Politica - Israeli Politics Explained Thu, 28 May 2026 19:33:21 +1000 https://riverside.com en © 2026 Politica - Israeli Politics Explained yes 71c36464-deca-5dac-926f-df171a608136 sharono@thejewishindependent.com.au The Jewish Independent episodic false Politica: Israeli Politics Explained breaks down Israeli politics for a Jewish Diaspora audience, during a critical Israeli election year. 

Each episode provides clear explanations, political context and informed discussion to help listeners understand one of the world’s most talked about countries.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Jewish Independent sharono@thejewishindependent.com.au https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qr4i3yjnwhc6s9gt5vt65wgzfw8k?.jpg Politica - Israeli Politics Explained https://riverside.com The Coalition Games, Election Fever and the Battle for the Knesset The Coalition Games, Election Fever and the Battle for the Knesset Israel appears to be heading toward another election, but this episode goes beyond the headlines to explain how the Knesset, coalition politics and Israel’s voting system work. 

Sharon and Yuval unpack why this election is so consequential, from judicial reform and Netanyahu’s trial to the growing debate over the future of Israeli democracy itself.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ATMSUCE6uQc

]]> Israel appears to be heading toward another election, but this episode goes beyond the headlines to explain how the Knesset, coalition politics and Israel’s voting system work. 

Sharon and Yuval unpack why this election is so consequential, from judicial reform and Netanyahu’s trial to the growing debate over the future of Israeli democracy itself.

Watch it here: https://youtu.be/ATMSUCE6uQc

]]> The Jewish Independent Buzzsprout-19251300 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 +1000 1598 1 5 full false Bondi vs. October 7: The Politics of Accountability Bondi vs. October 7: The Politics of Accountability This episode compares how Australia and Israel have responded to their most significant terror attacks. While Australia is already undertaking a Royal Commission into the Bondi attack, Israel still has no independent inquiry into October 7 attack, more than two years later. Sharon and Yuval unpack the political, legal and societal reasons behind that delay, including why Israel's  High Court and competing narratives have turned tragedy into politics. The conversation explores why accountability matters—not just for Israel, but for Jewish communities worldwide—and what’s at stake if those questions remain unanswered. 

]]> This episode compares how Australia and Israel have responded to their most significant terror attacks. While Australia is already undertaking a Royal Commission into the Bondi attack, Israel still has no independent inquiry into October 7 attack, more than two years later. Sharon and Yuval unpack the political, legal and societal reasons behind that delay, including why Israel's  High Court and competing narratives have turned tragedy into politics. The conversation explores why accountability matters—not just for Israel, but for Jewish communities worldwide—and what’s at stake if those questions remain unanswered. 

]]> The Jewish Independent Buzzsprout-19117698 Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 +1000 1882 1 4 full true If everyone won the war, who lost? Israel, Iran and the battle for a victory If everyone won the war, who lost? Israel, Iran and the battle for a victory In this episode of Politica, Sharon Offenberger and Yuval Regev unpack how the US, Israel and Iran each frame the war's outcome in their favour. The conversation explores how victory is no longer decided by military achievements, but in perception. As public opinion, political affiliation and media ecosystems shape entirely different understandings of the same war, this episode asks simple but uncomfortable questions about how Israeli and global narratives will affect Israel's future, especially if they do not align. 

]]> In this episode of Politica, Sharon Offenberger and Yuval Regev unpack how the US, Israel and Iran each frame the war's outcome in their favour. The conversation explores how victory is no longer decided by military achievements, but in perception. As public opinion, political affiliation and media ecosystems shape entirely different understandings of the same war, this episode asks simple but uncomfortable questions about how Israeli and global narratives will affect Israel's future, especially if they do not align. 

]]> The Jewish Independent Buzzsprout-19017800 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +1000 1433 1 3 full false Whose Side Are You On? Qatargate, Israel and the Politics of Influence Whose Side Are You On? Qatargate, Israel and the Politics of Influence As Israel navigates war with Iran and a shifting regional order, Qatar sits at the centre of a strategic paradox: a country that can be both indispensable and deeply problematic to Israel.

In this episode of Politica, Sharon Offenberger (Australia) and Yuval Regev (Israel) unpack one of the most complex regional actors and explore Qatargate — the unfolding scandal involving Netanyahu’s inner circle.

]]> As Israel navigates war with Iran and a shifting regional order, Qatar sits at the centre of a strategic paradox: a country that can be both indispensable and deeply problematic to Israel.

In this episode of Politica, Sharon Offenberger (Australia) and Yuval Regev (Israel) unpack one of the most complex regional actors and explore Qatargate — the unfolding scandal involving Netanyahu’s inner circle.

]]> The Jewish Independent Buzzsprout-18896636 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +1100 1411 1 2 full false War: What Is It Good For? Israel, Iran and the Politics of Victory War: What Is It Good For? Israel, Iran and the Politics of Victory Just nine months after the previous conflict that many believed had reshaped the strategic balance in the Middle East, Israel and the US launched another war with Iran. Despite political divisions inside Israel, the war has created a rare moment of consensus. At least momentarily.

In a special episode of Politica: Israeli Politics Explained, Sharon Offenberger (Australia) and Yuval Regev (Israel) unpack support for the Iran War and what it could mean for Israel’s politics, elections and long-term strategy.

]]> Just nine months after the previous conflict that many believed had reshaped the strategic balance in the Middle East, Israel and the US launched another war with Iran. Despite political divisions inside Israel, the war has created a rare moment of consensus. At least momentarily.

In a special episode of Politica: Israeli Politics Explained, Sharon Offenberger (Australia) and Yuval Regev (Israel) unpack support for the Iran War and what it could mean for Israel’s politics, elections and long-term strategy.

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