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Israel Open Mic: Anti-Zionism, Iran Contra, and why empathy matters

Is Taylor Swift a greater threat to Iran than Israel?

Why do Jews still live in Iran?

TOPSHOT - A general view of Tehran after several explosions were heard in Tehran on October 26, 2024. Israel announced the launch of "precise strikes" on military targets in Iran on October 26, 2024, in retaliation for attacks against it, as Iranian state media reported several explosions around the capital. Iranian state TV said October 26, 2024, "strong explosions" were heard around the capital Tehran, without specifying the cause of the blasts. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP) (Photo by ATTA KENARE/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel struck Iranian military sites: Is the escalation over or just beginning?

The operation, named “Days of Repentance,” was the first strike ever in Iran that Israel publicly took responsibility for.

2024’s top 6 Israeli secret ops

Rockets fired from southern Lebanon are intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defence system over the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel on September 27, 2024.

Iran launches massive missile attack against Israel: How will the Jewish state respond?

After weeks of threats, Iran launched about 180 missiles toward Israel Tuesday evening, killing a Palestinian man and injuring two Israelis.
The Taglit-Birthright group smiling at sunrise (Courtesy of Aaron Herman)

Why a Birthright trip visited Israel despite the imminent threat of Iran, Hezbollah

“I was tired of only watching things on the news, and I wanted to be there. It’s all about perspective. You can’t stop your life due to fear and you need to do things in life in line with your values,” one participant said.
A view of a banner hung on a building reading in Persian and Hebrew 'We are stronger and more motivated than ever. Are you ready for 2 million displaced people?' with pictures of Iranian missiles as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate in Palestine Square of the capital Tehran, Iran.

It’s been two weeks — why hasn’t Iran attacked Israel?

From psychological warfare to hopes for a ceasefire: Here’s why Iran may be holding off on attacking Israel despite weeks of threats.

Why does Iran give Hezbollah $700 million per year?

Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas Ismail Haniyeh delivers a speech during the Palestinian National Conference on Bahrain workshop and Deal of the Century in Gaza City, Gaza on June 25, 2019.

Hamas chief, Ismail Haniyeh, assassinated in Tehran, Iran threatens response

Let’s unpack what the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh means for the Israel-Hamas war and the ongoing ceasefire and hostage negotiations.

Iran’s surprise attack on Israel: History and reflections

Why does Iran hate Israel?

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