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]]> Israel Week in Review 2021 Origin Story Marketing Ben Rancman false Ben Rancman comments@israelweekinreview.com en https://www.israelweekinreview.com/ Join Israel Week in Review for one of our signature Deep Dive programs. Explore the 5 most important takeaways from this recent conflict against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza. Understand the story behind the headlines and gain a greater geopolitical understanding of this recent conflict. You'll be surprised to learn things that are frequently missed by the mainstream media.


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]]> Deep Dive: The 5 Important Takeaways from Israel's recent conflict in Gaza - Operation Breaking Dawn Deep Dive: The 5 Important Takeaways from Israel's recent conflict in Gaza - Operation Breaking Dawn 00:28:39 05e034e0-23e5-485f-ace3-957552fb8672 Ben Rancman 2 2 full false https://israelweekinreview.com/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Join Israel Week in Review as we discuss Israel's 5th election in under 4 years. Learn what is leading to Israel's inability to form a governing coalition.

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]]> Israel's Never Ending Elections Israel's Never Ending Elections 00:11:37 3bf3faaa-30f6-4307-9ec1-336e26054f72 1 2 full false https://israelweekinreview.com/episode/israel_s-never-ending-elections Wed, 10 Aug 2022 19:07:04 +0000 Russia has returned to the Middle East with a highly successful campaign supporting the Assad regime in Syria. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has largely been absent from a region where it played a major role in the Arab-Israeli conflict. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has worked to rebuild its diplomatic, economic, and military capabilities. It has followed a strategic concept named "The Primakov Doctrine." Who was Yevgeny Primakov? What foreign policy positions did he advocate? How has this doctrine shaped Russian strategic thinking in Syria?

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]]> Deep Dive: Russia in the Middle East Deep Dive: Russia in the Middle East 00:18:31 37b481bc-3ee4-432f-a658-6a484550529c Ben Rancman 17 1 full false https://israelweekinreview.com/episode/deep-dive_-russia-in-the-middle-east Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:20:52 +0000 Israel-Arab peace has long eluded Israel and its neighbors. But it seems that times are changning. On this one year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, learn how Israel is establishing peace with its neighbors. The negotiations with the Palestinians are another matter. Divided between the radicals of Hamas and the corrupt oligarchy of the PA, an Israeli Palestinian agreement seems as unlikely as any time in history. But what are Israel's options? Can they ride out the status quo? Can Israel's increasing normalization with its neighbors be leveraged to increase security and improve the quality of life for Palestinians. Tune in to find out.

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]]> Editorial: Israel-Arab Peace? Editorial: Israel-Arab Peace? 00:15:45 e9c7b673-b114-46e9-9207-6a7abdf59008 Ben Rancman 16 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/editorial-israel-arab-peace Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:36:45 +0000 01:10 - Personal Note

02:15 - Knesset Approves 2021-22 Budget in First Reading

06:30 - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett Meets US President Joe Biden at White House

10:30 - ECONOMIC NEWS - Israel Inaugurates $1.7 Billion Port Terminal in Haifa

13:06 - DEFENSE NEWS - Russian Troops Occupy Syrian City of Deraa Near Israeli Border

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]]> Friday September 3, 2021 Friday September 3, 2021 00:16:20 31f32ea6-5fb1-43e3-b059-d5600d619ea3 Ben Rancman 15 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/friday-september-3-2021 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 13:32:09 +0000 01:09 - American Withdrawal from Afghanistan Worries Allies, Delights Enemies

07:29 - Israeli Air Force Strikes Targets in Syria

09:52 - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett to Visit Washington DC Next Week

12:54 - Economic News - Israel's Economy Grew by 15.4% in Q2

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]]> Friday August 20, 2021 Friday August 20, 2021 00:15:34 0d5a5706-71fc-4f09-8507-932d23e64388 Ben Rancman 14 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/friday-august-20-2021 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 02:06:30 +0000 Many casual observers of the Syrian scene are unaware that the ruling al-Assad family are members of a religious sect known as the Alawites. Most Orthodox Muslims view this group with deep suspicion and they have been deemed un-Islamic by most religious authorities. Learn about the fascinating history, religious traditions, and politics of a controversial minority that controls most of the levers of power within Syria. Why are the Alawites opposed by many Sunni Syrians? What other Syrian communities are they allied with? Why has Syria become so closely allied with Iran?

