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Call Me Back - with Dan SenorPart 2: What’s left of Iran’s nuclear program? - with Lahav Harkov and David AlbrightWatch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastCheck out Ark Media’s other podcasts: For Heaven's Sake: lnk.to/rfGlrA‘What’s Your Number?’: lnk.to/rbGlvMFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: callmeback@arkmedia.orgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.org/Ark Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenorTo order Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel: https://tinyurl.com/bdeyjsdnToday’...2025-06-2726 min
Ask a JewMother of All BombsSince Chaya Leah is lost at sea somewhere between Cyprus and Natanz, I was joined by Jewish Insider’s Lahav Harkov, formerly a senior contributing editor, diplomatic reporter and knesset Reporter for The Jerusalem Post, and of course former Ask A Jew guest. We talked Iran, Israel, Trump, Bibi, sexy war planes, and what it’s like raising a family in war. You can follow Lahav on X and sign up for her newsletter on Substack of course.If you’re a substack subscriber, you caught this live and got to ask your questions - so thank you fo...2025-06-1943 min
Call Me Back - with Dan SenorThe Saudi Deal and the Reoccupation of Gaza – with Lahav HarkovWatch Call me Back on YouTube: youtube.com/@CallMeBackPodcastSubscribe to Ark Media’s new podcast ‘What’s Your Number?’: lnk.to/HJI2mXArk Media on Instagram: instagram.com/arkmediaorgTo contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, visit: arkmedia.orgDan on X: x.com/dansenorDan on Instagram: instagram.com/dansenor=============================================It’s been a busy week with a lot of moving pieces - there are new war plans in Gaza, the US-Houthi agreement, and of course, the Gulf Summit and a pote...2025-05-0944 min
Ink Stained WretchesThe Interview: Lahav Harkov on News Coverage of the Israel-Gaza WarThis week, Eliana flies solo and sits down with Jewish Insider’s Lahav Harkov for a conversation about her path through Israeli and American media — and what the press got wrong and (less often) right about the Israel-Gaza war. Wretch on!If you have a story you want to discuss with us, email us at wretches@nebulouspodcasts dot com.Show Notes:New York Magazine: Everything We Know About the Gaza City Hospital Blast The Washington Post: Israel’s war with Hamas separates Palestinian babies from their m...2025-04-2554 min
18 Questions, 40 Israeli ThinkersLahav Harkov: 'We are winning'Israel's multi-front war changes by the day—but Lahav Harkov thinks Israel is winning.A long-time journalist covering Israel's domestic and international affairs, Lahav speaks with an insider's investigation and knowledge about Israel's issues today: military strategy, hostage negotiations, international relations, and more.Previously the Senior Contributing Editor, Diplomatic Reporter and Knesset Reporter for The Jerusalem Post, Lahav is now the Senior Political Correspondent for Jewish Insider. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency previously named her the 5th-most influential person on “Jewish Twitter.”Now, she joins Sruli Fruchter to answer 18 questions on Israel, including the state of Israel's wa...2024-10-281h 01
Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon LevyThe False Estate | Lahav Harkov on why the media loves to hate IsraelSend us a textLahav Harkov, a Senior Political Correspondent for Jewish Insider, shares with Eylon Levy the complexities of media coverage during Israel's ongoing conflict. The discussion covers a wide range of topics, including the international media's obsession with Israel, the challenges Israel faces in the information war, and the unique aspects of the Israeli and international media landscapes.Harkov offers insights on why the international media seems to focus disproportionately on Israel, often in a critical light, while larger conflicts around the world receive far less attention, if at all. She also addresses...2024-08-051h 09
The Rational EgoistThe Rational Egoist Podcast with Michael Liebowitz: Unveiling the Israeli Conflict with Lahav HarkovIn this thought-provoking episode of "The Rational Egoist Podcast," your host Michael Liebowitz delves into the complexities of the ongoing war in Israel with none other than Lahav Harkov.
Lahav Harkov, a distinguished figure in the world of political journalism, brings her insightful perspective to the conversation.
Lahav Harkov is the Senior Political Correspondent for "The Jewish Insider" and boasts a distinguished career, having previously held positions such as Senior Contributing Editor, Diplomatic Reporter, and Knesset Reporter for "The Jerusalem Post." Join us as Michael and Lahav engage in a candid and objective discussion, shedding...2023-12-0625 min
FDD Morning BriefFDD Morning Brief | feat. Lahav Harkov (Dec. 4)FDD Senior Vice President Jon Schanzer delivers timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Lahav Harkov, Senior Political Correspondent at Jewish Insider.2023-12-0419 min
Limited Liability PodcastLahav HarkovSpecial episode: Rich and Jarrod are joined by Jewish Insider senior political correspondent Lahav Harkov for a conversation on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s numerous high-level meetings during his weeklong trip to the U.S., as well as Saudi normalization and artificial intelligence.2023-09-2746 min
The JPost PodcastBipartisan support for Israel is alive - but is it well?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and Lahav Harkov.On this week's podcast Avi and Lahav talk with The Jerusalem Post's top analyst Herb Keinon about the big stories of the week. They discuss Israel's security concerns in Saudi normalization talks, plus why the IDF is treading carefully even as Hezbollah ramps up action on the northern border. In addition, there is National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's role in the escalation of clashes between Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Plus, a delegation of freshman Democrat members of the US House of Representatives were...2023-08-1030 minThe JPost PodcastHow seriously should we take Nasrallah's threats?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and Lahav HarkovThis week, Avi and Lahav about the prospects of normalization with Saudi Arabia, and how soon that could really happen. Plus, Israel's advances towards joining the US visa waiver program and the bid to have Jericho recognized as a Palestinian heritage site. Guest Sarit Zehavi, founder and president of the Alma Center, who observes and studies Israel's northern border, discusses why Hezbollah has been emboldened lately and how Israel needs to respond to that threat.2023-08-0340 minThe JPost PodcastRep. Ritchie Torres: Progressive and Pro-IsraelThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and Lahav Harkov.This week Avi and Lahav interview Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) on his bill to have a US ambassador for the Abraham Accords, why he's a strong supporter of Israel and the fight against antisemitism. The hosts discuss the controversial judicial reform bill that past this week and its fallout, the debate over US military aid to Israel and the Jewish connections to the film sensation of the summer, "Barbenheimer."2023-07-2734 minThe JPost PodcastMichael Oren on Herzog's visit to WashingtonThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and Lahav HarkovThis week's podcast guest, former ambassador to the US Michael Oren, talks about President Isaac Herzog's visit to Washington, the reasons for the current tensions between the US and Israel and how they compare with the Obama administration. Lahav and Avi talk about the state of the US-Israel relationship, plus why Israel did a delicate diplomatic dance when the West criticized Hungary for targeting LGBT people2023-07-2047 minThe JPost PodcastIs AI a threat or an opportunity for Israel?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Lahav Harkov guest host Zvika Klein.Lahav and guest host Zvika Klein discuss the massive protests against judicial reform across Israel and how the media and law enforcement response compares to right-wing protest movements of the past. Plus, will AI take all of our jobs? Guest Dadi Gertler of the Israel National Cyber Directorate talks to Lahav and Avi about the threats and opportunities of AI to Israel's cybersecurity.2023-07-1340 minThe JPost PodcastIDF cracks down on terror in JeninThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and Lahav HarkovThe podcast focuses on the major IDF raid on Jenin this week: Why it happened now, what its aims are, and more. Jerusalem Post Palestinian Affairs Reporter Khaled Abu Toameh explains how the Palestinian Authority lost its grip on Jenin and Iran filled the vacuum. Plus, Avi and Lahav celebrate the Fourth of July and talk about how polling shows that Israelis are more pro-America than Americans in some ways.2023-07-0637 minThe JPost PodcastThe forgotten history of the Israel-Arab conflictThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and Lahav HarkovOn this week's episode, Avi and Lahav interview former Jerusalem Post correspondent Oren Kessler about his new book "Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict," in which he explains how the Arab revolt has reverberations to this day. Plus, they discuss the spike in the Israeli Arab murder rate, the impending American deal with Iran and why Bruno Mars is selling so many concert tickets in Israel.2023-06-1537 minThe JPost PodcastWe ❤️ NYThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and co-host Lahav Harkov.Avi and Lahav recorded the podcast from The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York this week, and chose some highlights to share. First, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Gilad Erdan talks about countering systemic bias against Israel. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt shares news from the frontlines of fighting antisemitism. Plus, stand-up comic Elon Gold on the pitfalls of learning Hebrew.2023-06-0841 minThe JPost PodcastZionist prideThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and co-host Lahav Harkov.Avi and Lahav discuss the vote on whether the Israeli government should prioritize Zionism. Plus, the return of Avi Maoz right in time for Pride Month. Then, Lahav takes the podcast on the road, interviewing Ambassador George Deek in Baku, Azerbaijan.2023-06-0134 minThe JPost PodcastMatchmaker, matchmaker make me a matchThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and co-host Lahav Harkov.This week's guest is Aleeza Ben Shalom of the Netflix hit "Jewish Matchmaking" to talk about her secrets to successfully pairing up Jewish couples.Avi and Lahav follow up on Noa Kirel's strange post-Eurovision remarks which have since outraged Poland and discuss why the country gets so riled up anyone mentions them and the Holocaust. Plus, the protests against Haredim and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman talk on the phone - could normalization be on...2023-05-2444 minThe JPost PodcastThe Jerusalem Post Podcast is backThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Avi Mayer and co-host Lahav Harkov.The Jerusalem Post podcast is back, with new Editor-in-Chief Avi Mayer co-hosting with Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov. This week, Avi and Lahav talk about how Operation Shield and Arrow was, in some ways, more of the same, but was unique in key ways. Plus, what is the true meaning of Noa Kirel's third place in the Eurovision? Guest Keren Hajioff of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies talks about what it was like to run the IDF's social media and be the spokesperson for former...2023-05-1837 min
18Forty PodcastLahav Harkov: How to Read Media About Israel [Zionism 2/4]This series is sponsored by Unpacking Israeli History.In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Lahav Harkov, senior contributing editor and diplomatic correspondent of The Jerusalem Post, about the media we consume regarding Israel.Living in the diaspora and caring deeply about Israel can be challenging when one does not have first-hand knowledge of current affairs in the land. Lahav Harkov helps us learn how to gain a deeper understanding. In this episode we discuss:How can diaspora Jews be best informed about what is happening in Israel?What do...2023-04-251h 07
Youristics18. Lahav HarkovA conversation with Lahav Larkov, Senior Contributing Editor and Diplomatic Correspondent of The Jerusalem Post. Follow her @LahavHarkov.2023-03-222h 16
SinaiCastWhat's Next for Israel? | Lahav Harkov & Rabbi David WolpeLahav Harkov, Senior Contributing Editor and Diplomatic Correspondent of the Jerusalem Post discusses the political climate in Israel following the recent election and speaks about the ongoing situation with the Palestinian people with Rabbi David Wolpe. Stay aware of all our exciting speakers and events by visiting Sinai Temples website and by looking out for our email blasts.2023-03-081h 16
People of the PodBreaking Down the Headlines from Israel: From Secretary Blinken’s Visit, to Terror Attacks, Protests, and MoreThe Jerusalem Post’s Lahav Harkov joins us this week to help us understand all of the big news from Israel, from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit, to rocket attacks from Gaza, terror attacks in Jerusalem, ultimatums from Russia, massive protests, and proposed changes to Israel’s Law of Return. Harkov is the senior contributing editor and diplomatic correspondent for The Jerusalem Post. *The views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views or position of AJC. Episode Lineup: (0:40) Lahav Harkov ___ Show Notes: Read...2023-02-0220 min
Ask a JewASK A JEW (48): Lahav Harkov and Understanding Israeli PoliticsEver look at the Knesset and tell yourself, "Wow, we're lucky the US congress is so normal"? This week, we call on Lahav Harkov of the Jerusalem Post to help us untangle the swamp of israeli politics (mixed metaphors by design).Follow Lahav on Twitter: @LahavHarkov on Substack at lahav.substack.com/And don't forget to sign up to our Substack askajew.substack.com, Send all your compliments, grievances and questions to: askajewpod@gmail.comJoing the AAJ conversation on Susbtack! askajew.substack.comEmail us your q...2023-01-231h 11
The Honest ReportMaking Sense Of Israel's New Government: A Fireside Chat With Lahav Harkov, Senior Contributing Editor & Diplomatic Correspondent Of The Jerusalem Post.Two months after Israelis voted in their fifth election in three years, Israel has a new government - of sorts. Though Benjamin Netanyahu is back as Israel's prime minister, the composition of the new governing coalition is different than what it's been in the past, and some new members of the government, as a result of their right-leaning politics, have attracted a lot of criticism from the news media and elsewhere.
