The ‘Mizrahification’ of Peace | The Promised Podcast

Part 2 | What to make of Zionist Union MK Amir Peretz's claim that only a Mizrahi candidate can negotiate a peace deal?

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Dec. 11, 2015

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MK Amir Peretz speaking from the Knesset podium. Credit: Emil Salman

Haaretz

Dec. 11, 2015

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Allison, Don, and Noah discuss Amir Peretz’s bid to take over the Zionist Union, his new peace plan, and his claim that only a Mizrahi candidate like himself has the chops to win an election and negotiate a peace deal.

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