יום שישי, כ״ד אב תשפ״וFriday, August 7, 2026
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There are: Some locations in the world that conjure up images of cruel events long gone by. Today I’m going to talk with my guest in great detail about a more recent one, one that trumps even the barbarities of the Inquisition.
"In the presence of an old person shall you rise and you shall honour the presence of the old". Even our buses display this sign !
Instead: Exodus, like Pessach in exotic places, the motto is: - Don't roam, stay home. Reminiscent of world war II. -That Was .
Hear: How Covid 19 has Hijacked the world and why Israel is so far getting away fairly lightly compared to the US and Europe.
How: Israel's ageist attitude wastes the valuable resource of the older generation.
It's not yet the last word on the election. The votes are in, but with the country split down the middle, who will form the government will not be known for another three weeks at the earliest, when President Reuven Rivlin decides.
Hear About: 'The State Of The Nation'. The annual report by the prestigious Taub Centre. Israel's non-partisan socio-economic research institute.
Walter describes his shows as informative and entertaining. Today, for the first and sofar only time and very exceptionally he calls this programme educational.
This: Programme brings you two events of the Heart.
Hear: A comprehensive report from the World Holocaust Forum Held in Jerusalem, attended by 46 World Leaders, Kings Presidents, Princes and Prime Ministers, as well as excepts from some of the speeches.
Hear: How Israel tears itself apart from the inside. Instead of Unity there is division. Personal ego and insults are the order of the day. Gone are the times when politicians worked on the basis of 'My country before me'. Now it's reversed. Demonstrated by the Knesset Member's pay rise, and Netanyahu's immunity application. All that, while according to the OECD we have the highest poverty numbers of all their members. Yet According to Jewish law, we must even feed our animals before ourselves.
In my opinion: The main event of the week was not just Netanyahu, but the conference discussing the Pompeo Doctrine regarding the legality of Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria to which I have devoted a large part of this programme.
In this: packed programme Walter talks about his resolution for 2020 and the details of the Likud Primaries.
What: Kind of Democracy is Israel if the people are not represented in its Parliament? The American: Story continues. Hypocrisy is the order of the day.
Hear: How it could have been avoided, but for the excessive ego of some of our politicians who plunged Israel into its third election in less than a year.
The Trump: Impeachment saga is masochistic self destruction. Walter explains the background.
Hear How: The German Railways were a key element in Hitler’s systematic extermination of Millions. The leading German Rail historian explains their involvement and organisation during the Nazi era and the financial rewards for their business. I'll call you tomorrow.
It is inconceivable that this Middle East superpower should be so humiliated by terrorists, that our kindergartens have to be held in shelters.
It is inconceivable that this Middle East superpower should be so humiliated by terrorists, that our kindergartens have to be held in shelters.
In today's programme you will hear how little has changed in world politics as far as it concerns Israel; how the United Nations are contaminated with institutionalised anti-Israel policies and how UNRWA has succeeded to fool the international community to part with billions of dollars to support their corrupt and fake schemes.
I begin with an item that concerns our relations with the Arab world and also our immediate neighbours.
A snapshot: Of the life and work of Israel's Ambassador to the UK. Hear: How Jews in Malmo Sweden try to cope with Anti-Semitism. And: Why it's necessary to have a Jewish security organisation in England. Also: All about a Christian family's dedication to promote Judea and Samaria.
How: Two funny books would have helped me with my Aliyah, by learning about the Israeli psyche, with an interview with the author.
A Lesson: To ensure a right wing government in Israel's forthcoming General Election.
Listen How: Some ten years ago, on his show, when Walter was still young and spirited, he lost his cool. His thoughts went wild. It's how you never heard him before. You will not want to miss this. BUT nothing has changed. Everything he said applies today. Israel's government seems beholden to the EU and foreign powers. We have not learned.
Walter's: Final assessment of Israel's second Election in one year.
Hear: About the tail (Avigdor Lieberman MK), who tries to wag the dog. and how the ego-driven Israeli politics is heading the country to uncertainty.
Hear: About the resurgence of anti-Semitism in Britain, led by the Labour Party - that supposed bastion of democracy - erroneously thought by British Jews to be their natural political home. of the
Today's total programme is a self profile of Donald Trump in his own words, seen through the prism of how he presents his Presidency and policies.
Walter Says: There are one or two conferences or symposia in Jerusalem almost every week. They discuss anything from medical matters to relations with Diaspora Jewry, politics and even climate change. Most are 'talking shops' without the means to change anything, except to make us aware of the problems surrounding those subjects which of course is helpful.
