Oy, the Dissonance: The Unusual Politics of Israel's New President
In this episode of The Promised Podcast, we discuss Rubi Rivlin's politics, the end of prisoner swaps, and a self-styled pro-Palestinian settler leader.
Rubi Rivlin: A man of contradictions
- Queen Elizabeth congratulates Rivlin on election as president
- The Promised Podcast: Losing patience, power, and dignity
- 'Sextremism' in the war on patriarchy is no vice! / The Promised Podcast
- Letters to a young cadet contemplating conscientious objection / The Promised Podcast
- The 'asymmetrical' edition / The Promised Podcast
- President Rivlin: Netanyahu would be a better PM if he had competition
What to make of Israel’s newly elected President, Rubi Rivlin, a real mensch who also opposes a two-state solution? Oy, the dissonance!
A pro-Palestinian settler leader?
The startling NY Times op-ed by a settler leader who insists that Israel must hatch a “bold plan to improve every aspect of day-to-day life for Palestinians." What gives?
Is this the end of prisoner swaps?
A cabinet decision to prohibit future pardons of murderers, ruling out Gilad Shalit-style prisoner exchanges.
Playlist:
All songs by Assaf Amdursky & Karni Postel, from their lovely new live album:
Rabim HaYamim
Ma'ayan
Mashehu SheAni Lo Yachol
Rakevet LaTsafon