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Why did Hamas attack Israel on October 7, and how did it backfire spectacularly - particularly for ‘puppet master’ Iran? Hamas launched its brutal invasion expecting to shatter Israel’s strength—but instead, it triggered a seismic shift in the region, unraveling Iran’s proxy strategy and redefining the balance of power in the Middle East.

In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Saul Sadka, a sharp political analyst known for his no-nonsense breakdowns of the war. Together, they expose the ripple effects of Hamas' catastrophic miscalculation and what it means for Israel and the world.

🔹 How Hamas’ attack destroyed Iran’s "ring of fire" strategy
🔹 Why the media war is just as crucial as the military one
🔹 The role of Western appeasement in empowering Iran’s proxies
🔹 Israel’s new strategic position—and the path to lasting victory

This episode delivers blunt analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Subscribe for more hard-hitting insights on Israel, global security, and the war beyond Gaza.

00:00 - Intro: Meet Saul Sadka
03:15 - Hamas’ Strategic Failure
09:05 - Iran’s Proxy Collapse
20:46 - How the West Empowered Hamas
34:39 - A Palestinian State = Chaos?
40:34 -  Israel’s Path to Victory
48:18 - Conclusion

Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director/Editor - Benny Goldman
Studio Manager - Lotem Segev
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Line Producer - Tal Segal
Intern - Jesse Sklar

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