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For months, hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens have taken to the streets to protest government plans to overhaul the judiciary—including plans that would vitiate checks on executive power, allow a simple majority of 61 in the 120-seat Knesset to override almost any ruling by Israel’s Supreme Court, and permit politicians to appoint most of the Court’s justices. Both the protests and proposed reforms take place against the backdrop of significant demographic changes which, in turn, have enhanced the power and parliamentary representation of Israel’s religious parties. Given the Knesset’s current makeup therefore, the reforms will—at least indirectly—grant the religious parties extensive influence over Israeli society. 

In this episode, Middlebury College political geographer and Professor of Geosciences Tamar Mayer explains why these plans for judicial reform have pitted the government against many of its citizens, what is at stake in this crisis, and why the roots of this crisis stretch far back into Israel’s past.

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Podcast produced by Margaret DeFoor and Mark Williams.

Outro by Middlebury student Vee Syengo ‘25

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• Soul Zone by Kestra - Light Rising Album

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In this fascinating interview, Jeff talks to Dennis Avi Lipkin, Author, Lecturer and Founder and Chairman of Israel's Bible/Bloc Gush Hatanakhi Party. With Israel elections once again approaching, Jeff finds out why Avi felt the need to start what Avi refers to as "a Judeo-Christian Love Party" and what his hopes are for the upcoming election. Avi shares his story, his party's various platforms, and his concerns about radical Islam. He also talks about his fascinating books, Is Fanatic Islam a Global Threat?  and Christian Revival for Israel’s Survival.

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On this episode of the VaadCast, we're joined by Rabbi Yitzhak Pindrus. Born to American parents, Rabbi Pindrus is a member of the Knesset for Degel HaTorah. Today, we discuss the beginnings of his career in politics, his relationship with Rav Eliashiv, and the current controversies surrounding changes to the status quo regarding the Kotel, as well as the handling of the conversion process in Israel.

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On Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu lost the prime minister's post after opponents in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, approved a coalition government led, for now, by his one-time protege, Naftali Bennett. Netanyahu will now serve as leader of the opposition.  The new government is an unlikely group of politicians and parties from the left, right and center, united only by their opposition to Netanyahu. The vote to oust him may prove easier than the next part: What happens now? Today, we speak to L.A. Times global affairs correspondent Laura King about Netanyahu’s legacy and his downfall, and whether the new government can bring any peace to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We’ll also hear from Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian Canadian who lost family members to an Israeli attack, yet has emerged as a leading advocate for ... peace.

More reading:

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He ‘won the lottery’ of Israeli politics. But Naftali Bennett remains an enigma

First priority for anti-Netanyahu coalition: Stay united long enough to get sworn in

American conservatives who view Israeli elections on September 17th as a simple “yes” or “no” on Prime Minister Netanyahu, will miss the underlying good news about the electorate. Polling shows complete collapse of the Israeli left; the secular, socialist Labor Party that dominated the first 30 years of Israel’s modern history, will barely win 5 percent of the new Knesset.

All left-leaning parties, including the “Joint List” that represents Israeli Arabs, draw a combined total of only a fourth of the voters. Even the centrist “Blue and White” Party that is challenging Netanyahu’s Likud for national leadership, is decidedly conservative by historic standards, led by former generals. Despite the distracting headlines about Netanyahu and corruption charges against him, the Israeli public shows growing commitment to free markets, religiosity and a strong security policy.

Whatever the final results, the voters have undeniably moved to the right.

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American conservatives who view Israeli elections on September 17th as a simple “yes” or “no” on Prime Minister Netanyahu, will miss the underlying good news about the electorate. Polling shows complete collapse of the Israeli left; the secular, socialist Labor Party that dominated the first 30 years of Israel’s modern history, will barely win 5 percent of the new Knesset.

All left-leaning parties, including the “Joint List” that represents Israeli Arabs, draw a combined total of only a fourth of the voters. Even the centrist “Blue and White” Party that is challenging Netanyahu’s Likud for national leadership, is decidedly conservative by historic standards, led by former generals. Despite the distracting headlines about Netanyahu and corruption charges against him, the Israeli public shows growing commitment to free markets, religiosity and a strong security policy.

Whatever the final results, the voters have undeniably moved to the right.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of hundreds of Hamas rockets fired into Israel from Gaza, Hugh Hewitt invites former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, now a member of the Knesset, to share what steps Israel is taking not only to protect themselves to but fix the problem in Gaza.

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In the wake of hundreds of Hamas rockets fired into Israel from Gaza, Hugh Hewitt invites former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren, now a member of the Knesset, to share what steps Israel is taking not only to protect themselves to but fix the problem in Gaza.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent election in Israel led to a big win for Benjamin Netanyahu, who is now headed for an unprecedented fifth term as Israel’s prime minister.

Netanyahu’s Likud party will likely be able to assemble a coalition government of some 65 seats in the 120-member Knesset, the Israeli Parliament.

All this comes as Netanyahu has been repeatedly charged with corruption, including recent charges coming from prosecutors.

So what’s going on here?

Simply put: Israel is at the moment experiencing a notable stability—economically and militarily. It was a vote for stability.

And: Israel, make no mistake, is surrounded by enemies. Netanyahu has kept up the heat, most particularly on Iran. He has made very clear that Israel will defend itself over against any kind of incursion by its enemies. It was a vote for security.

It was a remarkable victory.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The recent election in Israel led to a big win for Benjamin Netanyahu, who is now headed for an unprecedented fifth term as Israel’s prime minister.

Netanyahu’s Likud party will likely be able to assemble a coalition government of some 65 seats in the 120-member Knesset, the Israeli Parliament.

All this comes as Netanyahu has been repeatedly charged with corruption, including recent charges coming from prosecutors.

So what’s going on here?

Simply put: Israel is at the moment experiencing a notable stability—economically and militarily. It was a vote for stability.

And: Israel, make no mistake, is surrounded by enemies. Netanyahu has kept up the heat, most particularly on Iran. He has made very clear that Israel will defend itself over against any kind of incursion by its enemies. It was a vote for security.

It was a remarkable victory.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Oren, outgoing Member of the Knesset and current Deputy Minister of Israel –he did not run this year– and formerly Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, joined Hugh Hewitt to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s sweeping victory.

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Dr. Michael Oren, outgoing Member of the Knesset and current Deputy Minister of Israel –he did not run this year– and formerly Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, joined Hugh Hewitt to discuss Prime Minister Netanyahu’s sweeping victory.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Evan Gottesman and Policy Director Michael Koplow give an overview of the various Israeli political parties running in the 2019 Knesset elections.

Fast-forward to check out any of these political parties:
01:50 Kachol Lavan
08:04 Likud
15:30 Bayit Yehudi
22:19 Labor Party
26:13 Yisrael Beiteinu
30:43 Hayamin Hehadash
38:00 Kulanu
41:00 Meretz
43:40 United Torah Judaism
46:57 Shas
51:44 Arab party overview
54:04 Hadash-Ta'al
55:25 United Arab List-Balad
01:00:07 Gesher