Walter Is taking a break this week to recharge his batteries. So here are some shows you may have missed.
And: How the Senate passed a by partisan Bill on anti-Semitism and how Senator Ted Cruz slates the House of Representatives.
Condolences to Our President and His Family. We Celebrate: 52 Years united undivided eternal Jerusalem, the liberation of Judea and Samaria and the capture of the Golan heights.
Hear: How the invincible Bibi lost his magic touch.
Hear: What Yom Ha'atzmaut means to the people in the street. And: Who will give in, Bibi or the parties in his block? Celebrating: One Year American and Guatemalan Embassies in Jerusalem .
Hear: This comprehensive report of the latest Fighting around Gaza.
This: is a special Holiday program.
The Election of 2019 will be long remembered. Not only for Prime Minister Netanyahu's fifth term in the job, but also that the Central Election Committee under Judge Hanan Melcer have not yet learned how to control and supervise the voting and how to conduct the count. It is a 'shameful shambles'. Even Tomorrow Wednesday, there will be ANOTHER final result !
How: Walter views those who now insult their former colleagues as a tool to get votes.
Hear: An Astronaut tell how for 197 days he experienced a sunrise and sunset every 90 minutes and about his work, leisure and spirituality while 408km above the earth. Warning: Don't drive while you listen, because it will make your imagination wonder. Also: More thoughts about American politics. And: Our expert travel consultant talks about news for travellers and about planes to Israel and our hotels.
Hear: The well known writer and commentator Caroline Glick as you never heard her - or read about her before; her early years - and why she decided to put aside her pen and paper to enter politics in the New Right Party.
Hear: All about the mammoth logistics involved and the materials required in preparing for a list of 46 parties to be voted for by more than 6 1/2 million eligible citizens, at 1200 locations.
Hear: The well known writer and commentator Caroline Glick as you never heard her - or have read about her before; her early years - and why she decided to put aside her pen and paper to enter politics in the New Right Party.
Hear: Bennett and Ya'alon Also: A report from the annual meeting in Jerusalem of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations.
Prior to our General election, we bring you a series of Broadcasts explaining our political Parties and the complicated election system, with leaders or representative personalities from the Parties. Today you'll hear a general introduction and overview by two very well known and respected political TV and radio commentators.
And : Rabbi Shmulie Boteach arranged a meeting to discuss 'The Global Battle For Israel's Good Name' with several famous personalities including Rosanne Barr and Uri Geller. Unfortunately both had few positive ideas to contribute. Also on the platform were the ex-spokesperson of the Pentagon Dana Whyte who quit with US Defense Secretary John Mathis - and Seth Franzman the Op-Ed editor of the Jerusalem Post, who both saved the day!
Hear: Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion's plans for Israel's Capital City, outlined in his keynote speech at his Municipality's New Years Reception for the leaders of the city's religious communities and members of the Diplomatic Corps. And: All about the very beginnings of B'nei Akiva, the religious Zionist youth movement - and how their members who came from all over the world got high, as they celebrated their 90'th anniversary year in Jerusalem. Plus: An update on last week's report from 2009 about 'Crossroads' that commendable organisation that cares for Jerusalem's youth at risk It's enlightening.
This memorable sentence of the late Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, is unfortunately being realized today.
Today's total programme is a self profile of Donald Trump in his own words, seen through the prism of how he presents his Presidency and policies. It is a revealing insight into his psyche, how he sees himself in the context of the Presidency.
Netanyahu: Talks at length about Israel's response to Hisbollah's attack tunnels and the UN's and UNIFIL's failed responsibility.
In a Democracy should a Prime Minister hold five ministerial portfolios, or does this amount to abuse of power?
Walter presents to you how two distinguished commentators try to make sense of Israeli politics.
The South of Israel burns and Bibi looks on. If he cannot or will not defeat the enemy, he must make way for someone who can.
The Holocaust, Kristallnacht, and harrowing reports of conditions in concentration camps, as described by a British Senior doctor during his visit just after liberation.
Walter reports on a serious attempt to achieve interfaith cooperation, tolerance and respect for other religions. Sometimes however there are cases when politics can get in the way. Also: As this week's Torah reading is Lech Lecha, Gods command to Abraham to leave his father's house and go to a place he will show him; so you'll hear a true and very moving modern Lech Lecha story. Not to be missed.
How this programme sets the record straight about the falsified Palestinian Arab claim about the 'catastrophe', the Nakba, of their story of the forceful expulsion from this land in 1948. Walter and his guest tell you who created the Nakba.
