Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, as they dissect—and duke out—the issues that Israel grapples with internally and faces internationally. Blum and Regev illustrate that even a shared worldview can produce very different perspectives. As the proverb goes, “The devil is in the details.”
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Annexation and Hostages: The Future of Israel’s War Strategy
mercredi 6 août 2025 • Durée 41:58
In this episode, we dive into the growing rumors that Israel may move to annex Gaza after Hamas is dismantled—and what that could mean for the region. With Hamas rejecting yet another hostage deal, it’s becoming increasingly clear that they’re not interested in peace, only prolonging the conflict. Meanwhile, inside Israel, the conversation is shifting from short-term war tactics to long-term strategy. Is Gaza about to be reshaped forever? We unpack the latest developments, the political implications, and the silence in the media surrounding what could be a historic turning point.
Starmer stumbles: A reward for October 7th?
jeudi 31 juillet 2025 • Durée 31:40
In this episode, we break down the shocking move by European leaders—specifically Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron—to recognize a Palestinian state while echoing Hamas’s propaganda about a so-called starvation crisis in Gaza. This isn’t just political posturing—it’s a dangerous endorsement that plays directly into the hands of a terror group responsible for the October 7 massacre. As Israel continues to fight for its survival, the West’s willingness to reward Hamas sends a chilling message. It’s a betrayal that can’t be ignored.
The Gaza aid hoax: How Hamas controls the narrative and the food
jeudi 24 juillet 2025 • Durée 33:45
Is the world being misled about the crisis in Gaza? In this eye-opening episode of "Israel Undiplomatic," Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev uncover the truth behind the media’s portrayal of famine, exposing how Hamas manipulates aid while the international community turns a blind eye.
Both former advisers at the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Ruthie and Mark delve into the misinformation being spread by global media outlets, particularly Al Jazeera and liberal Western news sources, regarding a supposed famine in Gaza.
"There's Something BIG Brewing Within Israel, And It's Getting Serious..."
jeudi 17 juillet 2025 • Durée 40:56
Is Syria the new front in Israel’s multi-pronged war and could a known terrorist become an unlikely strategic ally?
Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev, both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, break down Israel’s rapidly evolving security landscape, where threats from the north and south exacerbate political instability at home.
As the IDF strikes the brutal forces of Al-Julani, Blum and Regev unpack what’s really behind Israel’s intervention to protect the embattled Druze community. Is this about Israel’s moral obligation, strategic deterrence or a long-term bet on future alliances?
In Gaza, civilian evacuations and intensified military operations continue as delicate hostage negotiations unfold in Qatar. Could a new deal be close? Or is Hamas once again stalling for time? The hosts scrutinize the risks and paradoxes facing Israeli decision-makers: How do you balance rescuing 50 remaining hostages with minimizing IDF casualties and eradicating Hamas once and for all?
Back in Jerusalem, Netanyahu faces not only war on multiple fronts, but also legal troubles and a brewing coalition collapse over ultra-Orthodox military service. With a government on the brink and elections possibly around the corner, Blum and Regev ask: Can Netanyahu govern through crisis, or is the clock ticking?
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00:00 Israel's Strategic Decisions in Syria
08:59 The Complex Dynamics of the Syrian Conflict
18:24 Negotiations and Military Operations in Gaza
28:00 Political Challenges and Coalition Stability in Israel
Is Israel headed towards a ceasefire or a trap?
mercredi 9 juillet 2025 • Durée 36:15
In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack a series of urgent and unfolding developments in the Middle East, beginning with the rumored ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The two hosts debate whether Israel is being pushed toward a short-term truce in exchange for only a small number of hostages and whether this compromises the goal of total victory over Hamas. They also challenge the idea that Qatar, a longtime patron of Hamas, is being treated as a neutral mediator, questioning why the U.S. and Israel haven’t applied real pressure on Doha to leverage its influence over the terror group
Is Iran’s nuclear program truly finished—or are we being lulled into a false sense of victory?
Ruthie Blum, senior contributing editor at JNS and former adviser at Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office, joins Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the UK and fellow Prime Minister’s Office veteran, to break down the ceasefire, U.S. involvement and what it all really means for Israel and the West.
Is Iran’s nuclear program truly finished—or are we being lulled into a false sense of victory?
Ruthie Blum, senior contributing editor at JNS and former adviser at Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office, joins Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the UK and fellow Prime Minister’s Office veteran, to break down the ceasefire, U.S. involvement and what it all really means for Israel and the West.
BOMB or NOT to Bomb: Trump decides!
jeudi 19 juin 2025 • Durée 34:31
President Donald Trump finds himself at a historic crossroads as Israel continues a bold and highly coordinated military campaign to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Will he authorize targeted U.S. airstrikes to help finish the job or will the isolationist wing of the MAGA movement keep America on the sidelines?
Trump-Netanyahu RIFT IS FAKE news
jeudi 12 juin 2025 • Durée 33:21
Ignore the cynics, we’re here to clear the air! Is Trump really turning on Israel or is the U.S.-Israel alliance stronger than ever?
In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior JNS contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—take a sharp look at the evolving dynamic between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump’s realists vs. isolationists: Who will win on Iran?
mercredi 4 juin 2025 • Durée 35:12
Will negotiations win the day or will Israel be forced into military action against Iran?
Senior JNS contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the UK Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the escalating nuclear crisis with Iran and the deepening tug-of-war within the Trump administration.
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