True East

As global attention focuses on Iran, a new Islamist threat is emerging from within NATO: Turkey. In this eye-opening episode of “True East,” IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by Dr. Harold Rhode, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Defense and expert on Turkey, Iran and Islamic ideology. Together, they unpack Turkey’s transformation under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan—from a secular Western ally into a rising Islamic powerhouse with ambitions rivaling Tehran’s.

What happened to Israel’s military acumen on Oct. 7 and how can it be rebuilt?

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by IDF Major (Res.) Amiad Cohen, CEO of the Herut Center and publisher of Hashiloach Journal to break down one of the most urgent questions facing Israel today.

With fresh insights from the battlefield, Amiad shares his firsthand experience from the northern front since Oct. 7 and reveals how close Hezbollah came to launching a full invasion into Israel. The discussion traces Israel’s once-successful military doctrine, established by David Ben-Gurion, through its erosion over decades of political shifts, miscalculations and strategic complacency. 

Will Israel or the U.S. strike Iran first? As tensions between Israel and Iran reach dangerous new heights, “True East” dives into the heart of the region’s most critical security dilemma. In this explosive episode, host Doron Spielman, IDF Spokesperson (Res.), sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former international spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces.With U.S. B-2 stealth bombers reportedly deployed to Diego Garcia and President Donald Trump warning of a devastating response if Iran refuses to halt its nuclear program, this episode unpacks the real possibility of imminent military action and what it would mean for Israel, the U.S. and the Middle East.

Get ready to unpack the IDF’s ground tactics as it begins another ground invasion of Gaza!Host Doron Spielman sits down with acclaimed Israeli investigative journalist Akiva Bigman to discuss the IDF's tactics and one of the most extraordinary developments in Gaza since the war began: civilians protesting against Hamas.

Welcome to “True East,” JNS’s weekly deep-dive into Israel’s security and geopolitical realities, hosted by IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman. This episode features Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zahavi, founder of the Alma Research and Education Center, for an expert analysis of Hezbollah, Iran and the ongoing battle for Israel’s northern security.

What’s really happening inside Iran? This week on True East, IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman sits down with Dr. Harold Rhode, a distinguished senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute, to break down exclusive, secretly recorded footage from inside Tehran, and the shocking reality it exposes.

Welcome to True East, your weekly source for in-depth analysis on #Israel’s most pressing issues. Hosted by IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman, this episode features Mike Doran, a leading expert in Middle East geopolitics, as we dissect U.S. President #Trump’s controversial #gaza plan and its potential impact on Israel and the region.🔹 Topics Covered:✔ Trump’s bold new vision for Gaza: realistic or impossible?✔ Could millions of Gazans be relocated? Where would they go?✔ The Arab world’s reaction: why are Middle Eastern nations silent?✔ Hamas’ control in Gaza: can any plan work while they remain in power?✔ US-Israel relations: How does the Biden administration's stance differ?✔ The Saudi-Israel peace deal: a major breakthrough or political misstep?✔ The hostage crisis: is Hamas stalling for time?

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman hosts Dr. Eli David, founder of multiple AI companies who is ranked the second most important founder on X (Twitter) behind Elon Musk, for a discussion about AI on the battlefield. Specifically, they will discuss how Israel and the United States will utilize AI development to maintain an advantage over tyrannical regimes across the globe. They will take a deep dive into how the Israel Defense Forces will successfully use defensive and offensive AI; the October 7th security failure and AI; and what will be replaced and improved with AI on the battlefield.