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Welcome to another episode of the Voice For Freedom podcast by ARISE. Today, we're excited to feature Andrew Tucker, an international lawyer and co-founder of the Hague Initiative For International Cooperation (Thinc). Host Simeon Myers and Andrew dive into the complexities of international law concerning Israel and the Palestinian territories. They discuss "lawfare," the misuse of legal frameworks for political purposes, and scrutinize claims of genocide against Israel. Andrew sheds light on the influence of geopolitical interests and funding in shaping global perspectives, as well as the intentions of Hamas and the roles of organizations like the UN and Amnesty International. This engaging conversation also addresses the need for Western countries to reassess their contributions to biases in international law. Don’t miss this episode with expert insights on one of today’s most pressing global issues. Tune in now!
Outline:
(00:03) International Law Think Tank Evolution
(06:20) Court Clarifies No Genocide Evidence
(13:24) Unprecedented Conflict and Global Lawfare
(19:42) "Lawfare and Public Opinion Manipulation"
(23:34) UN Resolutions Demonize Israel
(27:05) Human Rights, Discrimination, and Money
(28:57) Europe's Deal for Arab Oil Access
(32:47) UN Structural Voting Issue
(38:16) Reining in UN and ICC
(43:01) "Society's Wake-Up Call Needed?"
(48:49) Australian Support for Israel's Independence
(50:58) Evolving Australian Identity Crisis
Meet the hosts:Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Shimon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can’t reach Simeon, he’s probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing.
Calev Myers: Besides Calev’s career as an attorney in one of Israel’s leading law firms, Calev is a serial social entrepreneur. Before pivoting his efforts to ARISE, Calev founded and ran the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, through which he represented religious minorities in Israel, leading to over 30 Supreme Court victories. He also spearheaded campaigns to bring awareness and change legislation on behalf of marginalized communities in Israel, specifically lone soldiers and victims of human trafficking.
Learn more at
https://ariseforisrael.com/
https://www.thinc-israel.org/
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Welcome to the Voice For Freedom Podcast, a podcast by ARISE. In today's episode, we're delving into the intricate dynamics of Iran and its proxies with our special guest, Dr. Dan Diker, an esteemed author and president of the Jerusalem Center For Security and Foreign Affairs. Join hosts Calev and Simeon Myers as they explore Iran's growing influence, its strategic manipulation of proxies like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the IRGC, and why these often-overlooked threats pose significant global challenges. We'll also discuss the West's historical focus on Sunni terrorism post-9/11, the Palestinian issue as a distraction, and the broader geopolitical shifts redefining the Middle East. This episode promises to offer a wealth of insights, from the impactful role of Qatar in global affairs to the necessity of counteracting deceptive warfare strategies. Stay tuned for an engaging conversation that aims to shed light on some of our time's most pressing security concerns.
Outline:
(00:00) Think tanks struggle with differentiation; JCFA's distinct approach.
(08:37) Christian-Western influence, Middle East tensions, Ottoman decline.
(11:37) Israel should embrace Middle Eastern identity and language.
(16:59) Jelani seeks legitimacy and redefines its stance towards Israel.
(21:11) Sunni terrorism overshadowed the Iranian threat initially.
(23:56) The Iranian regime underestimated amid Al Qaeda threat.
(28:38) PLO emerged from the Muslim Brotherhood's disguised motives.
(31:50) Differentiate Iranian people from the regime's threats.
(34:36) Hezbollah: Iranian proxy, not Lebanese militia.
(37:50) Iranian proxies endanger civilians with weapon stockpiles.
(40:56) Control media to counter deception and influence.
(45:35) Trump shifts the Middle East power dynamics and strengthens alliances.
(51:28) Qataris labeled shadow jihadists propagandists via Al Jazeera.
Meet the hosts:
Calev Myers: Besides Calev’s career as an attorney in one of Israel’s leading law firms, Calev is a serial social entrepreneur. Before pivoting his efforts to ARISE, Calev founded and ran the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, through which he represented religious minorities in Israel, leading to over 30 Supreme Court victories. He also spearheaded campaigns to bring awareness and change legislation on behalf of marginalized communities in Israel, specifically lone soldiers and victims of human trafficking.
Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Shimon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Before pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can’t reach Simeon, he’s probably out on a mountain stream fly fishing. -
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Voice for Freedom Podcast, brought to you by ARISE, where we delve into the nuances of freedom across the Western world and Israel, exploring the intersection of these dynamic realms. In this pilot episode, founders and hosts Simeon and Calev Myers offer an insightful introduction to ARISE, an organization dedicated to reinforcing Israel's security and economy. Listen as the brothers explain ARISE's mission to tackle Israel's most pressing challenges through strategic alliances and how they leverage a unique global network to counter threats such as the BDS movement. They discuss the profound historical support from Christian Zionists, highlight innovative achievements in economic collaboration, and detail their multifaceted response to recent geopolitical events. This episode sets the stage for understanding ARISE's pivotal role in influencing international discourse and its vision for cultivating global partnerships to safeguard Israel's future. Tune in for a compelling discussion on aligning faith, freedom, and action in today's complex world.
Outline:
(00:03) "Arise: Strengthening Israel's Security"
(03:57) The Roots of Christian Zionism
(09:11) "BDS Movement: Controversial Impact on Israel"
(11:53) "Misguided Attacks on Israel's Identity"
(18:52) IDF Withdrawal and Palestinian Relocation
(25:21) Empowering Non-Jewish Zionist Advocates
(29:39) Global Advocacy to Free Hostages
(30:41) "Global Coalition for Hostage Freedom"
(36:24) Iranian Proxy Influence in Israeli Conflict
(37:25) New East-West Proxy War?
(47:47) Combatting Misinformation: Empowering Advocates
(51:11) Non-Jewish Zionist Congress Proposal
About The Hosts:
Calev Myers: Besides Calev’s career as an attorney in one of Israel’s leading law firms, Calev is a serial social entrepreneur. Before pivoting his efforts to ARISE, Calev founded and ran the Jerusalem Institute of Justice, through which he represented religious minorities in Israel, leading to over 30 Supreme Court victories. He also spearheaded campaigns to bring awareness and change legislation on behalf of marginalized communities in Israel, specifically lone soldiers and victims of human trafficking.
Simeon Myers: Residing in the US, Simeon oversees ARISE's day-to-day operations and initiatives. Prior to pivoting with his brother to the ARISE initiative, Simeon served alongside Calev as Executive Director for the Jerusalem Institute of Justice. A bit of a renaissance man, Simeon owned and operated a jewelry design and manufacturing company in his early life. He has been a singer/songwriter with television placement, a poker professional, and currently works in film production/directing. If you can’t reach Simeon, he’s probably out on a mountain stream fly-fishing.
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