Dr Gadi Taub is an Israeli historian, author, screenwriter and political commentator. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Communications at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Taub is also an internationally recognized voice in the discourse on Zionism and illiberalism. I speak with Gadi about the complex political situation in which Israel finds itself today. (0:45-34:26)

Tal Rabani is a 3rd year computer science student at Monash University, who has been instrumental in establishing a chapter of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) at Monash. He is joined by Ilan Sinelnikov, a founding member of SSI, which has been growing exponentially in the aftermath of Oct 7th. (34:32-55:21)

Dr Gadi Taub is an Israeli historian, author, screenwriter and political commentator. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Communications at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Taub is also an internationally recognized voice in the discourse on Zionism and illiberalism. I speak with Gadi about the complex political situation in which Israel finds itself today. (0:45-34:26)
Tal Rabani is a 3rd year computer science student at Monash University, who has been instrumental in establishing a chapter of <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMzAxNzMzMzI2ODAwODMwMjksXCJyXCI6MTMwMTczMzMzMjkxNDAyMzE4fSIsInMiOiJjODIyOGQ4NjVmOTRkNjk0In0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="130173332680083029" data-linkindex="1">Students Supporting Israel (SSI)</a> at Monash. He is joined by Ilan Sinelnikov, a founding member of SSI, which has been growing exponentially in the aftermath of Oct 7th. (34:32-55:21)

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For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to The Israel Connexion, hosted by David Schulberg.

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.

Political Realities (Dr. Gadi Taub), Students Supporting Israel (Ilan Sinelnikov, Tal Rabani)

Political Realities, Students Supporting Israel

Local musician and psychologist Ron Hutter believes that a psychological warfare approach to the Palestinian Arabs is badly lacking. He is joined by two others Dr Anjuli Pandavar and Dr Ron Schleifer.

Dr Anjuli Pandavar is a retired former staff member of Masaryk University, Brno in Czechia, where she retains academic links, as well as to Charles University in Prague. She is a British writer and social critic who was born into a Muslim family in apartheid South Africa, where she left Islam in 1979. 

Dr Ron Schleifer is senior lecturer in the School of Communication at Ariel University, specialising in pyschological warfare and and head of the Ariel Center for Defence and Communication.

Local musician and psychologist&nbsp;Ron Hutter&nbsp;believes&nbsp;that&nbsp;a psychological warfare approach to the Palestinian Arabs is badly lacking. He is joined by two others&nbsp;Dr Anjuli Pandavar&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dr Ron Schleifer.
Dr Anjuli Pandavar is&nbsp;a retired former staff member of Masaryk University, Brno in Czechia, where she retains academic links, as well as to Charles University in Prague. She is a British writer and social critic who was born into a Muslim family in apartheid South Africa, where she left Islam in 1979.&nbsp;
Dr Ron Schleifer is senior lecturer in the School of Communication at Ariel University, specialising in pyschological warfare and and head of the Ariel Center for Defence and Communication.

Psychological Warfare (Ron Hutter, Dr Anjuli Pandavar, Dr Ron Schleifer)

Psychological Warfare - full interview

Psychological Warfare

Being a Jewish Journalist

Local musician and psychologist Ron Hutter believes that a psychological warfare approach to the Palestinian Arabs is badly lacking. He is joined by two others Dr Anjuli Pandavar and Dr Ron Schleifer.

Dr Anjuli Pandavar is a retired former staff member of Masaryk University, Brno in Czechia, where she retains academic links, as well as to Charles University in Prague. She is a British writer and social critic who was born into a Muslim family in apartheid South Africa, where she left Islam in 1979. 

Dr Ron Schleifer is senior lecturer in the School of Communication at Ariel University, specialising in pyschological warfare and and head of the Ariel Center for Defence and Communication. (0:33 - 39:00)

Dr Ran Porat tells us how the ABC treated him in an interview, how Pro-Palestinians have tried to intimidate him and how he sees the situation in Gaza right now with Israel pressing to extend the first phase of the ceasefire deal. Ran Porat is a university lecturer and analyst on Israel and Middle Eastern Affairs, an expert on extremism in the Australian Arab/Muslim Community and on the Israeli Diaspora in Australia. (39:06 - 57:38)

Local musician and psychologist&nbsp;Ron Hutter&nbsp;believes&nbsp;that&nbsp;a psychological warfare approach to the Palestinian Arabs is badly lacking. He is joined by two others&nbsp;Dr Anjuli Pandavar&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dr Ron Schleifer.
Dr Anjuli Pandavar is&nbsp;a retired former staff member of Masaryk University, Brno in Czechia, where she retains academic links, as well as to Charles University in Prague. She is a British writer and social critic who was born into a Muslim family in apartheid South Africa, where she left Islam in 1979.&nbsp;
Dr Ron Schleifer is senior lecturer in the School of Communication at Ariel University, specialising in pyschological warfare and and head of the Ariel Center for Defence and Communication. (0:33 - 39:00)
Dr Ran Porat tells us how the ABC treated him in an interview, how Pro-Palestinians have tried to intimidate him and how he sees the situation in Gaza right now with Israel pressing to extend the first phase of the ceasefire deal. Ran Porat is a university lecturer and analyst on Israel and Middle Eastern Affairs, an expert on extremism in the Australian Arab/Muslim Community and on the Israeli Diaspora in Australia. (39:06 - 57:38)

Psychological Warfare (Ron Hutter, Dr Anjuli Pandavar, Dr Ron Schleifer), Being a Jewish Journalist (Dr Ran Porat)

Psychological Warfare,  Being a Jewish Journalist

David Bedein is the Director of the Center for Near East Policy Research which is dedicated to proactive, investigative research and the publication of well-documented data on the core issues of Israeli-Arab relations, in order to provide insight into the complex reality of Israel for decision makers, journalists and the general public.

To this end, the Center for Near East Policy Research commissions top-flight journalists, film makers, academics and researchers to produce investigative reports and documentary films on Israeli-Palestinian relations, the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), the media and schools of the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian Authority security force and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), with the focus in our interview being on the latter.

David Bedein&nbsp;is the Director of&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNDcyNjk1NDY2OTMxMDA3MjUsXCJyXCI6MTQ3MjY5NTU3MjEzNDY0MDQwfSIsInMiOiJlNDY2N2I4YmY5ODA3MGIxIn0" data-link-id="147269546693100725" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Center for Near East Policy Research</a>&nbsp;which is dedicated to proactive, investigative research and the publication of well-documented data on the core issues of Israeli-Arab relations, in order to provide insight into the complex reality of Israel for decision makers, journalists and the general public. To this end, the Center for Near East Policy Research commissions top-flight journalists, film makers, academics and researchers to produce investigative reports and documentary films on Israeli-Palestinian relations, the Palestinian Authority and the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), the media and schools of the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian Authority security force and the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxNDcyNjk1NDY2OTgzNDM2MDYsXCJyXCI6MTQ3MjY5NTU3MjEzNDY0MDQwfSIsInMiOiJlNTcxNjZjZjA2MDhkYmEzIn0" data-link-id="147269546698343606" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees</a> (UNRWA), with the focus in our interview being on the latter.

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