Israel Undiplomatic

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October 05 From Oct. 7 to Flydubai: Global Jihad’s Next Front?
A terrorist pilot nearly turned a passenger jet into a weapon, but the security failures that put him in the cockpit may be the most disturbing part of the story.
In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the extraordinary FlyDubai attack and the growing questions over how an allegedly radicalized pilot who had previously faced problems elsewhere was allowed to fly a plane bound for Israel. Three years after October 7, they ask whether Israel has truly learned the lessons of that devastating security failure and examine how dramatically the battlefield has changed since then. From Hamas fighting for survival to Israelis returning in growing numbers to communities along the Gaza border, Regev and Blum argue that the story of the past three years is not only one of tragedy, but also of a country that has fundamentally changed the balance against its enemies.
40 min
September 30 Europe’s Anti-Israel Crusade Just Hit a Stunning New Level
Europe is turning up the pressure on Israel, but are Ireland and the Netherlands applying standards they wouldn’t use anywhere else? Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum expose the contradictions and growing tensions behind Europe’s increasingly hostile approach to the Jewish state.
From Ireland’s protests against Israel in international sports to Dutch restrictions on Israeli products, the two examine how relations have deteriorated, and why Israel may no longer be willing to simply absorb the criticism. They also dig into Europe’s complicated history with the Jewish people and ask what’s really driving this dramatic shift against Israel.
35 min
September 27 Netanyahu Launches Civilizational Battle In Fiery UN Speech
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s UN speech wasn’t just aimed at the diplomats sitting in the room...Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum argue some of its most important messages were meant for President Trump, Iran and Israelis watching back home.
In this special episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts break down Netanyahu’s arguments about Judea and Samaria, Gaza and the history behind Israel’s territorial disputes, before examining what those arguments could mean for Israeli policy going forward. They also unpack Netanyahu’s praise for Trump over the war with Iran and the theatrical Starlink stunt aimed directly at the Iranian delegation, before tackling his response to accusations of genocide in Gaza. Finally, they explain why Netanyahu’s call for Jews around the world to “raise your head high” may have been one of the most consequential messages of the entire speech.
34 min
September 24 The Chutzpah! Macron and King Abdullah Launch Vicious Attacks on Israel
World leaders took aim at Israel from the UN stage, but Mark Regev and Ruthie Bloom say their arguments ignore the security reality Israel faces on the ground.
In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts take on Emmanuel Macron’s claims about Judea and Samaria, including his assertion that Hamas was not operating there and examine what they see as a growing disconnect between European rhetoric and Israel’s experience with terrorism. They also dissect King Abdullah’s fresh accusations against Israel, while debating a complicated question: Why should Israel tolerate harsh public criticism from Jordan when the two countries maintain vital security cooperation behind the scenes? From France’s deteriorating relationship with Israel to the widening gap between what Arab governments say publicly and privately, this episode exposes the diplomatic battle unfolding around Israel at the UN.
38 min
September 16 Two Israelis Turn on the IDF, And Europe Gives Them a Standing Ovation
An Israeli-made film accusing the IDF of war crimes just received a staggering 25-minute standing ovation in Europe, and the reaction inside Israel couldn’t be more different.
Former Israeli ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum take apart the controversy surrounding Naza, a film alleging that Israeli forces used AI to target Palestinians in Gaza while disregarding civilian casualties. They challenge the film’s anonymous military sources and ask why some of Israel’s harshest domestic critics receive such enthusiastic receptions overseas. The bigger question: does the applause in Venice reveal something far more troubling about how attitudes toward Israel have changed across the West?
34 min
September 09 Israel Shows the UK the Door After London Crosses the Line
Britain and Israel are suddenly facing what may be their worst diplomatic crisis yet, and Jerusalem has decided it’s done playing nice. After Britain accused Israel of unlawful occupation, announced an import ban and new sanctions, Israel fired back by closing the British Consulate in Jerusalem, restricting British involvement in Palestinian affairs and barring British figures from entering the country. Former Israeli ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum unpack what’s really driving Britain’s dramatic shift and why London’s actions could destroy its ability to ever play peacemaker again. You’ll learn why this clash goes far beyond settlements and what it reveals about a much bigger transformation underway in Britain’s relationship with Israel.
32 min
September 02 Is Trump dealing a death blow to the Iranian regime?
Is President Trump tightening the noose around Iran, or could the latest escalation ignite another major round of war? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev unpack Trump’s renewed pressure on Tehran, from economic and military measures to his provocative call for the Iranian people to “rise up and fight.” They examine whether mounting economic distress could finally weaken the regime’s security forces, why Iran has so far avoided directly attacking Israel and whether the coming Jewish holidays could bring renewed escalation.
Then they turn to the bigger strategic picture: Iran’s battered nuclear program, its weakened network of proxies and its continued use of terrorism and assassination plots abroad. Finally, with Israel heading toward elections, Regev and Blum debate claims that replacing Benjamin Netanyahu would transform Israel’s standing in the world and whether Netanyahu’s experience dealing with Trump could become a decisive issue for Israeli voters. Viewers will learn why Iran may be closer to a breaking point than it appears, what could trigger another major Israeli-American offensive and how elections in both Israel and the United States could shape what happens next.
39 min
August 27 America Just Made a Stunning Move on Syria, But There’s a HUGE Catch
Israel and the United States may be allies, but when it comes to Syria and Turkey, a potentially dangerous divide is opening up. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack Washington’s decision to remove Syria from its state-sponsor-of-terrorism list despite its new president’s jihadist past before addressing the controversy surrounding U.S. envoy Tom Barrack’s comments on the Golan Heights. Then they turn to an even bigger potential flashpoint: Turkey’s expanding influence in Syria and Israel’s determination to prevent Turkish military forces from establishing themselves closer to its borders. Viewers will learn why Jerusalem and Washington increasingly see Syria and Erdogan through very different lenses, why Israel has already demonstrated that Turkish military expansion could cross a red line and how Prime Minister Netanyahu must navigate those disagreements without jeopardizing Israel’s crucial relationship with President Trump.
35 min
August 17 Trump Has Iran On The Ropes, So Why Are Israelis Worried?
Is Israel turning military victories into diplomatic defeats?
In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum tackle one of the biggest strategic questions facing Israel today: Is the government snatching defeat from the jaws of victory?
From the war in Gaza to the evolving situation in Lebanon, Iran's regional ambitions and the latest developments in Israeli politics, they examine whether Israel is capitalizing on its battlefield successes, or allowing political hesitation and international pressure to undermine them.
35 min
August 12 Trump Or Tehran: Who's Choking Whom in Hormuz?
Is President Trump’s strategy slowly breaking Iran’s regime, or giving Tehran time to recover?
Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev examine the growing debate over Trump’s approach to Iran, including economic pressure, the blockade of Iranian ports, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, rising oil prices, and the possibility of renewed military action. Could a prolonged war of attrition weaken the Islamic Republic, or was stopping short of decisive victory a dangerous mistake?
Then, the conversation turns to Gaza: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of a proposed 15-point plan, reports of restraint by the IDF, Hamas’s refusal to disarm, and the possibility of private understandings between Trump and Netanyahu.
Is Trump playing the long game, or allowing a dangerous regime to survive? Let us know what you think in the comments!
35 min

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Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, as they dissect—and duke out—the issues that Israel grapples with internally and faces internationally. Blum and Regev illustrate that even a shared worldview can produce very different perspectives. As the proverb goes, “The devil is in the details.”