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 The conversations that matter, unfiltered.

In a world where headlines tell only half the story, "JPost sits down with..." brings you face-to-face with the voices shaping our reality. From Israeli leaders navigating existential challenges to global figures wrestling with the Middle East's complexities, we go beyond the soundbites to explore the stories behind the headlines.

Each episode features candid, no-holds-barred conversations with politicians, thought leaders, activists, and newsmakers who are driving change—or standing in its way.

If you're seeking to understand the nuances of one of the world's most scrutinized regions, these intimate discussions reveal the motivations, struggles, and hopes of those at the center of it all.

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    In response, she and her colleagues launched The Dinah Project, a global initiative aimed at documenting, raising awareness and demanding justice for the atrocities committed against Israeli women. You can read the full report here.

    Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs, Maayan Alon, and Gadi Zaig.
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  • Rabbi Doron Perez: A journey to rebrand Zionism and honoring his son

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    Rabbi Doron Perez, newly elected president of the World Zionist Organization, told Diaspora Affairs correspondent Michael Starr that his top priorities are reshaping how Zionism is understood internationally and strengthening Jewish unity across ideological lines. He argued that Zionism has become an easy target in public discourse, and said the organization should help present Zionism and Israel as a positive force.

    Edited by Gadi Zaig.
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    Arsen Ostrovsky was enjoying the first night of Hanukkah with his family on Bondi Beach. Within minutes, Arsen's life was in danger. Terorrists began shooting into the crowd, and Ostrovsky's head was struck. A long time JPost contributor, Arsen sits down with our Editor-in-chief, Zvika Klein, to share his story.

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