senior Fellow and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss
    Hosts JCPA President Dan Diker and JCPA Fellow, Gatestone Senior Fellow and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh discuss ]]>     2251 no     Ep. 27: Arab-Israeli: Hamas is Deceiving the World https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--27-Arab-Israeli-Hamas-is-Deceiving-the-World-e30mhk1 How did Hamas deceive the whole world about their plans to attack Israel? What is the Arab street and press saying about the October 7th attacks?Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh rejoins host Dan Diker on Our Middle East to discuss The way that Hamas duped the West, Israel, and part of the Arab world What the Arab press believes happened on Oct. 7th The Palestinian leadership's efforts to make the conflict religious and how they are aiming to ultimately attack Western countries. Our Middle East is your inside look into what is really happening in the region! Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts How did Hamas deceive the whole world about their plans to attack Israel? What is the Arab street and press saying about the October 7th attacks?<br />Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh rejoins host Dan Diker on Our Middle East to discuss<br /><ul><li>The way that Hamas duped the West, Israel, and part of the Arab world</li><li>What the Arab press believes happened on Oct. 7th</li><li>The Palestinian leadership's efforts to make the conflict religious and how they are aiming to ultimately attack Western countries.</li></ul>Our Middle East is your inside look into what is really happening in the region! How did Hamas deceive the whole world about their plans to attack Israel? What is the Arab street and press saying about the October 7th attacks?Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh rejoins host Dan Diker on Our Middle East to discuss The way that Hamas duped the West, Israel, and part of the Arab world What the Arab press believes happened on Oct. 7th The Palestinian leadership's efforts to make the conflict religious and how they are aiming to ultimately attack Western countries. Our Middle East is your inside look into what is really happening in the region! Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh rejoins host Dan Diker on Our Middle East to discuss
    • The way that Hamas duped the West, Israel, and part of the Arab world
    • What the Arab press believes happened on Oct. 7th
    • The Palestinian leadership's efforts to make the conflict religious and how they are aiming to ultimately attack Western countries.
    Our Middle East is your inside look into what is really happening in the region! ]]>     2365 no     Ep. 26: Biden's Visit: Collaboration or Conflict? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--26-Bidens-Visit-Collaboration-or-Conflict-e30mhk5 Does America really stand with Israel? Are we heading to a larger regional conflict with Iran?On this episode of “Our Middle East”, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker speaks with Dr. David Wurmser, former senior advisor to former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. David Wurmser. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Does America really stand with Israel? Are we heading to a larger regional conflict with Iran?<br /><br />On this episode of “Our Middle East”, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker speaks with Dr. David Wurmser, former senior advisor to former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. David Wurmser. Does America really stand with Israel? Are we heading to a larger regional conflict with Iran?On this episode of “Our Middle East”, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker speaks with Dr. David Wurmser, former senior advisor to former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. David Wurmser.
    On this episode of “Our Middle East”, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker speaks with Dr. David Wurmser, former senior advisor to former United States Vice President Dick Cheney. David Wurmser. ]]>     2276 no     Ep. 25: BREAKING - ISRAEL AT WAR: Inside Analysis by Arab Affairs Expert https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--25-BREAKING---ISRAEL-AT-WAR-Inside-Analysis-by-Arab-Affairs-Expert-e30mhk2 How is the war and the Hamas attack on Israel being viewed in the Arab world? Who is really behind this unprecedented bloodshed? JCPA President Dan Diker discusses with Arab Affairs Expert Yoni Ben Menahem. Sun, 08 Oct 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts How is the war and the Hamas attack on Israel being viewed in the Arab world? Who is really behind this unprecedented bloodshed? <br /><br />JCPA President Dan Diker discusses with Arab Affairs Expert Yoni Ben Menahem. How is the war and the Hamas attack on Israel being viewed in the Arab world? Who is really behind this unprecedented bloodshed? JCPA President Dan Diker discusses with Arab Affairs Expert Yoni Ben Menahem.
    JCPA President Dan Diker discusses with Arab Affairs Expert Yoni Ben Menahem. ]]>     1993 no     Ep. 24: Can the Iranian Opposition Overcome the Regime? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--24-Can-the-Iranian-Opposition-Overcome-the-Regime-e30mhjp In this week’s episode of “Our Middle East” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker speaks with guest Mehrdad Youssefiani, a long-time senior advisor and former bureau chief to Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran. They discussed Iranian mullahs’ opposition in the eight-million strong Iranian diaspora in the West, and its potential impact in toppling the theocratic and dictatorial regime. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts In this week’s episode of “Our Middle East” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker speaks with guest Mehrdad Youssefiani, a long-time senior advisor and former bureau chief to Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran. They discussed Iranian mullahs’ opposition in the eight-million strong Iranian diaspora in the West, and its potential impact in toppling the theocratic and dictatorial regime. In this week’s episode of “Our Middle East” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker speaks with guest Mehrdad Youssefiani, a long-time senior advisor and former bureau chief to Reza Pahlavi, the Crown Prince of Iran. They discussed Iranian mullahs’ opposition in the eight-million strong Iranian diaspora in the West, and its potential impact in toppling the theocratic and dictatorial regime. 1913 no Ep. 23: Iranian Terror on the Red Sea & How a Little-Known Country in Africa can stop them https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--23-Iranian-Terror-on-the-Red-Sea--How-a-Little-Known-Country-in-Africa-can-stop-them-e30mhjv Why are so many Eritrean refugees making their way to Israel? Is there a stronger connection between the Jewish State and the Eritrean people than we realize? Does Eritrea have more strategic and political importance to Israel than we know?On today’s episode of “Our Middle East” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker talks with his guest, Eritrean refugee to Israel Habtom Mehari, a doctoral candidate at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and part of the Agaiazian movement for a democratic Eritrea. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 15:00:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Why are so many Eritrean refugees making their way to Israel? Is there a stronger connection between the Jewish State and the Eritrean people than we realize? Does Eritrea have more strategic and political importance to Israel than we know?<br /><br />On today’s episode of “Our Middle East” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker talks with his guest, Eritrean refugee to Israel Habtom Mehari, a doctoral candidate at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and part of the Agaiazian movement for a democratic Eritrea.<br /><br /> Why are so many Eritrean refugees making their way to Israel? Is there a stronger connection between the Jewish State and the Eritrean people than we realize? Does Eritrea have more strategic and political importance to Israel than we know?On today’s episode of “Our Middle East” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker talks with his guest, Eritrean refugee to Israel Habtom Mehari, a doctoral candidate at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and part of the Agaiazian movement for a democratic Eritrea.
