JCZC Podcast By Arise

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 41

"Surviving a Hijacking: A Mother's Story" with Lital Shahar

✈️ A Flight to Israel Turns Into Terror

What begins as an ordinary connecting flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv suddenly becomes a fight for survival.

Lital Shahar was aboard Flight FZ1073 with her four young daughters when the plane became the target of an attempted hijacking. In this deeply personal conversation, she recounts the terrifying moments as passengers realized something was terribly wrong—and the instinct that took over as she focused on protecting her children.

🇮🇱 In this episode: • Lital's experience aboard Flight FZ1073 • The moment passengers realized the flight was under attack • Her instinct to protect her daughters at all costs • The bravery of Israeli passengers who intervened • The fear, uncertainty, and prayers during the crisis • The unexpected landing in Saudi Arabia • The emotional struggle of being stranded away from home • The overwhelming relief of finally returning to Israel • What this experience revealed about courage, family, and resilience • Why having a safe haven for the Jewish people carries such profound meaning

💔 One flight. One terrifying attack. One mother determined to get her children home.

Lital's story is more than an account of a terror attack. It is a firsthand look at fear, courage, faith, motherhood, and resilience in the face of terror.

👇Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Flight and Incident

01:00 Pre-attack Flight Conditions and Passengers

02:05 The Terror Attack Unfolds

02:55 Mom Mode: Protecting the Daughters

03:52 The Plane Drops and Passengers' Reactions

06:01 The Fight to Control the Plane

06:57 Landing in Saudi Arabia and Immediate Aftermath

08:52 Landing in Israel and Reuniting with Family

10:59 Reflections on Israeli Resilience and Homeland Security

13:01 The Role of Israeli Passengers and Crew

15:00 The Miracles and Divine Intervention

17:09 Returning Home and Emotional Reunions

19:00 Message to the World and the Spirit of Israel

🎙️Host: Simeon Myers

Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE and JCZC's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE and JCZC initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Thank you to our guest, Lital Shahar, for sharing her harrowing and personal experience with the world.

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#Israel #hijacking #MiddleEast #FlyDubai

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 40

"Inside Gaza: Where Truth Goes to Die" with John Spencer

⚔️ **What Really Happens in Urban Warfare?**

What happens when a modern army fights an enemy embedded deep inside one of the most densely populated environments on earth? John Spencer, an expert in urban warfare, joins Simeon Myers for a detailed conversation about **Gaza, Hamas, civilian casualties, propaganda, and the battle over truth.**

Spencer breaks down the realities of fighting in an urban environment—and why the images and statistics coming out of a war zone can be so difficult to interpret.

🎙️ **In this episode:**

• The unique challenges of urban warfare in Gaza

• How Hamas prepared the battlefield before the war

• Hamas' use of tunnels, civilian areas, and information operations

• The complex reality behind civilian casualty numbers

• How combatant and civilian deaths are counted and reported

• Israel's efforts to reduce civilian casualties during military operations

• How propaganda and emotional imagery influence public opinion

• The role of misinformation in shaping the narrative around the war

• Why understanding modern warfare requires expert analysis

🔥 **The battlefield isn't just Gaza. It's also the information space.**

This episode takes you beyond the headlines to examine **how modern wars are actually fought, how narratives are created, and why separating emotion from facts matters when trying to understand a conflict.**

👇Timestamps

0:01 Understanding Urban Warfare in Gaza

2:47 The Truth in Conflict: Gaza's Information War

5:29 The Role of Experts in Urban Warfare

8:41 Unique Challenges of the Gaza Conflict

11:45 Hamas's Strategy: Human Shields and Casualties

14:39 The Narrative War: Casualty Strategy and Perception

32:06 Political Strategies in Warfare

34:57 The Role of Information Operations

39:35 Radicalization and Civilian Complicity

50:47 Unique Aspects of Gaza Warfare

58:38 Civilian Harm Mitigation Measures

1:02:40 Civilian Casualties and Warfare Statistics

1:08:25 Understanding Combatant vs. Civilian Distinctions

1:15:19 The Debate on Genocide Accusations

1:22:36 Fighting for Truth in Warfare Narratives

🎙️Host: Simeon Myers

Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE and JCZC's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE and JCZC initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Our Guest: John Spencer

John Spencer is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and military analyst. An internationally recognized authority on urban warfare, military strategy, and modern conflict, he is widely regarded as one of the world's leading experts on urban warfare. He currently serves as Chair of War Studies at the Madison Policy Forum.

