EYLON: Israel Electioncast

Latest Episodes:

Inside Israel’s Elite Rescue Unit | IDF Soldier’s Story of Survival (Pt.1) Apr 07, 2025

Show notes

In this exclusive two-part episode of Israel: The State of a Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy speaks with Guy M, an IDF reservist in Unit 669, Israel’s elite combat search-and-rescue unit.

Buy The Rescue now: https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-October-through-Para-Rescue-Commandos/dp/B0DKD4Z6G3
This is Part 1 of our deep dive into the untold stories of October 7 and beyond.
🔹 What really happened on October 7? Firsthand testimony from an elite IDF rescuer
🔹 Inside Unit 669: The intense training and high-stakes operations of Israel’s pararescue commandos
🔹 The fight for survival: Rescuing wounded soldiers and civilians from Hamas attacks
🔹 The new frontline: How Unit 669 has been operating since the start of the war
Guy is the author of The Rescue: October 7 Through the Eyes of Israel’s Pararescue Commandos, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the IDF’s most secretive rescue unit.
📢 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we go even deeper into the war, the missions, and the challenges ahead. Like, share & subscribe!
Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director - Lotem Segev
Editor - Benny Goldman
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Intern - Tal Segal & Jesse Sklar

[00:00] Coming up
[00:17] Monologue
[02:55] Welcome and guest intro
[07:50] The Rescue - Book
[10:19] Jumping back to Oct. 7th
[15:22] Toughest rescue of my life
[21:35] You never have the opportunity to train for the mission
[29:30] There were casualties - I was furious
[36:25] How to process the trauma of war
[41:00] Flow of information during the early days of the war
[51:19] Outro and understanding part. 2

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

ABOUT THE SHOW
EylON the Record is a podcast about Israel, the global information war, and the battle between democratic societies and authoritarian or extremist movements — told through in-depth conversations with people shaping events on the front lines.

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

The Truth About Hamas’ Tactics & Civilian Shields | John Spencer Pt. 2 Apr 03, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

In Part 2 of our conversation with John Spencer, we dive into the brutal complexities of Israel’s war against Hamas, the impossible choices Israel faces, and the international double standards being applied. Topics include:

Legal Reality vs. Moral Expectations: Is Israel legally obligated to provide aid to Gaza while Hamas controls it?
The Dilemma of Hostages: Can military pressure force Hamas to release them, or does negotiation only drive the price up?
Hamas’ Human Shield Strategy: How the terror group weaponizes civilians to manipulate international law.
Lessons for the West: What democratic nations must learn from Israel’s military innovations and experience in urban warfare.
The Broader Conflict: The Iranian-backed Houthi threat and the broader implications of Israel’s war for the free world.

🔥 Don’t miss this in-depth, unapologetic analysis of Israel’s ongoing struggle to secure its borders and rescue hostages from the clutches of Hamas.

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Graphics - Thomas Girsch

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

00:00 - Introduction and Overview
01:27 - International Law and Humanitarian Aid
09:08 - Hostage Crisis and Negotiation Strategies
21:00 - Houthi Pirates and Iranian Proxies
29:22 - Lessons from Urban Warfare
38:24 - Conclusion and Broader Implications

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

Military Expert on Reality of Urban Warfare inside Gaza | John Spencer Mar 31, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Dive into an in‑depth conversation with John Spencer as he delivers an inside look at Israel’s government communication strategy and its evolving approach to urban warfare. In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, John—chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point and a renowned military analyst—breaks down the shifting battlefield dynamics, the double standards of international law, and the challenging questions about hostages, ceasefires, and the future of Gaza.

Key Topics Discussed: • How Hamas’ tactics and the “moral trap” shape modern urban warfare
• The political stakes and international pressures influencing Israel’s strategy
• The role of advanced IDF tactics—including tanks, drones, and infantry innovations—in fighting an enemy entrenched in tunnels
• The hostage crisis, failed ceasefire negotiations, and the dilemma of international aid
• Lessons from historical battles and how they inform today’s conflict

If you’re looking to understand the complex interplay between military strategy, international law, and government messaging during wartime, this episode is a must‑listen.

0:00 - Introduction: The War Israel Must Win

5:06 - Hamas’s Strategy: Sacrificing Civilians for Victory

14:05 - The Double Standard: Why Israel Can’t Win By Playing By the Rules

27:51 - Occupation or Anarchy: Israel’s Impossible Choice

34:38 - Israel's Approach to Fighting in Unimaginable Terrain

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Graphics - Thomas Girsch

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

MUST HEAR ENDING - Debate Meltdown | Shattering Truth About the Future of Peace Mar 25, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Is peace still possible after October 7th and who is even left to fight for it? In this explosive episode, Ittay Flescher, a longtime peace activist and educator, sits down for a raw and revealing conversation about the Israeli government’s communication strategy, the failures of peace movements, and the deep ideological divide in Israeli-Palestinian relations. But what starts as a respectful debate takes an unexpected turn…

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

How October 7th shattered long-held beliefs about peace
The failures of peace activism and uncomfortable truths about Hamas’ support
Inside the Israeli government’s messaging strategy—what’s working and what’s failing
How Israel should handle the war of narratives in global media
What Ittay Flescher’s experience inside a peace movement reveals about Palestinian perspectives

🔔 Subscribe for more hard-hitting conversations on Israel’s fight for truth.

This episode delivers blunt analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe for more hard-hitting insights on Israel, global security, and the war beyond Gaza.

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

Chapter Markers:

0:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage

2:36 - How October 7th Changed Ittay Personally

7:00 - Debate on Israel’s Response to Hamas

10:55 - Visions for Peace: Confederation vs. Security

19:06 - Clash of Conceptions and Palestinian Intentions

28:24 - Building Partners for Peace and Historical Examples

40:55 - Israel’s Role and Path to Peace

45:48 - Ittay’s Meltdown and Reflections on Peace Partners

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

The Facts vs. Hamas’ Lies | Citizen Sleuth Exposes the Truth Mar 18, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Inside Israel’s Government: The War for Public Opinion

What is Israel’s strategy to combat Hamas’ global propaganda machine? In this exclusive interview, Salo Aizenberg, an independent scholar and leading voice in exposing misinformation, gives an inside look at how the Israeli government counters Hamas’ disinformation war.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

How Hamas manipulates the media to spread anti-Israel narratives
The NGO industrial complex that launders Hamas propaganda
Why Israel’s communication strategy struggles against biased global media
The real numbers behind humanitarian aid and the famine myth
How Hamas weaponizes international law to secure military advantages

🔔 Subscribe for more deep-dive analysis on Israel’s fight for truth.

Matti Friedman’s 2014 Essay

00:00 - Coming Up

00:21 - Monologue

02:02 - Intro

08:27 - Hamas’ PsyOps Campaign

11:47 - Why Does the Media Believe Hamas?

18:23 - Reverse Engineering the Laws of War

25:58 - Behind the Humanitarian Aid Numbers

44:49 - Debunking the Genocide Myth

56:12 - A Turning Point in Global Opinion?

59:27 - Wrap Up

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Graphics - Thomas Girsch

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

Iran’s Proxy War Collapse | Why Israel is Stronger Than Ever Mar 13, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Why did Hamas attack Israel on October 7, and how did it backfire spectacularly - particularly for ‘puppet master’ Iran? Hamas launched its brutal invasion expecting to shatter Israel’s strength—but instead, it triggered a seismic shift in the region, unraveling Iran’s proxy strategy and redefining the balance of power in the Middle East.

In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Saul Sadka, a sharp political analyst known for his no-nonsense breakdowns of the war. Together, they expose the ripple effects of Hamas' catastrophic miscalculation and what it means for Israel and the world.

🔹 How Hamas’ attack destroyed Iran’s "ring of fire" strategy
🔹 Why the media war is just as crucial as the military one
🔹 The role of Western appeasement in empowering Iran’s proxies
🔹 Israel’s new strategic position—and the path to lasting victory

This episode delivers blunt analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe for more hard-hitting insights on Israel, global security, and the war beyond Gaza.

00:00 - Intro: Meet Saul Sadka
03:15 - Hamas’ Strategic Failure
09:05 - Iran’s Proxy Collapse
20:46 - How the West Empowered Hamas
34:39 - A Palestinian State = Chaos?
40:34 - Israel’s Path to Victory
48:18 - Conclusion

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director/Editor - Benny Goldman
Studio Manager - Lotem Segev
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Line Producer - Tal Segal
Intern - Jesse Sklar

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

Inside Israel’s Media War | The PR Battle After October 7 Mar 10, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

How does Israel manage its global communications during times of war? In this episode, Eylon Levy sits down with Tal Heinrich, former spokeswoman for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, for an unfiltered conversation about the challenges, successes, and failures of Israel’s media strategy in the wake of October 7th.

🔹 The urgent call that put Tal Heinrich in front of the world’s cameras
🔹 The chaos inside Israel’s media war room after October 7
🔹 How the international narrative turned against Israel—and why it happened so fast
🔹 The media’s double standards: Why Hamas isn’t held accountable
🔹 What Israel must do to win the information war

Don’t miss this insider perspective on the battle for global opinion. Subscribe for more hard-hitting conversations on Israel, diplomacy, and the war beyond Gaza.

00:00 - Coming Up

00:20 - Monologue

01:51 - Intro

02:28 - Becoming a Spokesperson on October 7th

13:40 - The Media Strategy

19:00 - Our Most Memorable Interviews

23:08 - The Woke Right

27:18 - How Money Got to Hamas

30:37 - The Case for Total Victory

35:50 - US Presidential Influence

38:08 - Why Tal Left the Prime Minister’s Office

41:40 - Improving the Fight - The Importance of Storytelling

55:27 - Reflecting on Our Work

1:05:03 - Wrap Up

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy

Co-Creator - Guy Ross

Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans

Director/Editor - Benny Goldman

Studio Manager - Lotem Segev

Graphics - Thomas Girsch

Line Producer - Tal Segal

Intern - Jesse Sklar

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

Inside Hamas’s Psychological Warfare | What It Will Take to Free the Hostages Mar 06, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

In this hard-hitting episode of State of the Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Ilay David—the brother of Evyatar David, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over 500 days. This exclusive interview delivers raw, firsthand insights into the brutal tactics of the Hamas terror regime and the inhumane conditions inside Gaza’s underground dungeons.
As pressure mounts for the release of the remaining hostages, President Trump has issued his strongest warning yet, vowing that Hamas will face catastrophic consequences if they do not immediately release the hostages.
Join us as Ilay David reveals the devastating impact of hostage propaganda, the relentless struggle for freedom, and the urgent call for international political pressure. Learn about the dynamics of the Israel-Gaza conflict, the psychological warfare used against innocent hostages, and the deep-rooted commitment of Israeli society to “leave no man behind.”
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and click the bell icon for more exclusive updates on the October 7th War.

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

Threats on Our Borders | Inside Politics of the Middle East Mar 03, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Israel’s regional threats are shifting fast—and the stakes have never been higher. Former Israeli diplomat and Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande joins Eylon Levy to analyze the instability on Israel’s borders and the global forces reshaping the Middle East after October 7.
With decades of experience in Arab affairs, diplomacy, and security, Wasserman Lande offers unique insights into:
🔹 The shifting Middle East – Why October 7 wasn’t just an attack on Israel, but a turning point for the region.
🔹 Egypt’s military buildup – Why is Cairo violating its peace treaty with Israel?
🔹 The rise of radical Islam – How both Sunni and Shia extremists are competing for dominance.
🔹 Lebanon & Hezbollah – Can Lebanon reclaim its sovereignty, or is Iran too deeply entrenched?
🔹 Jordan’s fragile future – Is Israel’s longest, quietest border now its most unpredictable?
🔹 The myth of peace with Palestinians – Why a two-state solution could further destabilize the region.
This is a must-watch deep dive into the geopolitical challenges that will shape Israel’s security for decades to come.
Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director/Editor - Benny Goldman
Studio Manager - Lotem Segev
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Line Producer - Tal Segal
Intern - Jesse Sklar
Chapters
00:00 - Coming Up
00:59 - Welcome
2:33 - Where are we 500+ days into the war?
04:22 - How to frame Middle East conflict
06:45 - The Sunni/Shi’a Divide
11:14 - A worldwide Islamist caliphate
15:50 - Egypt’s Military Buildup
27:50 - Foreign Policy Recommendations
35:32 - What is going on in Jordan?
41:03 - Is a two-state solution still possible?
49:40 - Post-Assad Syria
55:47 - What’s Next in Lebanon?
1:02:05 - The Future of Israel’s Borders
1:05:12 - Wrap Up
1:06:47 - Outro

mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issues

mosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news magazine show, exploring...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Support the show

Stay up to date at:
X: https://x.com/eylontherecord
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eylontherecord

Support on Patreon for only $10 a month

Hamas’ Sponsors Exposed | Iran, Qatar & the War Beyond Gaza Feb 25, 2025

Show notes

Send us Fan Mail

Everyone wants to know: What will it take to defeat Hamas once and for all?
In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Michael Doran, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former U.S. National Security Council official, to break down the bigger war beyond Gaza—and what it will take to end Hamas for good.
Doran argues that Hamas is just a pawn in Iran’s larger war against Israel, and that Tehran is the true mastermind keeping the terror group alive. But is Iran really the key to victory, or do Hamas’s other patrons—Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt—also bear responsibility?
Key topics covered:
🔹 How to take down Hamas—what’s the real strategy for ending this war?
🔹 Iran’s role in the war—does cutting off Tehran mean the collapse of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis?
🔹 Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt—How much power do they really have over Hamas?
🔹 The seven-front war—can Israel afford to focus on one enemy, or is every front a potential disaster?
🔹 What happens if Hamas survives?—the stakes of failing to finish the job.
See more of Michael's work with The Hudson Institute here: www.hudson.org

00:00 - Coming up
00:15 - Monologue
02:31 - Welcome
03:45 - Understanding Iran
06:47 - Defining state sponsors
11:10 - US role in framing Hamas
15:12 - Iran's support of Hamas
23:34 - Hezbollah's role
31:02 - Let's talk about Qatar
46:20 - US role in Qatar
48:53 - Let's talk about the Egyptians
53:35 - Who to focus on
59:48 - Where does Turkey fit into this?
1:07:00 - The Future of the Middle East
1:12:48 - Wrap Up
1:13:44 - Outro
Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director/Editor - Benny Goldman
Studio Manager - Lotem Segev
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Intern - Jesse Sklar