The panel this week looks at the ultimatum presented by French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who called for a peace summit between Israel and the Palestinians -- or else. Could Paris's threat to recognize Palestinian statehood set a precedent?

On the other side of the Atlantic, US President Obama became the first in office to speak at the Israeli Embassy in Washington. The panel asks whether Obama's powerful speech on International Holocaust day, declaring "We are all Jews," could help change his poor image in Israel.

Oratory aside, new intelligence leaks revealed this week that the US and Britain spied on Israel for nearly two decades, hacking and tracking drone and F-16 communications. The panel discusses the new revelations, and what they say about Israel's standing in the world and supposed cyber-security prowess.

Plus, the heights of Israel's own espionage: the vulture spy captured in Lebanon.

Also on this week's podcast...

Deputy Editor Josh Davidovich talks with Jewish World Editor Amanda Borschel-Dan about this week's historic government decision to establish a pluralist prayer plaza at the Western Wall.

Simona Weinglass shares the findings, and the impact, of her recent report, "Sure you can make it in Israel — if your parents help, say economists," on the challlenges of facing new immigrants seeking financial stability.

On this week's panel:

Founding Editor David Horovitz

Deputy Editor Joshua Davidovich

Reporter Simona Weinglass

Host and producer: Raoul Wootliff

Music this week provided by the YouTube Audio Library.

The panel this week looks at the infighting on th…

The panel this week looks at the infighting on the right after Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon removed a group of settlers from a Hebron house they claim to have just bought.

On the other side of the aisle, however, opposition leader Isaac “Buji” Herzog seems to be presenting positions identical to Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu. The panel asks why the parties on the Israeli left are moving to the middle and why they are desperate for former chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi to join their ranks.

The war of words between Washington and Jerusalem continued to play out this week with critical comments from US ambassador Dan Shapiro. With a year left of the Obama administration, a look at what more we can expect, in word and deed.

Plus, Israeli basketball’s favorite son is given the boot by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Also on this week's podcast...

Diplomatic correspondent Raphael Ahren tells deputy editor Joshua Davidovich about the effect of Brazil’s rejection of Israel’s nominee for ambassador, and its insistence not to back down.

And, Malynnda Littky reads part of her blog “When you call me that, smile!” and tells Miriam Herschlag about her journey to find prove the offensive meaning of the word “Kushi.”

On this week's panel:

Founding Editor David Horovitz

Ops and Blogs Editor Miriam Herschlag

Deputy Editor Joshua Davidovich

Host and producer: Raoul Wootliff

Music this week provided by BenSound.com, BlueDotSessions and the YouTube Audio Library.

The Government Press Office's annual new year's t…

The Government Press Office's annual new year's toast -- held last week for foreign journalist based in Israel -- featured a rare open press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and a surprise performance by famed Israeli transgender singer Dana International.

Based on the prime minister's answers, the panel this week looks at how Israel can move forward following the implementation of the Iranian nuclear deal, and the official reaction to the Swedish Foreign Minister's latest controversial Israel comments.

After former president and prime minister Shimon Peres suffers a mild heart attack, sending the international media into a frenzy, the panel asks why Peres still manages to capture the worlds imagination.

Military correspondent Judah Ari Gross shares his experience joining the IDF in an overnight raid in the West Bank town of Qalqilya.

Harold Goldmeier reads part of his blog “Daughter, lost and found” and tells Miriam Hershlag about his impetus behind writing about the struggle facing religious families whose children go “off the path.”

Plus, striving to find David Bowie's Jewish side as the legendary British singer dies.

On this week’s panel:

Founding Editor: David Horovitz

Ops and Blogs Editor: Miriam Hershlag

Diplomatic Correspondent: Raphael Ahren

Host and producer: Raoul Wootliff

Music from www.bensound.com

Photo by GPO

The past week was bookended by two shootings - a …

The past week was bookended by two shootings - a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv and a police encounter with the perpetrator eight days later. The panel discusses the week-long manhunt for Nashet Milhem who evaded capture from police after killing three people on Tel Aviv's Dizengoff Street.

Then, a look at coverage of the allegations against ex-rabbi Marc Gafni and how the Times of Israel contributed to the discourse.

One year on from the deadly attacks on the Hyper Cacher Kosher supermarket in Paris, the panel asks why French Jews have not heeded Prime Minister' Benjamin Netanyahu's call to flock to Israel in droves.

Plus, a look at the world's largest Jewish learning conference with a report by Jewish World Editor Amanda Borschel-Dan from UK Limmud, where 3000 Jews spend an "alternative Christmas" with family they never knew they had.

On this week's panel:

Founding Editor David Horovitz

Ops and Blogs Editor Miriam Hershlag

Jewish World Editor Amanda Borschel-Dan

Host and producer: Raoul Wootliff

In the past week Israeli news coverage has focuse…

In the past week Israeli news coverage has focused much attention on the ongoing investigation into the July firebombing attack which killed three members of the Dawabsha family in Duma.

The panel discusses the allegations of torture by the Shin Bet security agency against suspects and the meaning and implication of the "hate wedding" video showing right-wing activists celebrating the death of baby Ali Dawabsha.

Plus, a look at the gag orders surrounding the case and their place in a world of 24-hour globalized media.

This week saw a number of terror attacks across the country including a deadly stabbing in Jerusalem. The panel asks if the endless wave of attacks has a desensitizing effect and how as a media outlet, we grapple with keeping the story compelling.

And finally, could the Likud's first openly gay Knesset member cause a culture war by making Israeli's aware of the elephant in the room?

On this week's panel:

Founding editor David Horovitz

Ops and blogs editor Miriam Hershlag

Senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur

Host and producer: Raoul Wootliff

The Times of Israel weekly panel discusses the la…