Psychologist and Quillette contributor Pamela Paresky travelled across Israel in the wake of October 7 and interviewed Israeli intellectuals, politicians, servicemen, and others about Hamas’s attack on Israel, how it happened and how it’s changed the country and the world. Below is a full list of all Pamela’s interviews in this series in chronological order.

Adult Entertainer Michael Lucas On Being Cancelled for a Pro-Israel Tweet

Michael Lucas, CEO and founder of Lucas Entertainment, shares his experiences growing up in the Soviet Union as a gay and Jewish man, his support for Israel and the backlash he faced for those views.

Izabella Tabarovsky on Modern Left-Wing Antisemitism’s Soviet Roots

Izabella Tabarovsky is a researcher, writer, and Quillette contributor who focuses on the Soviet Jewish experience, memory politics, and the politics of historical memory in the post-Soviet space. She has written extensively on Soviet history, the Holocaust in Eastern Europe, and the experiences of Soviet Jewry. Her work often explores the intersection of history, memory, and identity, particularly how the Soviet past continues to influence the present in Russia and other former Soviet republics.

Political scientist and national security expert Dan Schueftan gives an update on the Israel-Hamas War

Dan Schueftan is a prominent Israeli academic and expert in international relations, security studies, and Middle Eastern affairs. He is known for his insightful analysis and commentary on various geopolitical issues, particularly concerning Israel and its relations with neighbouring countries, as well as broader regional dynamics.

His conversation with Paresky explores Israel’s resilience in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, the importance of defeating Hamas, and the shifting alliances in the Middle East—particularly growing cooperation between Israel and Arab nations. Dr. Schueftan critiques the influence of ideological extremism on Western liberal democracies and calls for a return to a more balanced, civic-minded liberalism.

Former Soviet Dissident and Israeli Politician Natan Sharansky on Defining Antisemitism

Natan Sharansky is a Soviet dissident and later Israeli politician, human rights activist and author who spent nine years in Soviet prisons as a refusenik during the 1970s and 1980s. He served as Chairman of the Executive for the Jewish Agency from June 2009 to August 2018.

American-Israeli Tech Writer Hillel Fuld on Losing His Brother to Terrorism

Hillel Fuld is an American Israeli known for his significant contributions to the tech industry, especially in Israel. Born in New York City, he moved to Israel as a teenager.

Israel’s Special Envoy on Antisemitism, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, on Antisemitism Today and its Threat to Both Israel and Liberal Society

In the Knesset, representing the Blue and White party, Cotler-Wunsh’s focus has been on human rights, social justice, and the rule of law, with a particular emphasis on combating antisemitism and advocating for minority rights.

Chayal’s Angels Founder, Tasha Cohen, on Founding the Organisation to Help Injured IDF Soldiers

Chayal’s Angels is a dedicated organisation with a singular mission—to provide unwavering support to injured IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) soldiers stationed on bases across Israel.

IDF Spokesperson Jonathan Cornicus on How the Israel-Hamas War Has Been Fought

Jonathan Conricus is known for his role as an international spokesperson for the IDF. His work primarily involved communicating the IDF’s positions, actions, and related developments to the international community, which often included handling highly sensitive and complex issues given the geopolitical dynamics of the region.

Journalist Lahav Harkov Gives An Introduction to Israeli Politics

Lahav Harkov, a journalist and political analyst, discusses the Israeli parliamentary system, highlighting the challenges of forming coalitions and the voter’s role in selecting parties over individual candidates.

Historian Gil Troy on How the Pro-Palestinian Movement Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement

Gil Troy is a prominent historian, author, and professor who has extensively researched and written about American presidential history and modern Zionism.

Dani Elgarat, Brother of Israeli Hostage Itzik Elgarat

Itzik Elgarat, 69, was in his Kibbutz Nir Oz home on the morning of October 7 when Hamas terrorists attacked his home, shooting him through his safe room door, injuring him, and taking him captive.

Knesset member Boaz Bismuth on the world's double standards

The Knesset member speaks about his moving address to the European Parliament in which he highlighted the double standards that the international community places on Jews and Israelis.

Zionist rapper Noah Shufutinsky AKA Westside Gravy

Noah Shufutinsky, known by his stage name Westside Gravy, is a multifaceted artist, rapper, and activist who has gained recognition for his unique blend of musical talent and advocacy. He is known for using his platform to address social and political issues, particularly those affecting Jewish and African-American communities.

Historian Gadi Taub on the future of the Israel-Hamas War

Paresky talked to Taub shortly after October 7 and asked him about the future of the Israeli-Hamas War.

Gadi Taub is an Israeli historian, author, and commentator known for his work in political and cultural criticism. He holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from Rutgers University and is a faculty member at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he teaches in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Communications and Journalism.

Gadi Taub on why Israel needs a war with Lebanon

Paresky speaks with Taub again, but this time they discuss why October 7 and the subsequent war is not the latest chapter in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but the first Israeli-Iranian war. Taub also explains why he thinks Israel should start further wars with Hezbollah and Iran's other proxy forces.

International Relations Expert Dan Schueftan on the Roots of the Palestinian-Israel Conflict

Paresky and Schueftan spoke about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the possibilities of peace between the two sides in the months immediately after October 7.

Historian Gadi Taub speaks about the War on Israel

On 9 March 2025, Paresky sat down with Taub in Tel Aviv to discuss the war in Gaza, the failures of Israel’s security establishment, and the ideological forces—both inside Israel and across the West—that have undermined the country’s ability to defend itself.

Einat Wilf on Palestinian statehood, Jewish sovereignty and refugees

Israeli intellectual, author, and former politician Einat Wilf talks with Paresky about the complex realities of Palestinian statehood, the refugee question, and the global rise in anti-Semitism following October 7.

Gil Hoffman on the media war between Israel and Hamas

Paresky speaks with the Executive Director of Honest Reporting about the media war surrounding Israel and Hamas following the attacks of October 7, 2023, how misinformation and bias shape global perceptions of Israel and why correcting false narratives is vital to maintaining journalistic integrity.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation spokesperson Chapin Fey on how the Foundation delivered 170 million meals to Gaza

Paresky sits down with Fey in this exclusive interview to discuss why the Foundation's secure, locally staffed, and armed distribution model has drawn both praise and sharp criticism.