Read more about John at johnspenceronline.com Follow on X: @SpencerGuard

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🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 39

"How Israel Treats Christian Arabs" with Ruby Bishai

✝️ What is it really like to be an Christian Arab in Israel?

Ruby Bishai returns to answer your questions in a candid conversation about faith, identity, discrimination, Jewish-Arab relations, and what life is actually like for Arab Christians in Israel. 🇮🇱

From economic disparities and historical injustices to friendships between Jewish and Arab communities, Ruby offers a personal perspective that complicates the narratives often presented about Israel and its Arab population.

🎙️ In this episode: • Why Ruby puts his Christian identity above nationality and ethnicity • What daily relationships between Jews and Arabs can really look like • Discrimination, economic disparities, and efforts toward equality • The complicated history of Arab Israelis • Education, media, and competing narratives about Israel • Why Arab Christians may have a unique role in building peace

💥 Faith. Identity. History. Coexistence. A nuanced conversation about what it means to be an Arab Christian in Israel—and why listening to personal experiences matters when discussing one of the world's most complicated conflicts.

👇Timestamps

00:00 Understanding Christian Identity in Israel

02:54 The Experience of Arab Christians in Israel

06:04 Cultural Interactions: Jewish and Arab Relations

09:06 Discrimination and Affirmative Action in Israel

11:51 Historical Context of Arab Israelis

14:57 Economic Disparities and Community Challenges

21:00 Efforts Towards Equality and Justice in Israel

24:23 The Complexity of Israel's Identity

26:10 Personal Accounts and Perspectives

30:50 Criticism and Safety in Public Discourse

34:54 Navigating Cultural and Historical Education

47:50 The Role of Arab Christians in Peacebuilding

🎙️Host: Simeon Myers

Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Our Guest: Ruby Bishai

Robert "Ruby" Bishai: Ruby's calling is deeply personal. An Arab Israeli Christian who grew up in the Jewish town of Tiberias, Ruby offers a unique perspective on the challenges and connections between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel. Today, he works to build understanding and foster unity between people often divided by history.

🔗 Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at

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https://jczcongress.com/

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#Israel #WesternValues #Christian #MiddleEast #Arab

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 38

🧠 What if the reality you see every day has been carefully constructed for you?

Ali Siadatan joins Simeon Myers for a provocative conversation about propaganda, information warfare, social media algorithms, and the battle over truth. From the evolution of advertising into political manipulation to the emotional narratives that shape what we believe, this episode examines the forces influencing how we see the world. 🌎

Ali draws from his experiences growing up in Iran and his years studying spirituality, propaganda, and global narratives, while Simeon shares his own experience watching attitudes toward Israel and the West dramatically change within his community.

🎙️ In this episode: • How modern propaganda evolved from advertising • Why emotion can overpower facts • How algorithms create invisible echo chambers • The information war shaping public opinion • Why powerful images and narratives can change what we believe • How to recognize the agendas behind the information we consume

⚠️ What if you're not seeing reality—you're seeing a version of reality designed for you?

This conversation challenges you to question the narratives you encounter every day and think more critically about who is shaping what you believe—and why.

👇Timestamps

0:00 Introduction and the significance of October 7, 2023

06:49 Ali Siadatan's background and spiritual journey

15:59 How we got here: the creation of reality through propaganda

21:16 The origins and principles of propaganda techniques

34:55 The role of original sources and critical reading

46:43 Resources for understanding truth and propaganda

50:28 Counter-propaganda strategies and exposing deception

51:47 Guidance for the everyday person seeking truth

🎙️Host: Simeon Myers

Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Our Guest: Ali Siadatan

Ali Siadatan is a Canadian-Iranian writer, geopolitical analyst, and commentator focused on Iran, Israel, the Middle East, and ideological threats to the West. He is CEO of The Consultancy, a fellow at the Ideological Defense Institute, and Director of Education at Tafsik.

Substack: @AlispeaksX

Twitter/X: @AliSiadatan2

https://idicenter.org/experts/ali-siadatan

http://thinkagainproductions.com

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#Israel #WesternValues #Islam #MiddleEast #propaganda

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 37

"The Slave Trade History Forgot" with Dumisani Washington

🔥 The History They Don't Want You to Talk About.

What happens when one of history's darkest chapters is left out of the conversation? Simeon Myers and Pastor Dumisani Washington take a hard look at the Arab slave trade, its devastating legacy, and the modern forms of human trafficking that continue across parts of the Middle East and North Africa. 🌍

Dumisani challenges the narratives that have shaped how slavery is discussed, unpacking the staggering scale of the trans-Saharan slave trade and asking why so much of this history remains overlooked.