    On today’s episode of “Our Middle East” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker talks with his guest, Eritrean refugee to Israel Habtom Mehari, a doctoral candidate at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and part of the Agaiazian movement for a democratic Eritrea.

    ]]>     1927 no     Ep. 22: Fmr. Supporter of the Iranian Regime: 'The people will overthrow it' https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--22-Fmr--Supporter-of-the-Iranian-Regime-The-people-will-overthrow-it-e30mhk7 How can the Iranian people of today create the free and democratic Iran of tomorrow? How can the revolution succeed? What does the Iranian opposition actually believe? In this week’s episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker talks with Mohsen Sazegara, 68, a senior leader of the Iran Transition Council, to get an inside look at the state of the opposition. A former supporter of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Sazegara was one of the founders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) afterward. He held several government posts in the 1980s and sought reform. After becoming disillusioned with the revolution and Islamist rule, Sazegara left the government and has become a prominent pro-democracy activist in and outside Iran. Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts How can the Iranian people of today create the free and democratic Iran of tomorrow? How can the revolution succeed? What does the Iranian opposition actually believe? <br /><br /> In this week’s episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker talks with Mohsen Sazegara, 68, a senior leader of the Iran Transition Council, to get an inside look at the state of the opposition.<br /><br /> A former supporter of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Sazegara was one of the founders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) afterward. He held several government posts in the 1980s and sought reform. After becoming disillusioned with the revolution and Islamist rule, Sazegara left the government and has become a prominent pro-democracy activist in and outside Iran. How can the Iranian people of today create the free and democratic Iran of tomorrow? How can the revolution succeed? What does the Iranian opposition actually believe? In this week’s episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker talks with Mohsen Sazegara, 68, a senior leader of the Iran Transition Council, to get an inside look at the state of the opposition. A former supporter of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Sazegara was one of the founders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) afterward. He held several government posts in the 1980s and sought reform. After becoming disillusioned with the revolution and Islamist rule, Sazegara left the government and has become a prominent pro-democracy activist in and outside Iran.
    In this week’s episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker talks with Mohsen Sazegara, 68, a senior leader of the Iran Transition Council, to get an inside look at the state of the opposition.

    A former supporter of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Sazegara was one of the founders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) afterward. He held several government posts in the 1980s and sought reform. After becoming disillusioned with the revolution and Islamist rule, Sazegara left the government and has become a prominent pro-democracy activist in and outside Iran. ]]>     2459 no     Ep. 21: Iranian Prisoner's Dilemma: Regime Ransom or Humanitarian Aid? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--21-Iranian-Prisoners-Dilemma-Regime-Ransom-or-Humanitarian-Aid-e30mhkh Will the Iranian people ever see any of this money? Can the opposition protests continue? On this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with JCPA Iran Intelligence expert Lt.-Cl. (Ret.) Michael Segall about the Biden administration’s prisoner deal with the Iranian regime. Michael served at the Israel Defense Force (IDF) Intelligence Directorate as the Former Head of International and Iranian Desks. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Will the Iranian people ever see any of this money? Can the opposition protests continue? <br /><br />On this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with JCPA Iran Intelligence expert Lt.-Cl. (Ret.) Michael Segall about the Biden administration’s prisoner deal with the Iranian regime. Michael served at the Israel Defense Force (IDF) Intelligence Directorate as the Former Head of International and Iranian Desks. Will the Iranian people ever see any of this money? Can the opposition protests continue? On this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with JCPA Iran Intelligence expert Lt.-Cl. (Ret.) Michael Segall about the Biden administration’s prisoner deal with the Iranian regime. Michael served at the Israel Defense Force (IDF) Intelligence Directorate as the Former Head of International and Iranian Desks.
    On this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with JCPA Iran Intelligence expert Lt.-Cl. (Ret.) Michael Segall about the Biden administration’s prisoner deal with the Iranian regime. Michael served at the Israel Defense Force (IDF) Intelligence Directorate as the Former Head of International and Iranian Desks. ]]>     1809 no     Ep. 20: Saudi/Israel Normalization: What's the deal? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--20-SaudiIsrael-Normalization-Whats-the-deal-e30mhke Is normalization a fact or a fiction fantasized by a misguided White House? Would a Saudi/Israel normalization even be good for Israel? Does Saudi Arabia even want peace with Israel?In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with U.S.-based Middle East analyst Irina Tsukerman of the Arabian Peninsula Institute about the “security mayhem” of the Middle East. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Is normalization a fact or a fiction fantasized by a misguided White House? Would a Saudi/Israel normalization even be good for Israel? Does Saudi Arabia even want peace with Israel?<br />In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with U.S.-based Middle East analyst Irina Tsukerman of the Arabian Peninsula Institute about the “security mayhem” of the Middle East. Is normalization a fact or a fiction fantasized by a misguided White House? Would a Saudi/Israel normalization even be good for Israel? Does Saudi Arabia even want peace with Israel?In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with U.S.-based Middle East analyst Irina Tsukerman of the Arabian Peninsula Institute about the “security mayhem” of the Middle East. In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker speaks with U.S.-based Middle East analyst Irina Tsukerman of the Arabian Peninsula Institute about the “security mayhem” of the Middle East. ]]> 2240 no Ep. 19: Biden's Saudi honey trap for Israel https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--19-Bidens-Saudi-honey-trap-for-Israel-e30mhk9 Are the recent efforts by the Biden administration for Saudi/Israeli normalization a pathway to peace or disaster for Israel?In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Dan Diker and JCPA analyst, Arab affairs expert, and veteran journalist Yoni Ben Menahem discuss talk of an American-initiated Saudi-Israeli peace and normalization deal after U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan was dispatched to Jeddah to speak with Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 17:51:15 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Are the recent efforts by the Biden administration for Saudi/Israeli normalization a pathway to peace or disaster for Israel?<br />In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Dan Diker and JCPA analyst, Arab affairs expert, and veteran journalist Yoni Ben Menahem discuss talk of an American-initiated Saudi-Israeli peace and normalization deal after U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan was dispatched to Jeddah to speak with Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Are the recent efforts by the Biden administration for Saudi/Israeli normalization a pathway to peace or disaster for Israel?In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Dan Diker and JCPA analyst, Arab affairs expert, and veteran journalist Yoni Ben Menahem discuss talk of an American-initiated Saudi-Israeli peace and normalization deal after U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan was dispatched to Jeddah to speak with Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Dan Diker and JCPA analyst, Arab affairs expert, and veteran journalist Yoni Ben Menahem discuss talk of an American-initiated Saudi-Israeli peace and normalization deal after U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan was dispatched to Jeddah to speak with Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. ]]> 1909 no Ep. 18: The AI Revolution is Remaking the Middle East https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--18-The-AI-Revolution-is-Remaking-the-Middle-East-e30mhks Will AI be used for the stability of the region or its destruction? Can Israel use it to forge peace with its neighbors?Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker hosts Harry Rubin, an American expert in technology transfer and artificial intelligence to discuss how it will transform the region. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Will AI be used for the stability of the region or its destruction? Can Israel use it to forge peace with its neighbors?<br /><br />Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker hosts Harry Rubin, an American expert in technology transfer and artificial intelligence to discuss how it will transform the region. Will AI be used for the stability of the region or its destruction? Can Israel use it to forge peace with its neighbors?Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker hosts Harry Rubin, an American expert in technology transfer and artificial intelligence to discuss how it will transform the region.
    Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker hosts Harry Rubin, an American expert in technology transfer and artificial intelligence to discuss how it will transform the region. ]]>     1858 no     Ep. 17: Inside the Religious Pluralism of the UAE https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--17-Inside-the-Religious-Pluralism-of-the-UAE-e30mhkl In this episode of the Our Middle East podcast, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker welcomes Rabbi Ben de Toledo, Rabbi-in-Residence at the Abrahamic Family Houses’ Moses ben Maimon Synagogue, in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts In this episode of the Our Middle East podcast, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker welcomes Rabbi Ben de Toledo, Rabbi-in-Residence at the Abrahamic Family Houses’ Moses ben Maimon Synagogue, in Abu Dhabi. In this episode of the Our Middle East podcast, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker welcomes Rabbi Ben de Toledo, Rabbi-in-Residence at the Abrahamic Family Houses’ Moses ben Maimon Synagogue, in Abu Dhabi. 1951 no Ep. 16: Malcolm Hoenlein: Has Washington turned its back on the Middle East? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--16-Malcolm-Hoenlein-Has-Washington-turned-its-back-on-the-Middle-East-e30mhk0 Has the US sent the wrong signals to its allies and enemies alike? Why is the US pushing to make a deal with Iran as the regime terrorizes Israel from Jenin? Is the US missing an opportunity to form a bond between the Iranian people and Israel? In this episode of the “Our Middle East” podcast, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker has on Malcolm Hoenlein, former Executive Vice Chairman, and current Vice Chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations to discuss. Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Has the US sent the wrong signals to its allies and enemies alike? Why is the US pushing to make a deal with Iran as the regime terrorizes Israel from Jenin? Is the US missing an opportunity to form a bond between the Iranian people and Israel? In this episode of the “Our Middle East” podcast, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker has on Malcolm Hoenlein, former Executive Vice Chairman, and current Vice Chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations to discuss. Has the US sent the wrong signals to its allies and enemies alike? Why is the US pushing to make a deal with Iran as the regime terrorizes Israel from Jenin? Is the US missing an opportunity to form a bond between the Iranian people and Israel? In this episode of the “Our Middle East” podcast, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker has on Malcolm Hoenlein, former Executive Vice Chairman, and current Vice Chair of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations to discuss. 1620 no Ep. 15: BREAKING: Inside the Iranian Jihad in Jenin https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--15-BREAKING-Inside-the-Iranian-Jihad-in-Jenin-e30mhkt Why has Israel started an operation in Jenin? Is Iran spreading its tentacles deep into Israel?On this week's Our Middle East, host Dan Diker speaks with Arab Affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem to give an inside perspective on the current operation being conducted by the IDF in Jenin.They talk about the buildup of terrorist forces connected to Iran in the West Bank and how previous governments should have already acted against it. Iran's goal in supporting various factions within and on the border of Israel What the IDF needs to do in order to be a successful operation. You want to miss this one! Mon, 03 Jul 2023 18:00:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Why has Israel started an operation in Jenin? Is Iran spreading its tentacles deep into Israel?<br /><br />On this week's Our Middle East, host Dan Diker speaks with Arab Affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem to give an inside perspective on the current operation being conducted by the IDF in Jenin.<br />They talk about <br /><ul><li>the buildup of terrorist forces connected to Iran in the West Bank and how previous governments should have already acted against it.</li><li>Iran's goal in supporting various factions within and on the border of Israel</li><li>What the IDF needs to do in order to be a successful operation.</li></ul>You want to miss this one! Why has Israel started an operation in Jenin? Is Iran spreading its tentacles deep into Israel?On this week's Our Middle East, host Dan Diker speaks with Arab Affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem to give an inside perspective on the current operation being conducted by the IDF in Jenin.They talk about the buildup of terrorist forces connected to Iran in the West Bank and how previous governments should have already acted against it. Iran's goal in supporting various factions within and on the border of Israel What the IDF needs to do in order to be a successful operation. You want to miss this one!
