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Einat Wilf: ‘For peace to happen, Palestinian identity needs to be rewired’ | Ellie Cohanim

In this episode, Ellie Cohanim sits down with the author and former Israeli Parliament member.

The two discuss the central thesis of Wilf’s latest book “The War of Return”—namely, that Palestinian intransigence and national identity built on the so-called “Right of Return” is at the core of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. They further delve into UNWRA’s role in fueling this conflict, the rising anti-Semitism, and policy prescriptions for solving a century-old conflict.

Watch it below and subscribe to the JNS YouTube channel.

It also airs on the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS).

About “Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim”:

“Global Perspectives” is Jewish News Syndicate’s newest production. Join former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State Ellie Cohanim, as she hosts some of the most important geopolitical conversations taking place in the Jewish world today. Cohanim, a sought-after speaker in her own right, interviews heads of state, policymakers, thought leaders and activists, in frank and open discussions.

These conversations provide key insights into critical and time-sensitive issues, including the Iranian nuclear threat, the rise of violent anti-Semitism, anti-Zionist activities, Christian and Muslim support for Israel, and the historic Abraham Accords.

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