The following is a conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, currently serving his sixth term in office.

He's one of the most influential, powerful, and controversial men in the world, leading a right-wing coalition government

at the center of one of the most intense and long-lasting conflicts in Christ's human history.

As we spoke, and as I speak now, large-scale protests are breaking out all over Israel over this government's proposed judicial reform

that seeks to weaken the Supreme Court in a bold accumulation of power.

Given the current intense political battles in Israel, our previous intention to speak for three hours was adjusted to one hour for the time being,

but we agreed to speak again for much longer in the future.

I will also interview people who harshly disagree with the words spoken in this conversation.

I will speak with other world leaders, with religious leaders, with historians and activists, and with people who have lived and have suffered through the pain of war, destruction, and loss that stoke the fires of anger and hate in their heart.

For this, I will travel anywhere, no matter how dangerous, if there's any chance it may help add to understanding and love in the world.

Given the power of conversation, to do just this, to remind us of our common humanity.

I know I'm underqualified and underskilled for these conversations, so I will often fall short and I will certainly get attacked, derided, and slandered.

But I will always turn the other cheek and use these attacks to learn, to improve, and no matter what, never give into cynicism.

This life, this world of ours, is too beautiful not to keep trying, trying to do some good, and whatever way each of us know, how.

I love you all.

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