Episode
How to Kill Israeli Self-Criticism
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- Unpacking Israeli History
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- May 21, 2026
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Summary
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! Israel is no stranger to self-examination. In 1948, Ben-Gurion distributed a poem accusing Israeli soldiers of murder. In 1982, hundreds of thousands demanded accountability after Sabra and Shatila. In 2016, the IDF convicted Elor Azaria. But in a post-October 7 world of delegitimization and libels leveled at the Jewish state, that tradition is under strain. Noam unpacks the controversy around Nicholas Kristof’s New York Times column, explores Israel’s long, remarkable history of holding itself morally accountable, and examines why, in the face of fierce global condemnation, the country has suddenly become ultra-defensive. Correction: In 2016, Moshe Ya'alon served as Israel's Minister of Defense, not Chief of Staff of the IDF. This episode is in memory of Leo M. Bernstein. To sponsor an episode or to be in touch, please email [email protected]. Check out this episode on Youtube. This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Wondering Jews