In this episode, Amb. Michael Ratney, Distinguished Policy Fellow at Israel Policy Forum, joins host Neri Zilber, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist, to discuss the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen, the prospects for U.S. military involvement under President Donald Trump, and the implications for Saudi Arabia and regional stability. They also break down the history of Saudi-Israel normalization, how close the sides came to a U.S.-brokered deal before October 7, the prospects for a future agreement, and what Saudi Arabia would demand in return. Listen to our new podcast Disputed Territory with Shanie Reichman <a href='https://disputedterritorypod.libsyn.com/links'>here</a>. Read Amb. Ratney's recent op-ed on Lindsey Graham and Israel-Saudi normalization in The Times of Israel <a href='https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/lindsey-grahams-white-whale/'>here</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

In this episode, Amb. Michael Ratney, Distinguished Policy Fellow at Israel Policy Forum, joins host Neri Zilber, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist, to discuss the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen, the prospects for U.S. military involvement under President Donald Trump, and the implications for Saudi Arabia and regional stability. They also break down the history of Saudi-Israel normalization, how close the sides came to a U.S.-brokered deal before October 7, the prospects for a future agreement, and what Saudi Arabia would demand in return. Listen to our new podcast Disputed Territory with Shanie Reichman here. Read Amb. Ratney's recent op-ed on Lindsey Graham and Israel-Saudi normalization in The Times of Israel here. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

In this episode, Amb. Michael Ratney, Distinguished Policy Fellow at Israel Policy Forum, joins host Neri Zilber, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist, to discuss the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen, the prospects for U.S. military involvement under President Donald Trump, and the implications for Saudi Arabia and regional stability. They also break down the history of Saudi-Israel normalization, how close the sides came to a U.S.-brokered deal before October 7, the prospects for a future agreement, and what Saudi Arabia would demand in return. Listen to our new podcast Disputed Territory with Shanie Reichman <a href="https://disputedterritorypod.libsyn.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Read Amb. Ratney's recent op-ed on Lindsey Graham and Israel-Saudi normalization in The Times of Israel <a href="https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/lindsey-grahams-white-whale/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Is Israeli-Saudi Normalization Still Possible?

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israeli political analyst and pollster Dahlia Scheindlin. They discuss the current state of play in Israel’s election campaign, the main takeaways from recent polling, Yoav Segalovich’s alliance with the Islamist Ra’am party and the broader role of Arab parties in the election, Gadi Eisenkot’s bid for prime minister, Netanyahu’s efforts to manage multiple far-right parties threatening separate campaign runs, and more.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israeli political analyst and pollster Dahlia Scheindlin. They discuss the current state of play in Israel’s election campaign, the main takeaways from recent polling, Yoav Segalovich’s alliance with the Islamist Ra’am party and the broader role of Arab parties in the election, Gadi Eisenkot’s bid for prime minister, Netanyahu’s efforts to manage multiple far-right parties threatening separate campaign runs, and more. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israeli political analyst and pollster Dahlia Scheindlin. They discuss the current state of play in Israel’s election campaign, the main takeaways from recent polling, Yoav Segalovich’s alliance with the Islamist Ra’am party and the broader role of Arab parties in the election, Gadi Eisenkot’s bid for prime minister, Netanyahu’s efforts to manage multiple far-right parties threatening separate campaign runs, and more.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

The Politics Behind the Polls

In this episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Israel Policy Pod Host Neri Zilber, RAND’s Distinguished Chair for Israel Policy Shira Efron, and Israel Policy Forum Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow discuss the latest developments in the Israeli election, now less than 50 days away, including the party registration deadline, the emerging electoral map, the consolidated opposition, and what the polls are telling us. They also unpack the crisis in UK-Israel relations over British sanctions targeting West Bank settlements and the Israeli government’s response, before closing with a listener question ahead of the Jewish New Year. Send questions and feedback to <a href='mailto:policypod@ipforum.org'>policypod@ipforum.org</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

In this episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Israel Policy Pod Host Neri Zilber, RAND’s Distinguished Chair for Israel Policy Shira Efron, and Israel Policy Forum Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow discuss the latest developments in the Israeli election, now less than 50 days away, including the party registration deadline, the emerging electoral map, the consolidated opposition, and what the polls are telling us. They also unpack the crisis in UK-Israel relations over British sanctions targeting West Bank settlements and the Israeli government’s response, before closing with a listener question ahead of the Jewish New Year. Send questions and feedback to policypod@ipforum.org. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

In this episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Israel Policy Pod Host Neri Zilber, RAND’s Distinguished Chair for Israel Policy Shira Efron, and Israel Policy Forum Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow discuss the latest developments in the Israeli election, now less than 50 days away, including the party registration deadline, the emerging electoral map, the consolidated opposition, and what the polls are telling us. They also unpack the crisis in UK-Israel relations over British sanctions targeting West Bank settlements and the Israeli government’s response, before closing with a listener question ahead of the Jewish New Year. Send questions and feedback to <a href="mailto:policypod@ipforum.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">policypod@ipforum.org</a>.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

The Election Map and the UK-Israel Rift

In this episode, Neri Zilber is joined by Amos Harel, Haaretz military correspondent and author of the recent Hebrew-language book 06:29: Anatomy of a Failure, to examine what we know about the October 7 attack nearly three years later. They discuss reports that Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings from Arab officials before the attack, the conspiracy theories that have emerged in Israel and abroad, and how Israel’s military and intelligence failures can be explained. They also assess the state of Israel’s multi-front conflicts, how October 7 has reshaped Israel’s security doctrine, and what could change under a new Israeli government following the upcoming Knesset election. Listen to our new podcast Disputed Territory with Shanie Reichman <a href='https://disputedterritorypod.libsyn.com/links'>here</a>.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

