In today’s episode, I am chatting with Akiva Ariel, Head of Public Relations for Beyadenu, an Israeli nonprofit advocating for Jewish rights and sovereignty on the Temple Mount. With so much misinformation and controversy surrounding this significant site, it’s crucial for listeners to gain insight into the realities of permitted worship on this highly contested ground.

Living with his family in the biblical region of Samaria (West Bank), Akiva provides valuable insights into Jewish-Arab coexistence in the area and addresses the topic of so-called "extremist" settlers. He also shares his personal story of being called up for IDF service as a non-combat reservist and what that experience entailed.