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I - On Defense Podcast

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24:10

419: President Trump Removes Chairman of the Joint...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2025/02/23

For review: 1. Israeli Forensic Doctor Reports Bibas Family Murdered by Terrorists - Not Killed by Airstrike. 2. Israel to delay freeing of 600 Palestinian Prisoners after humiliating release ceremony of six Israeli Hostages. 3. IDF Warplanes conduct flyover of former top Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's funeral ceremony in Beirut. Defense Minister Israel Katz: “You will specialize in funerals, and we will specialize in victories.” 4. Arab Leaders Meet in Riyadh to Discuss Gaza Recon...

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17:39

418: Bodies of Four Hostages Returned to Israel...

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2025/02/20

Short episode- For review: 1. Bodies of Four Hostages Returned to Israel include Shiri, Ariel & Kfir Bibas. 2. President Trump & Leader of Ukraine Have War of Words. President Trump: “Think of it, a modestly successful comedian, Volodymyr Zelensky, talked the United States of America into spending $350 Billion Dollars, to go into a War that couldn’t be won, that never had to start, but a War that he, without the US and ‘TRUMP,’ will never be able to settle.” 3. Australia a...

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23:18

417: US & Russia Establish Goals for Cooperation in...

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2025/02/19

For review: 1. Hamas to release six Israeli Hostages on Saturday. 2. IDF Strikes Weapon Sites in Syria. The strikes targeted Syrian tanks used to store weapons, according to the IDF. 3. IRGC General Threatens Israel with Third Missile Attack. “The True Promise 3 will be carried out in appropriate time,” said deputy commander-in-chief of the IRGC Brigadier General Ali Fadavi. 4. US & Russia Establish Goals for Cooperation in Riyadh Talks. The two sides agreed broadly to pursue...

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37:03

416: IDF will Remain on 5 Strategic Hills in S....

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2025/02/18

For review: 1. : IDF will Remain on 5 Strategic Hills in S. Lebanon. The US authorized the IDF to remain in the five points, though it was not clear how long troops would stay there. 2. Lebanon extend ban on flights from Iran. US advised Lebanon that Israel may shoot Iranian planes down. Israel asserts that Tehran was using civilian aircraft to smuggle cash to Beirut to arm the Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah. 3. Unconfirmed reports say that Hamas has agreed to allow the Palestinian Author...

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27:25

415: US & Russian Officials to Meet in Saudi Arabia...

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2025/02/16

For review: 1. Three Israeli Hostages Released after 498 Days in Captivity. In exchange for the three Hostages, Israel released 369 Palestinian detainees and security prisoners, including 36 terrorists serving life sentences for murder. 2. Per Washington Post report- President Donald Trump and PM Benjamin Netanyahu discussed US support for a potential Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites during the Israeli leader's visit to Washington D.C. last week. 3. IDF strikes a prominent membe...

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22:10

414: Israel to Hamas - Ceasefire Continues if 3...

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2025/02/14

For review: 1. Israel to Hamas - Ceasefire Continues if 3 Hostages Released Saturday. 2. IDF conducts airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah weapon stores, launchers, and facilities. 3. Iran to unveil and new indigenous, cruise missile in March- with a reported range of 2000 kilometers. Quote from IRGC Rear Admiral Tangsiri: “We now have missiles that can be launched from the depths of the Iranian territory, eliminating the need for coastal launches.” 4. Speaking at the Ukraine Defe...

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29:37

413: Israel PM Warns Resumption of "Intense Fighting"...

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2025/02/12

For review: 1. US President Trump suggests that Israel end the ceasefire agreement with Hamas if all remaining Hostages are not freed by Saturday. 2. Israel PM Warns Resumption of "Intense Fighting" in Gaza if Hostages Not Released on Saturday. In preparation, the IDF announced that it is “extensively” bolstering its forces in the Southern Command, and approving battle plans for the Gaza Strip in the event that the ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas collapses. 3. Egypt to Present Plan fo...

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23:39

412: IDF Withdraws from Netzarim Corridor IAW...

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2025/02/10

For review: 1. IDF Withdraws from Netzarim Corridor After 5th Hostage Release Cycle. According to the ceasefire deal, Israeli forces had to withdraw after the fifth swap was carried out. 2. US President Donald Trump comments on the poor state of appearance of the three Israeli Hostages released on Saturday. President Trump: “They are in really bad shape, they have been treated brutally, horribly. Even the ones that came out earlier, they were in a little bit better shape, but mentally t...

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25:22

411: IDF Warplanes Strike Hezbollah Weapon Depots in...

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2025/02/08

For review: 1. IDF Warplanes Strike Hezbollah Weapon Depots in Lebanon. 2. Three Israeli Hostages set for release on Saturday morning from Gaza Strip. Israel will release 183 Palestinian prisoners in return. 3. In a speech from Tehran, the Iranian Supreme Leader vows Iran will respond to any threat or violation of the country's security by the US. 4. Iran Unveils IRGC Navy Drone Carrier. According to an IRGC Navy Commander- the drone carrier is capable of carrying several squadrons of u...

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26:25

410: President Trump's Idea Relocates Palestinians...

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2025/02/06

For review: 1. President Trump's Idea Relocates Palestinians During Gaza Reconstruction. Asked how many Gazans he intended to relocate, the President said, “All of them.” Asked to clarify whether the White House was shifting away from President Trump’s talk of “permanent” to “temporary” relocation, the WH Press Secretary responded, “The President has made it clear that they need to be temporarily relocated out of Gaza for the rebuilding of this effort as it’s a demolition site right now...

