Disillusioned

Dr. Assaf David is the Director of the Israel in the Middle East division at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute. He is also the co-founder of the Forum for Regional Thinking, a think tank of Israeli progressive Middle East scholars and activists. He teaches political science at the Hebrew University and has taught in the Department of Middle East Studies and the Department of Politics and Government at the Ben-Gurion University. Assaf's research focuses on Jordan, relations between the army and society in the Middle East, Arab public discourse, Israel’s place in the Middle East, and the Middle East as an academic discipline in Israel.  . Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Yehavit  **** A few important disclaimers: I created and funded this podcast privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack . You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . You can contact Assaf at: assafd@vanleer.org.il  . Stuff we mentioned: Kiryat Arba: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiryat_Arba  . Baruch Goldstein: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baruch_Goldstein  . Moshe Levinger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moshe_Levinger  . Civil Security Coordinators in West Bank Settlements: https://www.yesh-din.org/en/the-lawless-zone-the-transfer-of-policing-and-security-to-the-civilian-security-coordinators-in-the-settlements-and-outposts/  .The Forum for Regional Thinking: https://www.regthink.org/en/

Katie is an entrepreneur in the sustainability and agricultural sectors, and an expert in the Gulf countries' society and economy. Her background is in academia, research, venture capital, and unique governance structures. She has spent years being active in different initiatives promoting justice for Palestinians here in the land and in other parts of the Middle East. . Check out our bonus episode on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3Hqv2Mv  Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Yehavit  **** A few important disclaimers: I created and funded this podcast privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). . And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack . You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . Stuff we mentioned: . Seeds of Peace: https://www.seedsofpeace.org/  Tikvah Fund: https://tikvahfund.org/  Moshe Dayan Center: https://dayan.org/  The Forum for Regional Thinking: https://www.regthink.org/en/  Dana Global (the company Katie is a co-founder of): https://www.dana-global.com/   ‘Barcheinu Avinu’ by Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach (starting from 02:28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2MNKn_GkSY 

Idan Landau is a political blogger, who began writing his Blog "Do not Die as a Fool" in 2008. There, he posted hundreds of pieces, many of them extensive, investigative articles on the occupation, with emphasis on the topics of land confiscation and settlement expansion, military violence, social injustice, arms trade, Israeli surveillance technology, media and propaganda, and more. Idan has been jailed three times in military prison for refusing to serve in the reserve service of the IDF. He is also a professor of linguistics at Tel Aviv University and lives with his family in Tel Aviv. . Check out our bonus episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Yehavit  **** A few important disclaimers: This podcast is created and funded by me privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). . And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack . You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . Stuff we mentioned: . Idan’s blog: https://idanlandau.com/  Idan Landau on Twitter: https://twitter.com/idanlandau  Yesh Gvul: https://www.yesh-gvul.org.il/english  Im Tirtzu: https://imti.org.il/en/  B’Tselem: https://www.btselem.org/node  Eyal Klein’s Blog: Yossi Gurvitz’s Blog: https://www.hahem.co.il/friendsofgeorge/ 

Ita Segev is a writer, performance artist, and organizer from Jerusalem who’s been living and making work in NY for the past 12 years.  In this episode she charts the complex map she’s found towards her freedom as a trans woman, its relationship to Palestinian liberation, and her commitment to dismantling the split which allows people to dehumanize others while loving those they perceive to be “like them”. Ita takes us through lessons from her Jewish ancestors, years of secrets and failed attempts to assimilate into militaristic toxic masculinity, the violence she witnessed during her army service, her desire to erase and escape her past in NYC, her learning from Black feminists, and embracing of her anti-Zionism and transness in an American context that never felt like her own.  Coming back to Israel during Covid, more grounded in her sense of self and her beliefs, Ita shared how rediscovering the love she has for this land and her people reminded her not only what systems she is fighting against, but what future she is fighting for.  You can follow Ita on Instagram at @Itaqt, and reach out to her for writing collaborations both for TV/film and for online publications. . Check out our bonus episode on Patreon: https://bit.ly/47fLR8i  ********* A few important disclaimers: I created and funded this podcast privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack. . You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). Stuff we mentioned: . The Parents Circle-Families Forum:   https://www.theparentscircle.org/en/pcff-home-page-en/   . A normal heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aa3luI1ythI  . Ita’s creations:  https://www.wendyssubway.com/publishing/titles/questions-to-ask-before-your-bat-mitzvah  https://www.audible.com/pd/Chonburi-International-Hotel-and-Butterfly-Club-Audiobook/B08R43JB3M  https://www.dropbox.com/s/31oichi04sj1jo0/gender-and-nation-tightly-bound-ita-segevs-knot-in-my-name.pdf?dl=0  https://brooklynrail.org/2019/09/dance/ITA-SEGEV-with-George-Kan  https://vimeo.com/654446470  https://www.vogue.it/fotografia/gallery/camila-falquez-queer-utopia   

Uri was born in Tel Aviv and worked as a journalist, history teacher, and gardener. In his twenties, he was one of the founders of a political movement called "Anarchists against the Wall", which was active at the beginning of the 2000s. He’s been living in Portugal for the past 16 years and holds a special place in his heart for the topics of food autonomy and education. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠  ***** A few important disclaimers: This podcast is created and funded by me privately. I don’t belong to any organisation, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack. . You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). **** Stuff we mentioned: Tanya Reinhart : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanya_Reinhart  Anarchists Against the Wall: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarchists_Against_the_Wall  Video about the demonstration: https://youtu.be/99hiJpLhCzQ  Matzpen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matzpen  Tamera: https://www.tamera.org/ 

** TRIGGER WARNING ** (suicide, self-harm) *** “Yoni” didn’t question for one second that he had to serve in the Israeli military when he was 17 years old. And even once he was there, and suffering immensely, he couldn’t imagine the option of finding a way out. Today, he makes political graffiti art that aims to make 17 year old Israelis ask the question that he didn’t dare ask himself at the time: “Why did I enlist?”. This graffiti has become somewhat of an icon in the physical landscape of Israel, but no one really knows who’s behind it. This is his debut interview.  Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠  ***  A few important disclaimers: This podcast is created and funded by me privately. I don’t belong to any organisation, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack. . You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . Stuff we mentioned: Political blogs by: Yosi Gurvitz: https://friendsofgeorge.hahem.co.il/?page_id=290  Shalom Boguslavsky: https://www.facebook.com/TnyhtHmspryymWbwNdbrlZh/?locale=he_IL  Idan Landau: https://idanlandau.com/  Idan Landau on Twitter: https://twitter.com/idanlandau

Yuval Gal Cohen is a conscientious objector who refused to serve in the Israeli military, a feminist human rights activist, and a singer. She's 27 years old and currently living in Leipzig, Germany, where she co-initiated JID, a local group of Anti-occupation Israeli activists. Join our conversation about all that and more. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  **** A few important disclaimers: This podcast is created and funded by me privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack. . You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). You can find Yuval on Instagram here: @yuvalgc  . Stuff we mentioned: Women in Black: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_Black  New Profile NGO: https://instagram.com/newprofile_il?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=  Windows - Channels for Communication: https://www.windowsteachertraining.org/home  JID: https://jidleipzig.wordpress.com/  Mesarvot: https://instagram.com/mesarvot?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Alon Mizrahi is a Working class intellectual & freedom philosopher. He is also a Speech writer, Copywriter & columnist who writes about becoming Disillusioned from Zionism, Capitalism & Americanism. Growing up as a Mizrachi Jew, Alon shares deep insight into the connection between the Zionist ideology’s erasure of “the Arab within” in addition to the erasure of the Palestinians. Author of the book Freedom. Manifest (Hebrew) and currently writing his next book, which will be in English. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  ********* A few important disclaimers: This podcast is created and funded by me privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram), and you can find Alon on Twitter as @alon_mizrahi . Stuff we mentioned: Alon’s piece about the Nakba in Lydd (Lod): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEe7Pf_5NxM Alon’s Blog: https://easternoak.co/ Alon’s book ‘Freedom. Manifest’: https://bit.ly/3XNzKL0 Thank you Roy Geva for the soundtrack

What does “Liberal Zionist” mean? And what is it about this concept that made Rotem question, and eventually dismisses it completely? After training in the elite units of the Israeli military, he began researching the Nakba and everything we weren’t taught about it in history class. Then, through intense solo Arabic studying, he was able to really listen to Palestinians and their stories. Today, he is an activist who stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people and believes that the only way to achieve peace, is first to achieve justice. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  ********* A few important disclaimers: I created and funded this podcast privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** You can write him at @rotem_lvn on Instagram. You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram).

