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a contrast to the perceived weakness of european jews...
Antony Loewenstein examines how Israel’s modern identity has been shaped by a powerful founding idea: the creation of the “strong Jew.”
In this conversation, he unpacks how early Zionist leaders, including David Ben-Gurion, framed a new national identity in direct contrast to the perceived “weakness” of European Jews during the Holocaust — a framing that ignores the reality of widespread Jewish resistance under Nazi rule.
We also explore how this narrative continues to influence Israeli politics and public messaging today, particularly in moments of conflict. From government rhetoric praising national resilience, to disparities in civilian protection between Jewish and Palestinian communities, Loewenstein argues that power, perception, and storytelling remain central to how the war is understood — both inside Israel and globally.
This episode looks at:
The origins of the “strong Jew” identity in Zionist thought.
The historical inaccuracies behind the “passive Holocaust victim” narrative.
Media control and censorship within Israel during wartime.
Unequal access to safety and infrastructure across communities.
How national myths shape modern military and political behaviour.
A critical conversation about identity, history, and the narratives that define nations under pressure.
Credits:
Produced by Lem Zakharia and Len
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_75nWp5zuc
YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT — SINCE 2005.
Gus Leonisky
POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.
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corrupt charities...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yIAOLS1OSE&t=151s
Labor Rejects Amendment on Charities Funding illegal Settlements | Michael West MediaSenator Mehreen Faruqi used Senate debate on 23 March to move Greens amendments aimed at removing tax concessions and charitable status from organisations that directly or indirectly support illegal occupations overseas, citing Michael West Media reporting on Australian charities linked to Israeli settlement projects and the occupation of the West Bank. The government opposed the amendment, arguing existing charity and deductible gift recipient rules already prohibit unlawful conduct and already provide mechanisms for charities to lose registration or tax concessions if standards are breached.
Reporting by Stephanie Tran at Michael West Media:
Revealed: Australian taxpayers subsidising the IDF, illegal settlements in Israel
https://michaelwest.com.au/revealed-a...
Australian charity removes IDF, West Bank settlement fundraisers
https://michaelwest.com.au/australian...
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Gus Leonisky
POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.
settling terrorists....
Interview with investigative journalist, author and film-maker Antony Loewenstein on the surging amount of Israeli-state backed settler violence in the West Bank. The interview was recorded live on 27 March 2026 with CNN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg7RUJN2AQs
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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT — SINCE 2005.
Gus Leonisky
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death penalty....
In this episode, Antony Loewenstein examines Israel’s decision to legalise the execution of Palestinians and what it exposes about the wider realities of occupation, apartheid, and state violence stretching from Gaza and the West Bank to Lebanon and Iran. Cutting through media spin and Western complicity, he argues this legislation is not an anomaly but part of a long and accelerating pattern that defines Israel’s role in the region today.
The Antony Loewenstein Podcast: Israel's Death Penalty Partyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkHZPHc59OY
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YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT — SINCE 2005.
Gus Leonisky
POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.