But how much of the criticism of Israel's government is accurate, and how much is simply a relic of knee-jerk anti-Israel sentiment?
To help...2023-01-0518 min
The JPost PodcastThe World Cup and Iran protestsThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav talk about the World Cup in Qatar, the Moroccan team that has made history, why it's taking so long for Netanyahu to make a government and then speak to Roya Hakakian, an award-winning Iranian-American writer and activist on the ongoing protests in Iran and why this time they might succeed. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-12-1543 min
Limited Liability PodcastLahav HarkovOn this week’s episode, Rich and Jarrod are joined by Lahav Harkov, senior contributing editor and diplomatic correspondent at The Jerusalem Post, for a conversation on the U.S.-Israel relationship and Israeli policy under Bibi. Source2022-12-1248 minThe JPost PodcastExtremism, everywhere: The UN, Israel and KanyeThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. This week's guest, Hillel Neuer of UN Watch, gets into the United Nations' hypocrisy on Israel, Iran and more, and what Israel and the US can do about it. Plus, Yaakov and Lahav discuss the latest in coalition talks, especially the controversy surrounding anti-LGBT, anti-feminist MK Avi Maoz, and whether to laugh or cry about the artist formerly known as Kanye West. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-12-0858 minThe JPost PodcastJPost: Where we were & where we’re goingEditor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz sat down with Lahav Harkov, Khaled Abu Toameh and Seth Frantzman for a conversation about the Post, its significance and how their jobs have changed. To mark The Jerusalem Post’s 90th anniversary, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz sat down with Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov, Palestinian Affairs Correspondent Khaled Abu Toameh and Middle East Affairs Analyst Seth Frantzman for a conversation about the Post, its significance and how their jobs have changed since they became reporters. The full conversation can be heard on The Jerusalem Post Podcast. This is an abbreviated version, edited for style. JPost at 90 Yaakov: Lahav, wh...2022-12-0124 minThe JPost PodcastTerrorism in Jerusalem, antisemitism in New YorkThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav discuss the Palestinian bombing in Jerusalem and murder of an Israeli in Jenin. Plus, was there kosher food or not at the World Cup? After the threat to New York synagogues and Black Hebrew Israelites marched in the streets, our hosts interview Community Security Service Evan Bernstein about efforts to keep Jewish community institutions in the US safe. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-11-2540 minThe JPost PodcastA former Jewish extremist explains today’s Israeli politicsThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav debate Dave Chapelle’s SNL monologue and whether Noa Kirel’s Kanye West pleather pants are good or bad for the Jews, plus they discuss the latest in coalition talks. Guest Yossi Klein Halevi, author of Memoirs of a Jewish Extremist and many other books, discusses what drew him to Rabbi Meir Kahane in his youth, why he left the movement, and what we can learn about Itamar Ben-Gvir from his perspective. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-11-1746 minThe JPost PodcastIsraelis, US citizens cast their votes: The ’Red Wave’ was a ’red ripple’The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to finalize the formation of his government by next Tuesday as his coalition partners demand portfolios and budgets. Yaakov and Lahav also talk to Sam Markstein, political director for the Republican Jewish Coalition, to understand what happened to the Red Wave. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-11-1032 min
People of the PodU.S. and Israeli Election Results: What American Jews Need to KnowThis week’s episode focuses on the Israeli and U.S. elections, their implications, and what impact they could have on U.S.-Israel ties, the spread of antisemitism, and advancing democratic values. We start in the U.S., where razor-thin margins left control of Congress still up in the air at the time of recording. But as the votes continued to be counted, Marc Rod, Capitol Hill correspondent for Jewish Insider, joined us to discuss some of the unexpected results and those that are still pending, along with the implications for American Jews. Then, in I...2022-11-1031 min
The Re-Education with Eli LakeEp. 50: Red Wave Over IsraelThis week's elections in Israel brought back Benjamin Netanyahu to power. He will form a coalition with a political party that seeks to deport disloyal Arab citizens of Israel. Jerusalem Post contributing editor, Lahav Harkov joins Eli to discuss what the next government means for the Jewish state. Time Stamps: 00:27 Monologue 26:02 Interview with Lehav Harkov2022-11-041h 05The JPost PodcastBreaking down the Israeli electionsThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav talk to Herb Keinon and Eliav Breuer about the outcome of the elections. What will Netanyahu do? Has he changed? How will Ben-Gvir manage in the coalition? And what happened to Lapid? Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-11-0323 minThe JPost PodcastThe final Israel countdownThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Israel goes to vote on Tuesday and Yaakov and Lahav discuss the potential outcome, how and who will be able to form a government and what does Kanye West have to do about it. The answer? Not really anything. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-10-2734 minThe JPost PodcastItamar Ben-Gvir: The power and danger of one Israeli politicianThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav discuss the upcoming election, why Itamar Ben-Gvir is so powerful and dangerous and what will happen on November 1. They also speak to David Herskowitz, the now famous former member of Miami Boys Choir. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-10-2042 minThe JPost PodcastModi on Sukkot, comedy and IsraelThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Stand-up comedian Modi talks to Lahav and Yaakov about his career, his upbringing in Israel and New York and how he learned Yiddish. Yaakov and Lahav also talk about the maritime border deal with Lebanon and the continued Palestinian terror wave. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-10-1343 minThe JPost PodcastJordan’s King Abdullah argues for blood libel at UNThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav discuss the results of Jordan's king's speech of incitement at the UN, as witnessed by Yaakov in Jerusalem on Rosh Hashanna. They also talk about why Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky topped the list of 50 Most Influential Jews this year. Plus, Jewish World Reporter Zvika Klein on Alternate Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's burgeoning speaking career, which is being planned even before he leaves government, and what Italian Jews think of their likely prime minister Giorgia Meloni. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-09-2941 minThe JPost PodcastLapid’s two-state solution statement: Real talk or pointless politics?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Lahav and Yaakov talk about the controversy regarding Yair Lapid's UN speech and his endorsement of a two-state solution and how it is just pointless political rhetoric. Plus, they discuss Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed's moving visit to Israel, including a historic stop at Yad Vashem. They also interview scholar Yael Leibowitz for a talk about the meaning of Rosh Hashana and her upcoming book on Ezra, the man who returned the Jews to Israel from exile in Babylon. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spot2022-09-2237 minThe JPost PodcastCelebrating 90 years of The Jerusalem PostThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. This week's podcast is a wrap from the 90th anniversary conference the paper held on Monday in New York City. 500 people packed Gotham Hall for a day-long conference that focused on Israel's diplomatic challenges, its alliance with the United States, the growing tech industry, ties with the Diaspora and more. We bring you an interview Lahav did with US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides and a panel Yaakov moderated with the Bahraini ambassador to the US, the Moroccan ambassador to the UN and Israel's ambassador to the UN. Our podcast...2022-09-1545 minThe JPost PodcastWhy is Israel experiencing a rise in Palestinian terrorism?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav talk to Khaled Abu Toameh about the rise in Palestinian violence in the West Bank and discuss the ongoing elections and battle against the Iran deal. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-09-0833 minThe JPost PodcastShould Israelis still celebrate Zionism?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav discuss the gala event in Basel this week to mark 125 years since the First Zionist Congress. They talk about convicted spy Jonathan Pollard's messy foray into national politics and then interview Prof. Gil Troy, one of the most prolific writers on Zionism today and a guest in Basel who also took a picture on Herzl's balcony. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-09-0140 minThe JPost PodcastFrom Iran to teachers on strike: A week of deals concerning IsraelThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav discuss all the deals that are concerning Israel right now, from the teachers union striking and concerns that the will not reach an agreement with the Education Ministry before September 1, to the impending signing of the new JCPOA between the US and Iran. Then, they are joined by Noam Bedein, CEO of Middle East Ecotourism to discuss the Dead Sea and the good news that good come out of a dried-out situation.2022-08-2535 minThe JPost PodcastIsraeli politics welcomes IDF chiefs of staff partyThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Yaakov discuss Gadi Eisenkot's choice to throw his hat in the political ring this week and join his predecessor as IDF chief of staff, Benny Gantz, who has changed political parties six times in the last three years. What are this new party's chances to succeed? Yaakov and Lahav also discuss a letter Donald Trump sent Benjamin Netanyahu that Lahav published this week and what it means for future Israeli annexation of the West Bank. Finally, the two interview Ofer Gutman, CEO of Masa Israel to hear about th...2022-08-1844 minThe JPost PodcastLiving on the Gaza border: What it’s really like for one Israeli amid warThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Yaakov talk to Adele Raemer, originally from the Bronx, who has lived along the border with Gaza since the mid 1970s about the recent conflict. They also discuss the operation's accomplishments, the results of the Labor Party primaries and what it means that Israelis cannot be called Israelis on the FIFA website ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-08-1150 minThe JPost PodcastLikud and Labor head to the primary pollsThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and guest host Zvika Klein talk to Likud candidate Fleur Hassan Nahoum and Labor candidate Yaya Fink about why they think a primary system is best and what are the fault lines in their parties before they go to a vote next week. Plus, how the Trump administration threatened Netanyahu into backing down from unilateral annexation, the latest on the Jewish Agency crisis in Russia and details on the Israeli-born American negotiator in the gas talks between Israel and Lebanon. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts...2022-08-0458 minThe JPost PodcastUS-Israel ties: From the Abraham Accords to the Biden visitThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav sum up President Biden’s visit to Israel, look toward the November elections and talk to Aryeh Lightstone, the former special envoy for economic normalization about his new book, the upcoming anniversary of the Abraham Accords and US-Israel ties2022-07-2151 minThe JPost PodcastJoe Biden’s visit to the Middle East: The highs and lowsThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav this week discuss US President Joe Biden's historic visit to Israel, from Benny Gantz opening a water bottle with his teeth to Benjamin Netanyahu's profuse sweating. They also speak to Julie Platt, the new chair of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) about the crisis at the Kotel and the rise in antisemitism. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-07-1447 minThe JPost PodcastIs Saudi-Israeli normalization in the cards following Biden’s visit?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Yaakov discuss Prime Minister Yair Lapid’s first overseas visit to Paris and why he won’t fly on the Israeli Air Force One. They also talk to Avi Jorisch, an American-Israeli who recently visited Saudi Arabia and what might happen after US President Joe Biden's visit next week. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-07-0746 minThe JPost PodcastIs Israel ready for another round of elections?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav get into why Bennett's diverse government didn't last and what they think lies ahead as Israel enters its fifth election season in three and a half years. Plus, the podcast says goodbye to longtime JPost Political Reporter Gil Hoffman, who sums up 24 exciting years at the paper. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-06-2336 minThe JPost PodcastIsrael’s government’s collapse as a new energy opportunity arisesThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav discuss the ongoing collapse of Israel's government and the appointment of a new chairman of the Jewish Agency. They then talk to energy expert Gabriel Mitchell about the deal being negotiated with Europe which is desperately seeking Israeli gas. