"The Arabists" with Zvi Yehezkeli: The Full Program for Viewing, 07.11.26

The program "The Arabists" with Zvi Yehezkeli discusses the tension between Sharia and democracy in the West, the rise of Muslim politicians in the US, and issues of immigration and identity. The panel includes Dr. Dina Lisnansky, Dr. Gadi Taub, and Ohad Merlin.

The program "The Arabists," hosted by Zvi Yehezkeli, aired on Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, and deals with the tension between Sharia law and democratic values in the West, the strengthening of Muslim politicians in the United States, and the debate over immigration, identity, and political Islam. The panel includes Dr. Dina Lisnansky, a senior researcher at the Moshe Dayan Center; Dr. Gadi Taub, host of the podcast "Shomer Hasaf"; and Ohad Merlin, a Middle East researcher and manager of the Telegram channel "Merlin Updates." The program examines the connection between the integration difficulties of immigrants and the strengthening of religious identity, and the influence of Islamic organizations on political discourse in the US, while addressing the impact of the war since October 7 on pro-Palestinian audiences within the Democratic Party. The article does not provide a link for direct viewing of the program.