Israel Undiplomatic

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Ep. 18: 'Remember Who the Real Enemy Is' Sep 04, 2024

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Israeli anger over Hamas's execution of six hostages has reached a boiling point. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former ambassador to the United Kingdom, both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office, as they debate this issue on the latest episode of "Israel Undiplomatic."
They also explore the motivations behind the anti-government protests in Tel Aviv; ongoing hostage talks with Hamas; the polarization surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; and the Jewish state's history of internal divisions.
All this and more on “Israel Undiplomatic!”
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Ep. 17: What will it take to push Hezbollah back? Aug 28, 2024

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The newscycle in Israel changes every few hours and this week was no different! On today’s show, we’ll discuss yesterday’s hostage rescue and also try to understand how Israel will bring safety to its northern residents. Was Israel’s “preemptive” action on Sunday enough or will Hezbollah need to be pushed back with ground forces?
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Ep. 16: Who’s at Fault for Failed Hostage Negotiations? Aug 21, 2024

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The hostage talks with the Hamas terrorist group in Doha seem to have hit a wall—and in classic Israeli fashion, everyone is pointing fingers.
In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, try to get to the bottom of the latest developments.
Also, six hostage bodies are recovered from the Gaza Strip; U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken blames Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu; Palestinian terror wave escalates in the Jewish state; and what might happen on the northern border with Lebanon.
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Ep. 15: Causing Chaos: Is Ben-Gvir's Temple Mount Prayer To Blame? Aug 14, 2024

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir came under fire this week for fanning the flames in the region after praying on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Judaism’s holiest site.
Is Ben-Gvir deserving of the blowback or are Jew-haters worldwide simply happy to have a reason to blame Israel?
Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, as they answer this question on today’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic.”
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Ep. 14: Waiting for the Apocalypse: Have Iran/Hezbollah Gotten Cold Feet? Aug 08, 2024

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How many Israelis need to be massacred to lend the Israel Defense Forces legitimacy to take action?
This question has been front and center as Jerusalem decides whether to strike Iran and Hezbollah first or to wait for Tehran to launch its assault.
While many Israelis insist that a wider war is necessary to neutralize the Iranian-led threat, some are saying that realism must prevail over idealism.
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Ep. 13: Israel Hitting Them Where It Hurts! What’s Next? Jul 31, 2024

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After the Israeli Air Force eliminated Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s No. 2 who ordered Saturday’s deadly rocket barrage on the Golan Heights town of Majdal Shams, as well as the alleged killing by the IDF of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran’s “axis of evil” that Jerusalem will settle the score with anyone who threatens its existence.
Now, the Jewish state anxiously awaits the response by Iran’s terrorist proxies across the Middle East. Will Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Haifa come under fire from all directions? How will the recent escalation affect the ongoing hostage talks with Hamas?
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Ep. 12: Did Kamala Snub Netanyahu in Congress? Jul 27, 2024

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Fmr. Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and Author/Journalist Ruthie Blum dissect Netanyahu's speech to Congress ahead of his meetings with President Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
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Ep. 11: Mark Regev & Ruthie Blum: Should Bibi Have Dealt with Hamas Earlier? Jul 17, 2024

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What a week it’s been: While American elections switched to full gear, Israeli politics stayed revved up in preparation for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming trip to Washington. Also, should Israeli generals stay in their lane and leave politics to the politicians?
JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev tackle today’s burning questions in this latest episode.
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Ep. 10: Mark Regev & Ruthie Blum: Are Europe’s Jews Doomed? Jul 10, 2024

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In this episode of“Israel Undiplomatic,” former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev unpacks what the Labour Party’s victory means for the Jewish community and relations with Israel.
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Ep. 9: Mark Regev & Ruthie Blum: WHY In the World Did Israel Release Hamas Terrorists Jul 03, 2024

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"I'm angry, fuming about what's going on in this country"
In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Ruthie Bloom and Mark Regev go head-to-head about the release of Hamas terrorists from prisons and the overcrowding in Israeli prisons. They debate the prioritization of capturing and interrogating terrorists, the need for more prison space, and the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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