    On this week's Our Middle East, host Dan Diker speaks with Arab Affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem to give an inside perspective on the current operation being conducted by the IDF in Jenin.
    They talk about
    • the buildup of terrorist forces connected to Iran in the West Bank and how previous governments should have already acted against it.
    • Iran's goal in supporting various factions within and on the border of Israel
    • What the IDF needs to do in order to be a successful operation.
    You want to miss this one! ]]>     1797 no     Ep. 14: Bahraini Journalist: It's time for the Palestinians to take responsibility https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--14-Bahraini-Journalist-Its-time-for-the-Palestinians-to-take-responsibility-e30mhkk What do the Palestinians need to do in order to join the normalization happening throughout the region?In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker has on Bahraini journalist Abdullah Junaid, Deputy Director of MENA 2050. MENA2050 is an organization led by a big cross-generational group from across the Middle East & North Africa Region working together on an agreed vision for the region in 2050. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts What do the Palestinians need to do in order to join the normalization happening throughout the region?<br />In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker has on Bahraini journalist Abdullah Junaid, Deputy Director of MENA 2050. MENA2050 is an organization led by a big cross-generational group from across the Middle East &amp; North Africa Region working together on an agreed vision for the region in 2050. What do the Palestinians need to do in order to join the normalization happening throughout the region?In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker has on Bahraini journalist Abdullah Junaid, Deputy Director of MENA 2050. MENA2050 is an organization led by a big cross-generational group from across the Middle East & North Africa Region working together on an agreed vision for the region in 2050. In this episode of “Our Middle East,” Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker has on Bahraini journalist Abdullah Junaid, Deputy Director of MENA 2050. MENA2050 is an organization led by a big cross-generational group from across the Middle East & North Africa Region working together on an agreed vision for the region in 2050. ]]> 2056 no Ep. 13: Fleur Hassan-Nahoum: Israel needs to be more welcoming to Arab tourists https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--13-Fleur-Hassan-Nahoum-Israel-needs-to-be-more-welcoming-to-Arab-tourists-e30mhk3 Is the Israeli government getting in its own way by talking about normalization too much? Can more be done to welcome Arab tourists?In this week's "Our Middle East", host Dan Diker has Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on to discuss the art of quiet diplomacy and the steps needed to bring peace to the regionThey discuss the key role business plays in making peace possible the need to make Israel more welcoming to Arab tourism. the harm that is done in speaking too publicly about Saudi/Israeli normalization Mon, 19 Jun 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Is the Israeli government getting in its own way by talking about normalization too much? Can more be done to welcome Arab tourists?<br />In this week's "Our Middle East", host Dan Diker has Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on to discuss the art of quiet diplomacy and the steps needed to bring peace to the region<br />They discuss<br /><ul><li>the key role business plays in making peace possible</li><li>the need to make Israel more welcoming to Arab tourism.</li><li>the harm that is done in speaking too publicly about Saudi/Israeli normalization</li></ul> Is the Israeli government getting in its own way by talking about normalization too much? Can more be done to welcome Arab tourists?In this week's "Our Middle East", host Dan Diker has Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on to discuss the art of quiet diplomacy and the steps needed to bring peace to the regionThey discuss the key role business plays in making peace possible the need to make Israel more welcoming to Arab tourism. the harm that is done in speaking too publicly about Saudi/Israeli normalization In this week's "Our Middle East", host Dan Diker has Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Fleur Hassan-Nahoum on to discuss the art of quiet diplomacy and the steps needed to bring peace to the region
    They discuss
    • the key role business plays in making peace possible
    • the need to make Israel more welcoming to Arab tourism.