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-06-1649 minThe JPost PodcastWhy are settlers okay with the Knesset’s vote against Judea and Samaria?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Tamar talk about the seemingly short life expectancy of Iranian nuclear scientists, Lebanon's threats at the new Karish gas reservoir, and US President Joe Biden's postponed visit to Israel. Then, Lahav speaks with Binyamin regional council mayor Israel Ganz about the surprisingly mixed reactions towards the Knesset's vote against Judea and Samaria in the West Bank. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-06-0933 minThe JPost PodcastWhat Top Gun can teach Israel about IranThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav talk about whether Top Gun: Maverick has the solutions for Israel's Iran dilemmas, China's anger at JPost for publishing an interview with Taiwan's foreign minister and more. Plus, Yaakov and Jerusalem Post Senior Analyst Herb Keinon about how racist incidents at the Jerusalem Day flag march reflect on Israel. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-06-0244 minThe JPost PodcastSallam Lekoulam from Morocco!The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav calls in from Casablanca, where she talks to interfaith activist Jeremie Dahan about Jewish life in Morocco. Yaakov and Lahav talk about the death of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and how Israel could have handled it better. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-05-1935 minThe JPost Podcast - Travel EditionSallam Lekoulam from Morocco!The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav calls in from Casablanca, where she talks to interfaith activist Jeremie Dahan about Jewish life in Morocco. Yaakov and Lahav talk about the death of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh and how Israel could have handled it better. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-05-1935 minThe JPost PodcastA return to the Knesset - Will Bennett’s government last?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Yaakov talk about the new summer session of the Knesset with Meretz MK Yair Golan, a former deputy IDF chief of staff, and speculate whether Naftali Bennett's government will last. They also discuss the upcoming visit of US President Joe Biden and the significance of a possible visit by him to east Jerusalem. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-05-1245 minThe JPost PodcastYom Haatzmaut special, plus food phenom Eitan BernathThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav are joined by Jerusalem Post analyst Herb Keinon and military correspondent Anna Ahronheim to discuss Israel's achievements and the challenges ahead, with a debate on fireworks: Triggering or fun? Plus, TikTok and "Drew Barrymore Show" foodie Eitan Bernath talks about his new cookbook and being a proud Jew with a major following. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-05-0548 minThe JPost PodcastTwitter and Take-out: JPost podcast looks at Elon Musk and Bibi-Bennett battleThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Yaakov talk about Elon Musk’s purchasing of Twitter, its impact on free speech and the spat between Naftali Bennett and Benjamin Netanyahu over whose family spent more state money and how the fight is covering up the real issue - where the prime minister should live. Plus, an interview with foreign policy expert Dr. Emmanuel Navon on Emmanuel Macron's French presidential victory. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-04-2848 minThe JPost PodcastIsrael once defeated terrorism. Here’s howThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Yaakov and Lahav speak to former general Gal Hirsch who was one of the architects for Operation Defensive Shield, launched 20 years ago after the devastating Park Hotel suicide attack on the Passover Seder night. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-04-1451 minThe JPost PodcastFrom Bennett to the Bible: What’s next for Israel’s gov’t ahead of Passover?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Lahav and Yaakov are joined this week by Rabbi Dr. Ari Lamm, CEO of Bnai Zion, to talk about teaching Bible to non-Jews in Hebrew – not before they discuss the latest political developments in Israel and Naftali Bennett's future. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-04-0747 minThe JPost PodcastCombatting a new wave of terrorThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Israel went from peace summits to a new terror wave this week. Lahav and Yaakov record from the sidelines of the Jerusalem Post conference at the House of Lords in London and at Sde Boker where Lahav interviewed Eitan Naeh, Israel’s new ambassador to Bahrain. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-03-3130 min
People of the PodSetting the Record Straight on Israel’s Support for UkraineA false narrative has emerged about Israel’s alleged neutrality over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Lahav Harkov, senior diplomatic correspondent for The Jerusalem Post and co-host of their weekly podcast, joins us to set the record straight. Harkov explains how Israel is supporting Ukraine and the Ukrainian people, while avoiding provoking Syrian-based Russian troops on the democratic nation’s northern border. Then, AJC Jerusalem Director Avital Leibovich shares a touching account of the AJC-sponsored plane that brought 101 Jewish Ukrainians to Israel and how Israel is welcoming Ukrainian refugees. ___ Episode Lineup: (0:40) Lahav H...2022-03-2423 minThe JPost Podcast”The Zoo rabbi” on Rav Kanievsky’s impactThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Yaakov and Lahav discuss the Israeli leadership's decision to openly criticize Iran talks, plus how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's speech to the Knesset was received. This week's guest is Rabbi Natan Slifkin, who talks about the death of leading haredi Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, his life's work and the rabbinic leadership vacuum ahead. Rabbi Slifkin, known as the "zoo rabbi," also discussed his Biblical Museum of Natural History. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-03-2437 minThe JPost PodcastShould Israel allow in Ukrainian refugees?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Lahav and Yaakov moderate a debate between Uri Zaki, head of the Meretz Executive Board and Yishai Fleisher, international spokesperson for the Jewish community of Hebron. They also talk about the Iran deal that is coming into a bad (?) end, and this week's Purim celebrations after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-03-1745 minThe JPost PodcastRussia-Ukraine War: Israel’s careful positionThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Yaakov and Lahav discuss the burgeoning war between Russia and Ukraine and the careful balance between Israel's values and security interests. And what does Yaakov think about Bar Refaeli's new reality TV show? Plus: Author and activist Polly Bronstein on the power and importance of moderate politics. