What if we have misunderstood the conflict from the very start? In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman speaks with former Israeli Knesset member Einat Wilf about Hamas, anti-Zionism, October 7, Gaza, UNRWA, antisemitism, the global campaign against Israel, and her contention that anti-Zionism now serves as the central ideology fueling a worldwide assault on Jewish existence.
This segment focuses on Alan Dershowitz's criticism of Jewish voters in New York who supported Zohran Mamdani, while Jimmy contends that it is Zionism, not Judaism, that has contributed to rising hostility toward Jewish people. Dore responds to Dershowitz's comments satirically, consistently drawing a distinction between Jewish people and Zionists, and accusing Israel and its supporters of endangering Jewish communities globally.
According to the Community Security Trust (CST), antisemitic incidents in the UK increased by 21% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. The charity recorded 1,926 incidents, marking the second-highest six-month total ever documented. A significant rise in violent assaults was also reported, with the CST attributing part of the increase to ongoing tensions related to the Middle East conflict.
This isn't a walking tour , it's a movie through Mahane Yehuda. Experience real Jerusalem with unfiltered, immersive walking tours captured in natural sound. No commentary, just real life as it unfolds.
Rawan Osman describes how Arab antisemitism is constructed and how it can be dismantled. She once ran out of a grocery store so quickly that she left her purse behind in the shopping cart, in her twenties and newly arrived in Strasbourg, she had just seen four Orthodox Jewish men for the first time in her life. Later, at home, she sat on her windowsill and spent weeks observing the neighbors she had been raised to fear, grappling with a question she had never before considered: why is the Jew the enemy? Rawan grew up in a secular family in southern Lebanon, an area under Hezbollah's influence.
Join me for a beautiful morning walk along the Tel Aviv Promenade, as the city awakens alongside the Mediterranean coastline. Soak in the tranquil beach atmosphere, the swaying palm trees, the soft morning light, and the sight of people walking and running, all surrounded by the distinctive energy that makes Tel Aviv feel so vibrant. We will then continue to the iconic Azrieli Towers, explore the surrounding area, and take in the modern face of Tel Aviv with its striking skyscrapers, bustling streets, and dynamic urban vibe.