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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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39:47

From Oct. 7 to Flydubai: Global Jihad’s Next Front?

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2026/10/05

A terrorist pilot nearly turned a passenger jet into a weapon, but the security failures that put him in the cockpit may be the most disturbing part of the story.In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the extraordinary FlyDubai attack and the growing questions over how an allegedly radicalized pilot who had previously faced problems elsewhere was allowed to fly a plane bound for Israel. Three years after October 7, they ask whether Israel has truly learned the

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34:13

Europe’s Anti-Israel Crusade Just Hit a Stunning New...

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2026/09/30

Europe is turning up the pressure on Israel, but are Ireland and the Netherlands applying standards they wouldn’t use anywhere else? Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum expose the contradictions and growing tensions behind Europe’s increasingly hostile approach to the Jewish state.From Ireland’s protests against Israel in international sports to Dutch restrictions on Israeli products, the two examine how relations have deteriorated, and why Israel may no longer be willing to simply absorb the criticism

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33:09

Netanyahu Launches Civilizational Battle In Fiery UN...

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2026/09/27

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s UN speech wasn’t just aimed at the diplomats sitting in the room...Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum argue some of its most important messages were meant for President Trump, Iran and Israelis watching back home. In this special episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts break down Netanyahu’s arguments about Judea and Samaria, Gaza and the history behind Israel’s territorial disputes, before examining what those arguments could mean for Israeli policy going forward. They also

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37:05

The Chutzpah! Macron and King Abdullah Launch Vicious...

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2026/09/24

World leaders took aim at Israel from the UN stage, but Mark Regev and Ruthie Bloom say their arguments ignore the security reality Israel faces on the ground. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts take on Emmanuel Macron’s claims about Judea and Samaria, including his assertion that Hamas was not operating there and examine what they see as a growing disconnect between European rhetoric and Israel’s experience with terrorism. They also dissect King Abdullah’s fresh accusations

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33:40

Two Israelis Turn on the IDF, And Europe Gives Them a...

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2026/09/16

An Israeli-made film accusing the IDF of war crimes just received a staggering 25-minute standing ovation in Europe, and the reaction inside Israel couldn’t be more different. Former Israeli ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum take apart the controversy surrounding Naza, a film alleging that Israeli forces used AI to target Palestinians in Gaza while disregarding civilian casualties. They challenge the film’s anonymous military sources and ask why some

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31:19

Israel Shows the UK the Door After London Crosses the...

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2026/09/09

Britain and Israel are suddenly facing what may be their worst diplomatic crisis yet, and Jerusalem has decided it’s done playing nice. After Britain accused Israel of unlawful occupation, announced an import ban and new sanctions, Israel fired back by closing the British Consulate in Jerusalem, restricting British involvement in Palestinian affairs and barring British figures from entering the country. Former Israeli ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum

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38:55

Is Trump dealing a death blow to the Iranian regime?

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2026/09/02

Is President Trump tightening the noose around Iran, or could the latest escalation ignite another major round of war? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev unpack Trump’s renewed pressure on Tehran, from economic and military measures to his provocative call for the Iranian people to “rise up and fight.” They examine whether mounting economic distress could finally weaken the regime’s security forces, why Iran has so far avoided directly attacking Israel and whether the coming Jewish holidays could bring

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34:27

America Just Made a Stunning Move on Syria, But...

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2026/08/27

Israel and the United States may be allies, but when it comes to Syria and Turkey, a potentially dangerous divide is opening up. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack Washington’s decision to remove Syria from its state-sponsor-of-terrorism list despite its new president’s jihadist past before addressing the controversy surrounding U.S. envoy Tom Barrack’s comments on the Golan Heights. Then they turn to an even bigger potential flashpoint: Turkey’s expanding influence in Syria and Israel’s

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34:47

Trump Has Iran On The Ropes, So Why Are Israelis...

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2026/08/17

Is Israel turning military victories into diplomatic defeats?In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum tackle one of the biggest strategic questions facing Israel today: Is the government snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? From the war in Gaza to the evolving situation in Lebanon, Iran's regional ambitions and the latest developments in Israeli politics, they examine whether Israel is capitalizing on its battlefield successes, or allowing political hesitation and

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34:48

Trump Or Tehran: Who's Choking Whom in Hormuz?

