Beyond the Uniform
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Beyond the Uniform tells the stories of Israel’s unseen heroes—and those who rise to action when the world stops watching. From soldiers and reservists to volunteers, medics, and families of hostages, this podcast brings you into the lives of the people behind the headlines. You won’t hear about Israelis from the media—you’ll hear from Israelis themselves. Honest, emotional, and often unexpected, these conversations reveal the human strength, pain, and resilience that define life in a country under constant pressure.
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Recent Episodes
Fabio Shapiro on What Reporting Israel During War Is Really Like
In this episode, Fabio discusses how media coverage of the war is shaped by dominant narratives rather than by events on the ground. Originally from Brazil, he studied in Israel, served in the IDF’s…
International Lawyer and Tunnel Warfare Expert Daphne Barak on the Israel-Hamas War
In this episode, international lawyer and tunnel warfare expert Daphne Barak addresses common misconceptions surrounding the legality of the Israel–Hamas war. She explains the legal framework…
From Abroad to the Frontlines - Levi's Story
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Levi, who was born and raised in the Netherlands, unaware of his Jewish roots until the age of 17. What began as a personal discovery quickly became a…
Back in Uniform - How Refael Answered the Nation’s Call
Refael is a former career military officer who served as a lieutenant colonel in the IDF before leaving the reserves in 2017 to pursue a new path in coaching and business. But following the October…
The Advocate - Meirav Safdie and the Global Battle for Israel’s Hostages
Born and raised in Israel, Meirav Safdie served in the IDF before earning a degree in International Relations at the University of Geneva. After spending 20 years in Brazil, she returned to Israel in…
Equal Duty - “I Represent the Ones Still in Gaza” With Yonatan Shalev
In this second episode of Beyond the Uniform, we sit down with Yonatan Shalev, an IDF reservist from a special unit who has become one of Israel’s most vocal and courageous activists. After years of…
Cameron - A Lone Soldier on October 7th
In this first episode of Beyond the Uniform, we sit down with Cameron, an American who moved to Israel to serve as a lone soldier. He shares what led him to leave home, join a special unit in the…
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Beyond the Uniform has published 7 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Documentary, Personal Journals.
Beyond the Uniform is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.
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