Michael Koplow: The Broken History and Fragile Future of Palestinian Statehood
In this bonus episode, Noam talks with Michael Koplow, chief policy officer at the Israel Policy Forum. Michael traces the history of Palestinian statehood efforts, explains why each one failed, and s...
29 Sep 20251h 10min
Palestinian Statehood: Why Peace Failed (1967 to 2025) Part 2
In Part 2 in a series on Palestinian statehood, Noam Weissman picks up in 1967, showing how the Six Day War reset borders and assumptions—sparking debates over land, security, and sovereignty. From Os...
25 Sep 202545min
Palestinian Statehood: Why It Never Happened (1918 to 1967) Part 1
Why did Israel become a state but Palestine didn’t? Now that a rising number of nations, including Britain and France, have announced that they plan to recognize Palestinian Statehood at the United Na...
22 Sep 202531min
Live from New York with Dan Senor: The Pursuit of Peace
BOOK NOW FOR OUR LA SHOW - Nov 12 at Sinai Temple with special guest Ronen Bergman. Last stop for 2025! Use the coupon code UIH20 to get a discount on your tickets: https://unpacked.bio/UIHLA25 Hos...
16 Sep 202558min
Reflections on Charlie Kirk
Noam Weissman reflects on the Charlie Kirk assassination and what Israeli history—from Rabin to Gaza—teaches about polarization, sacred listening, and building a culture of principled, nonviolent disa...
15 Sep 20259min
Is it Genocide? The Gaza War Debate with Historian Gil Troy
Is Israel committing genocide in Gaza? Host Noam Weissman and historian Gil Troy dive into the explosive debate in an important and difficult conversation. They break down the legal definition of geno...
9 Sep 20251h 23min
The Neturei Karta: Haredi Jews who reject the State of Israel
Who are the Neturei Karta? A recent Humans of New York article brought the fringe sect of ultra-Orthodox, anti-Zionist Jews into the spotlight. Now Noam Weissman explains the history of this tiny move...
2 Sep 202558min
Facts vs. Feelings: Rethinking How We Talk About Israel with Toba Hellerstein
What wins hearts and minds — facts, or feelings? This week, Noam Weissman sits down with Toba Hellerstein, author of American Perceptions of Jews and Israel and a leading expert on antisemitism, diplo...
26 Aug 20251h 1min
