Jerusalem Post Conference to Explore 'New Middle East': Terror, Influence, and the War for the West

The Jerusalem Post is proud to host a critical discussion in New York that cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of the complex transformations gripping the Middle East. As Western media often struggles to grasp the depth of the ideological battle at play, our panel will offer a vital perspective.

Dr. Dan Diker, Rawan Osman, and Oded Ailam will dissect the real drivers behind the current conflict, moving beyond superficial analyses. They will explore how extremist ideologies exploit democratic freedoms and how this poses a strategic threat not just to Israel, but to the West itself. This is a conversation that demands attention, especially given the profound disconnect often seen between Israeli and Western viewpoints, particularly in the aftermath of October 7.

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Western societies have struggled to recognize how extremist ideologies exploit democratic freedoms to advance long-term strategic goals, often without conventional warfare.

Our conference will highlight the fundamental shifts in Israeli national consensus, such as the overwhelming opposition to a Palestinian state under current conditions. We will also confront the disturbing 'inversion' of global narratives that judge Israel's defensive actions through a distorted moral lens. This framing has dire consequences for Israel's security and for the West's understanding of the threats it faces. The Jerusalem Post remains committed to providing a platform for these essential, often challenging, discussions.

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Israel’s actions are increasingly judged through a distorted moral lens.