How We Fought Against
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"How We Fought Against", bringing you the untold stories in the battle against terror, antisemitism, and BDS. Every episode we will dig up a dusty folder from the archives and reveal the secretive inner workings of some of the most riveting and inspiring stories, told by the people who made them possible. For more info, visit ilfngo.org
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Feb 16, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 11- "Media Bias": Yifa Segal hosts Adam Levick
From 1982 until 2021, the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting (CAMERA) has been devoted to promoting accurate and balanced coverage of Israel and the Middle East. Join Adam Levick, Co-Editor of Camera UK to learn about this amazing organization's critical efforts to ensure that the media presents a fair image of Israel on the world stage.
Feb 2, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 10- "Incitement in UNRWA textbooks": Yifa Segal hosts Marcus Sheff
What was the first thing ISIS did when they rolled into Mosul? Changed the textbooks! Radicals have always understood the power of education… or indoctrination. The same is true for the Middle East and for the Palestinian society. In this episode of How We Fought Against we bring you the story of IMPACT-SE and their battle to expose hatred and incitement in curriculums across the Arab world. We will focus on their recent exposure of UNRWA's, a UN body's, textbooks, and how following the pressure that was put on UNRWA to stop using the horrendous content produced by the PA's Ministry of Education, they've actually managed to stoop even lower in glorifying terrorists and preaching for hate and war with the Jews. Join Marcus Sheff to hear how their research is exposing the truth and instrumenting change, bringing the region one step closer to peace and coexistencehttps://www.impact-se.org/
Jan 19, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 9- "Radical Islam": Yifa Segal hosts Raheel Raza
'This is not a war of weapons, this is a war of ideas'. We couldn't have said it better ourselves. These wise words are from our latest podcast, where we had the enormous pleasure of hosting Raheel Raza, a Pakistani-Canadian journalist, author, public speaker, activist, and interfaith advocate. Join in on this fascinating episode for an eye-opening discussion on her new book, the rise of radical Islamism, how the only way to make true progress is through dialogue and her courageous fight against hate, fear, and radicalism.
Jan 6, 2021
How We Fought Against: Episode 8- "UN Bias Against Israel": Yifa Segal hosts Anne Herzberg
The UN is biased against Israel, this isn't new. But how does it work and how can this be fought against? In this episode of How We Fought Against, join Anne Herzberg of NGO Monitor, and get a glimpse as to how the BDS movement came to be at a UN conference, the power of NGOs at the UN, how it is used against Israel, and what work is being tirelessly done to counter it. https://www.ngo-monitor.org/
Dec 22, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 7- "Misconceptions about Israeli Minorities": Yifa Segal hosts Jonathan Elkhoury
What is true intersectionality? Well, who better to express this than a Christian Arab born in Lebanon, living in Israel who has dedicated his life to showing the world the true face of Israel. Join our special guest Jonathan Elkhoury as he shares his story with us, the hate that he stood up against, and how he fought against it all to become one of Israel's most outspoken advocates.
Dec 15, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 6- "Place of Birth: I̶s̶r̶a̶e̶l̶ Jerusalem" Yifa Segal hosts Alyza Lewin
A fight that lasted 18 years, and reached the US Supreme Court twice. Join Alyza Lewin (President and General Counsel of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law), and learn how the simple addition of 'Israel' on one person's passport, something that seems so minor, stemmed all the way back into the halls of policymakers in the US and has the potential to shape the face of the Middle East for years to come.
Dec 8, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 5- "Turning the Tables" Yifa Segal interviewed by Ned Steinman
In this special episode, the interviewer becomes the interviewee. Wrapping up a difficult but significant 2020, Yifa Segal and Ned Steinman review the past year's achievements. The two dive into why a lawyer, who could have been earning a very impressive salary, choose to earn 'less than someone working at McDonald's'? How does a legal NGO in Tel Aviv, lead the fight against antisemitism, BDS, terror funding worldwide? Join ILF Chair and CEO, Yifa Segal, interviewed by Ned Steinman, and hear how a dream became a reality; the story of the International Legal Forum.
Nov 24, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 4- "Jeremy Corbyn & The Labour Party" with Gideon Falter
The British Labour party, once a bastion of Jewish voters, and yet in the last few years? A party whose leadership has become vehemently more antisemitic. Join Gideon Falter, Chief Executive of Campaign Against Antisemitism as he explains the behind-the-scenes work that they did to bring the Labour party (as well as Jeremy Corbyn's) antisemitism into the limelight. How they had Jeremy Corbyn dismissed and how the party was forced to examine the inherent antisemitism within. Also, the creative way in which they took on tech-giant Twitter and more.
Nov 10, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 3- "The Goldstone Report" Col. Richard Kemp
The Goldstone report – on April 2011 the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission published its conclusions on the 2009 Gaza Conflict. Israel and its allies were shocked and outraged, but help came from an unexpected source: an Ex- British Colonel, who fought in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Balkans who refused to toe the line.
A-symmetrical warfare, the role civilians play as "human shields" in a terrorist organization's strategy. The relatively far-reaching measures taken by Israel to avoid civilian casualties and what that could mean for other democratic countries and their military interests in similar situations. As well as the political element distorting the discourse about these issues.
Col. Kemp's objections had played a significant role in Goldstone's eventual retraction, and he since became a powerful voice in the battle for truth in both the UK and the international arena.
Join us to learn about Col. Kemps's journey, views, successes, and current challenges.
Nov 10, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 2- "Airbnb's Policy" David Abrams
In November 2018, Airbnb announced a change in policy and delisted all properties listed in Jewish settlements in Judea and Samaria.
It was clear to many that the battle against this discriminatory policy had the power to determine, for better or worse, the future conduct of commercial companies in regard to this highly politicized issue. Adv. David Abrams decided to take on this fight from a very original and creative angle, together with the International Legal Forum and won.
Join us to learn more about how powerful one man's initiative can be, how determination and creativity can be key in fighting for what's right.
Nov 1, 2020
How We Fought Against: Episode 1- "Pay For Slay" Maurice Hirsch
In this episode, Yifa interviews Maurice Hirsch (Advocate), the Director of Legal Strategies of Palestinian Media Watch. This episode will delve into the Palestinian Authority's concept of 'Pay for Slay' and how it is possible that a convicted terrorist makes the same salary as a member of parliament.