@timesofisrael: Why is Lebanon isn't like other countries with host Amanda Borschel-Dan speaking with author and journalist Matti Friedman. This week on What Matters Now, a weekly podcast exploring key issues currently shaping Israel and the Jewish World, we call upon Friedman to delve into the cultural resonance of this Crusader fort for Israelis. He shares his perspective on the site based upon his personal experiences as a soldier before the IDF pullout from the security zone in 2000, which he recounted in his book, "Pumpkin Flowers." Streaming on YouTube and everywhere you get your podcasts.

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Wednesday 03 June 2026 08:00:34 GMT