In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast with Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman, attorney, mediator, and ADHD coach Moran Samun reveals her unique approach to transforming family crises into opportunities for growth. With over 20 years of experience in family and inheritance law, Samun blends legal expertise with emotional insight, specializing in cases involving ADHD. She shares her innovative C.S.C. Mediation Method and F.O.C.U.S. Model, explains why emotional understanding is key to lasting agreements, and offers powerful stories from her work. This is a conversation about resilience, empathy, and redefining how we handle life’s most difficult transitions.

In this episode of the ILTV Podcast with host Maayan Hoffman, meet Mitchell Silk, the first Hasidic Jew to ever serve in a U.S. Senate-confirmed role. As assistant secretary of the Treasury under President Donald Trump during his first term, he sat at the center of billion-dollar negotiations, including the historic 2019 China trade deal and the $94 billion airline rescue during COVID. But Silk’s story is just as personal: surviving a tsunami in Thailand, rescuing a rabbi in China, and practicing “dinner table diplomacy” to bridge cultures. His new book, “A Seat at the Table,” pulls back the curtain on politics, faith, and perseverance.

On this episode of the ILTV News Podcast, Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman sits down with Na’ama Ore, CEO of SparkIL, to explore how small businesses in Israel are surviving amid nearly two years of war. Ore explains how SparkIL’s unique model of interest-free, peer-to-peer lending connects global supporters with local entrepreneurs—offering a lifeline to struggling shops, artisans, and small manufacturers. She shares why this initiative matters now more than ever, what keeps her motivated, and how global listeners can make a real impact. 

On today’s episode of ILTV’s English News, Syria and Israel inching closer to a historic security deal over the Golan Heights, the IDF carrying out heavy airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen following a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv, and seven Palestinians arrested on the Tel Aviv promenade as the Shin Bet thwarts a major terror plot in central Israel.

In today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: President Trump claims fewer than 20 hostages remain alive in Gaza, a figure Israeli officials dispute. Meanwhile, a United Nations-backed body has declared famine in the Strip, prompting a sharp response from Israel, with the Prime Minister’s Office denouncing the claim as a modern-day blood libel. And in an ILTV exclusive, we sit down one-on-one with Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas co-founder who turned against the group, to hear his candid insights.

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In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast with Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman, we sit down with Dr. Shai Melcer, head of Israel’s National Bio-Convergence Program at the Israel Innovation Authority. With 15 years in the biomedical ecosystem, Dr. Melcer explains what bio-convergence really means—and why it’s set to transform healthcare, climate solutions, food security, and more. Discover how Israel is becoming a global leader in this cutting-edge field, the startups driving breakthroughs, and what the future could hold.

On today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: 685 days into the war against Hamas, Israel has begun the first stage of its Gaza City takeover; Israel reopens its embassy in Zambia after more than 50 years, marking a new era in bilateral relations; and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces new sanctions on four International Criminal Court officials—two judges and two prosecutors—over their role in issuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, a move welcomed in Jerusalem.

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In this episode of the ILTV News Podcast with Executive Editor Maayan Hoffman, we sit down with Pastor Trey Graham, Christian correspondent for ILTV News, to discuss the pressing issues shaping Israel and U.S. politics today. From the ongoing Gaza war and stalled hostage negotiations to shifting support in Texas and Washington, Pastor Graham offers unique insights. We also explore how American evangelicals view Israel, why Christian solidarity matters, and the cracks appearing in Jewish-Christian relations.

On today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Leadership in Jerusalem and Washington is in a time of careful deliberation, as Hamas announces its acceptance of a mediator-backed hostage–ceasefire proposal. While the plan remains under review in Jerusalem, the IDF is pressing forward with preparations for a major operation to take over Gaza City. Meanwhile, Syria has issued a rare confirmation of direct talks with Israel.

On today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Hamas delivers a surprise positive response to a hostage ceasefire proposal as Jerusalem weighs its reply; Prime Minister Netanyahu says Hamas is under tremendous pressure; and Israel clashes with Australia after MK Simcha Rothman is denied a visa.