FIDF Live

FIDF Host Lara Krinsky welcomes Shahar Peled, IDF Commander, Reservist, Elite Paratroopers Unit who has been making his way across the United States sharing his experience and truth about Israel to misinformed groups and communities searching for answers. During this briefing, Shahar discusses his reserve duty starting October 7, a detailed retelling of that day, writing his goodbye letter before going back to service, the horror of what he saw on October 7, losing friends, his journey trying to correct the narrative about Israel and the war, how he is talking to people to help them realize their beliefs are inaccurate, dispelling misconceptions of "genocide" and other trendy terms, how FIDF support is being appreciated on the frontlines, and how this war is not just with Israel and the Jewish people.

Shahar answers questions about the growing public denial of the events of October 7 and the UNRWA employees taking part in the October 7 attack, and his plans for the future.

(Recorded 1/31/2024)

Jonathan Schanzer, Senior Vice President for Research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Former U.S. Treasury Finance Terror Analyst, joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil to give a rundown of the recent drone strike in Jordan that killed three Americans, the problems created by UNRWA, protests from Gazans asking for Hamas to release the hostages, as well as Israeli hostage families trying to block aid trucks to Gaza so hostages will be released, the possibility of the Biden Administration slowing weaponry delivery to Israel, possible rupture brewing between Israel and Egypt, the anti-Israel rhetoric in Jordan, a possible hostage deal in the works involving the U.S., Israel, Qatar, and Egypt, and the lack of attention in the media for how the Iranian proxies of this war have yet to be remotely held accountable.

Mr. Schanzer also answers questions about the investigation and obliteration of tunnels in Gaza, the friction between Jordan and Israel and how it affects the relationship, and the expected Israel response to attacks from Lebanon.

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(Recorded 1/28/2024)

Hillel Fuld, Tech Columnist and Startup Advisor joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil to discuss his journey into the technology space, the tragic loss of his brother and how it inspired him, his current challenges with online audiences, the historic resilience of the Jewish people and staying strong.

Later, FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan joins to give his thoughts on the activity in Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and specific strategic military approaches in Gaza, as well as the overall defense of Israel

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(Recorded 1/24/2024)

FIDF Chief Executive Officer Steve Weil is joined by 2nd Lt. Tammy Shur, Head of the International Digital Department in the IDF Spokesperson Unit who speaks about leading the international social media efforts for the IDF. 2nd Lt. Shur details her experience on the morning of October 7, her perspective of "the war of fake news", the challenges of being labeled a propaganda channel, how they are using influencers to spread content to new audiences, facing internal dilemmas like how to handle acquiring and sharing footage of the atrocities of October 7, how Hamas has raided the 300+ trucks of humanitarian aid Israel is sending in to Gaza every day.

FIDF National Director Maj. Gen. (Res.) Nadav Padan then joins us from Israel to add insight on the reliable, verified information coming from the IDF Spokesperson Unit, updates on Yemen, Iran, and other activities within the Middle East, the damages inflicted on the Houthis, the current challenges in Northern Israel, ongoing defense of the South, the IDF's discovery of a sub terrain system that once held 20 Israeli hostages, the status of the operation in Judea and Samaria, how he views the success of what is happening in Gaza, and how more strategic successes can be achieved.

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(Recorded 1/21/2024)

FIDF Host Lara Krinsky welcomes Yisrael Klitsner, a Duvdevan Reservist and Former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister. Yisrael details his previous experience in Gaza in 2008, his immediate action on October 7th, the Iranian support of Hamas and Hezbollah, a public opinion poll that was taken amongst Palestinians regarding who supports Hamas and its attacks, the complexities of the region, the morale of the soldiers, the likelihood of his return to the Northern front, his feelings on the university he has been studying at now knowing of its support from Qatar, and the need for American Jews to stand together.

