Archive - State of Tel Aviv

S4 E38. Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodgers Imperil Israel’s Security

Their refusal to serve is perhaps the greatest threat to the nation.

Aug 12 • Vivian Bercovici

44:43

S4 E37. Hamas Has Agreed to Disarm? Really?

The flimsy reality behind the headlines. Plus: Iran and IDF Tension.

Aug 4 • Vivian Bercovici

56:46

S4 E36. MK Sharren Haskel Quits Over Ultra-Orthodox Draft Dodging

I spoke with Sharren Haskel in mid July, within days of her resignation from the Knesset.

Aug 2 • Vivian Bercovici

36:41

July 2026

Lists and Jews.

Lists of Jews never bode well.

Jul 29 • Vivian Bercovici

S4 E35. Does America Have a Strategy for War with Iran?

Andrew Fox on the frazzled American foray into the middle-east quagmire

Jul 24 • Vivian Bercovici

39:23

S4 E34. October 7 and the Destruction of the First Temple

An extraordinary archaeological discovery reminds us of the past in the context of the present

Jul 22 • Vivian Bercovici

37:47

S4 E33. Netanyahu’s Final Days in Power: Betrayal of the IDF

To optimize his post-election chance of returning to power he caves to haredi demands

Jul 17 • Vivian Bercovici

50:38

The Wrap: Israel on the Brink. Of Elections and...Civil War?

Moral corruption of Israel's political leadership leads to destruction from within.

Jul 16 • Vivian Bercovici

The Wrap: 1000 Days. Bibi and Smotrich Lie. Haredim Shirk.

The moral corruption of Israel's political leadership is breathtaking.

Jul 4 • Vivian Bercovici

S4 E32. Einat Wilf’s Oz party: Headed for the Knesset?

And Scott Wiener pilloried. A case study in why Israel exists and must thrive.

Jul 1 • Vivian Bercovici

1:07:18

June 2026

S4 E31. JD Vance: Is Iran Running Roughshod Over the Rookie Negotiator?

And Conricus on Canada: Antisemitic standout of the western world

Jun 23 • Vivian Bercovici

1:22:49

The Wrap: The “Deal.” Dismay. Despair. Desert Rave.

A capitulation and sellout that leaves Israelis reeling. And speechless.

Jun 22 • Vivian Bercovici

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