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)

Exploring our close links with Israel and delves into the news behind the news and aims to provide detailed analysis of important current political, social and cultural issues to do with Israel. 
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you can hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

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The Israel Connexion

For the news behind the news. For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to ‘The Israel Connexion’ program is presented by David Schulberg every Wednesday afternoon from 4 till 5 pm at www.j-air.com.au on J-AIR radio.

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 and on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

If you miss any of  the programs on ‘The Israel Connexion’ you can catch  all the podcasts of previous programs here at Omny Studio.

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

Political Realities, Students Supporting Israel

Dr Adi Schwartz is an expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the Misgav Institute for National Security. He is a research fellow at the Ben-Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism, and at the Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism. Together with Dr. Einat Wilf, he authored the book The War of the Right of Return: The Battle Over the Palestinian Refugee Problem and How Israel Can Win It. We will take a look at the possibilities of the elimination of UNRWA.(0:36-35:15)

Celina di Veroli is an undergraduate student, one of maybe 10 Jewish students at the University of Sydney, who braved a very large gathering of students on campus last week, who voted resoundingly for anti-Israel motions. She wrote an extraordinarily expressive article describing her experience at the student meeting. (35:22-55:13)

Dr Adi Schwartz is an expert on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with the Misgav Institute for National Security. He is a research fellow at the Ben-Gurion Institute for the Study of Israel and Zionism, and at the Institute for the Study of Global Anti-Semitism. Together with Dr. Einat Wilf, he authored the book <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjk2MDAzNzA2NjUwNjQzMzQsXCJyXCI6MTI5NjAwMzcxNTE2NTA4MDA5fSIsInMiOiIyYzQzMGM4ZTc0MGE0OWUyIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="129600370665064334" data-linkindex="1">T</a><a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjk2MDAzNzA2NjgyMTAwNjYsXCJyXCI6MTI5NjAwMzcxNTE2NTA4MDA5fSIsInMiOiJiMGJjZTkxMjNjYjcyNDFlIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="129600370668210066" data-linkindex="2">he War of the Right of Return: The Battle Over the Palestinian Refugee Problem and How Israel Can Win It</a>. We will take a look at the possibilities of the elimination of UNRWA.(0:36-35:15)
Celina di Veroli is an undergraduate student, one of maybe 10 Jewish students at the University of Sydney, who braved a very large gathering of students on campus last week, who voted resoundingly for anti-Israel motions. She wrote an <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjk2MDAzNzA2NzI0MDQzNzMsXCJyXCI6MTI5NjAwMzcxNTE2NTA4MDA5fSIsInMiOiIzNTdjMjlhY2RiMTE5YTZmIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="129600370672404373" data-linkindex="3">extraordinarily expressive article</a> describing her experience at the student meeting. (35:22-55:13)

UNRWA=HAMAS (Dr Adi Schwartz), UofSydney supports Hamas (Celina di Veroli)

UNRWA=HAMAS, UofSydney supports Hamas

Professor Dennis Altman is Vice Chancellor's Fellow at LaTrobe University. His most recent books are God Save the Queen: The Strange Persistence of Monarchies, and Death in the Sauna.

Professor Altman wrote a response Crying antisemitism drowns out the real problem to an article Lived experience, paranoia and slippery antisemitism written by Deborah Stone, the editor of The Jewish Independent.

I invited Professor Altman to dig deeper into his response to Deborah Stone. (0:37-34:37)

Gil Hoffman is an Israeli-American journalist and political correspondent who serves as executive director of Honest Reporting. He was previously chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post.

I caught up with Gil Hoffman to focus on the endeavours of Honest Reporting since Oct 7th.

Honest Reporting is an Israeli media advocacy group. A pro-Israel media watchdog, it describes its mission as "combatting ideological prejudice in journalism and the media, as it impacts Israel". (34:44-54:51)

Professor Dennis Altman is Vice Chancellor's Fellow at LaTrobe University. His most recent books are God Save the Queen: The Strange Persistence of Monarchies, and Death in the Sauna.
Professor Altman wrote a response <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjg4ODI4OTQyNDAyMjA1NjksXCJyXCI6MTI4ODgyODk1MDQyMzgxNjAxfSIsInMiOiIzOTUyNGNkZDY0ZWMxNDg2In0" data-link-id="128882894240220569" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">Crying antisemitism drowns out the real problem</a> to an article <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjg4ODI4OTQyNDMzNjYyOTksXCJyXCI6MTI4ODgyODk1MDQyMzgxNjAxfSIsInMiOiIwOTcyMmFiZTU0NGJlYTU0In0" data-link-id="128882894243366299" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">Lived experience, paranoia and slippery antisemitism</a> written by Deborah Stone, the editor of The Jewish Independent.
I invited Professor Altman to dig deeper into his response to Deborah Stone. (0:37-34:37)
Gil Hoffman is an Israeli-American journalist and political correspondent who serves as executive director of <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tf/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjg4ODI4OTQyNDY1MTIwMjksXCJyXCI6MTI4ODgyODk1MDQyMzgxNjAxfSIsInMiOiI0MTc2OWNmZWNkYjZhYjhhIn0" data-link-id="128882894246512029" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="4">Honest Reporting</a>. He was previously chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post.
I caught up with Gil Hoffman to focus on the endeavours of Honest Reporting since Oct 7th.
Honest Reporting is an Israeli media advocacy group. A pro-Israel media watchdog, it describes its mission as "combatting ideological prejudice in journalism and the media, as it impacts Israel". (34:44-54:51)

Progressive Jewish View (Professor Dennis Altman), Honest Reporting (Gil Hoffman)

Progressive Left, Honest Reporting

Professor Gregory Rose teaches international law of the sea and maritime regulation and enforcement at the University of Wollongong. He also publishes on the regulation of counter-terrorism and political violence, particularly the handling and transfer in international military operations of detainees and international legal cooperation for law enforcement in the area of national security.

I speak with Greg about the recent judgment by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), that has called upon Israel to end the occupation of the so-called Occupied Palestinian Territories including East Jerusalem. (0:36-34:32)

J-United is a Melbourne-based grassroots Jewish activist network that has emerged into prominence in the community, in response to the spate of antisemitism that is occurring in our society following the Oct 7th massacre committed by Hamas. I speak with Simonne Whine who is one of founders of J-United.(34:29-

Professor Gregory Rose teaches international law of the sea and maritime regulation and enforcement at the University of Wollongong. He also publishes on the regulation of counter-terrorism and political violence, particularly the handling and transfer in international military operations of detainees and international legal cooperation for law enforcement in the area of national security.
I speak with Greg about <a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjgyNjQyNTMxNzE4MjgyNDMsXCJyXCI6MTI4MjY0MjU0MDMwNjExNjgxfSIsInMiOiIzMmQzZWI1NmViMDBmYTBjIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">the recent judgment</a> by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), that has called upon Israel to end the occupation of the so-called Occupied Palestinian Territories including East Jerusalem. (0:36-34:32)<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxMjgyNjQyNTMxNzcwNzExMjUsXCJyXCI6MTI4MjY0MjU0MDMwNjExNjgxfSIsInMiOiIwNzBkOGFkZDMwMDJhZmQ4In0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2"> J-United</a> is a Melbourne-based grassroots Jewish activist network that has emerged into prominence in the community, in response to the spate of antisemitism that is occurring in our society following the Oct 7th massacre committed by Hamas. I speak with Simonne Whine who is one of founders of J-United.(34:29-

ICJ has no credibility (Professor Gregory Rose), J-United (Simonne Whine)

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