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(Recorded 1/17/2024)

Dr. Ari Sacher, a Rocket Scientist for RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems joins FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil to explain the GPS spoofing happening in Northern Israel and why, the types of rockets being used by Hezbollah, how Israel can distribute its assets to protect from guided rockets, the process of warning the Israeli people when missile fire occurs, the threat of the Kornet EM anti tank mortar bombs coming from Lebanon, his experience with precision tactical weapons and how advanced the Israel weapons are, the US-Israel relationship specifically as it pertains to defense weapons, David's Sling and Israel's strong multilayer missile defense, and the possibility of developing a laser system as a means of defense.

Then, FIDF National Director Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan give us a briefing at this point 100 days into the war. Maj. Gen. Padan outlines that the IDF has killed approximately 9,000 terrorists, and arrested 2,300 terrorists, and provided 7,500 trucks of humanitarian support to Gaza. He addresses the South Africa accusation of Israel's crimes in Gaza, the Hezbollah attacks coming from Lebanon, the attacks on British and US bases in Iran and the continued exchanges with the Houthis in Yemen, the challenge of the economic situation when 300,000 reservists are called upon, looking at the war as a marathon and how continued support for the long duration of the war is most important.

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(Recorded 1/14/2024)

FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil welcomes Israeli News Anchor Sivan Sisay to discuss her interaction with freed hostages and families affected by the war, the displaced Israelis, mental and financial affects of the war, the responsibility of journalists during this time, her experience as a Lone Soldier, winning

Later, FIDF National Director Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan provides information regarding Iran's plan and strategic tactics for recruiting, the threats from Lebanon and Yemen, the recent attack from Houthis on US and UK naval ships, the approach of methods being carried out by the IDF in Khan Yunis, Israel-Egypt negotiations pertaining to the border, timeline for the expectations of how long the war will go on for, and what the FIDF is focusing its future contributions on.

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(Recorded 1/10/2024)

FIDF Chief Executive Officer, Steve Weil is joined by FIDF National Director Major General (Res.) Nadav Padan to recap the war developments over the past few days including the ISIS suicide bombing in Iran, activity at the Lebanon border, Hamas' influence on Judea and Samaria, attempts to reach an agreement with Egypt regarding their border, what to expect from Hezbollah and Iran regarding tactics or agreements, what is happening still in Jenin, a detailed explanation of IED's being manufactured, and calming the criticism, friction, and harmful narrative around the situation.

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(Recorded 1/7/2024)

FIDF CEO, Steve Weil welcomes Eylon Levy, Israeli Government Spokesperson, to discuss the recent involvement of South Africa in the War For Our Home, the stakes of the war and the public diplomacy battle, what needs to happen for the war to end, the significance of supporting Israel, the situation in Khan Younis, and his experience with the US and UK media.

FIDF National Director Major General Nadav Padan speaks to the timeline that led to the killing of a Hamas leader, an attack in Iran that killed more than 100, the link between what IDF troops have found in Gaza to Iran, the progress the IDF is making in missions involving Hezbollah, Syria, and Jordan, and the war taking place in Judea and Samaria. Maj. Gen. Padan also breaks down the balance it takes for a long war concerning the IDF, but also civilians and the economy, and what has recently been made known about any hostages.

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(Recorded 1/3/2024)

FIDF CEO, Steve Weil is joined by IDF Spokesperson, Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus for a year-end update on the War for Our Home, wherein he provided a year-end summary of 2023, updated our audience on Hamas’ latest maneuvers in Gaza and enumerated upon Iran’s visible fingerprints across the region. He also shared key strategic objectives that will need to be achieved in order for the war to end and outlined what he believes will be required in 2024 by global powers in order to shift the trajectory of Iranian dominance in the Middle East.

Subsequent to the IDF Spokesperson’s briefing, Major General Nadav Padan provided insights into the deep diplomatic engagement of the United States in facilitating the release of Israeli hostages and forming a coalition against the Houthis, among other matters. He delved into the role of Iran as the central orchestrator of regional dynamics, while addressing the ongoing stages of the conflict in Gaza. Major General Padan aptly communicated the current status on the latter, outlining the remaining objectives and offering his perspective on the timeline for achieving these formidable goals.

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(Recorded 12/31/2023)