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Is peace still possible after October 7th and who is even left to fight for it? In this explosive episode, Ittay Flescher, a longtime peace activist and educator, sits down for a raw and revealing conversation about the Israeli government’s communication strategy, the failures of peace movements, and the deep ideological divide in Israeli-Palestinian relations. But what starts as a respectful debate takes an unexpected turn…

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• How October 7th shattered long-held beliefs about peace
• The failures of peace activism and uncomfortable truths about Hamas’ support
• Inside the Israeli government’s messaging strategy—what’s working and what’s failing
• How Israel should handle the war of narratives in global media
• What Ittay Flescher’s experience inside a peace movement reveals about Palestinian perspectives

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Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage

2:36 - How October 7th Changed Ittay Personally

7:00 - Debate on Israel’s Response to Hamas

10:55 - Visions for Peace: Confederation vs. Security

19:06 - Clash of Conceptions and Palestinian Intentions

28:24 - Building Partners for Peace and Historical Examples

40:55 - Israel’s Role and Path to Peace

45:48 - Ittay’s Meltdown and Reflections on Peace Partners

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