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Today’s podcast guest is Hillel Schenker, co-editor of the Palestine-Israel Journal, a Jerusalem-based independent English-language quarterly that aims to shed light on, and analyze freely and critically, the complex issues dividing Israelis and Palestinians. He has written for The Nation, Los Angeles Times, L.A. Weekly, Tikkun, Israel Horizons, In These Times, the Israeli-Hebrew-language press and many other print and electronic outlets. He was an activist and co-founder of the Peace Now movement and has served for many years as spokesperson for the Israeli branch of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
In this episode, we discuss the results of the recent Israeli elections—how Netanyahu’s coalition lost the elections, what the various options are for Eisenkot to form a new government, with either the support of the Arab or Haredi parties, and what actions a change government can make in regards toward Israeli-Palestinian peace and broader regional peace.
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Hillel Schenker is co-editor of the Palestine-Israel Journal, a Jerusalem-based independent English-language quarterly, initiated and maintained by a group of prominent Israeli and Palestinian academics and journalists. It aims to shed light on, and analyze freely and critically, the complex issues dividing Israelis and Palestinians. Schenker served for 13 years as editor of New Outlook, the Israeli peace monthly founded in the spirit of Martin Buber’s philosophy of dialogue, that served as a vehicle for understanding Israeli-Arab affairs and as a catalyst for dialogue and initiatives for peace. He has written for The Nation, Los Angeles Times, L.A. Weekly, Tikkun, Israel Horizons, In These Times, the Israeli-Hebrew-language press and many other print and electronic outlets. He was an activist and co-founder of the Peace Now movement and has served for many years as spokesperson for the Israeli branch of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. He is an International Advisory Board member of the Global Majority center for non-violent conflict resolution based at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Of all the Trump administration’s cruelties, few are more appalling than detaining children—even one-year-olds—without their parents, then bringing them before judges without attorneys. Children too young to understand the proceedings are asked whether they will leave “voluntarily.” This is not immigration enforcement; it is cruelty inflicted on the defenseless.
Asked when the war with Iran would end, Trump answered, “When I decide to end it.” Imagine: a war disrupting the global economy and devastating lives across the Gulf and Israel rests on one president’s whim. When will Americans demand an immediate end to this war?
Mr. President,
Reassure European allies that American commitment is unshakable. Restore America’s indispensable partnership and friendship with Canada. Press NATO partners to assume greater responsibilities without treating the alliance as a protection racket. With Iran, pursue a serious negotiated settlement: Any agreement must withstand scrutiny, not merely provide a backdrop for your signature. Yes, you could put your name on it. With China, seek a fair trade agreement that protects legitimate American economic and security interests. End your most damaging trade war, which has damaged businesses and inflicted pain on every household. In Ukraine, pursue a peace Ukrainians help shape and have credible reasons to trust. Ensuring Ukrainian participation, establishing credible security arrangements, and coordinating with Europe is indispensable.
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Today’s podcast guest is Hillel Schenker, co-editor of the Palestine-Israel Journal, a Jerusalem-based independent English-language quarterly that aims to shed light on, and analyze freely and critically, the complex issues dividing Israelis and Palestinians. He has written for The Nation, Los Angeles Times, L.A. Weekly, Tikkun, Israel Horizons, In These Times, the Israeli-Hebrew-language press and many other print and electronic outlets. He was an activist and co-founder of the Peace Now movement and has served for many years as spokesperson for the Israeli branch of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War.
In this episode, we discuss the results of the recent Israeli elections—how Netanyahu’s coalition lost the elections, what the various options are for Eisenkot to form a new government, with either the support of the Arab or Haredi parties, and what actions a change government can make in regards toward Israeli-Palestinian peace and broader regional peace.
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Hillel Schenker is co-editor of the Palestine-Israel Journal, a Jerusalem-based independent English-language quarterly, initiated and maintained by a group of prominent Israeli and Palestinian academics and journalists. It aims to shed light on, and analyze freely and critically, the complex issues dividing Israelis and Palestinians. Schenker served for 13 years as editor of New Outlook, the Israeli peace monthly founded in the spirit of Martin Buber’s philosophy of dialogue, that served as a vehicle for understanding Israeli-Arab affairs and as a catalyst for dialogue and initiatives for peace. He has written for The Nation, Los Angeles Times, L.A. Weekly, Tikkun, Israel Horizons, In These Times, the Israeli-Hebrew-language press and many other print and electronic outlets. He was an activist and co-founder of the Peace Now movement and has served for many years as spokesperson for the Israeli branch of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. He is an International Advisory Board member of the Global Majority center for non-violent conflict resolution based at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
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Mr. President,
If you make a sustained, consequential U-turn, it could become the most astonishing feature of your presidency. And that will be your legacy. Invite Democratic congressional leaders to the White House and ask what we can accomplish together before I leave office. Then let them answer. Begin with healthcare. Negotiate more affordable coverage, protections for vulnerable patients, and lower prescription costs. On housing, support construction, necessary infrastructure, and practical help for households priced out of a home. On the cost of living, examine which policies ease household burdens and which increase them. Restore federal funding for the scientific community. Help reverse the brain drain America is experiencing by giving researchers stable support and reasons to build their futures here. You could call these agreements historic. You probably would.
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Of all the Trump administration’s cruelties, few are more appalling than detaining children—even one-year-olds—without their parents, then bringing them before judges without attorneys. Children too young to understand the proceedings are asked whether they will leave “voluntarily.” This is not immigration enforcement; it is cruelty inflicted on the defenseless.
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It all makes perfect sense once you fully realize that the cruelty is the POINT.
