Israel has demonstrated that it can strike its enemies, but can it shape what comes next? In a wide-ranging and unusually candid conversation, former IDF spokesman Peter Lerner examines the violent settler rampages in the West Bank and a government he says has “empowered extremism”; the failure to turn military success in Gaza into a viable political endgame; the uncertain new realities confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon, Turkey in Syria and a rearming Iran; and the limits of military power without diplomacy and political strategy. Yet beneath it all is a bigger question: how is Israel itself surviving? Lerner describes a country exhausted by war, reserve duty and internal division, yet still driven by a remarkable national instinct to “get up and do.” With Israel approaching a potentially transformative election, this is ultimately a conversation about agency, democracy, leadership—and whether Israel can now summon the power not merely to change the Middle East, but to change itself.

Israel has demonstrated that it can strike its enemies, but can it shape what comes next? In a wide-ranging and unusually candid conversation, former IDF spokesman Peter Lerner examines the violent settler rampages in the West Bank and a government he says has &ldquo;empowered extremism&rdquo;; the failure to turn military success in Gaza into a viable political endgame; the uncertain new realities confronting Hezbollah in Lebanon, Turkey in Syria and a rearming Iran; and the limits of military power without diplomacy and political strategy. Yet beneath it all is a bigger question: how is Israel itself surviving? Lerner describes a country exhausted by war, reserve duty and internal division, yet still driven by a remarkable national instinct to &ldquo;get up and do.&rdquo; With Israel approaching a potentially transformative election, this is ultimately a conversation about agency, democracy, leadership&mdash;and whether Israel can now summon the power not merely to change the Middle East, but&nbsp;to change itself.

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

Behind The Headlines

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.

About the Host

Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.
About the Host
Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.