This week the cinema film "Operation Finale", about the capture of Eichman, opens all over Israel with Ben Kingsley as Eichman and Oscar Isaak as Peter Malkin who captured him. It's a production with lots of artistic license. . .
After: The defeat of Nazi Germany 73 years ago at great cost to the Allied forces and after the murder of 6 million Jews the world thought that the scourge of anti-Semitism has been eradicated.
Hear: The new Basic Nation State Law fully explained. Why: I can no longer support Benyamin Netanyahu as Prime Minister. And: One Kosher step too far !
Hear: How a lifelong Labour Party supporter, - the editor of a Major UK Jewish newspaper - describes his divorce from the British Labour Party. It's all due to the institutional anti-Semitism in the Party, covertly supported by their leader Jeremy Corbyn, or at best not actively stopped. Also: A report - by painting pictures in sound, - from the largest Synagogue in the world.
Many of my age contemporaries carry the words "Place of Birth: Palestine" in their passports. They are Jews. They - are the real Palestinians. Arabs who claim a long history in this land as 'Palestinians' are either ignorant of the facts or political charlatans.
Who should be making the decisions? Where is the Defense Minister?
Hear: How at this time of National Mourning in 2005 we demonstrated and held the largest ever prayer meeting at the Western Wall, to avert Prime Minister Sharon's evil decree to expel 8500 Jews from their homes and farms in Gush Katif and give to the Palestinian Arabs a large part of our land. They got it, and what followed is terrorism to this day.
You must hear all about this busy week. Walter Asks: How much longer will the South burn. All About: Pay to Slay. Hear: The Enlistment Law explained. More About: Polish anti-Semitism. AND MORE. . .
All about Turkey's leadership, and a bit about Prince William of Britain.
Hear: Walter's 'Pictures in Sound' from the amazing transformation of Haifa's Rambam Hospital into wartime mode - and how they relocated into their fully hospital equipped underground car park with all their patients. . .
My personal commemoration and recollections, on the 74th anniversary of 'D' Day, the invasion of Europe AND some history.
The US circus around President Trump's alleged Russian connections. All about the British Royal Family.
Much is written and said about the destruction by the Nazis of the largest Jewish Community in Europe - in Poland.
Hear: How Jews caused their own murders, as explained by the Chairman of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas.
Today's programme looks back at noteworthy interviews from the past. The amazing: Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman tells of his experiences of walking in outer space.
Hear P.M. Netanyahu on Israel's place among the Nations
Petty arguments and egos, how far will it go?
An interview with Yossi Katz about his book 'A Voice Called' Stories Of Jewish Heroism. Also: The story of Walter's heroine, Hannah Szenes Plus: What Israelis are during Passover. All about the lesser known Israel, life in the Negev, the desert areas.
It is said that women are God's gift to men. But there are some we could well do without. This program will tell you all about them and their hypocrisy.
Even the birds love Israel, because they, unlike some of our neighbours appreciate what we have provided for them.
The annual meeting in Israel of the Leadership Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organisations and their achievements.
If you want to hear all sides of the argument, to be able to make up your own mind, then this programme is an indispensable aid. And more.
Classical vs. modern Antisemitism with the role of Social Media examined.
The poor outlook for a peace process with the current Palestinian-Arab leadership.
Prime Minister Netanyahu spelled out the danger for countries if they will not take firm action against Iran.
The love with which Israel integrates its mentally and physically disabled into the IDF.
More American 'peace negotiators'?
Trump ignored precedent and recognized Jerusalem as Israel's Capital, thereby preparing for the US Embassy to be moved to Jerusalem, but not yet. Also: How Israel joined with the USA to provide Electricity to sub Saharan Africa. A very important development that did not make the news.
You will be both amazed and spellbound by this sometimes harrowing, sometimes comical, powerful account of Tova Mordechai's incredible journey to rediscover her Jewish heritage.
This is the chilling story of human depravity and ultimate justice. An account of torture and murder by experiment in the name of scientific research and patriotism.
Listen to Moshe 'Bogey' Ayalon as he gives one of the best analyses of our current political and security situation.
Professor Shuftan speaks in easy to understand every-day language about this important facet of the Israel- Egyptian dispute and draws interesting conclusions.
Some of the latest from The Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
Shows you may have missed, but don't have to.
The Supreme Court's decision to cancel the Amendment to the Enlistment Law churns up Israeli society.
How Political Correctness destroys Germany.
Floods, Africa and the U.N.
Walter comments on Charlottesville, Trump and Bannon.
The Status Quo in the context of the situation concerning the Temple Mount.
Circumcision, is it all it's cut out to be?
A new and different approach to solving the Mid-East conflict?
August 7, 2026 
