This week, IDF troops reached the Beaufort Ridge in Lebanon. But is that a victory? Yaakov Katz speaks with Dr. Seth Frantzman about Israel's endgame in Lebanon, the risk of a prolonged military presence, and how drone warfare is changing the battlefield.

As ceasefire talks continue and tensions grow with Iran, what are ordinary Iranians actually thinking? In this episode, Yaakov speaks with Iranian-Canadian journalist and analyst Negar Mojtahedi about life inside Iran, how people view the regime, whether they want the US or Israel to strike and why another uprising has not happened.

As a new a new Iran deal nears, for Israel, the key question is simple: will this agreement actually stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions – or merely delay them? On this episode, Yaakov, Shmuel Rosner and Gil Troy break down the emerging deal, what it means for Israel’s security, and whether Jerusalem is once again being asked to live with a dangerous compromise.

Former Canadian ambassador to Israel Vivian Bercovici joins Yaakov Katz for a candid conversation about the alarming rise of antisemitism in Canada following October 7. Once considered one of the safest places in the world for Jews, Jews fear what the future holds.

Europe is entering a period of political change. From new leadership in Hungary and growing debates over sanctions on Israeli settlers to broader questions about the EU’s role in regional security and diplomacy, Prof. Sharon Pardo joins Yaakov to unpack how Europe views Israel, Iran, and the rapidly changing Middle East.

Following a series of troubling incidents involving Christian clergy in Jerusalem – including the reported blocking of Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre – Yaakov speaks with JPPI’s Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal about the growing strain on Jewish-Christian relations in Israel and the disappearance of meaningful interfaith dialogue from Israeli society.

In this episode, Yaakov speaks to Gal Beckerman about his new book, How to be a Dissident, and what its message means for countries around the world grappling with their future, including Israel as it heads toward another uncertain election. Beckerman argues that the real test of dissent isn’t theoretical. It’s personal: when the pressure builds, will you stand apart – or go along?

What should Israel’s long-term strategy look like after October 7? Drawing on the Henry Jackson Society’s “Israel 2048” report, Barak Seener joins Yaakov to lay out a vision for shifting from reactive deterrence to proactive power projection – integrating military strength with regional alliances, economic corridors, and technological leadership. The conversation explores whether Israel can translate battlefield success into lasting strategic advantage, and what kind of state it aims to be by its 100th anniversary.

Who won the war with Iran – and what comes next? Yaakov is joined by Avner Vilan, who spent two decades inside Israel’s defense and intelligence establishment working to undermine Iran’s nuclear program. Together, they break down what was achieved, what wasn’t, and where things go from here.

Israel and the U.S. inflicted serious damage on Iran’s military and nuclear infrastructure – but was that enough to change the region for good? In this episode, Gil Troy and Shmuel Rosner join Yaakov to discuss whether the battlefield gains can now be turned into a real strategic success through diplomacy, pressure on the regime, and the high-stakes negotiations still to come.