hmTv at HMTC Podcasts Ep 478: The UN, Society, and Antisemitism with Susanne Seperson and guest Jonathan Harounoff on hmTv
Ep. 478: Antisemitism and the United Nations and in Society with Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg-Sepperson and Jonathan Harounoff
In this compelling episode of Antisemitism and the United Nations and in Society on hmTv, host Dr. Suzanne Bleiberg-Sepperson speaks with Jonathan Harounoff, international spokesperson and senior communications advisor for Israel’s mission to the United Nations and author of Unveiled: Inside Iran’s Women Life Freedom Revolt.
Drawing on his unique background as a British-Iranian journalist with Israeli roots, Harounoff shares personal reflections on growing up between cultures, witnessing the persistence of antisemitism in Europe, and navigating today’s complex global political landscape. The conversation explores the surge of antisemitism on university campuses, the role of social media in shaping misinformation, and the challenges of confronting anti-Israel narratives in academic and diplomatic arenas.
Harounoff also offers a rare inside perspective on Israel’s engagement at the United Nations, explaining why maintaining a presence within the UN system remains strategically important despite ongoing criticism and political tensions.
The discussion concludes with an important message about the people of Iran, highlighting the distinction between the Iranian population and the Islamic Republic’s leadership. Through the stories behind his book, Harounoff emphasizes the courage of Iranian citizens, especially women, who continue to fight for freedom and reform.
This thought-provoking conversation sheds light on antisemitism, diplomacy, media narratives, and the human stories behind some of the most urgent issues shaping the Middle East today.