Mohammad Darawashe leads Givat Haviva’s strategic development with empathy, innovation, and a lifelong dedication to advancing an equal and shared society in Israel. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., he holds a Master’s in Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Haifa and a Bachelor’s in English and Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 

Recognized internationally as an expert on Jewish–Arab relations, Mohammad brings decades of experience in public policy, leadership, and social partnership-building, strengthening Givat Haviva’s vision through dialogue and strategic collaboration.

We will discuss the reaction of Israeli Arabs to Israel's wars, crime in Arab communities, the coming elections and the role of Israeli Arabs in Israeli society.

[Full interview]

Mohammad Darawashe&nbsp;leads&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODg1NzI3NjkwNjE5NjM2OTcsXCJyXCI6MTg4NTcyNzgxMDUxMzgxNDI2fSIsInMiOiI0YzEzN2M4Y2E3MzA4MmJiIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">Givat Haviva&rsquo;s strategic development</a>&nbsp;with empathy, innovation, and a lifelong dedication to advancing an equal and shared society in Israel. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., he holds a Master&rsquo;s in Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Haifa and a Bachelor&rsquo;s in English and Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.&nbsp;
Recognized internationally as an expert on Jewish&ndash;Arab relations, Mohammad brings decades of experience in public policy, leadership, and social partnership-building, strengthening Givat Haviva&rsquo;s vision through dialogue and strategic collaboration.
We will discuss the reaction of Israeli Arabs to Israel's wars, crime in Arab communities, the coming elections and the role of Israeli Arabs in Israeli society. [Full interview]

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In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to&nbsp;The Israel Connexion, hosted by&nbsp;David Schulberg.
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel&rsquo;s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

Israeli Arab Issues

Gaza Flotilla Fallout (Avi Abelow)

Israeli Arab Society (Mohammad Darwashe)

Eleven Australians took part in the Gaza flotilla charade and following Ben-Gvir's appalling behaviour dealing with the detainees in Israel the story grew horns.

Avi Abelow who calls himself the Pulse of Israel wrote about the outfall from the Gaza flotilla with an illuminating perspective. 

"The reaction from Western governments, media outlets, Jewish organizational leaders, and even Israel’s own leadership, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, was immediate outrage directed at Ben-Gvir. To many people, based on how the story has been framed and how we Western-educated Jews have been conditioned to think about what it means to be “good Jews,” that outrage may sound reasonable at first.

But according to Avi that is not the real scandal. (0:57-27:23)

Mohammad Darawashe leads Givat Haviva’s strategic development with empathy, innovation, and a lifelong dedication to advancing an equal and shared society in Israel. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., he holds a Master’s in Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Haifa and a Bachelor’s in English and Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. 

Recognized internationally as an expert on Jewish–Arab relations, Mohammad brings decades of experience in public policy, leadership, and social partnership-building, strengthening Givat Haviva’s vision through dialogue and strategic collaboration.

We will discuss the reaction of Israeli Arabs to Israel's wars, crime in Arab communities, the coming elections and the role of Israeli Arabs in Israeli society. (27:23-57:02)

Eleven Australians took part in the Gaza flotilla charade and following Ben-Gvir's appalling behaviour dealing with the detainees in Israel&nbsp;the story grew horns.
Avi Abelow&nbsp;who calls himself the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODg1NzI3NjkwNDIwNDA3NDIsXCJyXCI6MTg4NTcyNzgxMDUxMzgxNDI2fSIsInMiOiJhYzdiOWFiMWEwYWZmY2EyIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Pulse of Israel</a>&nbsp;wrote about the outfall from the Gaza flotilla with&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODg1NzI3NjkwNDgzMzIyMDIsXCJyXCI6MTg4NTcyNzgxMDUxMzgxNDI2fSIsInMiOiI5OGY4NmE5MTAxMjBiMmQ0In0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">an illuminating perspective</a>.&nbsp; "The reaction from Western governments, media outlets, Jewish organizational leaders, and even Israel&rsquo;s own leadership, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, was immediate outrage directed at Ben-Gvir. To many people, based on how the story has been framed and how we Western-educated Jews have been conditioned to think about what it means to be &ldquo;good Jews,&rdquo; that outrage may sound reasonable at first. But according to Avi that is not the real scandal. (0:57-27:23)
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Mohammad Darawashe&nbsp;leads&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODg1NzI3NjkwNjE5NjM2OTcsXCJyXCI6MTg4NTcyNzgxMDUxMzgxNDI2fSIsInMiOiI0YzEzN2M4Y2E3MzA4MmJiIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="6">Givat Haviva&rsquo;s strategic development</a>&nbsp;with empathy, innovation, and a lifelong dedication to advancing an equal and shared society in Israel. Currently pursuing a Ph.D., he holds a Master&rsquo;s in Conflict and Peace Studies from the University of Haifa and a Bachelor&rsquo;s in English and Political Science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.&nbsp;
Recognized internationally as an expert on Jewish&ndash;Arab relations, Mohammad brings decades of experience in public policy, leadership, and social partnership-building, strengthening Givat Haviva&rsquo;s vision through dialogue and strategic collaboration.
We will discuss the reaction of Israeli Arabs to Israel's wars, crime in Arab communities, the coming elections and the role of Israeli Arabs in Israeli society. (27:23-57:02)

