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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 57 MIN

Yehuda and Shomron: the danger of "Maybe" with Nadia Matar

from Live The Land

Is the opposite of peace really war—or is it ambiguity? In this powerful conversation, Franny Waisman explores how clarity, sovereignty, and purpose shape the future of Judea and Samaria with Nadia Matar.Key Questions Explored in the Episode:Is ambiguity more dangerous than open conflict?What does sovereignty over Judea and Samaria actually mean in practice?How did the Oslo Accords shift the national conversation?What changed after October 7 in the public discourse around sovereignty?Can clarity and conviction create the conditions for true shalom?Summary of the Conversation:Franny Waisman opens with a personal story of volunteering with her son on a hilltop in Judea and Samaria, where planting trees and uncovering ancient pottery sparks a deeper reflection on peace and ambiguity. She is joined by Nadia Matar, co-founder of Women in Green and a longtime sovereignty advocate, who presents the case that the absence of Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria creates instability and danger. Matar traces her activism from opposition to the Oslo Accords to the 2011 push for full Israeli sovereignty over Judea, Samaria, and Gaza. She argues that ambiguity legitimizes competing national claims and erodes security, especially in light of October 7. The episode closes with a Tanakh-based reflection that true shalom emerges not from avoiding struggle but from clarity, responsibility, and moral conviction.About The Guest:Nadia Matar is a sovereignty activist and co-founder of Women in Green, a grassroots movement advocating for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. A prominent voice in the national camp, she has been active in public policy debates since the Oslo era and continues to promote a vision rooted in Jewish historical and biblical connection to the land.Time Stamps:00:00 Ambiguity and Peace05:39 This Is Our Land09:25 Hearing the Land11:20 Women in Green Origins12:52 Oslo and Activism16:54 Sovereignty Plan Push18:29 Zionist Response Hilltop22:45 What Sovereignty Means28:07 Residency After October 729:02 Relocation and Sovereignty30:20 Ideology Over Economics31:42 Europe Warning and Mosques32:23 Joshua and Gradual Conquest33:16 From Extreme to Mainstream35:26 Sovereignty as Mission36:39 Land Is Alive42:28 Ambiguity Versus Peace43:07 Spies Panic and Clarity51:46 Psychology of Not Deciding54:46 Accountability of ClarityReady to think differently about peace and sovereignty?Tune in to the full episode for a thought-provoking exploration of clarity, conviction, and the future of Judea and Samaria.----------------Ready to experience it for yourself? Visit https://judeasamariaexperience.com/ to plan your journey to Judea and Samaria.

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