True East

What happens when one of America’s sharpest minds visits Israel for the first time and realizes everything he thought he knew was a lie? In this episode of "True East," James Lindsay uncovers the shocking disconnect between the Israel Americans argue about and the real, living nation he walked through. From the massacre site at Nova to the tense borders with Lebanon and Gaza, Lindsay dismantles false narratives pushed by both the left and right, exposes foreign propaganda infiltrating the American consciousness and explains why Israel and the U.S. share a moral and theological bond deeper than politics. You’ll never see the U.S.-Israel relationship the same way again.

Yesterday, the Middle East quietly crossed a red line: President Trump greenlit F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia and pushed a UN-backed “stabilization force” into Gaza. Both are moves that could shatter Israel’s long-guarded qualitative military edge overnight. In this conversation, Lt. Col. (res.) Jonathan Conricus, one of Israel’s most respected strategic minds, breaks down how Saudi F-35s could affect a future strike on Iran, why Turkey’s ambitions may be even more dangerous and why the new Gaza plan might drag Israel back into war if Hamas isn’t truly disarmed.

Gazaland vs. Gaza Riviera: who writes the next chapter? On this week’s "True East," IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman warns that Hamas is scripting a propaganda theme park, “Gazaland”, to turn October 7’s perpetrators into victims as global media surge back into the Strip.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman welcomes returning guest Amiad Cohen, CEO of the Israel Liberty Center, to break down the truth behind the fragile Gaza ceasefire, President Trump’s stunning statement blaming “rogue Hamas elements” and the diplomatic chess game now shaping the Middle East.

Israel’s fight against Hamas may be entering a new phase, but the war is far from over.

Doron Spielman, IDF spokesperson (Res.), is joined by one of the foremost authorities on modern combat: Colonel John Spencer. Spencer is the Executive Director of the Urban Warfare Institute and host of the “Urban Warfare Project Podcast.” Recently returned from Gaza City, where he was embedded with IDF units during what may have been the final day of major ground operations, Colonel Spencer offers a rare look at the complexities of Israel’s war and what comes next.

President Trump’s proposed Gaza peace deal is making waves but is it a path to peace or a recipe for failure? IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman breaks down the hidden dangers of Trump’s plan, revealing why Hamas’s willingness to accept parts of the deal should set off alarm bells for Israel and the West.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman takes us inside the dramatic reopening of the ancient pilgrimage road in the City of David — a discovery he says that speaks louder than any UN resolution. From the stone-carved proof of a 4,000-year Jewish connection to Jerusalem to the political theater at the United Nations, Doron argues that history, archaeology and faith underpin Israel’s claim to the land — and that these facts are being erased or ignored by many international actors.

Israel just did the unthinkable, striking Hamas leadership hiding in Qatar. What does this bold move mean for Israel's deterrence, U.S. foreign policy and the global war on terror?

In this episode, IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman unpacks Israel’s pinpoint operation in Doha, exposing Qatar’s double game: hosting a massive U.S. military base while funding and sheltering Hamas, Hezbollah and even past masterminds of 9/11. Doron connects Qatar’s alliance with Iran, its deep ties to U.S. defense and diplomacy and its role as “mediator” in hostage talks, all while openly harboring terrorists.

What does real heroism look like when the world is collapsing around you?

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman uncovers the shocking lies fueling global narratives about Gaza. The truth behind claims of genocide, starvation and Israel's military operations is more complex than the headlines reveal. While the world cries foul over Israel’s actions, Doron exposes the truth of how Hamas has manipulated international aid and the deadly consequences of their actions on the Gazan population.