Ben Wahlhaus is an Israeli lawyer who served for over a decade in the IDF’s International Law Department, working at the highest levels to advise the military on international law during peace and wartime.

In this in-depth conversation, recorded in Tel Aviv, the Chief Rabbi speaks to Ben about how the IDF applies international law in practice from proportionality and civilian protection to the complex legal frameworks guiding military operations in Gaza and beyond.

Together, they explore the moral dilemmas faced by democracies at war, the legal safeguards Israel puts in place, and the little known role of military lawyers on the front line of conflict.

This is essential viewing for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how law, ethics and warfare intersect in the Israel-Hamas war and what it means to defend a nation while upholding international norms.

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On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists kidnapped Gali and Ziv Berman from their home in southern Israel and took them into Gaza. Since that day, their older brother Liran Berman has dedicated his life to ensuring they are not forgotten.

In this powerful interview, recorded in Tel Aviv, the Chief Rabbi hears from Liran about the unbearable silence surrounding the hostages still held by Hamas, and the emotional, political and moral weight of advocating for his two younger brothers in a world that too often looks away.

This is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand the human impact of the Israel-Hamas war and the extraordinary courage of one man fighting for the return of his brothers.

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On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists abducted Eitan Horn and his brother Yair from their home in southern Israel, spiriting them into Gaza. Today, more than 600 days later, Yair remains in captivity.

In this powerful episode recorded in Tel Aviv, the Chief Rabbi meets Dalia Cusnir Horn, Eitan’s sister in law and fierce advocate, who has dedicated herself to the campaign for his release.

Dalia shares the anguish of uncertainty, the exhaustion of advocacy, and the moral obligation she feels to achieve a deal to bring them home.

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