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]]> Deep Dive: The Alawites of Syria Deep Dive: The Alawites of Syria 00:14:01 946c6074-e607-4951-9df1-0e76a5fffaa0 Ben Rancman 13 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/deep-dive-the-alawites-of-syria Wed, 18 Aug 2021 17:07:19 +0000 00:48 - Israel and Morocco Establish Formal Diplomatic Relations

03:36 - Israel Invests in Increased Policing in the Arab Community

05:50 - Hezbollah Fires 19 Rockets into Northern Israel

09:45 - BUSINESS NEWS - Microsoft Acquires Israeli Startup Peer5

10:30 - DEFENSE NEWS - Israeli and US Air Forces Complete Joint Drills

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]]> Thursday August 12, 2021 Thursday August 12, 2021 00:12:49 0edb9046-79a7-4196-a807-04d6f85b2715 Ben Rancman 12 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/thursday-august-12-2021 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:43:00 +0000 From the Byzantine Empire to the end of the Ottoman Empire.

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]]> Deep Dive: History of the Maronites of Lebanon Part 2 Deep Dive: History of the Maronites of Lebanon Part 2 00:17:39 9b5771f0-ada7-48f8-8306-533d4d23cc60 Ben Rancman 11 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/deep-dive-history-of-the-maronites-of-lebanon-part-2 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:03:18 +0000 From the Canaanites to Saint Maron.


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]]> Deep Dive: History of the Maronites of Lebanon Part 1 Deep Dive: History of the Maronites of Lebanon Part 1 00:12:18 14bc19ae-8b58-4e2a-a722-e051b3966c73 Ben Rancman 10 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/deep-dive-history-of-the-maronites-of-lebanon-part-1 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 03:59:40 +0000 01:09 - Israeli Cabinet Unanimously Approves Budget

06:22 - Israeli Supreme Court Seeks Compromise in Sheikh Jarrah

08:56 - Financial News - Google Makes Major Infrastructure Investment in Israel

10:43 - Defense News - Israeli Owned Cargo Ship Struck in Drone Attack


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]]> Tuesday August 3, 2021 Tuesday August 3, 2021 00:14:53 d87efa89-7b61-42ea-b75c-54eac28adca1 Ben Rancman 9 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/tuesday-august-3-2021 Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:30:40 +0000 00:52 - Israeli Government to Review Practices of Cyber Security Firm NSO Group

11:03 - Israel Responds to Ben & Jerry's Decision to Stop Selling Ice Cream Across Green Line

15:31 - El Al and Israir Now Fly to Marrakech, Morocco

 17:40 - Regional Profile - The Maronites of Lebanon


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]]> Tuesday July 27, 2021 Tuesday July 27, 2021 00:29:52 6af63754-88f0-42c5-936c-345faa5dcb31 Ben Rancman 8 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/tuesday-july-27-2021 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:30:20 +0000 00:43 - Tisha b'Av Observed in Israel

04:33 - Protests Against the Palestinian Authority Continue

06:40- Lebanese Prime Minister Designate, Sa'ad Hariri, Resigns

08:40 - Financial News - OPEC Reaches New Production Agreement

11:40 - Defense News - Israel Joins CENTCOM, US Builds Joint Operations Center in Israel

