In this edition of The Mael Time Podcast, host Daniel Mael speaks with Ori Goldberg and Asher Guedalia about Israel’s most pressing moral and political dilemmas in the aftermath of the Gaza war. Together, they confront the uneasy tension between Israel’s Jewish identity and its democratic ideals, exploring questions of morality, legitimacy, and national purpose. The discussion examines accusations of genocide, the ethics of Israel’s military response, and whether peace can ever be achieved through negotiation with Hamas. The episode offers an honest, unflinching look at a nation wrestling with its conscience—asking whether Israel can protect itself without compromising the values that define it.
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The Crisis of Jewish Leadership
In this powerful episode of The Mael Time Podcast, host Daniel Mael sits down with Dr. Charles Jacobs, a veteran Jewish human rights advocate, to dissect the moral and strategic collapse of American Jewish leadership in the face of rising anti-Semitism. From college campuses to major Jewish institutions, Jacobs argues that too many leaders have chosen comfort and access over courage and accountability—leaving the Jewish community vulnerable at a moment of historic danger.The conversation traces the failures that followed October 7, examining how identity politics, moral relativism, and fear of confrontation have weakened Jewish advocacy. Jacobs warns that anti-Semitism today is not confined to one side of the political spectrum; it thrives on both the far-right and within progressive movements that mask hostility toward Jews as social justice. Together, Mael and Jacobs call for a new generation of unapologetic Jewish leadership—one that defends truth, builds alliances with integrity, and reclaims the moral clarity that once defined the Jewish story.
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The U.S. Plan to Split Gaza: Peace or a Powder Keg?
The proposed U.S. plan to divide Gaza into zones controlled separately by Israel and Hamas has ignited intense debate across the region. Supporters argue it could offer a path to stability and reconstruction, while critics warn it risks entrenching division and legitimizing Hamas’s power. The plan’s success hinges on Hamas’s disarmament—an unlikely prospect that leaves Israel bearing enormous security and political risks as it attempts to rebuild Gaza under international pressure. Arab governments have rejected the idea outright, viewing it as a step toward indefinite Israeli control, and Palestinians fear a repeat of the fragmented governance seen in Judea and Samaria.
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The Mission No One Wants: Why No Country Will Send Troops to Gaza
No nation is willing to send troops into Gaza, fearing deadly clashes with Hamas and political fallout at home. Trump’s proposed international peacekeeping force is stalled before it begins, leaving the fragile ceasefire hanging by a thread.
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‘While Israel Slept’: Yaakov Katz on the IDF’s Blind Spots and Broken System
In this episode of the Mael Time podcast, Daniel Mael interviews Yaakov Katz, discussing the events surrounding the October 7th attack by Hamas and the subsequent failures of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Katz, a former editor in chief of the Jerusalem Post, shares insights from his book 'While Israel Slept,' exploring the chaos during the attack, the lack of accountability within the military and political leadership, and the need for a commission of inquiry to address these issues. The discussion also touches on the role of intelligence, the impact of military censorship on journalism, and the importance of transparency in military appointments.
Daniel Mael dives into the most pressing issues pertaining to Israel and the IDF in a post-10/7 world.
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