Sima Shine—former head of research at Mossad and one of Israel’s top Iran experts—joins Yaakov Katz to break down the current war against Iran’s nuclear program. In this gripping episode, Shine analyzes the strategic logic behind Israel’s strikes, the significance of nuclear sites like Natanz, Isfahan, and Fordow, and what it would take to stop Iran from rebuilding.

She warns against talk of regime change, explains how Israel’s goals must remain focused on nuclear and missile threats, and offers rare insight into the mindset inside Tehran.

In this episode of The Jewish People’s Podcast, Yaakov Katz hosts a wide-ranging conversation on the evolving dynamics of U.S.-Israel cooperation during the war with Iran. With sharp commentary on Donald Trump’s strategic pivot, tensions within the MAGA camp, and the nuanced role of American isolationism, the discussion dives into the diplomatic and military stakes of this moment. The episode explores Israeli air dominance, the limits of regime change rhetoric, and the precision timing of Israel’s operations—from the 61-day mark to a no-confidence vote. With 90% public support in Israel and rising U.S. backing, this episode unpacks how timing, messaging, and restraint might shape the course of regional and global history.

Retired Israeli Navy Commander Admiral Eliezer "Chiney" Marom joins Yaakov Katz for an unflinching analysis of Israel’s unprecedented achievements in the ongoing war with Iran. From establishing total air superiority over Tehran to decimating Iran’s missile launch capabilities and military leadership, Marom explains how Israel has dismantled key pillars of Iran’s deterrence strategy. He details operational breakthroughs, the limits of current strikes on nuclear sites like Fordow and Natanz, and the vital role the U.S. could play—possibly with a single B-2 bomber mission. The conversation closes with a bold call: Israel must target not just military infrastructure, but also Iran’s political leadership, in pursuit of true regime change.

In this special episode of The Jewish People’s Podcast, host Yaakov Katz speaks with Dr. Eyal Hulata, Israel’s former National Security Adviser and a 23-year veteran of the Mossad. A key architect of Israel’s Iran policy, Hulata offers an insider’s view of the intelligence, strategy, and political calculations that brought Israel to this moment.

Amb. Michael Herzog joins Yaakov to discuss this critical moment in Middle East history. Herzog completed his stint as Israel’s Ambassador to the United States in January. Before that, he spent decades serving in intelligence and national security roles in the IDF and the Defense Ministry and has long focused on ways to thwart Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon.

Why did Israel attack Iran now? Did Trump support the operation and what can be expected next? Join Yaakov Katz for a conversation with Elliott Abrams, Former US Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela and JPPI Board Member.

Former Director General of the Prime Minister’s Office Eli Groner outlines the challenges within Israel’s democratic structure, explains why looking at everything through the Netanyahu prism is a mistake, and how Israel can overcome its current crises.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel fights back against claims that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza and explains that the Jewish state still has friends across the globe.

Victoria Coates of The Heritage Foundation joins Yaakov to discuss her new book on the October 7 Hamas attack, the stakes for Israel and the U.S., and why she believes the war is a battle over the future of the West.

Victoria Curtin Gardner Coates is an American political consultant. She served as Senior Advisor to Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette in 2020 and later was appointed to run the Middle East Broadcasting Networks. She served on the United States National Security Council, originally as the Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Strategic Assessments before getting promoted to Deputy National Security Advisor upon the nomination of Robert C. O'Brien. She is vice president at Heritage who oversees Project Esther.

Israel’s war is escalating, hostage talks have collapsed, and key allies like the UK, France, and Canada are threatening action. Even Trump is showing signs of distance. Lahav Harkov of Jewish Insider joins us to break down what it all means.