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-02-2457 minThe JPost PodcastDavid Draiman on the move from heavy metal to the pro-Israel battlefieldThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov. Lahav and Yaakov talk with 'Disturbed' lead singer David Draiman about his vocal and public stand to defend Israel and discuss as well the latest NSO police scandal and a letter the Jerusalem Post recently received from a Chinese diplomat. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-02-1057 minThe JPost PodcastSledgehammering the Israel-US relationshipThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Lahav and Yaakov speak to former US ambassador to Israel David Friedman ahead of the publication of his new book "Sledgehammer" which reveals what went on behind-the-scenes in the US-Israel relationship during the Trump-Netanyahu years. Plus, Yaakov and Lahav discuss what Whoopi Goldberg's Holocaust distortion and the Amnesty report calling Israel an apartheid state have in common. Our podcast is available on Google Play, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.2022-02-0349 minThe JPost PodcastWhy can’t all politicians condemn settler violence?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov On this week’s podcast, Yaakov and Lahav talk to Efrat's Mayor Oded Revivi and discuss the latest Jewish violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. They also zoom in on Israel’s ties with China with Carice Witte, Executive Director at SIGNAL - Sino Israel Global Network & Academic Leadership, marking 30 years to formal diplomatic relations between the two countries. They also talk about the latest on Omicron, the green pass and the end of quarantine in Israeli schools. Plus - will Russia invade Ukraine at the end? Our podcast is av...2022-01-271h 04The JPost PodcastBeware of the killer dolphins!The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov On this week’s episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov try to get to the bottom of Hamas accusations that Israel has trained dolphin assassins, and they examine the menagerie of animals Israel’s enemies think the Mossad has turned into spies.Plus, the latest on life in the pandemic (as always), and an especially rude week in Israeli politics.This week’s guest is Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll, cofounder and President of Chochmat Nashim, an organization advocating for Orthodox Jewish women. She speaks...2022-01-1345 minThe JPost PodcastBreaking kosher phonesThe Jerusalem Post Podcast with Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov Editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down with Israel's Minister of Communications Yoaz Hendel for a candid conversation about his battle to break up ultra-Orthodox autonomy in Israel, 5G, China and his future in politics. Photo credit: Rami Zinger, as seen on jpost.com2021-12-231h 04The JPost PodcastLoay Alshareef: Real change is happening in the Arab worldThis week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov start by discussing the headline from the Teheran Times, where a map was published indicating the dots of supposed potential attacks by the Iranians against Israel. The irony is that their alleged "attacks" include Shchem, Jenin and areas in Lebanon, as well as the Gaza strip and Golan Heights. They continue and talk about Israel-US relations, specifically the obsession of the Biden administration regarding the Israeli settlements. We can see Increased tension between Israel and the US on this issue, which should not come as...2021-12-1733 minThe JPost PodcastIs Israel heading toward another stabbing Intifada?The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Lahav Harkov and Yaakov Katz This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov start their conversation with the Iran talks, shift to discuss the Mediterranean region and Israel's relationship with Turkey, and finish by discussing the possibility of yet another stabbing Intifada after facing six terror attacks in the last two and a half weeks. When it comes to Iran, Katz said that Israel is worried about the possibility of ending up with a "bad deal," as the US seems to be withdrawing from the Middle East, which...2021-12-0956 minThe JPost PodcastShifting sands in the Middle East?This week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov take a moment to discuss the shifting sands in the Middle East as Israeli generals have recently been photographed chatting alongside their Arab counterparts - scenes typically described as a rarity within the geopolitical landscape. While the details of their conversations are left up to interpretation, Katz and Harkov give their own interpretations on what the interactions mean for the security of the Jewish State and Israel's standing throughout the Middle East, with regard to the views of its Arab neighbors. Later on in the...2021-11-1842 minThe JPost PodcastKanye West, the Israeli state budget and a Gaza warThis week on The Jerusalem Post Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov talk about the State Budget. The team discusses the highlights of the budget and how ministries across the state now have more money to do the things that they are supposed to. Later on in the episode, Katz and Harkov talk with Jonathan Schanzer, senior vice president for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, whose new book takes a deep look into Operation Guardian of the Walls, discussing it's successes and faults, and the ever-repeating cycle of violence that occurs between allied Palestinian t...2021-11-111h 12The JPost PodcastHow will Israel address the climate crisis? Behind the scenes at COP26Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov put on their climatology hat, following Harkov's trip to Glasgow where she took part in the international COP26 climate conference, alongside Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. The duo breakdown Israel's role in combatting climate change, as well as the technologies and renewable energy sources Israel is currently forwarding to directly address the problem. Harkov also gives her own personal takeaways from the conference. She said that world leaders have promised to directly address the issues that are exacerbating climate change within their own borders in the years and decades to come...2021-11-0545 minThe JPost PodcastDo Palestinian NGOs support terror?Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week to discuss the upcoming international 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and two other minutes will attend. In the build-up to the conference, Katz and Harkov take a moment to reflect on the importance of discussing climate change and what Israel and its government are doing to address the problem. Earlier this week, Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced that the country was designating six Palestinian NGOs as terror organizations. Katz and Harkov speak with the founder and president of NGO...2021-10-2940 minThe JPost PodcastHow much does it matter if an Israeli politician speaks English?Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov take a moment to reflect this week on the events of The Jerusalem Post's 10th Annual Conference that took place just last week. In reflection, an interesting discussion arises surrounding the parallels between the effectiveness of a politician and their ability, or inability, to speak English, after Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked received a bit of taunting from the opposition for turning to the conference moderator to clarify the word for "appreciate." Following the discussion of languages, and the diversity it creates in Israel, Katz and Harkov sit down with the...2021-10-2150 minThe JPost PodcastWhat‘s more important: Israel‘s relations with the world or its own Arab citizens?Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week to discuss the latest news around Israel in the Jewish world on this week's edition of The Jerusalem Post Podcast. On this week's episode, Katz and Harkov discuss the bombshell Prime Minister Naftali Bennett dropped on the Knesset floor earlier this week, claiming that the Mossad carried out an operation to find the remains and information about Israeli Air Force Navigator Ron Arad, who went missing over Lebanon in 1986 after he was forced to eject from his aircraft after it took on damage. As Israel tries...2021-10-071h 02The JPost PodcastWhat do Iron Dome batteries and Christian support for Israel have in common?Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week for a Sukkot edition of The Jerusalem Post Podcast.While Israelis and Jews across the world are celebrating the Sukkot holiday, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is preparing for his first-ever appearance in front of the UN General Assembly. Join Katz and Harkov this week as they discuss what they believe will be included in the prime minister's address. Will he talk about Hamas, Iran or the push to block replenishment of the Iron Dome System by the US Congress? How will Bennett's performance compare to Netanyahu's...2021-09-2342 minThe JPost PodcastDoes the Durban conference matter for Israel?Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week for a Yom Kippur edition of The Jerusalem Post Podcast. As Israelis and Jews across the world prepare for the day-long fast to atone and repent for their sins of the year, Katz and Harkov discuss apologies in Israeli politics - or lack thereof - and the different ways Israel and its politicians have changed throughout the past year. Later in the episode, Harkov sits down with the former secretary general of the World Jewish Congress Dan Diker to discuss the controversial annual Durban conference scheduled...2021-09-1545 minThe JPost PodcastRosh Hashanah, 9-11 and COVID-19 through the lens of the Jerusalem PostJerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down this week for a New Year's edition of The Jerusalem Post Podcast. Families around Israel are preparing for Rosh Hashanah. They speak to Religious Affairs Correspondent Jeremy Sharon to discuss how the coronavirus pandemic has shaped religious life in Israel and how religious sects in Israel are coping with changes in tradition. They also touch on the Meron disaster, which occurred last Lag B’Omer, and discuss the investigation into the tragedy. Finally, the duo speaks with Jerusalem Report Editor-in-Chief Steve Linde, who was night editor on 9-11 20 ye...2021-09-0640 minThe JPost PodcastBennett & Biden's first meeting could impact the world - here's whyJerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov discuss the first meeting between Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and US President Joe Biden. Harkov is on the ground in Washington. Later in the episode, Katz sits down with Israel's former ambassador to the United States Michael Oren to discuss the meeting, too. They talk about what it means for both Israel and the United States, and dive into plausible scenarios that could arise from the meeting - ones that could affect the world and not just Israel. Oren and Katz also discuss the significance behind Bennett's first steps within t...2021-08-2650 minThe JPost PodcastSitting down with a hunterJerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz and Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov sit down with Nazi hunter Ephraim Zuroff to discuss Poland's new anti-restitution law that sets limits on the ability of Jews to recover property seized by Nazi German occupiers and retained by post-war communist rulers. They discussed what it means with regard to the how the events of the Holocaust are projected to the masses and how it could negatively affect the stories of those who perished. Then Katz and Harkov speak with The Jerusalem Post's military correspondent Anna Ahronheim to discuss the most recent events developments in Kabul, with th...2021-08-2057 minThe JPost PodcastHow did the Bennett government manage the Jerusalem Flag March?In this week's episode, editor-in-chief Lahav Harkov and diplomatic correspondent Lahav Harkov discuss the new Israeli government and how it handled the recent Jerusalem Flag March. Photo by Flash90, as seen on jpost.com2021-06-1841 min
People of the PodWhat You Need to Know About Israel’s Diverse New Government; The Mainstreaming of AntisemitismFor the first time since 2009, Israel has a new prime minister, Naftali Bennett. The Jerusalem Post Senior Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov joins us this week to shed some light on the new prime minister and help us understand what we can expect from Israel’s new government. Then, we bring you one of the most-discussed sessions from AJC Virtual Global Forum 2021. Bret Stephens, op-ed columnist for The New York Times, Bari Weiss, journalist and author of How to Fight Antisemitism, and Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, Director of AJC Europe, discuss rising Jew-hatred in a session titled “The Mainstreaming of Anti...2021-06-1853 min
