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Debate Meltdown | Shattering Truth About the Future of Peace

2025/3/25
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The discussion begins with reflections on the impact of October 7th, exploring how it altered personal and national views on peace in Israel. Itai Fleischer shares his experiences and dilemmas faced during that day.
  • October 7th was a turning point that challenged long-held beliefs about peace.
  • Itai Fleischer grapples with the trauma and its impact on his peace activism.
  • There was a sense of fear and confusion as sirens blared and news of kidnappings spread.

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Is peace still possible after October 7th and who is even left to fight for it? In this explosive episode, Ittay Flescher, a longtime peace activist and educator, sits down for a raw and revealing conversation about the Israeli government’s communication strategy, the failures of peace movements, and the deep ideological divide in Israeli-Palestinian relations. But what starts as a respectful debate takes an unexpected turn…

 Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • How October 7th shattered long-held beliefs about peace
  • The failures of peace activism and uncomfortable truths about Hamas’ support
  • Inside the Israeli government’s messaging strategy—what’s working and what’s failing
  • How Israel should handle the war of narratives in global media
  • What Ittay Flescher’s experience inside a peace movement reveals about Palestinian perspectives

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This episode delivers blunt analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe for more hard-hitting insights on Israel, global security, and the war beyond Gaza.

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

****Chapter Markers: 

0:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage

2:36 - How October 7th Changed Ittay Personally

7:00 - Debate on Israel’s Response to Hamas

10:55 - Visions for Peace: Confederation vs. Security

19:06 - Clash of Conceptions and Palestinian Intentions

28:24 - Building Partners for Peace and Historical Examples

40:55 - Israel’s Role and Path to Peace

45:48 - Ittay’s Meltdown and Reflections on Peace Partners

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