🎙️ In this episode: • The largely forgotten history of the Arab slave trade • The staggering scale of the trans-Saharan slave trade • How slavery evolved into modern human trafficking • Why the media often fails to tell the whole story • The political and cultural forces that make these conversations difficult • The human cost of slavery that continues today

💥 History. Slavery. Human trafficking. Truth. This is a conversation designed to challenge assumptions, confront uncomfortable history, and ask why some stories receive far more attention than others.

👇Timestamps

00:00 Understanding the Arab Slave Trade

08:53 Modern-Day Slavery and Its Mechanisms

20:05 The Legacy of Slavery in Contemporary Society

27:02 The Consequences of Speaking Out

28:00 Embarrassment and Accountability

30:09 The Role of Awareness and Action

31:09 Qatar's Influence and Control

34:52 Understanding the Roots of Slavery

37:54 The Intersection of Race and Slavery

39:03 Political Complicity and Silence

41:06 Moral Clarity and Accountability

44:24 Humanizing the Issue of Slavery

49:26 The Call to Action

🎙️Host: Simeon Myers

Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Our Guest: Pastor Dumisani Washington

Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI). He is also the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. Dumisani is also the host of the podcast, "Truth to Power Live w/ Dumisani Washington"

Instagram: @dumisani6

X: @DumisaniTemsgen

YouTube: @dumisaniwashington-6

Podcast: ttplive.com

IBSI (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) https://ibsi.org

ISGAP (Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism and Policy) https://isgap.org

🔗 Links mentioned:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTacTKtgOLb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

https://ibsi.substack.com/

https://africanjewishalliance.org/

https://www.iabolish.org/

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#Arab #Israel #WesternValues #ArabSlaveTrade #MiddleEast #slavery

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 36

"Ask An Arab Israeli" with Ruby Bishai

✝️ What is it really like to be an Arab Christian living in Israel?

Ruby Bishai shares his extraordinary story as an Arab Christian living in Israel, whose family traces its Levantine roots back nearly 2,000 years.

In this eye-opening conversation, he explores the decline of Christianity across the Middle East, the realities of persecution, and why he believes Israel offers freedoms that many Christians elsewhere in the region no longer enjoy. 🇮🇱🌍

From the October 7 attacks to the future of Arab Christians, Ruby challenges common media narratives while calling for truth, understanding, and hope in one of the world's most misunderstood conflicts.

🎙️ In this episode: • Ruby's ancient Christian heritage from Nazareth, Egypt, and the Levant • Why Christianity is disappearing across much of the Middle East • What life is really like for Arab Christians living in Israel • Christian persecution in Egypt, Gaza, and neighboring countries • October 7, Hamas, and the impact on Arab Israelis and Palestinians • The role of Western media in shaping public perception • Why dialogue, faith, and truth matter more than ever

💥 Faith. History. Identity. Persecution. This powerful firsthand account offers a perspective rarely heard—and challenges what many people think they know about Christians in the Middle East.

👇Timestamps

00:00 Treatment of Christians in Israel: Myths and Realities

00:28 Introducing Ruby Bishai: His Background and Heritage

01:26 Family Lineage and Historical Roots in the Middle East

02:52 The Decline of Christianity in the Middle East: Numbers and Causes

07:00 Christianity in Egypt: From 95% to 10-15% Today

11:55 Media Coverage and the Western Narrative on Christian Persecution

17:06 The Situation of Christians in Gaza and Bethlehem

21:11 Historical Trajectory of Christian Communities in the Region

29:01 The Impact of War and Political Changes on Christians

38:59 Persecution in Israel: Reality vs. Perception

44:07 The Future of Christians in the Middle East and Israel

🎙️Host:

Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Our Guest:

Robert "Ruby" Bishai: Ruby's calling is deeply personal. An Arab Israeli Christian who grew up in the Jewish town of Tiberias, Ruby offers a unique perspective on the challenges and connections between Jewish and Arab communities in Israel. Today, he works to build understanding and foster unity between people often divided by history.

🔗 Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at

https://ariseforisrael.com/

https://jczcongress.com/

Instagram:

@ariseforisrael

@jczcongress

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#ArabChristian #Israel #WesternValues #ArabIsraeli #MiddleEast

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 35

"The $3.8 Billion Myth" with Amb. Yoram Ettinger

💰 Is America really *giving* billions of dollars to Israel? Or have we been told the wrong story?