Good Faith EffortLahav Harkov - Reporting on Israel: Ep. 29From Numbers 13 to the America in 2021, reporting on what’s happening in Israel, a land so close to the hearts of so many across the globe, has been a fundamental challenge. How should we navigate it, especially during a time of rising antisemitism on social media and in the streets? And what are Westerners missing in their picture of the current round of conflict between Israel and Hamas?Friend of the show, Lahav Harkov of The Jerusalem Post, joins Rabbi Ari again to unpack all of this.This episode is supported by the Bernard Revel Gr...2021-06-0134 minThe JPost PodcastAntisemitism has reached the 'influencers'"Israel is an inherently racist entity." "We like to kill children." These are just some of the statements that have been shared on social networks in the last couple of weeks. In this week's episode, Yaakov Katz and Lahav Harkov talk about how Operation Guardian of the Walls led to demonization of the Jewish state. Harkov notes that models Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid have more followers on Instagram than there are people in Israel, and they are spreading messages, such as that Israel is an apartheid state and worse. They speak with Diaspora Affairs Correspondent Jeremy Sharon, ADL CEO Jason...2021-05-281h 07The JPost PodcastMount Meron: The Writing Was on the WallWas the Mount Meron tragedy caused by politics? In this episode, Diplomatic Correspondent Lahav Harkov and Editor-in-Chief Yaakov Katz discuss the systemic problem that led to the Meron stampede, that led to increased death during COVID-19 and more. Lahav focuses on the distrust between the ultra-Orthodox and the government and the conspiracy theories that are being shared on social media since 45 people died last week. Photo credit: David Cohen/FLASH90 as used on jpost.com2021-05-0937 min
People of the PodInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day with Mandy Gonzalez; Israel’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and the PalestiniansIn honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Museum of Jewish Heritage held a special event, “18 Voices: A Liberation Day Reading Of Young Writers’ Diaries From The Holocaust.” We sit down with Broadway actress Mandy Gonzalez, who read diary excerpts during the virtual reading, and Alexandra Zapruder, curator of “18 Voices” and author of “Salvaged Pages.” Then, we speak to Lahav Harkov, Senior Contributing Editor and Diplomatic Correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, about Israel’s record-shattering vaccine rollout and the controversy over access for Palestinians. Finally, to close out the episode, past president of AJC Westchester/Fairfield Beverl...2021-01-2949 min
Good Faith EffortLahav Harkov & Ahdeya Ahmed AlSayed - Keep Dreaming: Ep. 9Can we still dream big dreams even in such dark and lonely times? This week Rabbi Ari Lamm talks to two major journalists - one Israeli, one Arab - about how big dreams are even now reshaping the Middle East and the wider world of faith as we know it.
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National Security DigestAfter the Abraham Accords: What to Expect under a Biden AdministrationPresident Trump’s relationship with Israel has been remarkably warm and has helped to fuel a new approach to Middle East policy, one that culminated in the recent Abraham Accords. But with the incoming Biden administration, questions loom as to how much continuity we might expect. Will President-elect Biden enter another nuclear deal with Iran? How will the new administration impact the pace of normalization between Israel and its Arab neighbors? Will Biden’s foreign policy represent a renaissance of the Obama years? Lahav Harkov, Senior Contributing Editor at The Jerusalem Post, joins JINSA Senior Policy Analyst Erielle Davidson to disc...2020-12-0938 min
Alberta Advantage PodcastKenney Forgot Who Defeated the NazisSupport this podcast Nazis are bad! The Communists who defeated them are good! Somehow, this is massively confusing to Alberta Premier Jason Kenney! Joined by special guest Breht O'Shea of Revolutionary Left Radio, Team Advantage examines Jason Kenney's confused sense of history. Why is he such a big fan of the debunked Black Book of Communism? Are Nazism and Communism the same, as Jason Kenney proposes? Who (and what social forces) benefit from this reading of history? Thanks to Breht O'Shea of Revolutionary Left Radio for joining us. Find RLR at revolutionaryleftradio.com...2020-03-091h 31
People of the PodAJC Passport: Black-Jewish Relations and Flare-Up in GazaThe African American and American Jewish communities have a long and storied history of cooperation. But is there still a shared Black-Jewish agenda today? Joining us is Dr. Lonnie Bunch III, Founding Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, to discuss the past, present, and future of Black-Jewish relations in America. Then, on "The Battle for Balfour,” we are joined by Jerusalem Post Senior Contributing Editor Lahav Harkov for an update on the latest flare-up in Gaza and what impact it might have on the upcoming Israeli election.2019-03-2931 min
Collective Consciousness ShowEp. 212 - Collective Consciousness ShowEwa BrzezikPolish National living in AmericaEwa comes on our show this week to inform us about the rising level of misinformation regarding the true history of Poland and the Polish people via a vis the State of Israel and Jewish people during and after WWII. Polish-Jewish activist Janusz Sujecki recently wrote:“I object to the unprecedented, heinous calumnies, on the part of the State of Israel directed against Poland…a situation where Polonophobic hysteria has taken hold of Israel, where Poles are effectively being blamed for the Holocaust, where Israeli journalist Lahav Harkov deliberately writes-out the mendacious phrase “Polish death camps”...2019-03-151h 26
People of the PodAJC Passport: We’re Off to the RacesIn a shocking move last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the dissolution of the current Knesset. With early elections now set for April 9th, join us as Lahav Harkov, Senior Contributing Editor of The Jerusalem Post, dives into recent developments, analyzes the political turmoil, and suggests what we can expect in the short months leading up to the elections for the 21st Knesset.2019-01-0334 min
NewsstandNewsstand with Etai Handman and Joshua Jacobs – 29.12.18 This week on Newsstand we had a roundtable discussion with Lahav Harkov the Senior Contributing Editor of The Jerusalem Post [...]2018-12-2927 min
The Renegade ReportLahav HarkovThis week the Renegade Report features Jerusalem Post journalist Lahav Harkov. Lahav speaks about the disingenuous nature of implying there is any kind of apartheid in Israel, the situation in the West Bank and Gaza, and the motivation the State has for its strict border security. Roman enquires about the significance of Donald Trump moving the US embassy to Jerusalem, and Jonathan explores some of the changing relationships in the Middle East between Israel and surrounding Arab countries. Ms Harkov speaks about anti-semitism in Europe, comments on immigration into Israel, and gives a well-laid argument for Zionism.2018-02-1354 min
NewsstandNewsstand 10.01.2015 This week on the Newsstand we interview Knesset Reporter & analyst for The Jerusalem Post Lahav Harkov. She breaks down [...]2015-01-1027 min