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Hamas, Hostages, and the Clash of Civilizations

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December 6, 2023

Doug and Pesach discuss the worldwide cultural and political alignments that have developed in response to October 7th and the Israel-Hamas war. Are Israel’s friends changing? Are new alliances forming? And how does all this connect to the story of Hanukkah? Tune in for a fascinating conversation about the historical moment we are all experiencing together. Plus: We get an update on the progress of the war from the IDF spokesman’s office.

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