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You know the drill. Another thrilling weekly recap is here just for you!

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Support us at patreon.com/2njb

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We're BACK for another weekly recap.

Things we discussed:

-Assassination of Ismail Haniya

-Massacre in Druze village

-IDF prosecution of reserve soldiers

-Kamala Harris as potential president

-US Secret Service and parade shooter

AND MUCH MORE! TUNE IN!

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Eytan and Naor discuss the assassination attempt on former President Trump, Israel's campaign in Gaza, and the recent controversy surrounding Israel's prosecution charging IDF soldiers for 'murdering' Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

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On today's episode we talked about:

-Trump-Biden debate

-Biden's mental decline

-Israel's war efforts

-Releasing Hamas prisoners

-Israeli election debates

-Military leadership criticism

-Roger Waters' antisemitism

-Jewish state expansion

And much more! Tune in!

On a foggy morning in London, over a century ago, a visionary chemist met with one of Britain's most influential politicians. This wasn't just any meeting; it was a pivotal moment that would forever alter the course of Jewish history. Chaim Weizmann, a Russian immigrant and a passionate Zionist, found himself in the drawing room of Lord Arthur James Balfour. Armed with his sharp intellect and relentless drive, Weizmann presented his case for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. His argument was compelling, blending the urgent need for a safe haven for Jews with the potential benefits to the British Empire. This meeting, pivotal in its outcome, led to the historic Balfour Declaration of 1917, which proclaimed British support for the establishment of "a national home for the Jewish people" in Palestine.

Today, we delve into this extraordinary story with Professor Jehuda Reinharz, a distinguished historian and former President of Brandeis University. As co-author of the biography "Chaim Weizmann: A Biography," Professor Reinharz brings us closer to understanding the man behind the political triumph. Through his journey from the shtetls of Belarus to the highest echelons of global politics, Weizmann navigated the turbulent waters of early 20th-century geopolitics with a singular goal: the realization of a Jewish state.

Professor Jehuda Reinharz is currently the Richard Koret Professor of Modern Jewish History at Brandeis University. He served as the President of Brandeis University from 1994 to 2010. Professor Reinharz is the recipient of the President of Israel Prize along with many other awards and accolades, far too long to list. We are thrilled to be joined on the podcast today by Professor Jehuda Reinharz to discuss the life and legacy of Chaim Weizmann, the current state of affairs for Zionism, and of course, as we have one of American academia's foremost scholars with us, the recent anti-Israel protests across US university campuses. Stay tuned, this episode is sure to be an interesting one.

"Chaim Weizmann: A Biography" on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Chaim-Weizmann-Biography-Institute-European/dp/1684581966

We're BACK with yet another Israel weekly recap. There's so much stuff to talk about!

In this jam-packed episode, Eytan and Naor dive into:

-The mysterious helicopter crash that took out Iran's President Raisi and foreign minister

-Updates from the IDF's ongoing operations in Gaza as the war approaches the 8-month mark

-The ICC's latest politically-motivated charges against Israeli leaders

-A viral video from an IDF reservist that sparked intense debate

-Senator Ted Cruz absolutely eviscerating a judge over a mind-boggling prison sentencing decision

... and of course, plenty of classic Two Nice Jewish Boys banter and hot takes along the way!

Strap in, grab a stiff drink, and get ready for a no-holds-barred take on this week's most explosive stories - listener discretion advised!

Your favorite 2NJB's are back with another recap! What we talked about: Galant's ambush on Bibi, the IDF's unclear objectives in Gaza, Israel's missed opportunities, and the price of defeating Hamas. The Eurovision Song Contest's anti-Israel bias, Ireland's terrifying entry, and the shocking performances. The state of American academia and the future of Jewish students on US campuses. Demographic shifts in Israel, the importance of Aliyah, and the upcoming Biden-Trump debate.

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In early December, as the dust settled on the devastating, barbaric massacre which Hamas perpetrated on October 7th, a Palestinian official made a seemingly unsurprising statement, for a Palestinian official that is. He said that what took place on October 7th wasn’t terror, but rather “a response to Israeli terror” and called on “all factions to unite in combat against Israel”. Again, unsurprising for a Palestinian official. What’s surprising is that these weren’t the words of a Hamas official but rather Jibril Rajoub, a prominent figure within the Palestinian Authority.

This statement is a stark reminder of the deep-seated narratives upheld by some within the Palestinian Authority, who govern the territories of Judea and Samaria. Some claim a second October 7th is imminent if nothing is done to curtail the PA and the Palestinians in the so-called West Bank. All of this raises profound questions, especially when juxtaposed against the backdrop of suggestions from many, both in Israel and around the world, that the Palestinian Authority should in fact take over governance in Gaza post-Hamas.

To dig into all this, we turn to Itamar Marcus, the founder and director of Palestinian Media Watch, PMW. Through relentless scrutiny and documentation, PMW has exposed the often-hidden undercurrents of glorification and support for violence within the PA’s communication channels. PMW and Itamar Marcus have received multiple awards including Marcus being named one of the "top 100 people positively influencing Jewish life or the State of Israel.” by The Algemeiner newspaper. Marcus also represented Israel in negotiations with the Palestinians from 1998-1999 during the Oslo Accords. We are thrilled to be joined today on the podcast by Itamar Marcus to discuss the PA and the future of the Palestinian Israeli conflict.