Gaza Flotilla Fallout (Avi Abelow), Israeli Arab Society (Mohammad Darwashe)

Gaza Flotilla Fallout, Israeli Arab Society

Shamai Glick has come from the high-tech sector. In recent years, he has served as the CEO of the B'Tsalmo. He has led the struggle against "terror culture" and inspired the closure of the Al-Meydan Theater, the Barbour Gallery, and the Negev Coexistence Forum, when he argued that they spread hatred and evil against Israel.

[Full interview}

Shamai Glick&nbsp;has come from the high-tech sector. In recent years, he has served as the CEO of the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODc5MzYxMzQ5OTAzOTkwNjAsXCJyXCI6MTg3OTM2MTQ3MzE1MzYwODI4fSIsInMiOiI4ZjY2MWY5Yzk3Y2ZlNDRhIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="187936134990399060" data-linkindex="3">B'Tsalmo</a>. He has led the struggle against "terror culture" and inspired the closure of the Al-Meydan Theater, the Barbour Gallery, and the Negev Coexistence Forum, when he argued that they spread hatred and evil against Israel.
[Full interview}

B'Tsalmo

Rafi Epstein, an ABC shill who frequently spruiks stories that put Israel in a bad light, spoke to Susie O'Toole, the mother of one of the eleven Australians on board Gemma O'Toole.  She was given free licence to use many of the anti-Israel buzzwords, shamingly accusing the IOF (Israel's Occupation Forces) of kidnapping her precious daughter on the high seas.

At the end of this interview with the Israel hating mother of one of performative members of thus floating spectacle called the Gaza flotilla that serves one purpose: advancing a global campaign of delegitimization of Israel and antisemitic incitement.


Epstein read three text messages expressing some reactions to the story and ended by suggesting that he was inviting people to express their views about the flotilla but then failed to put anybody to air on the subject. That was until close to the end of his program. Have a listen.


Epstein solicited the treasurer Jim Chalmers to throw in his two bob in about the Gaza flotilla and Chalmers just re-echoed some non-commital remarks that reflect government policy.
Meanwhile Epstein would have been smugly congratulating himself for producing another round of system anti-Israel bias for which the ABC has become renowned.

Rafi Epstein, an ABC shill who frequently spruiks stories that put Israel in a bad light, spoke to Susie O'Toole, the mother of one of the eleven Australians on board Gemma O'Toole.&nbsp; She was given free licence to use many of the anti-Israel buzzwords, shamingly accusing the IOF (Israel's Occupation Forces) of kidnapping her precious daughter on the high seas.
At the end of this interview with the Israel hating mother of one of performative members of thus floating spectacle called the Gaza flotilla that serves one purpose: advancing a global campaign of delegitimization of Israel and antisemitic incitement.
 Epstein read three text messages expressing some reactions to the story and ended by suggesting that he was inviting people to express their views about the flotilla but then failed to put anybody to air on the subject. That was until close to the end of his program. Have a listen.
 Epstein solicited the treasurer Jim Chalmers to throw in his two bob in about the Gaza flotilla and Chalmers just re-echoed some non-commital remarks that reflect government policy. Meanwhile Epstein would have been smugly congratulating himself for producing another round of system anti-Israel bias for which the ABC has become renowned.

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