Former Israeli Ambassador Yoram Ettinger breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in U.S. foreign policy, arguing that what many call "foreign aid" is actually a strategic investment that strengthens both America and Israel. 🇺🇸🇮🇱

From military technology and intelligence sharing to American jobs and national security, the Ambassador explains why the U.S.-Israel alliance delivers far more than most people realize—and what could happen if that partnership disappeared.

🎙️ In this episode:

• The truth about U.S. military funding for Israel

• Why the money largely stays in the American economy

• How Israel helps develop battle-tested military technology

• The intelligence partnership that protects American lives

• What ending U.S. support could mean for U.S. jobs, security, and global influence

💥 Myths. Facts. National security. This conversation challenges one of the biggest misconceptions in American foreign policy—and the answers may surprise you.

👇Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to U.S. Financial Aid to Israel

02:36 Ambassador Yoram Ettinger's Background and Experience

04:26 Understanding U.S. Foreign Aid to Israel

08:40 The Misconception of Foreign Aid as Cash

10:46 The Strategic Benefits of U.S.-Israel Military Cooperation

18:04 Israel as a Research and Development Hub for the U.S.

25:20 The Geopolitical Importance of Israel

30:13 The Impact of Ending U.S. Support for Israel

36:34 The Broader Implications for Everyday Americans

🎙️Host:

Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Our Guest:

Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger: Retired Israeli ambassador, former Minister for Congressional Affairs at Israel's Embassy in Washington, and former Consul General to the Southwestern United States. He is a researcher, author, and lecturer specializing in U.S.-Israel relations, Middle East affairs, national security, and geopolitics. Ettinger regularly briefs U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials and is the founder of the "Second Thought: A U.S.-Israel Initiative," which publishes research and analysis on the strategic partnership between the United States and Israel.

🔗 https://theettingerreport.com/

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Instagram:

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#USA #Israel #WesternValues #Truth #MiddleEast #Democracy

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 34

Iranians: "We Feel Betrayed" with Ali Majd and Mansur Ashkar

🚨 Has the world abandoned the Iranian people?

Ali, an Iranian who fled persecution by the regime, delivers a powerful firsthand account of why so many Iranians feel betrayed. The Iranian people listened to Trump's call, tens of thousands lost their lies, all for what? He argues that new political deals reward the very regime they risked everything to overthrow. 💔

The conversation goes far beyond diplomacy, asking the difficult question: **Can evil be negotiated with—or must it be defeated?** From Iran and Hezbollah to Syria and Lebanon, the panel argues that lasting change can only come from empowering the Iranian people themselves—not from deals with the regime.

🙏 This episode explores:

• Why many Iranians oppose the current Iran deal

• The human cost of the fight for freedom inside Iran

• Whether internal resistance—not foreign intervention—is the real solution

• The moral debate over negotiating with authoritarian regimes

• Why millions of Iranians say they still need the world's support

💥 A gripping conversation about freedom, sacrifice, and whether the West is standing with the Iranian people—or leaving them behind.

👉 Watch the full interview. Decide for yourself.

00:00 Introduction to the Iran Deal Discussion

01:09 Perspectives from Inside Iran

04:03 The Weight of Trust and Betrayal

06:34 The Complexity of American Foreign Policy

08:25 The Call for Unity Against the Regime

11:37 The Role of the Iranian Diaspora

14:45 The Realities of American Intervention

19:50 The Consequences of Inaction

24:47 The Future of U.S.-Iran Relations

27:21 Reflections on Historical Patterns

31:14 Moral Clarity vs. Self-Interest

35:28 Corruption and Deception in Radical Regimes

37:52 The Quest for Peace in the Middle East

39:55 The Human Cost of Political Decisions

43:59 The Hypocrisy of International Politics

47:29 The Role of Christianity in Iran's Future

53:18 Shifting Alliances and the Implications for Israel

58:29 Hope and Resilience Amidst Despair

🎙️Host Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE and JCZC initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Guest Ali Majd: In late December 2025, millions of Iranians rose up. The regime responded with the deadliest crackdown since the 1979 revolution — tens of thousands killed in days. The internet was shut down. Those who spoke up were hunted.

Ali was one of them. Today he's displaced in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq — helping other refugee families, speaking out against the IRGC, building bridges between Iranians and Kurds, and calling for a free Iran and a unified Middle East.

