Join Moshe Davis on a daily exploration of the most pressing issues facing Israel, the Jewish people, and the Westduring the unfolding Middle East conflict. Hear expert analysis and exclusive conversations with leading Israeli military leaders, intelligence experts, diplomats, policymakers, security analysts, journalists, and thought leaders. Each episode dives into the realities of the war against Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and global terrorism, while highlighting the challenges of antisemitis ...
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A mosh pit of tabletop gaming articles, stories, art, interviews and whatever else comes to mind. The official podcast of Crit Hit!, a tabletop gaming event in Phoenix, AZ.
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Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood Plot — IDF General explains Israel Response
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16:53In this episode, Brigadier General Amir Avivi talks about the most recent events in Gaza as Hamas continues to violate the ceasefire and attempts to regain traction. He explains what we can expect to see after the final two Israeli hostages are returned, and how the next phase of the Trump peace plan will be executed. The General then talks about t…
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Is Ground War in Lebanon Inevitable? IDF Lt. Colonel Breaks It Down
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23:58In this episode, IDF Lt. Colonel Res Gidi Harari talks about the continuous threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon. Even after Israel's tremendous success in the elimination of Nasrallah and the top leadership of the terrorist organization, the threat remains and Hezbollah continues to be funded by Iran to attack Israel. Will Israel need to have boots on…
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How X’s new location feature exposed the lie about Gaza
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24:00In this episode, IDSF researcher Attar Porat breaks down the recent changes to the X (formerly Twitter) platform and how they have exposed false claims of a “famine” in Gaza—claims largely driven by accounts outside of Gaza. He explains how activists and foreign actors are using social media to push narratives targeting both Israel and the United S…
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All-Out War with Hezbollah Coming? IDF General Answers
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24:22In this episode, Brigadier General Amir Avivi provides an in-depth analysis of the escalating tensions in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah—backed by Iran—continues repositioning its forces and replenishing its military stockpiles. Israel, meanwhile, intensifies efforts to disrupt these activities and prevent further threats along the northern border. …
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Mossad Operation Uncovers Hamas Terror Cells in Europe - What’s Next
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17:56In this episode, IDSF European Researcher Giovanni Giacalone shares the details of the Mossad operation to apprehend Hamas Terror operatives who infiltrated European cities to build terror infrastructure. He explains how these terror cells are not only aimed at attacking Israel but also destabilizing Europe and exporting terrorism from the Middle E…
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UN Security Council Vote on Trump Peace Plan for Gaza
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22:47In this episode, former Israeli Government Press Office Director Danny Seaman reviews the recent vote in the UN Security Council in support of US President Trump's peace plan for Gaza. He talks about how this plan is dramatically misunderstood and how in fact it will not be the forbearer of a Palestinian state in Gaza. Danny further discusses the i…
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War, Law and Scandal - Israel’s MAG and the Gaza Vote
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27:27In this episode, IDF Lt. Colonel Maurice Hirsch discusses the sandal and allegations agains the Military Advocate General in Israel. He reviews the details of the case of the leaked prison footage and then discusses the broader implications of this incident. Maurice addresses the general conduct of the MAG in wartime decisions and the extent to whi…
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💥 BREAKING: Israel Faces New Threat - General Reveals Alarming Trend
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27:09In this episode Brigadier General Amir Avivi reports on the new threat that is developing across the State of Israel. A recently seen in the southern region of Israel, small Arab towns are beginning to fire weapons towards Israeli cities in an attempt to scare, taunt and harm the citizens of Israel. This trend is being reported across the county an…
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In this episode, IDF Lt. Colonel Res. Yaron Buskila, the Gaza Chief Operations Officer talks about the latest developments in the war in Israel. He reacts to the meeting that the President of Syria had in the US, and assesses the possibilities of Israel withdrawing from Southern Syria. He discusses the strategic value of that military position and …
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Israeli Hostage Returns as Iran Faces Water Crisis
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22:37In this episode Brigadier General Amir Avivi talks about the return of Israeli hostage Hadar Goldin whose body had ben taken hostage by Hamas in 2014 and the need to return the remaining four hostages to Israel. He then looks at the bigger picture of the war in Gaza and how Hamas is soon to be entirely eliminated. The General then shares that Iran …
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The Impact of the New York City Elections on the Middle East and The War in Gaza
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23:01In this episode, Ambassador Eli Yerushalmi unpacks the meaning of Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City. Beyond the impact within the US political system and the culture and economy of New York, there are far reaching implications in the Middle East. Whether intended or not, Mamdani's win will likely trigger a series of escalations in the Middle Ea…
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Why is Israel building a $1.7 Billion Wall with Jordan?
