How We Fought Against

What is true intersectionality? Well, who better to express this than a Christian Arab born in Lebanon, living in Israel who has dedicated his life to showing the world the true face of Israel. Join our special guest Jonathan Elkhoury as he shares his story with us, the hate that he stood up against, and how he fought against it all to become one of Israel's most outspoken advocates. 

A fight that lasted 18 years, and reached the US Supreme Court twice. Join Alyza Lewin (President and General Counsel of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law), and learn how the simple addition of 'Israel' on one person's passport, something that seems so minor, stemmed all the way back into the halls of policymakers in the US and has the potential to shape the face of the Middle East for years to come.

In this special episode, the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Wrapping up a difficult but significant 2020, Yifa Segal and Ned Steinman review the past year's achievements. The two dive into why a lawyer, who could have been earning a very impressive salary, choose to earn 'less than someone working at McDonald's'? How does a legal NGO in Tel Aviv, lead the fight against antisemitism, BDS, terror funding worldwide? Join ILF Chair and CEO, Yifa Segal, interviewed by Ned Steinman, and hear how a dream became a reality; the story of the International Legal Forum.

The British Labour party, once a bastion of Jewish voters, and yet in the last few years? A party whose leadership has become vehemently more antisemitic. Join Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism as he explains the behind-the-scenes work that they did to bring the Labour party (as well as Jeremy Corbyn's) antisemitism into the limelight. How they had Jeremy Corbyn dismissed and how the party was forced to examine the inherent antisemitism within. Also, the creative way in which they took on tech-giant Twitter and more.

The Goldstone report – on April 2011 the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission published its conclusions on the 2009 Gaza Conflict. Israel and its allies were shocked and outraged, but help came from an unexpected source: an Ex- British Colonel, who fought in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Balkans who refused to toe the line.

A-symmetrical warfare, the role civilians play as "human shields" in a terrorist organization's strategy. The relatively far-reaching measures taken by Israel to avoid civilian casualties and what that could mean for other democratic countries and their military interests in similar situations. As well as the political element distorting the discourse about these issues. 

Col. Kemp's objections had played a significant role in Goldstone's eventual retraction, and he since became a powerful voice in the battle for truth in both the UK and the international arena.

Join us to learn about Col. Kemps's journey, views, successes, and current challenges.  

In November 2018, Airbnb announced a change in policy and delisted all properties listed in Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria. 

It was clear to many that the battle against this discriminatory policy had the power to determine, for better or worse, the future conduct of commercial companies in regard to this highly politicized issue. Adv. David Abrams decided to take on this fight from a very original and creative angle, together with the International Legal Forum and won.

Join us to learn more about how powerful one man's initiative can be, how determination and creativity can be key in fighting for what's right.

In this episode, Yifa interviews Maurice Hirsch (Advocate), the Director of Legal Strategies of Palestinian Media Watch. This episode will delve into the Palestinian Authority's concept of 'Pay for Slay' and how it is possible that a convicted terrorist makes the same salary as a member of parliament.