Israel Undiplomatic

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"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.

In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum debate the Israeli Supreme Court decision on ultra-orthodox military service. Should this be happening now or at all? Will this bring down the Netanyahu government? They also debate the 'day after' Hamas, and what Israelis should learn from Dr. Strangelove. 

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Mark and Ruthie go head-to-head on the recent tensions between Israel and the United States, particularly regarding military supplies. They explore the reasons behind Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's public criticism of the US and the potential implications for the relationship between the two countries. Does the US want Israel to win? Is a diplomatic solution solution even desirable?

Has the stunning Israeli operation that rescued four hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza unified Israelis around Netanyahu?
 
JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev cover the heroic rescue operation, hostage talks and incessant Hezbollah attacks in the north.
 
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A fire that occurred shortly after an Israeli Air Force strike in the Gaza Strip’s southernmost Hamas stronghold of Rafah is said to have killed dozens of Palestinians who were seeking refuge from the fighting. Was this tragic incident Israel’s fault? Should Jerusalem apologize?

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Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev as they unpack the outrageous ICC charges against Israel, European countries’ equally cynical recognition of “Palestine,” and Washington’s push for Saudi normalization—before Hamas is even defeated.

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Join JNS Senior Contributing Editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev as they duke it out over the progress of the Gaza war and the extent to which the Jewish state’s allies and the Israeli left are hindering victory.

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The Premiere is Here! 

JNS Senior Contributing Editor and Ambassador Mark Regev launch their podcast with a debate about the IDF’s Rafah operation, negotiations for the release of the 132 remaining hostages in brutal Hamas captivity and to what extent Israel should succumb to international pressure on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

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