In part 1, Rachel speaks to BICOM CEO Richard Pater about the Israeli election results 
In part 2, Rachel speaks to  Jay Shofet from SPNI, about the recent oil spill on Israel’s shore and the effect of oil on our ecosystem 

The producer was Rachel Blain

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 18 - Politics on Land and Sea

Welcome to the We Believe in Israel podcast! Luke Akehurst, our director, will be joined by a range of guests to discuss what’s going on in Israel and the Middle East, and what’s going on with the status of Israel and the debate about Israel in the United Kingdom, including an update on the work we do.

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In part 1, Israel and the wider region, Rachel speaks to BICOM CEO, James Sorene, about the upcoming Israeli elections and what to expect.

Rachel is then joined by David Cumin from the Israel Institute of New Zealand to discuss New Zealand’s relationship with Israel. https://israelinstitute.nz 

In part 2, Israel in the UK, Rachel is joined by Conservative Campaigner and Head of Engagement of Women 2 Win, Resham Kotecha, to discuss new Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Israel, and Resham’s recent visit to Israel with Conservative Friends of Israel

The producer was Rachel Kaye  

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 7 - Prime Ministers and Kiwis

In part 1, Rachel speaks to BICOM CEO James Sorene about the Turkish invasion into Kurdish areas of North Eastern Syria 

In part 2, Rachel speaks to Liat Korduene about Kurdish history in the Middle East and the relationship between the Kurdish people and Israel.

The producer was Rachel Kaye

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 9 - Why are the Kurds important to Israel?

In part 1, Rachel speaks to We Believe in Israel Director Luke Akehurst about the main party manifestos and what they say about Israel and the Middle East. (00.42)

In part 2, Rachel speaks to Shelley Blain who recently became an Israeli citizen and her first experience living under fire when an Israeli airstrike killed the head of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Baha Abu al Atta, in November. (16.45)

The producer was Rachel Kaye

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 10 - Commitments for Number 10

In part 1, Rachel speaks to BICOM’s Richard Pater about Trump’s Peace Plan.
In part 2, Rachel speaks to Nimrod Sapir, founder of Inokim, a foldable electric scooter brand.

The producer was Rachel Kaye

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 11 - The Future?: Trump's Peace Plan and Scooters

In part 1, Rachel speaks to BICOM’s  Neri Zilber about the aftermath of the Israeli election and corona virus. We then hear a short message from Israeli Ambassdor to the UK Mark Regev taken from Israel’s election night.

In part 2, Rachel speaks to Josh Hoffman, co-founder of Tel Aviv Media Group.

 
The producer was Rachel Kaye
 
For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 12 - Messages from Israel in Lock down

Rachel is joined by Richard Pater, CEO of BICOM, Luke Akehurst, Director of We Believe in Israel, and Natasha Hausdorff from UK Lawyers For Israel to discuss what annexation or applying Israeli sovereignty actually looks like, why boycotting Israel is not the answer, and the legality around applying Israeli sovereignty. 

This podcast was produced by Rachel Kaye 

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 13 -  Annexation

In part 1, Rachel speaks to Asher Fredman about the Abraham Accord’s, a peace deal between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

In part 2, Rachel speaks to Gaby Hirsch Chief Development Officer of Shalva, an amazing center for people with disabilities. I also speak to David Wilkins about his experience visiting Israel as a blind and partially deaf person.

The producer was Rachel Kaye

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 14 - Inclusivity

In part 1, Rachel speaks  to Sam Nurding about what President-elect Joe Biden means for Israel. 

In part 2, Rachel speaks to Talia Levanon, CEO of the Israel Trauma Coalition to discuss mental health projects under Covid and resilience

The producer was Rachel Kaye

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 15 - What Biden means for Israel, and how Israelis are coping with the trauma of Covid

In part 1 Rachel speaks to Lahav Harkov about Israel’s leading vaccination drive 

In part 2, Rachel speaks to Nadia Ellis, the vegan Italian chef who has created the first Israeli vegan cookery show, and the second in the world. (instagram: @theveganitalianchef )


The producer was Rachel Kaye

For feedback please email rachelk@webelieveinisrael.org.uk

Episode 16 - New Year: Covid vaccinations and veganism

In part 1, our Director, Luke Akehurst, speaks to BICOM CEO Richard Pater about Israel’s upcoming March election. 

In part 2, we share the audio from our co-sponsored event with the BoD, JLC, and Zionist Federation ‘Educate for Peace: Stop funding incitement in the Palestinian curriculum.’ Hear from Marcus Sheff from the Institute for Monitoring Peace and Cultural tolerance in school education, Steve McCabe MP, and the RT Hon Stephen Crabb MP. Joint CEO of the JLC, Claudia Mendoza introduces them all. 

We hope you enjoy listening and recommend you watching the full Educate for peace webinar which can be found on our facebook https://www.facebook.com/webelieveinisrael/videos/193729189153490 and youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziQRSfIX58w&t=2s

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