🎙️Guest Mansur Ashkar: Former Druze Israeli special forces officer, peace activist, content creator, and host of The Ashkar Show. Mansur Ashkar regularly breaks down world events, Israel, the Middle East, geopolitics, military strategy, terrorism, religion, culture, psychology, technology, current affairs, and gaming culture from a unique Israeli and Middle Eastern perspective. Mansur currently lives in Germany, where he is a father, storyteller, and creator. He is passionate about truth, resilience, history, and meaningful conversation.

🔗 Follow Ali on

Instagram: @ali_the_lor

https://alithelor.com/

🔗 Follow Mansur on

Instagram: @mansor_ashkar

Facebook: @mansor.ashkar YouTube: @MrSachback

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@ariseforisrael

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#Iran #Freedom #Lebanon #Israel #MiddleEast #IranDeal

🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 33

The Price of Peace with Doron Keidar

🔥 THE COST OF DEALS WITH IRAN* 🔥

What happens when the world's leading powers negotiate with a regime accused of sponsoring terror, suppressing its own people, and fueling instability across the Middle East?

This powerful conversation pulls back the curtain—and the consequences may be far greater than most people realize.

Simeon Myers sits down with Doron Keidar for a raw and uncompromising discussion about terrorism, Western foreign policy, and the high price of compromising with evil.

This is not politics as usual.

🇮🇱 **LIFE UNDER CONSTANT THREAT**

Doron shares the reality of growing up in northern Israel under the shadow of Hezbollah and Iranian-backed terror.

Missile sirens.

Bomb shelters.

Daily uncertainty.

For millions of Israelis, these are not headlines—they are facts of life.

But the threat doesn't stop at Israel's borders.

🌍 **THE IRAN DEAL: PEACE OR PERIL?**

The discussion examines how diplomatic agreements with Iran may strengthen the regime while empowering its regional proxies.

According to Doron, every concession carries consequences.

Every deal sends a message.

And those consequences are often paid by ordinary people—both in Israel and inside Iran itself.

⚠️ **THE REGIME VS. THE PEOPLE**

One of the episode's most striking themes is the distinction between the Iranian regime and the Iranian people.

While politicians negotiate with Tehran, countless Iranians continue to suffer under oppression, censorship, and persecution.

The question raised throughout the conversation:

Who actually benefits from these deals?

🌍 **THE GLOBAL NETWORK OF INFLUENCE**

The conversation explores the broader ecosystem of influence surrounding Iran, including the roles of Qatar, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Islamist movements operating across the region and beyond.

These connections, Doron argues, are often overlooked despite their growing impact on Western institutions and policy debates.

✝️ **A CLASH OF VALUES**

At its core, this episode asks a deeper question:

What happens when societies lose confidence in the values that built them?

From biblical principles to questions of morality, justice, and national identity, the discussion examines whether the West is facing more than a geopolitical challenge—and whether it is confronting a spiritual one as well.

📖 **WHAT HISTORY TEACHES**

History repeatedly asks the same question:

Can peace be secured by empowering dangerous regimes?

The conversation revisits past examples, current events, and the lessons that many believe are being ignored today.

⚠️ **THIS IS MORE THAN A MIDDLE EAST ISSUE**

According to Doron, Israel's struggle is not isolated.

It is connected to larger questions about freedom, truth, civilization, and the future direction of the West itself.

The stakes are higher than most people realize.

👉 Watch the full interview. Examine the facts. Decide for yourself.

00:00 - The stakes of the Iran deal: what it really means for Israel and the West

02:15 - Growing up in Israel near Hezbollah's constant threat

04:50 - The terrifying reality of daily missile fire and terror attacks

07:30 - Why Israel's fight is the fight for all freedom-loving nations

09:45 - How Iran-backed proxies threaten regional stability

12:20 - The moral outrage of deals with terrorist regimes

15:00 - Biden, Trump, and the dangerous normalization of terror

17:30 - The disinformation war: how enemies manipulate Western values

20:00 - Iran's jihadist regime: the greatest threat to global peace

23:10 - The betrayal of oppressed Iranians and the deception of regime change promises

27:00 - Israel's strategic independence and moral duty in defending its people

30:00 - The spiritual foundation of Western civilization and the need for revival

34:00 - The influence of Qatar and the global Islamist network

37:00 - The moral and spiritual implications of fostering terror states

40:30 - The importance of biblical values in shaping a just society

44:00 - The failure of Western secularism and the call for true revival

48:00 - What history teaches us about making peace with evil regimes

🎙️Host Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE and JCZC initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Guest Doron Keidar: Doron has served in the Israeli Defense Forces in a combat unit since 2003 and has served in the IDF reserves since 2006. Doron has worked in the security sector for over a decade. He has also worked with the development of new and innovative gear for military, law enforcement and the private security sector, drawing from his hands-on experience. Doron Keidar travels the world, speaking about Israel and strengthening support for Israel.