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2026/08/12

Is President Trump’s strategy slowly breaking Iran’s regime, or giving Tehran time to recover?Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev examine the growing debate over Trump’s approach to Iran, including economic pressure, the blockade of Iranian ports, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, rising oil prices, and the possibility of renewed military action. Could a prolonged war of attrition weaken the Islamic Republic, or was stopping short of decisive victory a dangerous mistake? Then, the

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34:27

Hamas Embarrasses Trump Days After Gaza 'Plan' Announced

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2026/08/05

Can Hamas really be trusted to disarm or is the latest peace plan setting Israel up for the same mistake all over again? This week on Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum dissect President Trump's announcement of a landmark Hamas disarmament agreement and explain why Israeli officials remain deeply skeptical. They explore the conditions behind the proposed deal, the debate over Israel's military presence in Gaza, the role of international mediators and whether any future Palestinian

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31:38

'Experts' Got It Wrong! What They Missed About the...

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2026/07/29

Why was there no press conference after Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House meeting with President Trump, and what happened behind those closed doors? This week on Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the growing speculation surrounding the Trump-Netanyahu meeting and why the real battle over Tehran's nuclear program may be entering a decisive new phase. They also examine the prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords, the strategic calculations involving Lebanon, Syria and

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33:15

The ICC Trap: Why Mamdani’s Jew-Baiting Should Worry...

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2026/07/22

Can New York's mayor really arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or is something much bigger happening beneath the headlines? Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack Zohran Mamdani's latest call for the federal government to arrest Israel's prime minister before explaining why the ICC controversy extends far beyond Israel, and then examine what this battle reveals about the future of U.S.-Israel relations. You'll learn why the hosts argue that anti-Israel sentiment has become a defining issue in

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34:34

Who Are They Kidding? What Khamenei's 4th of July...

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2026/07/06

President Trump's bold claims about Iran are colliding with a very different reality, and what happened at Ali Khamenei's funeral may reveal who's really winning the information war. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack why the regime's massive displays of mourning may be carefully orchestrated propaganda, what the absence of Iran's new supreme leader could mean, why foreign delegations at the funeral matter more than they appear and whether the West is making a dangerous mistake by negotiating with

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34:28

Israel Retaliates Against Erdogan - Is This Yet...

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2026/07/01

Turkey could be Israel's next strategic headache, and the answer isn't as simple as you think. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—clash over whether Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a dangerous pragmatist or one of Israel's greatest long-term threats. You'll learn why Israel is suddenly moving to recognize the Armenian genocide, how that decision could reshape relations with Turkey, what President Trump's comments

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30:26

Israel's Biggest Concern Right Now Isn't Iran, It's...

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2026/06/25

Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum break down the growing divide between Washington, Jerusalem and Tehran as nuclear negotiations take another dramatic turn. You'll learn why both hosts believe the stakes extend far beyond Iran's nuclear program, how President Trump's shifting messaging is fueling concern among many of his strongest supporters, and what it could all mean for Israel's security, Hezbollah, Lebanon and the future of the U.S.-Israel alliance. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a fascinating

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30:46

Is He Serious?! After Crushing Iran's Defenses, Trump...

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2026/06/17

Has President Trump just stunned Israel with a dramatic Iran reversal? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the explosive details surrounding a secretive U.S.-Iran memorandum and what it could mean for the future of the Middle East. Viewers will learn how the debate over diplomacy versus military pressure is dividing Trump's own camp, why critics believe Iran is being handed a lifeline after suffering major setbacks and how the outcome could reshape

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31:03

Tit-For-Tat Is A Losing Strategy. So Why Is Trump...

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2026/06/10

Is President Trump blinking in the showdown with Iran? In this fiery debate, hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—clash over whether Trump’s latest moves are strategic patience or a dangerous retreat from the goal of defeating the Iranian regime. Viewers will learn the competing arguments behind military pressure, nuclear negotiations, regime change and what’s really at stake for Israel, America and the entire Middle East. The hosts then dig into

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34:23

Trump Explodes On Netanyahu: Who's Pulling The Strings?

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2026/06/03

A phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu is making waves, but what does it reveal about the growing tension between Israel, Iran, Hezbollah and America's strategy in the Middle East? Hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—dissect explosive reports of the heated exchange, debate whether Israel is losing momentum against Hezbollah and Iran and explore the delicate balance between military victories and diplomatic negotiations

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46:38

Oops! Iran Just Said The Quiet Part Out Loud

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2026/05/27

Are the mullahs buying time for something much bigger? Hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—break down the dangerous gamble unfolding between the U.S., Israel and Iran, exposing what viewers can learn about nuclear negotiations, military pressure, propaganda, oil politics and the hidden psychology behind “peace through strength.” You’ll hear why some believe President Trump is strategically cornering the Islamic Republic while others fear the regime

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