Yechiel Leiter on Lebanon Agreement and Life as an Israeli Diplomat

Just days after Israel and Lebanon reached a framework agreement to begin the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of southern Lebanon, Tamar Ish Shalom sits down with one of the key figures behind the negotiations: Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter.In this wide-ranging conversation with host Tamar and Ambassador Leiter discuss the strategic implications of the Lebanon agreement, the continuing challenge posed by Iran, and the evolving relationship between Jerusalem and Washington. They also explore the global rise of antizionism and disinformation, the future of Israel–Diaspora relations, and the difficult questions surrounding religious pluralism, Jewish identity, and the boundaries of the Jewish community.From regional diplomacy to the future of the Jewish people, this is an in-depth conversation with one of Israel's most influential diplomats at a pivotal moment for the Middle East.If you'd like to be in touch with us, contact: [email protected] on X: https://x.com/tamarishshalomTamar on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamarishshalom/JPPI on X: https://x.com/JewishPolicyJPPI on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewishpeoplepolicyinstitute/