What if everything you thought you knew about Judea and Samaria was only part of the story?
In the latest episode of The Real Israel Podcast, Chaim Malespin welcomes Gideon Ariel, an IDF veteran, former military spokesperson, and co-founder of Root Source, for a conversation that goes far beyond politics.
From the ancient streets of Hebron to the hilltops overlooking Israel's coastal plain, Gideon shares what it means to live in a region where biblical history, Jewish identity, and modern reality intersect.
For Gideon, Judea and Samaria aren't simply places discussed in international headlines. They're home.
Having made Aliyah from New York as a teenager, served in the IDF, and built his life near Hebron, Gideon brings a deeply personal perspective to questions of Jewish heritage, security, and belonging.
Together, Chaim and Gideon explore the historical significance of Hebron, the debate surrounding Israeli settlements, and the connection between biblical prophecy and life in Israel today.
The conversation also introduces Root Source, the educational initiative Gideon co-founded to connect Christians with Jewish Torah teachers.
Through education and dialogue, Root Source helps people explore Scripture through Jewish teaching, Hebrew language, and historical context.
What does biblical history mean for Israel today? How does geography influence security? And what can people outside Israel learn from those who call Judea and Samaria home?
These are just some of the questions explored in this episode.
Watch the full conversation and discover a perspective you won't often hear in the headlines.
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