Chama Mechtaly - Master Class on the Middle East

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Margarita interviews Chama Mechtaly - a Muslim-Jewish activist, influencer, and founder of the Emma Lazarus Institute of Liberty & Tolerance. Chama has worked tirelessly on instrumental policy work designed to deradicalize the Middle East and normalize Israel/Arab World relations. One such example is her contribution to the Abraham Accords. In this episode, Chama offers a refreshing, no bullshit take on the situation in the Middle East and where she thinks we are headed. Learn more about Chama at chamamechtaly.com and follow her on Instagram @millennialmoorSupport our work: buymeacoffee.com/peoplejewwannaknowWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda03:59 Who is Chama Mechtaly? Her work in advocacy, policy & her unconventional upbringing15:29 On the Emma Lazarus Institute for Liberty & Tolerance 17:24 What do people in the Western world misunderstand about the Middle East? 24:12 On the Abraham Accords & the threats of radicalization 30:45 Positive & Negative Peace 34:54 Chama's take on Israel & one-state or two-state solution 49:20 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination

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Margarita interviews Chama Mechtaly - a Muslim-Jewish activist, influencer, and founder of the Emma Lazarus Institute of Liberty & Tolerance. Chama has worked tirelessly on instrumental policy work designed to deradicalize the Middle East and...

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