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https://jczcongress.com/

Instagram:

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👀 Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/rrHz2FO8u00

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🎙️ JCZC Podcast | Ep. 32

"Is Qatar Targeting Black America?"

🔥 QATAR'S NEW INFLUENCE CAMPAIGN EXPOSED 🔥

What is Qatar really doing inside the United States—and why now? This conversation breaks down the strategy behind the headlines, revealing a deeper geopolitical play that extends far beyond education.

Simeon Myers sits down with Pastor Dumisani Washington for a detailed and provocative discussion on Qatar's growing influence in American institutions—and what its recent moves may actually signal.

At the center of the conversation: Qatar's decision to shut down its education foundation in the U.S.

But is it truly a withdrawal… or a repositioning?

📚 FOLLOW THE MONEY. FOLLOW THE STRATEGY. Qatar has long funded Western education—K-12 systems, universities, and academic programs. Now, as it steps back publicly, questions arise about what comes next.

Dumisani argues this is not retreat—it's recalibration.

🇺🇸 A major shift is underway: increased focus on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This raises a critical question—why now?

The discussion examines whether these investments are designed to build influence within Black American communities, using education as the entry point.

But this is only part of a much larger picture.

🌍 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS. GLOBAL CONSEQUENCES. Qatar's role is examined within a broader network of alliances and ideologies:

• Its ties to the Muslim Brotherhood • Strategic relationships with Turkey and Iran • Its influence in shaping narratives around Israel and global anti-Semitism

These are not isolated developments—they are interconnected strategies with global implications.

🧠 THE POWER OF NARRATIVE A key focus of the episode is how history is used—and sometimes manipulated.

From the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to civil rights language, the conversation explores how narratives are shaped to influence public opinion, policy, and identity.

Disinformation is not accidental—it is strategic.

✊ CIVIL RIGHTS, ACTIVISM, AND INFLUENCE The discussion draws a direct line between historical civil rights movements and modern geopolitical messaging.

Dumisani challenges how the language of justice can be repurposed—raising questions about who is driving certain narratives, and to what end.

🌍 AFRICA: THE OVERLOOKED FRONTLINE One of the most critical insights: Africa's growing geopolitical importance.

With a rising Christian Zionist population, Africa is positioned as a potential counterweight to extremist ideologies and foreign influence. Its role in the future of global alliances may be far greater than many realize.

⚠️ THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN EDUCATION

The episode frames Qatar's actions as part of a broader influence operation—one that intersects with politics, religion, race, and global power structures.

The message is clear: These developments are strategic. They are coordinated. And they demand closer attention.

👉 Watch the full conversation. Analyze the details. Draw your own conclusions.

👇Timestamps

00:00 Qatar's Education Foundation Shutdown

07:42 The Influence of Qatar in Education

15:18 Qatar's Strategy and Global Influence

19:12 HBCUs and Qatar's New Focus

27:12 The Intersection of Anti-Semitism and Civil Rights

28:21 Qatar's Civil Rights and Labor Issues

30:23 Historical Context of Slavery in the Middle East

36:04 The Brutality of Modern Slavery

43:50 The Impact of Awareness on Qatar's Image

46:58 The Future of Africa and Israel Relations

🎙️Host:

Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can't reach Simeon, he's probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.

🎙️Our Guest:

Dumisani Washington: Dumisani Washington is the Founder and CEO of the Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel (IBSI). He is also the former Diversity Outreach Coordinator for the over 10-million-member Christians United for Israel (CUFI), having served at CUFI nearly seven years. Dumisani is a pastor, professional musician—graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music—and author whose latest book is the second edition of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century. Dumisani is also the host of his podcast, Truth to Power Live w/ Dumisani Washington

Instagram: @dumisani6

X: @DumisaniTemsgen

YouTube: @dumisaniwashington-6

Podcast: ttplive.com

🔗 IBSI (Institute for Black Solidarity with Israel) - https://ibsi.org

🔗 ISGAP (Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism and Policy) - https://isgap.org

🔗 Learn more about ARISE and JCZC at

https://ariseforisrael.com/

https://jczcongress.com/

Instagram:

@ariseforisrael

@jczcongress

🔗 Watch this episode at

https://youtu.be/jJYAVzZ9pb0

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