    • the harm that is done in speaking too publicly about Saudi/Israeli normalization
    ]]>     2245 no     Ep. 12: Iraqi Kurdish journalist: I feel at home in Israel https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--12-Iraqi-Kurdish-journalist-I-feel-at-home-in-Israel-e30mhkv In this week’s episode of "Our Middle East," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker hosts Suzan Quitaz, a Kurdish-Swedish journalist based in London. Because they were Kurds, Quitaz’s family was deported from Iraqi Kurdistan when it was under the control of Saddam Hussein and she grew up in Sweden.They discuss the commonality of the Kurdish and Jewish story the want of the people of the Middle East to make peace with Israel the grave misunderstandings by the US about the region Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts In this week’s episode of "Our Middle East," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker hosts Suzan Quitaz, a Kurdish-Swedish journalist based in London. Because they were Kurds, Quitaz’s family was deported from Iraqi Kurdistan when it was under the control of Saddam Hussein and she grew up in Sweden.<br />They discuss<br /><ul><li>the commonality of the Kurdish and Jewish story</li><li>the want of the people of the Middle East to make peace with Israel</li><li>the grave misunderstandings by the US about the region</li></ul> In this week’s episode of "Our Middle East," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dan Diker hosts Suzan Quitaz, a Kurdish-Swedish journalist based in London. Because they were Kurds, Quitaz’s family was deported from Iraqi Kurdistan when it was under the control of Saddam Hussein and she grew up in Sweden.They discuss the commonality of the Kurdish and Jewish story the want of the people of the Middle East to make peace with Israel the grave misunderstandings by the US about the region They discuss
    • the commonality of the Kurdish and Jewish story
    • the want of the people of the Middle East to make peace with Israel
    • the grave misunderstandings by the US about the region
    ]]>     2015 no     Ep. 11: The small Gulf between the Saudi-led Arab world and Israel https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--11-The-small-Gulf-between-the-Saudi-led-Arab-world-and-Israel-e30mhjk Watch for an inside look into what is happening in the Gulf!On this episode of "Our Middle East," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA’s General Director Yechiel Leiter, who recently visited the Gulf to meet with and consult political and thought leaders about Israeli-Gulf relations, especially in light of the recent yet conditional China-brokered Iranian-Saudi rapprochement.Hear about what is really going on in the Middle East! Mon, 29 May 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Watch for an inside look into what is happening in the Gulf!<br /><br />On this episode of "Our Middle East," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA’s General Director Yechiel Leiter, who recently visited the Gulf to meet with and consult political and thought leaders about Israeli-Gulf relations, especially in light of the recent yet conditional China-brokered Iranian-Saudi rapprochement.<br /><br />Hear about what is really going on in the Middle East! Watch for an inside look into what is happening in the Gulf!On this episode of "Our Middle East," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA’s General Director Yechiel Leiter, who recently visited the Gulf to meet with and consult political and thought leaders about Israeli-Gulf relations, especially in light of the recent yet conditional China-brokered Iranian-Saudi rapprochement.Hear about what is really going on in the Middle East!
    On this episode of "Our Middle East," Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA’s General Director Yechiel Leiter, who recently visited the Gulf to meet with and consult political and thought leaders about Israeli-Gulf relations, especially in light of the recent yet conditional China-brokered Iranian-Saudi rapprochement.

    Hear about what is really going on in the Middle East! ]]>     1740 no     Ep. 10: Start-Up Region: Can Saudi Arabia remake the Middle East? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--10-Start-Up-Region-Can-Saudi-Arabia-remake-the-Middle-East-e30mhl4 Why has Syria been invited back into the Arab League by Saudi Arabia? Why has Saudi Arabia closened relations with Iran and China? Is this a real reestablishment of ties or does Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Ben Salman have a different end-game in mind? In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker welcomes former Bahraini Journalists Association president Ahdeya Ahmed and former chief of the Israeli Broadcasting Authority and JCPA analyst Yoni Ben Menahem for an analysis of the Saudi-initiated invitation to Syria to rejoin the Arab League. Wed, 24 May 2023 15:00:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Why has Syria been invited back into the Arab League by Saudi Arabia? Why has Saudi Arabia closened relations with Iran and China? Is this a real reestablishment of ties or does Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Ben Salman have a different end-game in mind? <br /><br />In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker welcomes former Bahraini Journalists Association president Ahdeya Ahmed and former chief of the Israeli Broadcasting Authority and JCPA analyst Yoni Ben Menahem for an analysis of the Saudi-initiated invitation to Syria to rejoin the Arab League. Why has Syria been invited back into the Arab League by Saudi Arabia? Why has Saudi Arabia closened relations with Iran and China? Is this a real reestablishment of ties or does Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Ben Salman have a different end-game in mind? In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker welcomes former Bahraini Journalists Association president Ahdeya Ahmed and former chief of the Israeli Broadcasting Authority and JCPA analyst Yoni Ben Menahem for an analysis of the Saudi-initiated invitation to Syria to rejoin the Arab League.
    In this episode of Our Middle East, Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president and host Dan Diker welcomes former Bahraini Journalists Association president Ahdeya Ahmed and former chief of the Israeli Broadcasting Authority and JCPA analyst Yoni Ben Menahem for an analysis of the Saudi-initiated invitation to Syria to rejoin the Arab League. ]]>     2160 no     Ep. 9: Are the Abraham Accords dead? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--9-Are-the-Abraham-Accords-dead-e30mhkf With new channels opened between Saudi Arabia and Iran and Hamas gaining strength in the region will Israel be left alone? Is the decades-old hope for peace with Israel’s neighbors dead in the water? Host Dan Diker discusses with Middle East expert Aviram Bellaishe and the former president of the Bahraini Journalists’ Association, Ahdeya Ahmed Al-Sayed.They discussHamas’ Visit to Saudi Arabia The West’s misunderstanding that the Middle East is a region of contradictory and intertwined interests. The Crown Prince of Iran’s visit to Israel The continuing engagement of Arab nations with Israel including Saudi Arabia Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:28:09 -0000 full JNS Podcasts With new channels opened between Saudi Arabia and Iran and Hamas gaining strength in the region will Israel be left alone? Is the decades-old hope for peace with Israel’s neighbors dead in the water? Host Dan Diker discusses with Middle East expert Aviram Bellaishe and the former president of the Bahraini Journalists’ Association, Ahdeya Ahmed Al-Sayed.<br />They discuss<br /><ul><li>Hamas’ Visit to Saudi Arabia </li></ul><br /><ul><li>The West’s misunderstanding that the Middle East is a region of contradictory and intertwined interests.</li><li>The Crown Prince of Iran’s visit to Israel</li><li>The continuing engagement of Arab nations with Israel including Saudi Arabia</li></ul> With new channels opened between Saudi Arabia and Iran and Hamas gaining strength in the region will Israel be left alone? Is the decades-old hope for peace with Israel’s neighbors dead in the water? Host Dan Diker discusses with Middle East expert Aviram Bellaishe and the former president of the Bahraini Journalists’ Association, Ahdeya Ahmed Al-Sayed.They discussHamas’ Visit to Saudi Arabia The West’s misunderstanding that the Middle East is a region of contradictory and intertwined interests. The Crown Prince of Iran’s visit to Israel The continuing engagement of Arab nations with Israel including Saudi Arabia They discuss
    • Hamas’ Visit to Saudi Arabia

    • The West’s misunderstanding that the Middle East is a region of contradictory and intertwined interests.
