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The Jerusalem Dispatch
by Jerusalem Post Podcasts
A bi-weekly podcast from The Jerusalem Post, hosted by Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash, where they dive into the most important news and analysis shaping the weekend in Israel and the Middle East. Each episode, they break down the key stories, providing insights and expert commentary on politics, security, diplomacy, and more. Tune in every other Saturday night for a comprehensive roundup of the events that matter.
Episodes
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Is the Iran US deal unraveling as antisemitism intensifies and Israel’s north destabilizes?
Join Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash as they discuss the latest news impacting life in Jerusalem. From the Iran deal with the US to the Maccabiah, you don't want to miss this discussion.
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Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy.' Then Iran fired again
Two months after the Iran war ended, Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel again last night. Houthi missiles came in from Yemen. Israel struck Iranian energy storage sites overnight. Sirens went off across central Israel and one missile hit the West Bank. In this episode of the Jerusalem...
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'It's a loss for Israel': inside the emerging Iran deal
The Iran war isn't over — and the deal taking shape may already be a loss for Israel. In this Jerusalem Dispatch episode, Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, take stock of where Israel actually stands. Ben-David argues the emerging US–Iran agreement…
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What is the future for Jews in the UK?
The latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast delves into the growing concerns surrounding Jewish communities in the diaspora, particularly focusing on the atmosphere in the UK. Co-host Ruth Marks Eglash, back from a trip to London, shared her insights into the heightened sense of...
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Israel’s Independence Day: Remembering the fallen and looking to the future
In this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch, David Brinn, former managing editor of The Jerusalem Post, joins Calev Ben-David for a deep dive into the complexities surrounding Israel’s Independence Day celebrations. As the country commemorates its fallen soldiers during Memorial Day and transitions...
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Israel, Iran, and the US: The uncertain ceasefire and nuclear standoff
In this week’s episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast, co-hosts Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben-David dive into the unfolding geopolitical tensions between Israel, Iran, and the United States. With a tentative ceasefire in place between Israel and Iran, the hosts discuss the uncertain future…
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Life under fire, shifting battle lines, and history’s role in Israel’s present conflicts
The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast hosts Calev Ben-David and Ruth Marks Eglash offer a window into daily life in Israel amid ongoing regional conflict, as well as broader strategic and societal implications. Speaking from Jerusalem, the hosts describe a reality in which missile alerts and shelter…
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The Israel-Iran conflict: On the ground in Jerusalem
Join us for this episode of the Jerusalem Dispatch Podcast, where we dive into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Hosted by Ruth Marks Eglash, Editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, and Calev Ben-David, anchor of the ILTV Security Brief, they provide firsthand accounts of life under...
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Recording under fire: Israel-US war on Iran shakes the Middle East
Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash record remotely from their homes as Operation Roaring Lion enters its first days. The Jerusalem Post journalists break down what Israel and the US have achieved so far in their strikes on Iran, from the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei to the dismantling…
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How are Israeli-diaspora tensions shaping current relations?
In the latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, hosts Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, and journalist and news anchor Calev Ben-David, discuss the ongoing geopolitical dynamics surrounding Israel, Iran, and the United States. Their conversation revolves around the…
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US-Iran tensions escalate: What’s next for Israel and the Middle East?
The latest episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch podcast, hosted by Ruth Marks Eglash and Calev Ben-David, delves into the rising tensions between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The hosts discuss the looming possibility of a US attack on Iran and the defensive preparations in Tehran,...
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Australia's Hanukah massacre, learning to find the light
In this week's episode, Elliot and Calev discuss the horrific terror attack that took place in Sydney Australia. They also cover some crucial Hanukah history, the Board of Deputies for British Jews, and Mansour Abbas.
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Bibi's pardon request rocks Israeli politics, plus Thanksgiving reflections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally asked President Isaac Herzog for a pardon, a move that could reshape the legal and political landscape ahead of an election year. In this episode of The Jerusalem Dispatch, Calev Ben David and Elliot Jager break down what the request means, why it...
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Jerusalem Day, the DC Terror Attack, and Bob Dylan at 83
From May 26, 2025 On the eve of Jerusalem Day, Elliot delivers a state-of-the-city report: a young, divided, and surprisingly poor capital where Haredi and Arab students now outnumber Zionist-curriculum pupils. The hosts react to the terror attack on a DC synagogue and the leak of US plans to...
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Pope Leo XIV, Campus Antisemitism, and the Pulitzer Prize Controversy
From May 12, 2025 A new pope is elected—and Elliot examines the troubling antisemitic legacy of his namesake, Leo XIII. The hosts then turn to the Pulitzer Prize awarded to Gazan poet Mosab Abu Toha, whose social media posts denied Emily Damari's status as a hostage. They also credit Columbia...
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Yom HaShoah, Pope Francis's Legacy, and the Next Pope from Jerusalem?
From April 28, 2025 On the heels of Holocaust Remembrance Day and ahead of Yom HaZikaron and Independence Day, the hosts examine the painful overlap of national mourning and celebration during wartime. They offer a nuanced assessment of Pope Francis's complicated record on Israel and Jews—from...
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Passover, the Warsaw Ghetto, and the Question of Zionism's Success
From April 15, 2025 Recording during Passover, Elliot and Kalev reflect on seders shadowed by the hostage crisis and mark the 82nd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. They explore Passover's historical roots and examine historian Richard Elliott Friedman's theory of Levite origins in the...
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Signal Leaks, Trump's Two Foreign Policy Wings, and Israel's Bloated Budget
From March 31, 2025 The hosts unpack the bombshell Signal chat leak that exposed divisions within the Trump administration between isolationists and interventionists—and what it means for Israel. They examine the heated debate over Haredi military exemptions following a Supreme Court ruling…
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Purim, Hostages, and Queen Esther in Hollywood
From March 18, 2025 Elliot Jaeger and Kalev Ben-David launch The Jerusalem Dispatch from Jerusalem during Shushan Purim, exploring the tension between celebration and grief while hostages remain in Gaza. They discuss the sacred history behind the holiday, the dialectic of remembering and…
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20 years since disengagement
In this episode, Calev Ben-David and Elliot Jager delve into some key current and historical events. Elliot takes us back 20 years to the Israeli disengagement, sharing insights on its motivations, outcomes, and lasting impact. Calev offers his own personal reflections on that pivotal time. The...
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A bi-weekly podcast from The Jerusalem Post, hosted by Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash, where they dive into the most important news and analysis shaping the weekend in Israel and the Middle East. Each episode, they break down the key stories, providing insights and expert commentary on politics, security, diplomacy, and more. Tune in every other Saturday night for a comprehensive roundup of the events that matter.
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A bi-weekly podcast from The Jerusalem Post, hosted by Calev Ben David and Ruth Marks Eglash, where they dive into the most important news and analysis shaping the weekend in Israel and the Middle East. Each episode, they break down the key stories, providing insights and expert commentary on...
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