Truth vs. Myth in Israeli History with Haviv Rettig Gur (Part 1)

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May 20, 2025 • 38 mins

Unpacking Israeli History is coming to Chicago on June 8 for its first ever LIVE event! ⁠Buy your tickets now⁠DISCOUNT: Get 20% off your tickets using the discount code UIHCHI. NB: Click "Unlock" and enter the discount code before selecting your tickets. Host Noam Weissman is joined by journalist and analyst Haviv Rettig Gur to unpack three of the most enduring and controversial myths surrounding Israeli history and identity. In the first installment of a two-part series, Haviv and Noam explore so-called myths including: There is no occupation in the West Bank, Yigal Amir ended the peace process and the The IDF will always protect Israeli citizens. You don't want to miss this episode aimed to educate, question, and reframe the conversation with complexity and nuance in a post-October 7th reality. Click here to read Haviv Rettig Gur's analysis on Times of Israel. Click here to subscribe to the podcast "Ask Haviv Anything." Please get in touch at noam@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Wondering Jews

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