    • The Crown Prince of Iran’s visit to Israel
    • The continuing engagement of Arab nations with Israel including Saudi Arabia
    ]]>     2546 no     Ep. 8: Israelophobia: The roots of the modern obsession of hating Israel https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--8-Israelophobia-The-roots-of-the-modern-obsession-of-hating-Israel-e30mhkc Why is the international community obsessed with hating Israel? What are the roots of the "new" anti-Zionism? Cohosts Daniel Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss with Former MK Michal Cotler-Wunsch and Wilson Center researcher and Soviet expert Izabella Tabarovsky discuss The antisemitic Soviet roots of anti-Zionism The hijacking of human rights language to paint Israel as a pariah state. The appearance of “anti-Zionism” in online anti-Semitism during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hatred of Israel in the international community and in Palestinian society and its effect on everyday Palestinians. The end result of both anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism is the same - violence against Jews. Mon, 17 Apr 2023 17:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Why is the international community obsessed with hating Israel? What are the roots of the "new" anti-Zionism? <br /><br />Cohosts Daniel Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss with Former MK Michal Cotler-Wunsch and Wilson Center researcher and Soviet expert Izabella Tabarovsky discuss <br /><ul><li>The antisemitic Soviet roots of anti-Zionism</li><li>The hijacking of human rights language to paint Israel as a pariah state.</li><li>The appearance of “anti-Zionism” in online anti-Semitism during the COVID-19 pandemic.</li><li>The hatred of Israel in the international community and in Palestinian society and its effect on everyday Palestinians. </li><li>The end result of both anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism is the same - violence against Jews.</li></ul> Why is the international community obsessed with hating Israel? What are the roots of the "new" anti-Zionism? Cohosts Daniel Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss with Former MK Michal Cotler-Wunsch and Wilson Center researcher and Soviet expert Izabella Tabarovsky discuss The antisemitic Soviet roots of anti-Zionism The hijacking of human rights language to paint Israel as a pariah state. The appearance of “anti-Zionism” in online anti-Semitism during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hatred of Israel in the international community and in Palestinian society and its effect on everyday Palestinians. The end result of both anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism is the same - violence against Jews.
    Cohosts Daniel Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss with Former MK Michal Cotler-Wunsch and Wilson Center researcher and Soviet expert Izabella Tabarovsky discuss
    • The antisemitic Soviet roots of anti-Zionism
    • The hijacking of human rights language to paint Israel as a pariah state.
    • The appearance of “anti-Zionism” in online anti-Semitism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • The hatred of Israel in the international community and in Palestinian society and its effect on everyday Palestinians.
    • The end result of both anti-Zionism and anti-Semitism is the same - violence against Jews.
    ]]>     2539 no     Ep. 7: New Partnerships and Shifting Alliances: Where does Israel fit in? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--7-New-Partnerships-and-Shifting-Alliances-Where-does-Israel-fit-in-e30mhko Where does Israel fit in in the new Middle East/Africa order?In this episode of “Our Middle East” host and Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA General Manager Dr. Yechiel Leiter and Shemsu Edris Mohammed, president and secretary of the Ethiopian Diaspora Association. They recently attended the JCPA’s international conference in Jerusalem on March 27 through 29, along with delegates from 30 African and Arab statesThey discuss A changing region in both Africa and the Middle East and how that is shifting alliances. The shared experiences and threats that bring Israel and the African and Arab states together. Israel's innovation and technology that can help both regions Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:30:01 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Where does Israel fit in in the new Middle East/Africa order?<br /><br />In this episode of “Our Middle East” host and Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA General Manager Dr. Yechiel Leiter and Shemsu Edris Mohammed, president and secretary of the Ethiopian Diaspora Association. They recently attended the JCPA’s international conference in Jerusalem on March 27 through 29, along with delegates from 30 African and Arab states<br /><br />They discuss<br /><ul><li>A changing region in both Africa and the Middle East and how that is shifting alliances. </li><li>The shared experiences and threats that bring Israel and the African and Arab states together.</li><li>Israel's innovation and technology that can help both regions</li></ul> Where does Israel fit in in the new Middle East/Africa order?In this episode of “Our Middle East” host and Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA General Manager Dr. Yechiel Leiter and Shemsu Edris Mohammed, president and secretary of the Ethiopian Diaspora Association. They recently attended the JCPA’s international conference in Jerusalem on March 27 through 29, along with delegates from 30 African and Arab statesThey discuss A changing region in both Africa and the Middle East and how that is shifting alliances. The shared experiences and threats that bring Israel and the African and Arab states together. Israel's innovation and technology that can help both regions
    In this episode of “Our Middle East” host and Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs president Dan Diker hosts JCPA General Manager Dr. Yechiel Leiter and Shemsu Edris Mohammed, president and secretary of the Ethiopian Diaspora Association. They recently attended the JCPA’s international conference in Jerusalem on March 27 through 29, along with delegates from 30 African and Arab states

    They discuss
    • A changing region in both Africa and the Middle East and how that is shifting alliances.
