Israel’s Defining Moment: Total Victory in Gaza or Another Shaky Deal?
Will Israel achieve total victory in Gaza and bring every hostage home, or will another shaky deal derail the war?
This episode explores the growing divide inside Israel’s leadership: Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on a full takeover of Gaza City and total victory over Hamas, but opposition voices are pushing for a deal that risks leaving Hamas in power. Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office— examine President Donald Trump’s latest declaration that Netanyahu is a “war hero” and his insistence that only Hamas’s defeat can secure the hostages’ release.
The discussion also turns to international tensions. Europe and Australia are fueling Hamas’s defiance with premature calls for Palestinian statehood and recognition. The shocking decision by Australia to ban Israeli MK Simcha Rothman sparks a diplomatic firestorm as antisemitic attacks spike against Australia’s Jewish community. Regev and Blum also analyze how global actors, from Egypt and Qatar to European governments, are undermining Israel while claiming to act as mediators.
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Hamas Lies, The World Believes: Israel’s Battle for Truth
In this episode, we cut through the noise and expose one of the biggest lies being pushed about the war in Gaza—that Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians. The truth is far different. The evidence is clear: Hamas is hijacking humanitarian aid, controlling distribution, and using food as a weapon against its own people. Yet global media outlets, along with their “useful idiots,” rush to amplify the false narrative before Israel even has a chance to respond. This isn’t just misinformation—it’s deliberate manipulation designed to turn world opinion against Israel.
We break down how this narrative war is being waged, why it’s so effective, and what Israel must do to take control of the conversation. The battle on the ground is only half the fight; the war for truth is just as critical. From media bias to strategic messaging, we reveal the steps Israel needs to win not just in Gaza, but in the court of global opinion.
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Annexation and Hostages: The Future of Israel’s War Strategy
In this episode, we dive into the growing rumors that Israel may move to annex Gaza after Hamas is dismantled—and what that could mean for the region. With Hamas rejecting yet another hostage deal, it’s becoming increasingly clear that they’re not interested in peace, only prolonging the conflict. Meanwhile, inside Israel, the conversation is shifting from short-term war tactics to long-term strategy. Is Gaza about to be reshaped forever? We unpack the latest developments, the political implications, and the silence in the media surrounding what could be a historic turning point.
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Starmer stumbles: A reward for October 7th?
In this episode, we break down the shocking move by European leaders—specifically Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron—to recognize a Palestinian state while echoing Hamas’s propaganda about a so-called starvation crisis in Gaza. This isn’t just political posturing—it’s a dangerous endorsement that plays directly into the hands of a terror group responsible for the October 7 massacre. As Israel continues to fight for its survival, the West’s willingness to reward Hamas sends a chilling message. It’s a betrayal that can’t be ignored.
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The Gaza aid hoax: How Hamas controls the narrative and the food
Is the world being misled about the crisis in Gaza? In this eye-opening episode of "Israel Undiplomatic," Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev uncover the truth behind the media’s portrayal of famine, exposing how Hamas manipulates aid while the international community turns a blind eye.
Both former advisers at the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Ruthie and Mark delve into the misinformation being spread by global media outlets, particularly Al Jazeera and liberal Western news sources, regarding a supposed famine in Gaza.
Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, as they dissect—and duke out—the issues that Israel grapples with internally and faces internationally. Blum and Regev illustrate that even a shared worldview can produce very different perspectives. As the proverb goes, “The devil is in the details.”
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