FIDF Host Lara Krinsky is joined by Geopolitical Middle East Expert, Former Israeli Intelligence Official, and Senior Arab Affairs Advisor Avi Melamed to give a full presentation on this pivotal moment in the Israel War. Mr. Melamed outlines the question of if this is heading toward a multifront war, the Iranian regime's tactics, the United States involvement in the war, the dangerous movement of the Houthis in Yemen, the way the Arab World is seeing the war and believing or refuting what is being shown through the media and propaganda, and the ultimate mission of making Hamas irrelevant.

Following his presentation, Lara and Mr. Melamed address the narrative that Iran has the Arab people's best interest, the United States' relationship with the Mullah Regime, and how the daily actions of the United States shape its image and relationship with Israel.

(Recorded 12/20/2023)

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil welcomes IDF Spokesperson LTC. Michal Frenkel who provides a briefing on how the war is unfolding. LTC. Frenkel updates us on the IDF engaging in deep battles with Hamas and the dismantling of its military structure, the numbers of those lost and injured and the number of rockets launched at Israel during the war, the IDF's discovery of tunnel shafts in Gaza, the tragic event of the accidental shooting of hostages, and the opening of the Kerem Shalom crossing for direct aid to Gaza.

(Recorded 12/17/2023)

IDF Spokesperson SFC. Fay Goldstein joins FIDF Host Lara Krinsky to discuss the focus of continuing the mission of dismantling threats at the borders, recent rocket fire from Syria and Lebanon, an update on the hostage situation, providing instructions toward safety to Gazan civilians, the true terror soldiers continue to face, and the involvement of Yemen's Houthis in the war.

(Recorded 12/13/2023)

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil opens with information on a program called Operation Hug allowing Lone Soldier parents to visit their children. FIDF welcomes IDF Spokesperson Cpl. Kelly Odes who brings updates on the continued tragedy of Hamas using Gazan civilians as human shields, rocket launches from Hezbollah, the activity of the IDF in Khan Younis, the complications involved in making sure Gazan civilians are evacuating, the effectivity of the websites the IDF is setting up to inform Gazan civilians of how to stay safe, as well as what to expect from the ground for the immediate future.

FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan speaks on the decision to move forward with IDF soldiers in Khan Younis as opposed to other methods, solutions for Hezbollah presence in Lebanon and the impact on Northern Israel, and staying aware of the Middle East as a whole - monitoring Iran, Houthis in Yemen, and many other countries being affected.

(Recorded 12/10/2023)

FIDF Host Lara Krinsky welcomes IDF Spokesperson SFC. Fay Goldstein gives a brief update on what IDF Soldiers are facing in Gaza creating safe zones for civilians and how any tactic done in Gaza is based on intelligence. Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst, joins the briefing to speak to the current situation of the war with Hamas as the IDF goes in to Khan Younis, the consideration of flooding Hamas tunnels with sea water, the current Hezbollah threat on the borders, the results of a recent IDF/Lebanon artillery strike, recent attacks from the Houthis, the consequences of Iran's presence in this war, finding a way to heal the narrative, and more.

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(Recorded 12/6/2023)

FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil welcomes IDF Spokesperson LTC. Michal Frenkel to provide specific updates on prioritizing the return of hostages, Hamas' violation of the operational pause, and continuing the mission to dismantle Hamas. FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan delivers information and status on action in the Gaza Strip.

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(Recorded 12/3/2023)

Gadi Ezra, Former Director of Israel's National Public Diplomacy Unit, News Commentator, and Special Forces Reservist provides a briefing from Israel. FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan offers insight into international relations, the Middle East, and the IDF military perspective. Moderated by FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil.

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(Recorded 11/29/2023)

Hosted by Rona-Lee Shimon, star of the Netflix series Fauda, we will journey through Israel’s history with extraordinary interviews and performances by Israel Defense Forces musicians who will enliven your spirits.

(Original Air Date: 4/25/2023)

FIDF holds an Emergency Briefing involving discussion on the escalating tensions in Israel following a wave of terror attacks. This briefing includes exclusive insights from the IDF, featuring Lt. Col. Richard Hecht, IDF International Spokesperson, Maj Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan, National Director, FIDF, moderated by Steve Weil, CEO, FIDF. Please visit FIDF.org/Donate.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we hold an intriguing panel discussion with three influential women of the IDF hosted by Lara Krinsky. FIDF Director of Content and Production. Our panelists give insight into the many ways in which the IDF has historically been, and continues to be, a trailblazer in advancing young women into positions of leadership, catapulting them to success for their service, careers, and beyond!

Our Panelists Include:

Sharon Mishkin -New England FIDF Board Chair

Captain Ofir -IDF Navy, Snapir Unit Commander

Lt. (res.) Lital Leshem -Managing Partner at And Beyond and the Co-Founder of Carbyne

(Original Airdate: 3/08/2023)