In this episode, Neri Zilber is joined by Amos Harel, Haaretz military correspondent and author of the recent Hebrew-language book 06:29: Anatomy of a Failure, to examine what we know about the October 7 attack nearly three years later. They discuss reports that Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings from Arab officials before the attack, the conspiracy theories that have emerged in Israel and abroad, and how Israel’s military and intelligence failures can be explained. They also assess the state of Israel’s multi-front conflicts, how October 7 has reshaped Israel’s security doctrine, and what could change under a new Israeli government following the upcoming Knesset election. Listen to our new podcast Disputed Territory with Shanie Reichman here. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

In this episode, Neri Zilber is joined by Amos Harel, Haaretz military correspondent and author of the recent Hebrew-language book 06:29: Anatomy of a Failure, to examine what we know about the October 7 attack nearly three years later. They discuss reports that Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received warnings from Arab officials before the attack, the conspiracy theories that have emerged in Israel and abroad, and how Israel’s military and intelligence failures can be explained. They also assess the state of Israel’s multi-front conflicts, how October 7 has reshaped Israel’s security doctrine, and what could change under a new Israeli government following the upcoming Knesset election. Listen to our new podcast Disputed Territory with Shanie Reichman <a href="https://disputedterritorypod.libsyn.com/links" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Israel's Security Three Years After October 7

In this episode, Neri Zilber, Israel Policy Forum policy advisor and host of Israel Policy Pod, is joined by Amir Tibon, Haaretz journalist and author of The Gates of Gaza, to discuss his family’s survival of the October 7 attack and their difficult decision to return home to Kibbutz Nahal Oz. They discuss what life is like in Israel’s Gaza border communities three years after October 7, the lasting impact of the attack on Israeli society and politics, and how these dynamics are shaping the upcoming Knesset election.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

In this episode, Neri Zilber, Israel Policy Forum policy advisor and host of Israel Policy Pod, is joined by Amir Tibon, Haaretz journalist and author of The Gates of Gaza, to discuss his family’s survival of the October 7 attack and their difficult decision to return home to Kibbutz Nahal Oz. They discuss what life is like in Israel’s Gaza border communities three years after October 7, the lasting impact of the attack on Israeli society and politics, and how these dynamics are shaping the upcoming Knesset election. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

In this episode, Neri Zilber, Israel Policy Forum policy advisor and host of Israel Policy Pod, is joined by Amir Tibon, Haaretz journalist and author of The Gates of Gaza, to discuss his family’s survival of the October 7 attack and their difficult decision to return home to Kibbutz Nahal Oz. They discuss what life is like in Israel’s Gaza border communities three years after October 7, the lasting impact of the attack on Israeli society and politics, and how these dynamics are shaping the upcoming Knesset election.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

How October 7 Changed Israel

IPF Israel Fellow and former advisor to Shimon Peres Nimrod Novik joins Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman to talk about the diplomatic crisis between Israel and Jordan.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

IPF Israel Fellow and former advisor to Shimon Peres Nimrod Novik joins Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman to talk about the diplomatic crisis between Israel and Jordan. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

IPF Israel Fellow and former advisor to Shimon Peres Nimrod Novik joins Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman to talk about the diplomatic crisis between Israel and Jordan.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Israel and Jordan: It's Complicated

As Palestinians riot amidst the Temple Mount crisis, Israeli government ministers point the blame at Palestinian incitement. Samer Makhlouf, CEO of Zimam (a progressive Palestinian grassroots movement), joined us in our New York studio to discuss the issue and ways to empower nonviolent voices in the Palestinian territories.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

As Palestinians riot amidst the Temple Mount crisis, Israeli government ministers point the blame at Palestinian incitement. Samer Makhlouf, CEO of Zimam (a progressive Palestinian grassroots movement), joined us in our New York studio to discuss the issue and ways to empower nonviolent voices in the Palestinian territories. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

As Palestinians riot amidst the Temple Mount crisis, Israeli government ministers point the blame at Palestinian incitement. Samer Makhlouf, CEO of Zimam (a progressive Palestinian grassroots movement), joined us in our New York studio to discuss the issue and ways to empower nonviolent voices in the Palestinian territories.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Incitement: A Palestinian Perspective

Lior Schillat, Director General of The Jerusalem Institute of Policy Research, joins IPF's Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman in New York to discuss the proposed amendment to the Jerusalem bill and the latest unrest on the Temple Mount.<a rel="payment" href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m'>Twitter/X</a>, and <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href='https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/'>here</a>.

Lior Schillat, Director General of The Jerusalem Institute of Policy Research, joins IPF's Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman in New York to discuss the proposed amendment to the Jerusalem bill and the latest unrest on the Temple Mount. Support the show Follow us on Instagram, Twitter/X, and Bluesky, and subscribe to our email list here.

Lior Schillat, Director General of The Jerusalem Institute of Policy Research, joins IPF's Eli Kowaz and Noa Shusterman in New York to discuss the proposed amendment to the Jerusalem bill and the latest unrest on the Temple Mount.<a href="https://ipf.li/supportthepod" rel="noopener noreferrer">Support the show</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/israelpolicyforum/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://x.com/IsraelPolicy4m" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter/X</a>, and <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/israelpolicyforum.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bluesky</a>, and subscribe to our email list <a href="https://israelpolicyforum.org/subscribe/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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