In this edition of The Mael Time Podcast, host Daniel Mael speaks with Ori Goldberg and Asher Guedalia about Israel’s most pressing moral and political dilemmas in the aftermath of the Gaza war. Together, they confront the uneasy tension between Israel’s Jewish identity and its democratic ideals, exploring questions of morality, legitimacy, and national purpose. The discussion examines accusations of genocide, the ethics of Israel’s military response, and whether peace can ever be achieved through negotiation with Hamas. The episode offers an honest, unflinching look at a nation wrestling with its conscience—asking whether Israel can protect itself without compromising the values that define it.