In this episode of Boundless Insights, Aviva Klompas is with former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, to discuss the consequences of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) recent decision to issue arrest warrants against Israeli leaders. Ambassador Oren describes why this decision is not just a threat to Israel, but a deeply dangerous precedent for democracies worldwide.

Key Topics:
-How the ruling undermines the principles of sovereign nations defending themselves against terrorism
-The chilling message this sends to Western democracies and their ability to confront threats
-The varied responses from governments around the world—who is standing with Israel, and who is not

Ambassador Oren provides his expert analysis, warning that the ICC’s actions set a precedent that could embolden authoritarian regimes and constrain democratic nations.

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In an unprecedented move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. This is the first time the ICC has targeted leaders of a liberal Western democracy—a decision that has far-reaching implications for Israel, global justice, and democracies worldwide.

In this episode of Boundless Insights, host Aviva Klompas speaks with Eugene Kontorovich, a leading authority on international law, to unpack the ICC’s motivations and explore the consequences of this decision.

Key Topics:
-The practical and political implications of these arrest warrants.
-How this decision sets a dangerous precedent for democracies fighting terrorism.
-What this means for global justice and the ICC’s credibility moving forward.

Guest Bio:
Eugene Kontorovich is the head of the International Law Department at the Kohelet Policy Forum, a Jerusalem-based think tank, and a professor at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia School of Law and the director of its Center for International Law in the Middle East. He is an expert in international and constitutional law, with over thirty academic articles published in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals.

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What does Zionism really mean, and why does it matter?

In this episode of Boundless Insights, we discuss the findings of a new study from Boundless that sheds light on one of the most misunderstood and debated concepts in public discourse. Despite its central role in Jewish history and identity, only one-third of people claim to know what Zionism is—and just 14% can define it correctly. These misconceptions have serious implications for public opinion, global Jewry, and the fight against rising antisemitism.

We’re back with Dr. Michael Oren—former Israeli ambassador to the United States and New York Times bestselling author—to unpack these findings, challenge misconceptions, and explore why Zionism remains as relevant as ever.

Key Topics:
-What is Zionism? We explore the meaning of Zionism, its origins, and its relevance to modern Jewish identity.
-How misunderstandings about Zionism influence public opinion and what can be done to address them.
-The Role of Education especially as we confront rising antisemitism.
-We discuss the troubling lack of recognition of antisemitic slogans and why understanding this language is critical for Jewish safety.

For more on the misunderstandings and implications of anti-Israel rhetoric, check out Ron E. Hassner’s insightful article, From Which River to Which Sea? in the Wall Street Journal.

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