Experts talk about a Saudi-Israeli peace as if it will end the Arab-Israeli conflict. Perhaps it will, in a religious sense. But the real peace will be Lebanese-Israeli.
The Lebanese people and the Israeli people have much in common -- especially a love of Levantine culture, and the unique mix of modernity and tradition that make places like Tel Aviv and Beirut so cosmopolitan and yet so traditional at the same time. Only outside forces have kept these two peoples from peace.
My late great-aunt, Chaya, used to reminisce about taking a taxi from Tel Aviv to Beirut on the weekends in the 1930s and 1940s to party -- Jews, Arabs, Christians, Muslims. That connection is dormant but it will emerge -- one day.
When Iran has receded; when the hatred of Israel has been driven out of what we consider elite culture; when terrorism has been defeated; then Israel and Lebanon will share friendship. It is not impossible. We may even see it, soon.
Today's episode is devoted to the second anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks. It was produced before the announcement of a ceasefire deal, yet remains current & relevant.
Please listen, and #bringthemhome.
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This week's portion is a beautiful poem, containing the Covenant between God and the people of Israel. But given the breaking news that Hamas may actually have agreed to release all of the Israeli hostages, I will devote my remarks to that.
One hopes it is true; if so, it makes this week's additional reading, from II Samuel 22, even more relevant: David's song of praise to the Lord for delivering him from the hand of his enemies.
"18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
from my foes, who were too strong for me.
19 They confronted me in the day of my disaster,
but the Lord was my support."
So much to focus on this week -- and much breaking news. A peace deal in the Middle East, perhaps? Eric Adams dropping out of the mayor's race? And a looming shutdown as Democrats push their demands beyond absurdity.
Special guests:
- Bradley Jaye - Breitbart News congressional correspondent, on the shutdown
- John Carney - Breitbart News financial editor, on the upcoming jobs report
- Jerome Hudson - Breitbart News entertainment editor, on the Kimmel fallout
- Frances Martel - Breitbart News foreign editor, on the UN and Gaza talks
- Matisyahu - award-winning reggae artist, on his new album, "Ancient Child"
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