The Sabra Report

This episode of The Sabra Report unpacks Israel’s direct assault on Iran’s nuclear program and the collapse of Tehran’s long-standing proxy deterrence strategy.

This episode of The Sabra Report unpacks the narrow vote in Israel’s Knesset to avoid early elections and the political compromise that kept the coalition intact. We examine the escalating debate over Haredi military service and what it reveals about the fragility of Netanyahu’s government.

Israel eases its blockade on Gaza under mounting global pressure, allowing limited aid to enter amid accusations of weaponizing starvation. This episode examines the geopolitical fallout, fragile alliances, and the humanitarian tightrope Israel is now walking.

In this episode we unpack the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire and explore how Trump’s direct diplomacy with Iran and the Gulf is sidelining Israel. As missiles keep flying toward Tel Aviv, Israeli leaders are questioning whether Washington’s shifting alliances mark the end of a special relationship.

President Trump’s surprise announcement that the U.S. and Iran will resume nuclear talks this Saturday in Oman has rattled allies and adversaries alike, with Israel caught off guard and Iran wary. As both sides prepare for high-stakes negotiations, the gap between total dismantlement and strategic survival may prove too wide to bridge.

Israel's coalition passed a controversial law reshaping the Judicial Selection Committee, shifting appointment power from legal professionals to politicians and sparking widespread protests. Supporters call it a democratic correction, while critics warn it's part of Netanyahu's broader effort to consolidate power.

This episode unpacks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s unprecedented move to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar amid an ongoing corruption investigation into his aides. We explore the political motivations, legal ramifications, and security consequences, asking what this means for Israeli democracy and accountability after the October 7 intelligence failures.

This Sabra Report episode examines the intelligence and military failures that led to Hamas’ October 7th attack and the subsequent political fallout in Israel. We explore the key resignations, Netanyahu’s refusal to allow a state inquiry, and the broader implications for Israel’s security and governance.

This episode of The Sabra Report explores the escalating tensions between Israel and Syria following the fall of Assad’s regime, as Israel demands the demilitarization of southern Syria while HTS takes control.

In this episode of The Sabra Report, we discuss Hamas' proposal to release all remaining hostages in exchange for a full Israeli military withdrawal, a move that would see the end of the war.