13:10 - Editorial - Cultural Profile - Tisha b'Av


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]]> Sunday July 18, 2021 Sunday July 18, 2021 00:23:52 bd126c1f-5475-4953-892b-1c468d4243c2 Ben Rancman 7 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/sunday-july-18-2021 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 03:37:02 +0000 00:42 - Isaac Herzog Sworn in as Israel's 11th President

01:34 - Situation in Lebanon Continues to Deteriorate

03:35 - King Abdallah Speaks with Naftali Bennett and Joe Biden

06:08 - Change Government Fails to Pass Bill

07:35 - Business News - SoftBank Enters Israeli Market

09:00 - Defense News - Egypt Opens New Naval Base

10:33 - Editorial - Regional Profile - The Alawites

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]]> Sunday July 11, 2021 Sunday July 11, 2021 00:25:02 124ebe70-1558-4015-bfab-44f9e2f15950 Ben Rancman 6 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/sunday-july-11-2021 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:39:27 +0000 00:39 - Incendiary Balloon Fires in Southern Israel

02:35 - Israel Negotiates with Hamas

05:16 - Israel Inaugurates Embassy and Consulate in UAE

09:35 - Shadow War with Iran

13:06 - Palestinians Protest PA in Ramallah, Hebron, and Bethlehem

16:00 - Editorial - Who is Mansour Abbas and what does the Ra'am Party stand for?

]]> Sunday July 4, 2021 Sunday July 4, 2021 00:24:40 3d71627b-ea35-4f29-89c5-7be5e5dae060 Ben Rancman 5 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/sunday-july-4-2021 Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:13:29 +0000 In this episode:

0:42 - Palestinians Protest the Death of Abbas Critic

3:00 - Israeli Navy Receives 2nd Stealth Corvette

4:36 - Attack on Iranian Nuclear Site

6:33 - Tel Aviv Gay Pride Parade

7:55 - Yair Lapid Meets US Secretary of State

9:37 - Israel Sends Team to Assist Rescue Efforts in Miami

11:15 - Editorial

]]> Sunday June 27, 2021 Sunday June 27, 2021 00:23:36 e2cc31f9-9512-4ff1-a81c-53091f7fca26 Ben Rancman 4 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/sunday-june-27-2021 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:44:30 +0000 In Israel over the past week... 

:38 Rescheduled Flag March Takes Place

 2:44 Incendiary Balloon Attacks Cause Fires

 4:53 Palestinian Leaders Meet Egyptians

 7:00 Iranian Elections

 8:51 Likud Files No Confidence Motion

10:38 New Coalition Unable to Pass Legislation

11:58 Israel Business News

13:28 Editorial

]]> Friday June 18, 2021 Friday June 18, 2021 00:21:56 6b27ae37-7204-4ad7-868b-a87836ab3a6b Ben Rancman 3 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/friday-june-18-2021 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:35:14 +0000 Episode #2 – The Israeli “Change Coalition” Announces a Government

The Israeli “Change Coalition” has announced the formation of a new coalition by the slimmest of margins. This coalition is an unlikely amalgam of 8 parties with widely disparate world-views. Right Wing, Centrist, Left-Wing, and Islamic -this narrow coalition has many potential fault lines. Learn more about the different personalities, parties, and perspectives of the new Israeli government.

]]> Friday June 11, 2021 Friday June 11, 2021 00:27:34 c86d4816-01e3-437f-8630-29689dd26621 Ben Rancman 2 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/friday-june-11-2021 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:32:26 +0000 Episode #1 – 2021 Israel-Hamas War

Go behind the scenes to learn more about what led to the most recent outburst of violence between Israel and Hamas. What were the causes of this most recent conflict? Who strategically benefited from the conflict? Who lost ground? What are the geo-strategic ramifications for Israel, Hamas, Fatah?

]]> Friday June 4, 2021 Friday June 4, 2021 00:25:29 9e5a5d86-917a-4d71-a44e-879f22ccda3c Ben Rancman 1 1 full false https://pod.co/israel-week/friday-june-4-2021 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:27:50 +0000