As Europe moves to recognize a Palestinian state, Ambassador Jeremy Issacharoff joins Yaakov to unpack what it means for Israel’s global standing, the fallout with Germany, and the impact on efforts to contain Iran.

Rabbi David Stav, Chief Rabbi of Shoham and co-founder of Tzohar, joins us to reflect on Tisha B’Av. With Israel still at war and families grieving, how do we mark a day of mourning and unity? Rabbi Stav shares what this moment demands of us.

As U.S. campuses grow more hostile to Zionism, Israel Studies faces an identity crisis – and possible extinction. Dr. Sara Hirschhorn joins us to discuss JPPI’s new report on the field’s challenges, its “administrative homelessness,” and how it might survive by reimagining itself beyond the ivory tower.

With mounting public pressure, fissures inside the war cabinet, a NYT report on Netanyahu dragging out the war, and growing tensions between the military and political leadership, we unpack what’s happening behind the scenes – and what it means for Israel’s future.

What is it like to spend hundreds of days inside Gaza since October 7? In this gripping episode, we speak with Dr. Tuvia Book—IDF reservist, educator, and author—who has served continuously on the front lines throughout Israel’s war with Hamas. From the chaos of combat to the quiet moments between missions, Book shares what daily life is really like for soldiers operating in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations. This is a conversation about courage, sacrifice, innovation—and the future of Israeli unity. 

What are Iranians saying about the recent war and what do Gazans think about the continued battle against Hamas? Michael Milshtein, a former IDF intelligence officer and one of Israel’s top scholars on Palestinian society, joins us to unpack the shifting public sentiment inside two of the region’s most volatile arenas.

Will the ceasefire hold? After nearly two weeks of intense fighting, tensions remain high between Israel and Iran. On this episode, we ask the big questions: Can the truce survive? Will Donald Trump continue to stand by Israel? Is regime change in Iran still a realistic objective? And perhaps most critically—does Netanyahu know how to navigate a volatile president who woke up this morning fuming that the ceasefire might already be unraveling?

Andrea Stricker, a Senior Fellow at FDD and one of the foremost experts on Iran’s nuclear program, joins Yaakov to break down the recent U.S. strikes on Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan  –  what was likely targeted, the extent of the damage, and how significantly Iran’s nuclear timeline may have been set back.

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.