EveryDay Voices

On the second installment of our show on the new Israeli government, we're joined by Ashraf al-Ajrami, a political leader in Fatah and former Palestinian Minister of Prisoner Affairs. Ashraf shares how Palestinians in the West Bank are reacting to Israel’s political turmoil, and what it means for the future of conflict transformation.

Listen to Part 1, featuring Darkenu CEO Rachel Azaria: https://soundcloud.com/onevoicemovement/episode-21-what-you-need-to-know-about-israels-democracy-crisis

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Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019

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On a bonus episode of EveryDay Voices, new Darkenu CEO Rachel Azaria joins OneVoice CEO Mara Lee to discuss the fraught political situation in Israel, what it means for the geopolitical landscape, and what OneVoice’s partners are doing to fight for and strengthen Israeli democracy.

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019

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One week from today, Israelis will head to the polls for the fifth time in under four years—a figure that is both astonishing and troublesome. Undoubtedly, the outcome of this one will have vast consequences for the region.

To understand the key developments, historical context, and what our partners at Darkenu are doing to promote democracy, we've got a special election episode of the EveryDay Voices Podcast.

Our featured guest is Michael Koplow, the chief policy officer at Israel Policy Forum. Michael dives into the party alliances, how the conflict factors in, and how to best consume election news once the votes are tallied.

You’ll also hear from Danielle Leumi, a campaigner at Darkenu, who shares how their new Democrator app is increasing voter turnout.

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Access the 120 Project: https://israelpolicyforum.org/onetwenty/

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Learn more about Darkenu's work: https://darkenu.org.il/en

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

Did you know Palestine has not held presidential elections since 2005? While an array of factors have contributed to that drought, one is the national divide between its two largest parties, Fatah and Hamas.

With tensions rising across the region, and with violence spiking in the West Bank, now is a crucial time to examine this divide and its vast impact.

On a new episode of EveryDay Voices, we break down this issue with Dr. Mkhaimar Abusada: associate professor and chairman of the department of political science at Al-Azhar University in Gaza. Alongside our hosts Ezzeldeen Masri and Andrew Hirsh, Dr. Abusada shares key insights from the ground, along with historical context and what the future holds.

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

In November, Israelis will head to the polls for the fifth time in three years. The situation is fluid and complex—and we're here to help you understand the current political landscape.

On a bonus episode of EveryDay Voices, we bring you a recording of our latest Israeli election panel—featuring journalist Tal Schneider (Times of Israel) and, from our partners at Darkenu, Nimrod Dweck and Alva Kolan.

Read Tal Schneider's latest coverage: https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/tal-schneider/

Learn more about DemocraTV: https://www.onevoicemovement.org/news/view/democratv

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

Image courtesy of Dennis Jarvis/Flickr

Our hosts Andrew and Ezz discuss their recent visit to Israel and Palestine. They break down the differences in their experiences, chat about what they learned, and take listener questions.

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

Image courtesy of Dennis Jarvis/Flickr

West Bank settlements remain a significant roadblock to peace in Israel and Palestine—perhaps the largest. Exacerbating the issue is settler violence against Palestinians, which has been on the rise in recent months.

To help us understand this pressing and complex issue, and the historical context surrounding it, we've brought Ori Nir onto the show. Ori is the VP for Public Affairs at Americans for Peace Now; his decades of experience covering the conflict—and the West Bank, specifically—make him a crucial voice.

Read the article Ori referenced on the program, When Evil Greets Me on Israel's Streets, I Now Answer Politely: https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-when-evil-greets-me-on-israel-s-streets-i-now-answer-politely-1.10624003

Check out APN's Peacecast: https://peacenow.org/podcast

Learn about Breaking the Silence—and how you can engage: https://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

Image courtesy of Dennis Jarvis/Flickr

Although presidential and parliamentary elections were canceled last year in Palestine, local elections are still taking place. To understand the significance of these elections, and the work young leaders are doing on the ground to reshape their society, we're joined by Zimam's Programs Director, Mohammad Asideh.

Want to dig deeper? In September, Mais, Zimam’s Advancement Associate and a star activist, recounted her time campaigning, how Palestinian youth responded when elections were postponed, and what Zimam is doing to build a society united by nonviolence, peace, and democracy. Read her story here: https://medium.com/@onevoicemovement/my-first-experience-as-a-campaigner-48c4dad969b5

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Six months have passed since Israel's most diverse government took office. How has this chapter gone so far, and what does the future have in store for the Knesset?

To help answer these questions, we're joined by Nimrod Dweck, VP of Strategy for our Israeli partner, Darkenu.

Want to dig deeper into Israeli politics? Next Monday, December 20 at 1:30 PM ET, we're hosting an end-of-year briefing with Darkenu leadership to discuss the transformational work they accomplished in 2021, and what they have in store for the future.

You can register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucOiurT8uHtQt2teZP1lnMHCdKLc-E8An

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

This month, we're launching a special, two-part episode to mark the anniversary of the first Oslo agreement. In Part 1, host Andrew Hirsh spoke with a pair of OneVoice colleagues, Hela Lahar and Ezzeldeen Masri—the former Israeli, the latter Palestinian—to learn what it felt like to watch this process unfold—and to understand the heartbreak that came with its demise.

Today, in Part 2, young activists from the region join the program to discuss what Oslo means to them, and how it has affected their lives.

Want to learn more about the Oslo Accords? Click here: www.britannica.com/place/Israel/The-Oslo-Accords

Written and recorded by Ezz Masri and Andrew Hirsh

Edited by Andrew Hirsh

Music: Kalte Ohren (septahelix remix) by septahelix (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/septahelix/59527 Ft: starfrosch

Image courtesy of Ezz Masri/OneVoice