Episode
The Arab Case For Israel
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- Ask a Jew
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- Jan 21, 2026
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Summary
Much more on Substack! Iran, Lebanon and Syria, Oh My! Hussain Abdul-Hussain is a fellow at the The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), hailing from Beirut via Baghdad and all the way to Washington DC. We talk about how he learned Hebrew by chatting with Israeli soldiers on the lebanese border, why he was wrong about the new leader of Syria, and why peace with Israel can only help the Arab and Muslim world. Follow Hussain on X and keep up with his work at the FDD! Also: * Does everyone in Lebanon hate us? Only 3 out of 4 people. * Seeing Israel beyond the F-16s, through AM radio and pop culture. * The most dangerous thing Hussain ever did - read an Israeli newspaper on the Columbia campus. * Holding our breath for Iran. * But don’t hold your breath for Syria. * Some advice for dealing with idiots. * Coming soon - Hussain’s book, The Arab Case For Israel! * The are only three Christians left in Baalbek, Lebanon - and that’s bad for Muslims. * The uselessness of the UN Peacekeeping Force. * Can Israeli and Saudi Arabia make it work? * Bring in George Clooney! * Our $7,000 aren’t a match for Qatari money. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe