Chama Mechtaly - Master Class on the Middle East

People Jew Wanna Know

27-11-2024 • 52分

Margarita interviews Chama Mechtaly - a Muslim-Jewish activist, influencer, and founder of the Emma Lazarus Institute of Liberty & Tolerance.


Chama has worked tirelessly on instrumental policy work designed to deradicalize the Middle East and normalize Israel/Arab World relations. One such example is her contribution to the Abraham Accords.


In this episode, Chama offers a refreshing, no bullshit take on the situation in the Middle East and where she thinks we are headed.


Learn more about Chama at chamamechtaly.com and follow her on Instagram @millennialmoor


What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda

03:59 Who is Chama Mechtaly? Her work in advocacy, policy & her unconventional upbringing

15:29 On the Emma Lazarus Institute for Liberty & Tolerance

17:24 What do people in the Western world misunderstand about the Middle East?

24:12 On the Abraham Accords & the threats of radicalization

30:45 Positive & Negative Peace

34:54 Chama's take on Israel & one-state or two-state solution

49:20 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination