Israel Undiplomatic

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Ep. 28: Should Israel Now Go for Broke With Annexation? Nov 13, 2024

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In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, hosts Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum discuss the recent political changes in the US, particularly focusing on Trump's appointments and their implications for Israel. They explore the potential shifts in US foreign policy, the role of the UN, and the ongoing debate about civilian casualties in conflict. The conversation also touches on the historical context of annexation and the dynamics of the peace process with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of a strong Israel for regional stability.
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Ep. 27: Israel Reacts to Trump’s Victory Nov 06, 2024

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Israelis this morning woke up to the news of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election and breathed a collective sigh of relief.
They’ll soon find out if their high hopes are valid or if President Trump switches course in his second term. And how will a Trump presidency affect the current war and efforts to free the hostages?
JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—discuss all this and more on the latest episode of "Israel Undiplomatic"!
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Ep. 26: How Israel Is Defeating the Iranian Paper Tiger Oct 30, 2024

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Now that the dust has settled from Israel's Oct. 26 retaliatory strikes on Iran, Jerusalem's road to victory is finally taking shape. And despite the difficulties, the Israel Defense Forces is more determined than ever to restore peace to the citizens of the Jewish state.
On today’s episode, JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—discuss all the latest developments in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon and where they think things may be heading.
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Ep. 25: Goodbye to the ghoul of Gaza, Yahya Sinwar Oct 20, 2024

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Is yesterday’s assassination attempt on Prime Minister Netanyahu that much of a game-changer? And what happens now that Israel’s attack plans seem to have been leaked to Iran? Join Josh Hasten and JNS CEO Alex Traiman in our Jerusalem studio for insight and analysis! We’ll also cover Israel’s elimination of Yahya Sinwar and reactions; continued rocket attacks from Hezbollah; progress in Gaza; and stern warnings from the US administration.
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Ep. 24: Was the UN Just Caught Red-Handed in Lebanon?! Oct 15, 2024

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Earlier this week, the Israel Defense Forces made a shocking discovery in Southern Lebanon suggesting that the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was aware—and maybe even complicit—in war crimes against Israeli civilians.
How should the Jewish state respond, and what does this mean for the future of the region?
Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—for an explosive conversation.
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Ep. 23: Will Israel Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites? Oct 09, 2024

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Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office—as they discuss the latest developments regarding the Iranian attack that sent millions of Israelis to bomb shelters.
What will Jerusalem’s response be? Will Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cross yet another “red line” of the Biden administration and strike the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities or oil fields?
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Ep. 22: Iran In Our Sights Oct 01, 2024

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Join us for a special Rosh Hashanah episode of Israel Undiplomatic with the audacious Ruthie Blum and the very measured Mark Regev! We’ll be celebrating Israel’s recent wins and analyzing what we should look for in the coming days as Israel pushes back against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Ep. 21: This Is What Iran May Be Planning Sep 25, 2024

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Israelis in cities across the country's central region woke up early Wednesday morning to air-raid sirens warning of incoming terrorist missiles fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah from Lebanon.
The attack comes after a series of major Israel Defense Forces victories over the past week. Tune in to "Israel Undiplomatic" for a complete assessment of what has been happening and how things may unfold between Israel, Hezbollah and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—as they share insights you won’t want to miss!
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Ep. 20: Paging Hezbollah: What Comes Next? Sep 18, 2024

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Thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah terrorists were wounded and dozens were killed on Tuesday afternoon when their communication devices exploded across the country. While Israel has yet to claim responsibility, the Jewish state is waiting with bated breath to see what happens next.
Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—for the latest episode of "Israel Undiplomatic" as they explore ramifications and what may happen next in the battle for Israel’s north.
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Ep. 19: Everything Wrong With the Trump/Harris Debate on Israel Sep 11, 2024

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In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—discuss the 23-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, as well as the ongoing conflicts in the Jewish state.
Has the world forgotten the lessons of the 9/11 attacks? Is Trump or Harris better suited to help Jerusalem face the Islamic terrorists in the region, including Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas? Will Israel be lost amongst all the other issues that Americans are facing this heated election season?
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