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Erev Rosh Hashanah: Hostage Square, War Fatigue, and a Prayer for the Year Ahead
On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, I walk listeners through Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square—between the art museum, the courts, and the Kirya—where grief, resolve, and a growing sense of helplessness converge. I reflect on nearly two years of protests, a war that shows no clear path to “victory,” and a country wrestling with the choice between becoming a besieged “Sparta” or returning to a more open, democratic “Athens.” We examine international moves to recognize Palestinian statehood, Israel’s political realities and looming elections, questions around Qatar’s influence, the Shin Bet appointment, and…
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