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Natasha Hausdorff: International law itself under attack by anti-Israel NGOs

October 16, 2026

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Israel is doing well on the battlefield since October 7, but has lost significant ground in the information war. Much of that discourse is rooted in legal language -- war crimes, arrest warrants, illegal settlements, charges of genocide. International law and the conversation around international law is a central batt...

Elizabeth Tsurkov: Sharaa's Syria is no threat to Israel

October 09, 2026

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Israel and Jews around the world marked three years since the October 7 attacks this week. It was a time to remember the fallen and the survivors. It was also an opportunity to take stock of Israel's conflicts and what Israel should do next. Elizabeth Tsurkov, a PhD student at Princeton and Middle East scholar, says t...

Alan Shatter: Palestine 'cult' endangers future of Irish Jews

October 02, 2026

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. It was a stormy week politically in Ireland. It wasn't over an attempted terrorist attack like we had here in Israel this week. It wasn't over the rising cost of energy or immigration, like elsewhere in Europe. It was a soccer match against Israel. That was enough to dominate the country's headlines. How did Ireland b...

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Lazar Focus typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established historians, political scientists, foreign-policy analysts, think-tank leaders, and senior specialists with demonstrated expertise in Israel, Iran, the Middle East, international security, or energy policy. Common among recent guests: Published books or substantial scholarly work; Leadership roles at recognized research institutions; Regular media or public commentary on international affairs. Recent guests include Bjorn Lomborg, Victor Davis Hanson, and Nicholas Carl.

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