Yishai's ability to say what he means and to mean what he says, makes for a much better conversation and allows for insight into his worldview, how he thinks about issues, about Israel and what he likes or hopes for in Israel's near and far future... Sruli Fruchter (host of The 1840 Podcast) Released with permission of the 1840 Project @18forty10 Original Full Interview with all 18 Questions: https://youtu.be/s3hOT0BeMcI?si=PfnEqMg5J0EFGVzH Original Podcast audio https://bit.ly/4oR8YOq Official Website: https://18forty.org/ The 1840 Project: 18 Questions, 40 Israeli Thinkers 0:00 - 0:55 Trailer 0:56 - 3:17 Yishai Introduction - Reflections on the Interview 3:18 Q1. As an Israeli, and as a Jew, how are you feeling at this moment in Israeli history? 6:29 Q2. What has been Israel’s greatest success and greatest mistake in its war against Hamas? 15:08 Judaism or Democracy, Minority Rights, Purpose of Zionism 20:40 Q10. If you were making the case for Israel, where would you begin? 24:38 Q13. Should all Israelis serve in the army? 27:48 Q11. Can questioning the actions of Israel’s government and army be patriotism? 29:11 Q12. What do you think is the most legitimate criticism leveled against Israel today? 31:00 Q16. Do you think peace between Israelis and Palestinians will happen within your lifetime? 37:36 Q17. Where do you identify on Israel’s political and religious spectrum, and do you have friends on the “other side”? 46:41 Wrap Up Become a Member to get exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EasxeXGzoXJb2y3HTMsLA/join Help Fight the Israel Narrative War Support: http://buymeacoffee.com/yishai Join the Beautifight (Renovation and Beautification of Holy Sites in Israel): http://Fight4Israel.org Website: https://yishaifleisher.com Podcast: https://israelpodcast.buzzsprout.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YishaiFleisher Twitter: https://twitter.com/YishaiFleisher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yishaifleisher/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/YishaiFleisherTV