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Israel Undiplomatic

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.” Thanks for listening! If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the

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40:43

Lebanon on Edge: What Israel’s Beirut Strike Really...

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2025/11/27

Hezbollah’s top military commander is dead and the clock is ticking. As the IDF braces for an inevitable retaliation, Israel drills, strikes and reshapes the northern front. But just as war brews in Lebanon, a shadow negotiation unfolds in Cairo, where Hamas still refuses to disarm and the second phase of Trump’s 20-point peace plan hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, UN peacekeepers sit idle, international mediators fumble and the same terror networks rise again. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum break

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34:38

Abraham Accords on Fire: F-35s, Statehood & Strategic...

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2025/11/19

President Trump just dropped a geopolitical bombshell approving the sale of the stealth F-35 to Saudi Arabia, potentially shattering Israel's decades-long aerial supremacy. As Riyadh inches toward the Abraham Accords on the condition of Palestinian statehood, the stakes skyrocket. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum dissect the consequences for Israel, the U.S. and the broader Middle East...questioning everything from Saudi trustworthiness to the future of peace and war in the region. Is normalization a

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36:11

Death Penalty in Israel? The Debate That Could Change...

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2025/11/12

Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the explosive political, moral and strategic debate over Israel’s proposed death penalty for terrorists, a bill passed in its first reading just as Hadar Goldin’s body was returned after 11 years in Gaza. With Prime Minister Netanyahu’s backing and public support surging post-October 7th, the law may seem inevitable. But is it truly a deterrent, or just symbolic? The hosts wrestle with questions of justice vs. revenge, deterrence vs. diplomacy and whether executing

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36:30

NYC Under Zohran Mamdani? John Podhoretz on the...

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2025/11/06

In this special episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum sit down with John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary, to unpack what Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor signals for American Jewry, Israel and U.S. politics. They explore the “Corbynization” of the Democratic Party, the normalization of anti-Zionism in America’s most Jewish city and how bipartisan support for Israel is fraying, while warning that rising populist currents on both left and right could

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34:33

Hostage-Remains Scandal & U.S. Backing: The Gaza...

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2025/10/30

IDF strikes in Gaza, Hamas ceasefire violations, hostage-remains scandal, and U.S.–Israel strategy—what’s next? On this week’s Israel undiplomatic, 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— unpack Israel’s retaliatory strikes after renewed Hamas attacks, staged “searches” before the Red Cross and the new calculus now that no live Israeli hostages remain in Gaza. They weigh whether

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35:15

Did Israel Just Win the War—or Delay the Next One?

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2025/10/22

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—take on the most pressing geopolitical questions surrounding the Trump-brokered ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, and whether a renewed war with Hamas is inevitable.

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38:30

The hidden power play behind Trump’s Gaza peace plan

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2025/10/15

What makes the new Gaza peace plan different from all previous peace plans?In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” 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—analyze President Donald Trump’s bold new peace initiative, the release of the final Israeli hostages and the reactions across Israel’s political spectrum. Most importantly, they reveal what makes the peace plan that

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37:00

Trump’s 72‑hour deadline expires: What's next in Gaza?

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2025/10/08

As Hamas plays games and President Trump’s 72-hour ultimatum expires, what happens next? On this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” 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—unpack the uncertainty surrounding hostage negotiations and the implications of Trump's latest Gaza peace plan.

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39:34

Trump’s 21-Point Gaza Plan: Peace Deal or Dangerous...

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2025/09/30

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping 21-point plan to finally end the Gaza war, free Israeli hostages and dismantle Hamas once and for all, but as he prepares to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, serious questions loom over the hidden costs and dangerous concessions this deal may demand. In this week’s episode of Israel Undiplomatic, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev and JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum break down the details, risks and

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36:23

Trump's UN Bombshell: Calls Out Global "Scams" Before...

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2025/09/25

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33:38

Rubio in Jerusalem: The Message Hamas Fears

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2025/09/17

In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior JNS editor Ruthie Blum—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office— break down Israel’s dramatic ground incursion into Gaza City, Hamas’s last stronghold. With Israeli forces advancing, civilians fleeing and Hamas reportedly firing on its own people to keep them in place, the war enters a deadly and decisive phase.At the same time, the diplomatic front is just as volatile. Following

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36:18

Israel Strikes Hamas Leaders in Qatar: What Happens Now?

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2025/09/10

In this episode, we break down the shocking assassination of Hamas leadership in Qatar and what it means for the future of the war in Gaza. Hamas believed they were untouchable in Doha, but this strike proves otherwise—sending shockwaves through the region and raising serious questions about what comes next. Could this killing trigger Hamas to retaliate, disrupt hostage negotiations, or accelerate Israel’s plans for the final phase of the war? We explore how this operation exposes Hamas’s growing

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34:24

Trump to Israel: Win the War, Fast!

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2025/09/03

The U.S. just blocked Mahmoud Abbas from the global stage. What does this mean for Israel, Hamas, and the global PR war? In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” 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, break down the high-stakes developments shaking international diplomacy. Just days before the UN General Assembly, the U.S. State Department revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas

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37:56

Hostages, Protests, and Power: Can Netanyahu Hold the...

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2025/08/28

In this episode, we expose the lies surrounding journalists in Gaza and how the media twists the truth while covering for Hamas. Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces growing pressure from hostage families and nationwide protests demanding action to bring their loved ones home. At the same time, Trump signals the war may soon be over and prepares plans to end it—raising the question: will Israel emerge stronger, or will the pressure from within and abroad break its resolve?This episode is sponsored by the

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37:37

Israel’s Defining Moment: Total Victory in Gaza or...

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2025/08/20

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

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39:48

Hamas Lies, The World Believes: Israel’s Battle for...

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2025/08/14

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

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Annexation and Hostages: The Future of Israel’s War...

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2025/08/06

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

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31:40

Starmer stumbles: A reward for October 7th?

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2025/07/31

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

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33:45

The Gaza aid hoax: How Hamas controls the narrative...

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2025/07/24

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

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"There's Something BIG Brewing Within Israel, And...

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2025/07/17

Is Syria the new front in Israel’s multi-pronged war and could a known terrorist become an unlikely strategic ally? Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev, both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, break down Israel’s rapidly evolving security landscape, where threats from the north and south exacerbate political instability at home. As the IDF strikes the brutal forces of Al-Julani, Blum and Regev unpack what’s really

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