# Former Knesset Speaker delivers scathing critique of Israel

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Podcast: [SMWX](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019)
Published: 2026-07-20T15:43:00+00:00
Episode link: https://smwx.podbean.com/e/former-knesset-speaker-delivers-scathing-critique-of-israel/
Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k5wnc2k257pyg7dk/SMWX_-_Arvum_Burg_-_18_July_20269yiog.mp3
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## Resource

Former Speaker of the Israeli Knesset and former Acting President of Israel, Avrum Burg, delivers a scathing address on the Israel–Palestine conflict, the future of Israeli democracy, and the path to a lasting peace. Drawing on decades at the heart of Israeli politics, Burg reflects on the country's political direction, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, leadership, security, reconciliation, and why he believes a different future is still possible. This address explores difficult questions with honesty, nuance, and a commitment to understanding one of the world's most consequential conflicts. This was part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas hosted by the Jewish Democratic Initiative.

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