    • The shared experiences and threats that bring Israel and the African and Arab states together.
    • Israel's innovation and technology that can help both regions
    ]]>     2155 no     Ep. 6: Africa and America: Uprooting apartheid-label antisemitism https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--6-Africa-and-America-Uprooting-apartheid-label-antisemitism-e30mhkm Is Israel an apartheid state?In this episode of “Our Middle East,” the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs brings together an all-star panel to discuss the apartheid libel against Israel. Hear what South African activist and former BDS leader Klaas Mokgomole, South African journalist Rolene Marks, American Black pastor Dumisani Washington and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh have to say on the matter. They discuss The gross comparison between the South African apartheid regime and the Israel/Palestinian condition. How the label distracts from the real problems facing Arab-Israelis How the label shuts down any kind of community-building and dialogue Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Is Israel an apartheid state?<br /><br />In this episode of “Our Middle East,” the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs brings together an all-star panel to discuss the apartheid libel against Israel. Hear what South African activist and former BDS leader Klaas Mokgomole, South African journalist Rolene Marks, American Black pastor Dumisani Washington and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh have to say on the matter. They discuss<br /><ul><li>The gross comparison between the South African apartheid regime and the Israel/Palestinian condition.</li><li>How the label distracts from the real problems facing Arab-Israelis</li><li>How the label shuts down any kind of community-building and dialogue</li></ul> Is Israel an apartheid state?In this episode of “Our Middle East,” the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs brings together an all-star panel to discuss the apartheid libel against Israel. Hear what South African activist and former BDS leader Klaas Mokgomole, South African journalist Rolene Marks, American Black pastor Dumisani Washington and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh have to say on the matter. They discuss The gross comparison between the South African apartheid regime and the Israel/Palestinian condition. How the label distracts from the real problems facing Arab-Israelis How the label shuts down any kind of community-building and dialogue
    In this episode of “Our Middle East,” the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs brings together an all-star panel to discuss the apartheid libel against Israel. Hear what South African activist and former BDS leader Klaas Mokgomole, South African journalist Rolene Marks, American Black pastor Dumisani Washington and Arab-Israeli journalist Khaled Abu Toameh have to say on the matter. They discuss
    • The gross comparison between the South African apartheid regime and the Israel/Palestinian condition.
    • How the label distracts from the real problems facing Arab-Israelis
    • How the label shuts down any kind of community-building and dialogue
    ]]>     2679 no     Ep. 5: Yoni Ben Menachem on the Iranian Octopus: Terror and the Run-up to Ramadan https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--5-Yoni-Ben-Menachem-on-the-Iranian-Octopus-Terror-and-the-Run-up-to-Ramadan-e30mhl5 A leading Arab and Islamic affairs analyst, former head of the Israel Broadcasting Authority and a Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA) fellow, Yoni Ben Menahem joins Dan Diker to discuss Iran’s long reach in the Middle East and the recent terror attacks in Israel.They discuss Iran's reach through proxies into the heart of Israel The plan to increase terror attacks as Ramadan approaches Hezbollah's read that Israel is weak due to protests and oil deals with Lebanon. Iran-Saudi Rapprochement - Palestinian's society attitude toward Israel Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts A leading Arab and Islamic affairs analyst, former head of the Israel Broadcasting Authority and a Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA) fellow, Yoni Ben Menahem joins Dan Diker to discuss Iran’s long reach in the Middle East and the recent terror attacks in Israel.<br />They discuss<br /><ul><li>Iran's reach through proxies into the heart of Israel</li><li>The plan to increase terror attacks as Ramadan approaches</li><li>Hezbollah's read that Israel is weak due to protests and oil deals with Lebanon.</li><li>Iran-Saudi Rapprochement - Palestinian's society attitude toward Israel</li></ul> A leading Arab and Islamic affairs analyst, former head of the Israel Broadcasting Authority and a Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA) fellow, Yoni Ben Menahem joins Dan Diker to discuss Iran’s long reach in the Middle East and the recent terror attacks in Israel.They discuss Iran's reach through proxies into the heart of Israel The plan to increase terror attacks as Ramadan approaches Hezbollah's read that Israel is weak due to protests and oil deals with Lebanon. Iran-Saudi Rapprochement - Palestinian's society attitude toward Israel They discuss
    • Iran's reach through proxies into the heart of Israel
    • The plan to increase terror attacks as Ramadan approaches
    • Hezbollah's read that Israel is weak due to protests and oil deals with Lebanon.
    • Iran-Saudi Rapprochement - Palestinian's society attitude toward Israel
    ]]>     2186 no     Ep. 4: Harold Rhode & China's Saudi-Iranian Pact: Is this the new Middle East? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--4-Harold-Rhode--Chinas-Saudi-Iranian-Pact-Is-this-the-new-Middle-East-e30mhkq Does the China-brokered Saudi-Iranian Pact signify a new Middle East or merely a respite between regional rivals? In Episode 4 of “Our Middle East”, co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh break down the new Iranian-Saudi rapprochement with Dr. Harold Rhode, a 28-year veteran American diplomat as an advisor on the Islamic world in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense. They discuss America's blunders and fundamental misunderstandings of the region What does this mean for Israel and the Abraham Accords? Is this a realignment or just a negotiating strategy? What should happen now Listen now to the full episode! Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Does the China-brokered Saudi-Iranian Pact signify a new Middle East or merely a respite between regional rivals? In Episode 4 of “Our Middle East”, co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh break down the new Iranian-Saudi rapprochement with Dr. Harold Rhode, a 28-year veteran American diplomat as an advisor on the Islamic world in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense. They discuss<br /><ul><li>America's blunders and fundamental misunderstandings of the region</li><li>What does this mean for Israel and the Abraham Accords?</li><li>Is this a realignment or just a negotiating strategy?</li><li>What should happen now</li></ul>Listen now to the full episode! <br /><br /> Does the China-brokered Saudi-Iranian Pact signify a new Middle East or merely a respite between regional rivals? In Episode 4 of “Our Middle East”, co-hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh break down the new Iranian-Saudi rapprochement with Dr. Harold Rhode, a 28-year veteran American diplomat as an advisor on the Islamic world in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense. They discuss America's blunders and fundamental misunderstandings of the region What does this mean for Israel and the Abraham Accords? Is this a realignment or just a negotiating strategy? What should happen now Listen now to the full episode!
    • America's blunders and fundamental misunderstandings of the region
    • What does this mean for Israel and the Abraham Accords?
    • Is this a realignment or just a negotiating strategy?
    • What should happen now
    Listen now to the full episode!

    ]]>     2187 no     Ep. 3: Malcolm Hoenlein & How the West is Hurting Chances for Peace in the Middle East https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--3-Malcolm-Hoenlein--How-the-West-is-Hurting-Chances-for-Peace-in-the-Middle-East-e30mhku Are the Western media and some governments making peace in the region more difficult to attain?Many in the Western media, governments and even some Jewish organizations have adopted the idea of the centricity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and have criticized Israel as being the bad actor in the region. What effect is this having on the conflict? Is this bringing the region closer to peace? and is this even helping the Palestinians?In this episode of “Our Middle East,” cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh have on Malcolm Hoenlein, the vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, to discuss. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:30:02 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Are the Western media and some governments making peace in the region more difficult to attain?<br />Many in the Western media, governments and even some Jewish organizations have adopted the idea of the centricity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and have criticized Israel as being the bad actor in the region. What effect is this having on the conflict? Is this bringing the region closer to peace? and is this even helping the Palestinians?<br /><br />In this episode of “Our Middle East,” cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh have on Malcolm Hoenlein, the vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, to discuss.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Are the Western media and some governments making peace in the region more difficult to attain?Many in the Western media, governments and even some Jewish organizations have adopted the idea of the centricity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and have criticized Israel as being the bad actor in the region. What effect is this having on the conflict? Is this bringing the region closer to peace? and is this even helping the Palestinians?In this episode of “Our Middle East,” cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh have on Malcolm Hoenlein, the vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, to discuss. Many in the Western media, governments and even some Jewish organizations have adopted the idea of the centricity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and have criticized Israel as being the bad actor in the region. What effect is this having on the conflict? Is this bringing the region closer to peace? and is this even helping the Palestinians?

    In this episode of “Our Middle East,” cohosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh have on Malcolm Hoenlein, the vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, to discuss.



    ]]>     1850 no     Ep. 2: Dumisani Washington: Reconnecting Israel and black America https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/Ep--2-Dumisani-Washington-Reconnecting-Israel-and-black-America-e30mhki Recently, the relationship between the black and Jewish communities has become strained due to rising anti-Semitism and intersectional ideologies that see Jews as white oppressors. In today’s episode of “Our Middle East”, Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh talk with Pastor Dumisani Washington, founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, one of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs’ partner organizations. Together they discuss the long and complicated relationship between Israel, the American black community and Jews. what can be done to bring the Black American community closer to Israel? the diverse approach to politics that the Arab-Israeli minority takes toward Israel the common inspiration that African and Arab communities see in Israel. Last, but not least, Dan Diker reveals information about a history-making delegation coming to Israel. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:30:01 -0000 full JNS Podcasts Recently, the relationship between the black and Jewish communities has become strained due to rising anti-Semitism and intersectional ideologies that see Jews as white oppressors. In today’s episode of “Our Middle East”, Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh talk with Pastor Dumisani Washington, founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, one of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs’ partner organizations. Together they discuss<br /><ul><li>the long and complicated relationship between Israel, the American black community and Jews.</li><li>what can be done to bring the Black American community closer to Israel?</li><li>the diverse approach to politics that the Arab-Israeli minority takes toward Israel</li><li>the common inspiration that African and Arab communities see in Israel. </li></ul><br />Last, but not least, Dan Diker reveals information about a history-making delegation coming to Israel. Recently, the relationship between the black and Jewish communities has become strained due to rising anti-Semitism and intersectional ideologies that see Jews as white oppressors. In today’s episode of “Our Middle East”, Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh talk with Pastor Dumisani Washington, founder of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel, one of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs’ partner organizations. Together they discuss the long and complicated relationship between Israel, the American black community and Jews. what can be done to bring the Black American community closer to Israel? the diverse approach to politics that the Arab-Israeli minority takes toward Israel the common inspiration that African and Arab communities see in Israel. Last, but not least, Dan Diker reveals information about a history-making delegation coming to Israel.
    • the long and complicated relationship between Israel, the American black community and Jews.
    • what can be done to bring the Black American community closer to Israel?
    • the diverse approach to politics that the Arab-Israeli minority takes toward Israel
    • the common inspiration that African and Arab communities see in Israel.

    Last, but not least, Dan Diker reveals information about a history-making delegation coming to Israel. ]]>     1909 no     FIRST EPISODE: Revealing the real Middle East inside out https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zach-s62/episodes/FIRST-EPISODE-Revealing-the-real-Middle-East-inside-out-e30mhl6 In this launch episode, co-Hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh preview their general view of the Middle East and Israel’s place in it as well as why they are they are starting the show. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 18:15:01 -0000 full JNS Podcasts In this launch episode, co-Hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh preview their general view of the Middle East and Israel’s place in it as well as why they are they are starting the show. In this launch episode, co-Hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh preview their general view of the Middle East and Israel’s place in it as well as why they are they are starting the show. 2760 no