Open Mic: The USS Liberty, Conspiracies, and Antisemitism

Unpacking Israeli History

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🗓️ 21 January 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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This week, host Noam Weissman addresses listeners' questions and dives deep into the controversy surrounding the USS Liberty incident during the Six-Day War. He dissects the facts, debunks conspiracy theories, and explores how these narratives intersect with age-old antisemitic tropes. From historical context to contemporary debates fueled by figures like Candace Owens, this episode highlights the importance of distinguishing between legitimate inquiries and harmful conspiracies. Click here for the sources used in this episode. Follow Unpacking Israeli History on Instagram and check us out on youtube. Please note that our email address has changed. You can now email noam@unpacked.media. This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, a division of OpenDor Media. ------------------- For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Wondering Jews

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0:48.8	Hey, everyone, Noam Weissman here,
0:50.3	and you're listening to unpacking Israeli history.
0:53.3	I know you're here to listen to today's
0:55.0	episode about the very controversial moment in Israeli history about the story of the USS Liberty.
1:01.3	And we'll get to that in just a bit. But before that, I had to say something to you all to reflect on a
1:07.0	significant moment unfolding right now. This past week marked the first phase of the hostage ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
1:17.0	For me, and I'll speak personally here, I've been filled with a range of intense emotions.
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