As the former director of the Shin Bet, Israel's security agency responsible for counter-terrorism efforts, Admiral Ami Ayalon reflects on his life as a mirror to Israel's story: battles fought, losses and successes of a young country, and the importance of hope for shaping a new future.
Ayalon is a former Flotilla 13 (Israel's navy SEALs) commando, commander of the navy, director of the Shin Bet security agency, cabinet minister, Knesset member, and a recipient of the Medal of Valor (Israel's highest military decoration).
Listen to Rabbi Cosgrove in dialogue with Dr. Mishy Harman, Isaac Herzog, and Karin Lagziel. They discuss Israel’s complex nature and what lies ahead for the Jewish state.
Isaac Herzog is Chairman of JAFI and a former member of the Knesset. Dr. Mishy Harman is co-founder and host of the radio pr...
Because of Israel’s modest size, the country’s environmental problems are largely reliant on its neighbors. Without cooperation from bordering countries, progress in areas from stream restoration to species repatriation will prove to be difficult.
Mehereta came to Israel as a child from Ethiopia without knowing how to read or write. She became a contestant on the reality show The Ambassador, went on to serve as deputy mayor of Tel Aviv, and ran for Knesset under the Meretz party.