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409: Israeli PM Visits Washington D.C. + Ukrainian...

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2025/02/04

For review: 1. Israeli PM Visits Washington D.C. 2. Major General Eyal Zamir to be the new Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff. Major General Zamir’s background in the armored corps is unique for a Israeli Chief of Staff. 3. New Iranian Ballistic Missile (Etemad) can reach Israel with a 1,700 kilometer range. 4. Saudi Arabia Increases Defense Spending in 2025. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has allocated $78 billion for defense spending in 2025, up from $75.8 billion spent in 2024. 5.&nbs...

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24:11

408: Three Israeli Hostages Released After 484 Days...

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2025/02/02

For review: 1. From DoD Release: US AFRICOM conducts airstrikes against ISIS operatives in the Golis Mountains of Somalia. 2. Three Israeli Hostages Released After 484 Days of Hamas Captivity. 3. Iran Threatens War in Region if Nuclear Sites Attacked. 4. US Wants Ukraine Presidential Elections Possibly This Year. Keith Kellogg, President Donald Trump's special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, told Reuters that presidential and parliamentary elections, suspended since the all-out war began,...

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15:28

407: US Army Black Hawk Collides with Passenger Jet...

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2025/01/31

For review:1. US Army Black Hawk Collides with Passenger Jet Near Reagan National Airport.The two aircraft crashed as the American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas, with 64 people aboard, was approaching the runway flying over the Potomac River. The Black Hawk was on a training flight from Davison Army Airfield at Fort Belvoir. There were no survivors found. 2. Eight Hostages released from Gaza after 482 days in captivity- 3 Israelis & 5 Thai citizens.3. Iranian Foreign Mini...

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23:05

406: Three Israeli and Five Thai Hostages Set for...

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2025/01/30

For review:1. Three Israeli and Five Thai Hostages Set for Release on Thursday.In exchange for the three hostages to be freed on Thursday, Israel will free 110 Palestinian security prisoners.2. In Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa is appointed President to lead the transitional phase. After cancelling the country's constitution passed in 2012 under the Assad regime, Mr. al-Sharaa will be authorized to form a temporary legislative council until a new constitution is drafted.3. Ukrainian President Ze...

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16:13

405: Hamas to Release Three Hostages on Thursday +...

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2025/01/27

1. After broken agreement & negotiations, Hamas to Release Three Hostages on Thursday- Gazans can begin moving north tomorrow. Israeli PM Netanyahu’s office says Israel reached an agreement with Hamas after “strong and determined negotiations,” and reiterates that it will “not tolerate any violation of the agreement.”2. US President Trump to end delivery hold on 2,000 pound bombs to Israel.President Trump said to reporters aboard Air Force One, “We released them (the bombs). We relea...

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17:50

404: Second Set of Israeli Hostages Released - Four...

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2025/01/25

For review:.1. Pete Hegseth Confirmed as US SECDEF.2. Second Set of Israeli Hostages Released - Four Female IDF Soldiers Free After 477 Days in Captivity.3. IDF to continue presence in S. Lebanon.A ceasefire signed in late November, stipulated that Israeli forces should withdraw as Hezbollah's weapons and fighters are removed from the south and the Lebanese army deploys. The deal set a 60-day period which ends on Sunday. Israel said on Friday the terms had not been fully enforced by the Leban...

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25:18

403: IDF Chief of Staff to Resign in March + Sweden...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2025/01/23

For review:1. IDF Chief of Staff to Resign in March. Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and the head of the IDF Southern Command (Major General Yaron Finkelman) said they would both be resigning over their roles in the failures that led to the Hamas 07 October onslaught.2. Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs (Mohammad Zarif) discusses conflict with Israel while at the World Economic Forum in Davos. 3. US President Donald Trump's first call with a foreign...

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22:20

402: Israel Releases 90 Palestinian Prisoners As Part...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2025/01/21

For review:1. Israel Releases 90 Palestinian Prisoners As Part of Ceasefire Deal.2. Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th American president at the US Capitol in Washington (2d Term).3. Portrait of former Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff (General Mark Milley) taken down, hours after President Trump's swearing in. Whereabouts unknown.4. UK and Ukraine Sign 100-Year Partnership Agreement.Under the deal, the UK has committed to providing Ukraine with at least £3 billion ($3.7 billion) in m...

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21:21

401: Hostage Deal Begins - Three Israeli Hostages...

I - On Defense Podcast ·

2025/01/19

For review:1. Hostage Deal Begins - Three Hostages Released After 471 Days of Captivity in Gaza.The first three hostages freed under the deal were civilians Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31. Romi Gonen was abducted from the Supernova music festival, while Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher were taken from their homes in Kibbutz Kfar Aza.2. Syrian leader (Ahmed Al-Sharaa) pushes for Israel to leave buffer zone between the two countries.“Israel’s advance in the regi...

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21:36

400: Israeli Cabinet to Vote on Hostage & Ceasefire...

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2025/01/17

For review:1. Israel Cabinet to Vote on Hostage & Ceasefire Deal - Set to Begin on Sunday.The deal is currently scheduled to take effect on Sunday at 12:15 p.m. Unconfirmed reports in Hebrew media said the release of the first three female hostages was expected at 4 p.m. that day. 2. Palestinian Authority President (Mahmoud Abbas) said on Friday that the PA is ready to assume “full responsibility” in post-war Gaza, in his first statement since the Gaza ceasefire deal was announ...

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