On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, triggering a brutal war that continues to reshape the region. Among those kidnapped and taken to Gaza was Tal Shoham, a father, husband, and one of the few adult Israeli men to be released alive after 505 days in Hamas captivity.

In this extraordinary interview, recorded in Tel Aviv, the Chief Rabbi hears Tal’s story of survival, quiet resistance, and the enduring human spirit. Shoham shares chilling details of life under Hamas rule in Gaza, the psychological toll of captivity, and the strength it took to hold on to hope.

Set against the backdrop of Israel’s ongoing war with Iranian-backed terror groups, including Hamas and Hezbollah, this conversation offers rare insight into the personal cost of a conflict fuelled by Tehran’s influence.

This episode is a vital listen for anyone seeking to understand the human impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a brutal assault on Be’eri, a kibbutz in southern Israel near the Gaza border. Among the victims of this massacre was the family of Dr Shoshan Haran — her husband and younger sister were murdered, and she, along with her daughter, grandchildren, sister-in-law, and niece, was kidnapped and held hostage in Gaza by Hamas for 50 harrowing days.

In this powerful and deeply personal interview, conducted in Israel by the Chief Rabbi, Dr Haran recounts the unimaginable — comforting the child of one of her Hamas captors, drawing strength from Holocaust literature, and hearing first-hand the ideological justifications given by her kidnappers. Her story is a human lens into the broader war between Israel and Iranian-backed terror groups, offering chilling insight into the mindset driving violence from Gaza to Tehran.

This episode is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the human cost of the Israel-Hamas war, the psychological warfare inflicted on Israeli hostages, and the resilience of those caught at the heart of a conflict that continues to shape Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and the wider region.

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In this essential episode on the Israel-Iran conflict, the Chief Rabbi of Israel sits down with Jonathan Conricus — former IDF spokesperson and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defence of Democracies — to unpack the latest developments between Jerusalem and Tehran. From missile threats and proxy warfare to the geopolitical role of Hamas and Hezbollah, Conricus offers expert analysis on Israel’s strategic posture amid escalating tensions with Iran.

They discuss Iran’s nuclear ambitions, recent attacks from Iranian-backed militias, and the implications for regional security across Tel Aviv, the Golan Heights, and the broader Middle East.

With war clouds looming and Netanyahu’s government under intense scrutiny, this episode is a vital listen for anyone following the high-stakes power struggle between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel.

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