Last night, Iran unleashed an unprecedented attack on Israel. In the end, more than 99% of the more than 300 drones and cruise and ballistic missiles were intercepted before reaching Israel. But many questions still remain. For example: Did Iran truly intend to inflict damage on Israeli military and civilian targets, or was the attack merely symbolic? How Israel respond? And what are Israelis talking about today, 24 hours later? I’ll explain how Israelis prepared for the imminent attack and what they’re saying now that it’s over. If, indeed, it is over – many in Israel believe that the conflict is just beginning. To learn more about Inside Israel and my recent book Israel 201, or to download my Passover 2024 PDF supplement, visit www.joelchasnoff.com.

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In today’s episode, we delve into the topic of lying and lies. We'll explore the everyday lies Israelis tell themselves to get going in the mornings, the growing dissatisfaction with the current prime minister over perceived dishonesty, and the frustration with the widespread blame on Israel for the Gaza conflict, despite Hamas's role in initiating it on October 7th. We'll also discuss Israeli perspectives on the ongoing PR battle, evolving attitudes towards hostage negotiations, and how we're planning to celebrate Passover during these challenging times. Remember, you can catch the video recording of this episode at www.joelchasnoff.com/podcast.

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How and why the war in Gaza and ongoing hostage crisis aren’t merely news events for the average Israeli, but are so deeply personal; no more funding for Yeshivas whose students don’t serve in the IDF; remembering fallen Egoz soldier Sivan Weil z’’l.

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In our first “Explained” episode of Inside Israel, we’ll talk about Dr. Daniel Kahneman, z’’l. In 2002, Kahneman won the Nobel Prize in economics for his work with longtime collaborator Amos Teversky at Hebrew U. I’ll explain why their work is more relevant today than ever, both in the world at large and with respect to Israel’s current war against Hamas in Gaza.

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Sara Netanyahu puts her foot in her mouth (again); muted-down Purim celebrations across Israel; a tribute to the late Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman.

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Breaking the Sabbath to save a life; Tishrei 24; to call or not to call women soldiers “girls.”

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Two versions of the same Israeli reality; a General calls out Bibi; the Sa’ar-Gantz split.

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Questioning assumptions about post-October 7 Israel; Gantz flies under the radar; who’s Boogie?

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Election status quo; mothers take on IDF officers; a step closer to ultra-Orthodox conscription.

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Reading between the lines in the Middle East; tensions on the Temple Mount; Biden called Netanyahu an a-hole…should we care?

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