11 JAN 2024 · In this podcast episode I read an opinion letter published by Adv. Shlomit Ravitsky Tur Paz (The Israel Democracy Institute) repudiating claims made by South Africa in their Application Letter alleging that the Biblical prescription to 'wipe out the memory of Amalek' was providing ideological inspiration for commanders of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) to pursue a "genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza. Source document: https://en.idi.org.il/media/22672/%D7%94%D7%90%D7%921_240110_165601.pdf Read by: Daniel Rosehill

9 JAN 2024 · According to a report in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS), much of East Jerusalem was shuttered on January 3rd in a show of mass solidarity with killed former Hamas co-chief Saleh al-Arouri. Can we draw from this the worrying conclusion that Hamas enjoys widespread support in Israel's capital city? Article quoted: https://www.jns.org/arab-shop-owners-in-eastern-jerusalem-strike-over-al-arouri-killing/ Poll cited: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/poll-shows-palestinians-back-oct-7-attack-israel-support-hamas-rises-2023-12-14/ Reading and episode: Daniel Rosehill.

8 JAN 2024 · Thanks to the magic of YouTube I've finally discovered how to cross post my podcast episodes to YouTube without having to manually generate video audio files! In this episode of The Daniel Rosehill Podcast I share a contrarian opinions about why I think the pro-Israel community should refrain from selectively highlighting friendly Arab voices. If we object to anti-Israel voices who spotlight fringe anti-Zionist Jews in a disproportionate manner - thereby denying the Zionist of the mainstream - is it fair that we do the exact same thing to Muslims and Arabs? == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 'Good Arabs' and 'Good Jews - 10:00

5 JAN 2024 · Moving to Israel - making aliyah - is often celebrated with much fanfare. But plenty of immigrants - including me - sometimes thing about leaving ... and many take the ultimate step of relocating to other geographies. In this podcast/video, I set out a few of my thoughts about the subject of post-aliyah, life as an oleh (Jewish immigrant in Israel), and staying committed to this choice. == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 My move to Israel (aliyah) - 01:00 The Law of Return - 01:10 Why I moved here - 01:30 Most Jews don't live in Israel - 02:00 Different perceptions about Israel - 02:20 Challenges to living in Israel - 03:20 Immigrant exploitation - 03:40

3 JAN 2024 · Planning how my YouTube channel and podcast will evolve during 2024. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQlDtEQGQA0&ab_channel=DanielRosehill

31 DEC 2023 · Look at any map of Jerusalem and you may notice the existence of several unusual dotted lines throughout the city and - most peculiarly - one circumscribing the Mount Scopus campus of Hebrew University. These lines reflect the so-called green line / 1949 Armistice Agreement boundaries and served as the basis for the Kav Ironi (Municipal Line) that ran through Jerusalem as a physically demarcated border between Israel (west) and Jordan (east) for a 19 year period. Today, and following the 1967 Six Day War, the borders are entirely invisible on the ground, although they mark the symbolic divide (the so-called 'seam') that divides Jerusalem along political and demographic lines. The Museum on the Seam (MOTS) is located on the seam where the Mandelbaum Gate once provided exceptional passage between West Jerusalem and the Mount Scopus Enclave. Why two lines? These reflect the former No Man's Land that was created in the gaps between the ceasefire lines demarcated by Moshe Dayan (for Israel) and Abudallah a-Tell (for Jordan). The gaps created a large enclave in the area that is now populated by Armon HaNatsiv and around the Old City of Jerusalem. During the time when the border was physically in place, this area was extensively covered in barbed wire and other fortifications.

31 DEC 2023 · Australia recently made international headlines - but especially here in Israel - when it decided to recognize (West) Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel. Before, not so long thereafter, changing its mind. Why is the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital such a thorny issue for world governments and their foreign policy? Where IS West Jerusalem? And what factors might have prompted Australia to backtrack? Script and presentation: Daniel Rosehill. Graphics: Canva and public domain resources.

31 DEC 2023 · Why does Jerusalem - a city of only about one million residents - have two separate bus networks? Jerusalem has historically had two bus systems - one operated by Egged serving mostly destinations in 'West' Jerusalem. And another operated by two Palestinian companies - one serving destinations in the south of East Jerusalem (as well as the checkpoint leading into Bethlehem) and the other reaching destinations to the north of Damascus Gate in East Jerusalem (such as Beit Hanina. There are also bus services to Ramallah and back). The situation is a hangover from the days when Jerusalem was split in half between Israel and Jordan (between 1948 and 1967). In the 90s, Israel brought the situation under control and the bus companies are now fully licensed and operated under the aegis of Israel's Ministry of Transport.

31 DEC 2023 · Israeli diplomats are said to regard Ireland as the most anti-Israel country in Europe. But is the reputation well-deserved? Were ties between Dublin and Jerusalem (or should we say: Tel Aviv) always this sour? And how have Israel and Ireland managed to maintain a relatively fruitful commercial relationship in light of the fact that they don’t see eye to eye on politics? This video contains opinions and interpretation of facts that may stimulate disagreement and differences of opinion. Please feel free to leave civil comments that are in compliance with the YouTube comment policy. == Timestamps == Intro - 00:00 Simon Coveney frustrated by Ireland - Israel ties - 00:41 When world governments recognized Israel - 02:50 Did Vatican ties affect Ireland's recognition of Israel? - 03:50 "Why The Irish Support Palestine" by Rory Mill - 04:50 == Articles mentioned: == https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/arid-20457456.html https://foreignpolicy.com/2010/06/23/why-the-irish-support-palestine-2/ == Videos mentioned:== Why Did Australia Recognize Jerusalem As Israel's Capital - And Then Change Its Mind? (Explainer) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJiazOqLtQA&ab_channel=DanielRosehill

31 DEC 2023 · King George Street in downtown Jerusalem (officially: King George V St) is a street in downtown Jerusalem adjacent to Ben Yehuda street. It was commemorated in 1924 and is named for the British monarch King George V (reign: 1910-1936) — and specifically to commemorate the seventh anniversary of the British conquest of Jerusalem (prior to the advent of the British Mandate the street, city, and country were formally part of the Ottoman Empire). Today it is a busy pedestrian and vehicular street that is also home to the building that housed the first Knesset as well as the office buildings of the KKL. Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_George_Street_(Jerusalem) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_V #jerusalem #jerusalemstreetnames