Made in 1948 - Three Historic Decisions that Shaped the Birth of Modern-Day Israel

Declaring a state is a matter of moments, but birthing it can be a much more prolonged process. The last episode in season two is a look at a series of decisions taken by Ben Gurion in the months following independence and how they still shape the State of Israel today. The story of the borders, the Arab refugees and the Altalena raise more questions than they answer, but that is just an invitation to stay tuned for season 3!

Gil Hoffman speaks to The Jerusalem Post's legal analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob, who says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be making a grave legal mistake by running a very public campaign against Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and that chances are slim that Netanyahu will emerge legally unscathed. But politically, Hoffman and Bob agree that Netanyahu could be smart in building up his political base that is angry at the legal establishment. Hoffman also analyzes the strategy of other parties.

Gil Hoffman speaks to The Jerusalem Post's legal analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob, who says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be making a grave legal mistake by running a very public campaign against Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and that chances are slim that Netanyahu will emerge legally unscathed. But politically, Hoffman and Bob agree that Netanyahu could be smart in building up his political base that is angry at the legal establishment. Hoffman also analyzes the strategy of other parties.

Gil Hoffman speaks to The Jerusalem Post's legal analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob, who says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be making a grave legal mistake by running a very public campaign against Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and that chances are slim that Netanyahu will emerge legally unscathed. But politically, Hoffman and Bob agree that Netanyahu could be smart in building up his political base that is angry at the legal establishment. Hoffman also analyzes the strategy of other parties.

Gil Hoffman speaks to The Jerusalem Post's legal analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob, who says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be making a grave legal mistake by running a very public campaign against Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit and that chances are slim that Netanyahu will emerge legally unscathed. But politically, Hoffman and Bob agree that Netanyahu could be smart in building up his political base that is angry at the legal establishment. Hoffman also analyzes the strategy of other parties.

On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, Israel's former Minister for Congressional Affairs in Washington and expert on US/Israel relations. Amb. Ettinger says that it's a mistake to think that a US troop pullout from Syria will damage Israel's security. In regard to US National Security Adviser John Bolton's current trip to the region, Ettinger talks about how Bolton has relentlessly stood by the Jewish State for many years. He adds that instead of introducing the delayed US peace plan between Israel and the Arabs under the PA, the US should focus on the Iranian threat and other Middle East conflicts which are contributing towards instability in the region.

On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, Israel's former Minister for Congressional Affairs in Washington and expert on US/Israel relations. Amb. Ettinger says that it's a mistake to think that a US troop pullout from Syria will damage Israel's security. In regard to US National Security Adviser John Bolton's current trip to the region, Ettinger talks about how Bolton has relentlessly stood by the Jewish State for many years. He adds that instead of introducing the delayed US peace plan between Israel and the Arabs under the PA, the US should focus on the Iranian threat and other Middle East conflicts which are contributing towards instability in the region.

On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, Israel's former Minister for Congressional Affairs in Washington and expert on US/Israel relations. Amb. Ettinger says that it's a mistake to think that a US troop pullout from Syria will damage Israel's security. In regard to US National Security Adviser John Bolton's current trip to the region, Ettinger talks about how Bolton has relentlessly stood by the Jewish State for many years. He adds that instead of introducing the delayed US peace plan between Israel and the Arabs under the PA, the US should focus on the Iranian threat and other Middle East conflicts which are contributing towards instability in the region.

On today's Israel Uncensored with Josh Hasten, an interview with Ambassador Yoram Ettinger, Israel's former Minister for Congressional Affairs in Washington and expert on US/Israel relations. Amb. Ettinger says that it's a mistake to think that a US troop pullout from Syria will damage Israel's security. In regard to US National Security Adviser John Bolton's current trip to the region, Ettinger talks about how Bolton has relentlessly stood by the Jewish State for many years. He adds that instead of introducing the delayed US peace plan between Israel and the Arabs under the PA, the US should focus on the Iranian threat and other Middle East conflicts which are contributing towards instability in the region.

After a few minutes sharing her experiences of the last 2 weeks, Eve plays her interview with Dr. Jodi Magness, taped a few days ago at the Limmud UK Festival in Birmingham. The archaeologist relates her amazing finds at the 1600 year old synagogue of Huqoq, west of the Kinneret in the Galilee. Elephants, Samson and a Midrashic take of Jonah’s feet in 3 fish share floor space with satyrs, a zodiac wheel and people bopping each other over the head near the Tower of Babel. Known for her fine work ethic, teaching style and professional publishing record, Jodi’s excitement at the very unique mosaics from the Talmudic era is palpable. What will be uncovered next and what are the different interpretations of the already discovered mosaics? Check out the stunning, enigmatic scenes at www.huqoq.org. Israel continues to surprise,