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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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32:52

Iran Uprising: Khamenei Is Cornered as Trump Sets the...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2026/01/15

Is Iran’s uprising a historic turning point, or the start of an even bloodier stalemate? In this episode, you’ll learn what actually makes authoritarian regimes crack (hint: it’s not street protests alone, it’s defections inside the guns-and-batons apparatus), how President Trump’s rhetoric (“write down their names,” “help is on its way,” tariffs, canceled talks) is being read as psychological warfare aimed at splintering regime enforcers, and why a U.S.-Israel strike, if it comes, could be

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32:52

Iran Uprising: The Regime’s Breaking Point and What...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2026/01/14

Is Iran’s uprising a historic turning point, or the start of an even bloodier stalemate? In this episode, you’ll learn what actually makes authoritarian regimes crack (hint: it’s not street protests alone, it’s defections inside the guns-and-batons apparatus), how President Trump’s rhetoric (“write down their names,” “help is on its way,” tariffs, canceled talks) is being read as psychological warfare aimed at splintering regime enforcers, and why a U.S.-Israel strike, if it comes, could be

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35:10

From Venezuela to Tehran: Why Israel Faces a Defining...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2026/01/09

Washington just toppled Maduro, and that shockwave may be racing straight toward Tehran. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts unpack how President Trump’s renewed willingness to use American power is reshaping the global chessboard: from Venezuela to Iran, from Hezbollah to Hamas and from uneasy Syria “peace talks” to the very real possibility of regime collapse in Tehran. With Iran shaken by protests, its terror proxies weakened and Israel quietly preparing for what comes next, the

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35:10

Maduro Is Gone, Is Iran Next? The Global Shockwave...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2026/01/08

Washington just toppled Maduro, and that shockwave may be racing straight toward Tehran. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts unpack how President Trump’s renewed willingness to use American power is reshaping the global chessboard: from Venezuela to Iran, from Hezbollah to Hamas and from uneasy Syria “peace talks” to the very real possibility of regime collapse in Tehran. With Iran shaken by protests, its terror proxies weakened and Israel quietly preparing for what comes next, the

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34:02

6 Bold Predictions for 2026 That Will Reset the...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2025/12/31

Could 2026 be the year that redefines the Middle East? In this episode, our hosts dive into the unthinkable: a potential Israeli-Syrian security pact, President Trump brokering backdoor deals and the collapse of Iran’s regime from within. But that’s just the beginning. From Hamas refusing to disarm to Saudi Arabia stalling normalization, the future is anything but certain. And as Lebanon simmers and PM Netanyahu prepares for a political comeback, one question hangs in the air: will the region break

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30:38

Israel vs. Illusions: The Dangerous Gaps in U.S....

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2025/12/23

Behind the polite smiles and diplomatic clichés, something far more dangerous is unfolding. As Israel weighs its next move against Iran’s ballistic missile threat, serious cracks are emerging between Jerusalem and Washington. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum cut through the speculation to ask the questions no one else will: Is the U.S. truly aligned with Israel’s security needs or drifting toward strategic illusions? And what, really, might be brewing behind

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33:24

Will Phase 2 Collapse Before It Begins?

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2025/12/10

Israel is on edge again as three political shockwaves collide: Itamar Ben‑Gvir ignites global outrage by wearing a yellow noose pin in the Knesset debate over the death penalty for terrorists; Hamas kingpin Khaled Mashaal resurfaces in Istanbul with a chilling vow to eliminate Israel and reject any Trump‑brokered plan; and President Trump prepares to host Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar‑a‑Lago to force momentum on “Phase 2” of his Gaza blueprint.

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35:31

Bibi’s Legal War: Pardon or Prosecution?

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2025/12/03

Israel’s political earthquake is shaking the very foundations of its democracy. President Herzog is weighing a potential pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu just as President Trump dramatically invites Bibi to the White House. Is this a presidential favor or a veiled ultimatum? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev expose the legal chess match, deep-state power grabs and the media circus surrounding the most polarizing figure in Israeli politics. Will Netanyahu beat the system...or is the system too broken to

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40:43

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

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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?

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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?

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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...

Israel Undiplomatic ·

2025/09/25

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33:38

Rubio in Jerusalem: The Message Hamas Fears

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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?

Israel Undiplomatic ·

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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