Rita, now in her 30s, immigrated from Ukraine With her family as an infant. While struggling to assimilate as a teenager living in the city of Beer Sheva, she was introduced to some different ideas about the world than the ones she was used to hearing. This led her to decide not to serve in the military even though the law required it. At 17, without knowing anyone else who had done this at the time, she was scared but determined. We met in an activism chapter in our college, and have been good friends ever since. Today she works with youth at risk and does her best to model for them how to stick to their own truth no matter what. Before we start, it’s important to note that we recorded this episode almost a year ago, before the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, so take that into account while listening. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  ********* A few important disclaimers: I created and funded this podcast privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . Stuff we mentioned: iNakba App: https://bit.ly/3om2DOm

Eran is a healer in every sense of the word, using different methods to help himself and the people around him deal with the immense pain that the violence in our lives has caused. In his work, he addresses the concepts of forgiveness, both inner and outer. And even though he’s one of the best listeners I’ve ever encountered - he’s got a lot of wisdom himself to share with anyone who’s willing to listen. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  **** A few important disclaimers: I created and funded this podcast privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And most importantly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. . Stuff we mentioned: . Warriors of the Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Warriors-Heart-Danaan-Parry/dp/1439263922 You can follow him at: https://www.eranmarkose.com/ You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram).

Odeliya grew up in the Jewish neighborhood of Armon Ha’Natziv, which is according to international law an illegal settlement. Her father, a firm believer in Zionism, taught her how to use the art of debate - which is why she’s now such a good advocate for the rights of the Naqab (Negev) Bedouins, and the Palestinian struggle at large. Odeliya is one of my biggest inspirations; she is currently getting her bachelor's degree in media studies, worked up until recently in the Negev (Naqab) forum for civil equality, and teaches groups of teenagers about the political context we live in and how to understand systemic violence. I know every demonstration she joins will be filled with joy no matter what since she has her own special way of doing everything in life with a smile. She is a free spirit working relentlessly so that everyone else can be free as well. And with that, I hope you enjoy this episode. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  **** A few important disclaimers: This podcast is created and funded by me privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** You can contact Odeliya via Instagram at: @oddiematter You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . Stuff we mentioned: Negev Forum for Civil Equality: https://www.dukium.org/?lang=he

Raised by a father who was heavily involved in the Israeli forces, Sharon was very motivated to serve in the military. But during his service in the West Bank, he realized something was very wrong. Today he doesn’t want to ever hold a gun again, but the process he went through took years. Listen to his story of becoming disillusioned. Sharon is an activist and a long-time friend of mine. And though he shares his name with a former leader of the Israeli government who has caused the Palestinian people a lot of pain, I ask that you try and give him a chance. He’s a talented artist and photographer who uses his medium to create change in his society’s perceptions. He is also a community organizer who spends every waking hour connecting between people, and leading spaces that use art and culture as tools for co-resistance. Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  **** A few important disclaimers: Disclaimers I created and funded this podcast privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. Secondly, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. *** You can follow Sharon on Instagram at: Wearefree_studio You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . Stuff we mentioned: Ahed Tamimi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJqH7_xYKi4&ab_channel=AJ%2B https://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/

Merphie grew up in a religious, Zionist home in Jerusalem. When she was a teenager, she discovered what the system doesn't want Israelis to know - that she and her family live on the ruins of Deir Yassin, a pre-1948 Palestinian village that had been massacred during the Nakba. This sent her on a long journey towards solidarity with the Palestinian struggle and ultimately the rejection of the Zionist regime and ideology.  Merphie worked for Breaking the Silence for 5 years and is currently a student and youth educator for the Forum for Regional Thinking. She has a special talent for advocating for the Palestinian struggle and has been doing it on several different fronts with grace, respect, and a sharp sense of justice.  Check out bonus episodes on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47fLR8i⁠⁠  **** A few important disclaimers: Anything and everything she said during the interview is her personal opinion and does not represent any organization she’s worked for. This podcast is created and funded by me privately. I don’t belong to any organization, nor does it represent anyone other than myself. In addition, I don’t intend this content to provide a justification or excuse for the actions people interviewed did in their past, but rather to learn from their personal experiences and gain insight as to what the process of transformation looks like. Certain parts of the episode could be triggering for you, and I advise taking into consideration that some of the events discussed are morally and ethically challenging (to say the least). And lastly: I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which I work as the indigenous people of this country, and pay my respects to their elders, past and emerging. **** You can follow her on Twitter at: Merphie_B You can contact me at @yehavit on Instagram (or write to yehavit@gmail if you’re not on Instagram). . Stuff we mentioned: https://www.zochrot.org/welcome/index/en https://al-shabaka.org/en/ https://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/ https://www.regthink.org/en/