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15:10In this episode, David Institute researcher Jennifer Teale explains what is happening on Israel's eastern front with Jordan. While the two countries have been at peace for decades, tensions continue to rise as both Jordanian sentiment for Israel becomes more hostile, and terror groups use smuggling routes through Jordan to compromise Israel. She ta…
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The Sde Teiman Leaks Exposed: Inside Israel’s Biggest PR Crisis
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27:24In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the leaked footage from the Sde Teiman detention facility which, while completely fabricated, was authorized by the now dismissed IDF Major General who was the chief military advocate. This created the most significant public relations attack on Israel since po…
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How Hamas Uses Disinformation to Deceive the World
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29:14In this episode, Eran Lahav, Middle East Desk Chief from the David Institute talks about the Disinformation campaign of Hamas. He reviews the campaigns they have produced and the mechanisms by which they spread lies to garner world support for their terrorist atrocities. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE …
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Why Every Gaza Peace Plan FAILS! And how to actually make it work.
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26:31In this episode, Middle East expert Dr. Martin Sherman reviews the 20 point plan for Gaza and talks about whether it will work. He discusses the fundamental issues and core problems that create a complete impasse for true peace to be achieved in Gaza. He then shares his own approach to how to solve the problem. This is an episode from the IDSF Dail…
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Turkey & Qatar in Gaza - A New Foothold for Attacking Israel?
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25:48In this episode, Misgav Institute Researcher Noa provides an in depth analysis of the interests that Qatar and Turkey have in Gaza and how those interests may conflict with the goals of the US and Israel. She then talks about the emerging threat of a Turkish attack on Israel and how the geopolitical landscape needs to adapt to the new power struggl…
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Ceasefire Violations Continue - So When Will Israel Destroy Hamas?
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25:11In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the ceasefire in Gaza and what the army and Hamas are both doing during this time to prepare for the next round of fighting. The General explains that Israel has not yet accomplished its war goals in Gaza and therefore the war cannot yet end, certainly not when…
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IDF Colonel Explains What is Really Happening in Gaza Right Now
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22:29In this episode, IDF Colonel Res. Oren Zini who commands the Northern Region within Gaza provides a deep understanding of how the IDF is currently operating in Gaza, how the territory is divided, and the status of Hamas attempts to regroup and rebuild. He talks about the remaining tunnels, the supply of weapons and ammunition, and the IDF manpower …
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Trump’s Gaza Plan is Changing the Middle East in a Way No One Anticipated
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21:55In this episode, Dr. Dan Diker from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs talks about how the Trump Gaza Plan is having dramatic impact on the war diplomacy is being conducted in the Middle East and the positioning of Hamas. Beyond the immediate intended goals of the negotiated deal between Israel and Hamas, there are changes that a…
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JD Vance’s Israel Visit Explained: The Ceasefire, Gaza’s Divide & Iran’s Next Move
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24:29In this episode, IDSF Head of Research Or Yissachar explains the true nature of Vice President JD Vance's trip to Israel and answers how his presence will impact the state of the ceasefire and the prospects for peace in the region. He provides an analysis of the roles of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey and he also talks about the extent to which the curren…
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Hamas Renews the Fight and New Threat from Egypt - What you must know about the Gaza Ceasefire
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26:07In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains that the war in Israel is far from over with Hamas breaking the ceasefire and attacking Israeli positions in Gaza - Hamas not only has killed IDF soldiers in Gaza, but knows where the Israeli hostage remains are located, but refuses to return them. He also reviews…
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IDF General: Hostages Coming Home, Hamas Finished - Israel Achieves War Goals
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14:43In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the return of the Israeli hostages. He explains the role of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey and talks about what Israeli involvement in Gaza will look like in the coming weeks. He also explains what this deal means for Israel …
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IDF General Exposes Bigger Picture Behind Trump’s Hamas Deal in Gaza
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20:17In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains why he knew what the Trump deal for Gaza would look like, and what he believes to be the next big developments in the region. He addresses the concerns of Qatar being actively involved in the rehabilitation of Gaza, and he also explains the fate of the Two State S…
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Gaza Trump Plan to end Israel Hamas War & Bring Eternal Peace to Middle East
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29:31In this episode, IDSF Director of International Relations analyzes the new Trump Plan for the end of the war in Gaza which is supposed to bring "Eternal peace to the Middle East." Will the terms of the 20 point plan allow Israel to achieve its war objectives, and will Hamas agree to the terms? What are the two major concerns within the plan and wha…
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Unpacking Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan: IDF General Weighs In
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23:55In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about what lies ahead for a peace deal with Hamas in Gaza and the end of the war. Recorded a few hours before President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the plan, General Avivi reviews the key issues and how the different possibilities within the plan wil…
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The Urgent Need for Change in Israel’s Military
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13:50In this episode, IDSF members Lt. Colonel Shosh Raban a veteran of both the Israel army as well as the Shin Bet Security Agency shares her perspective of how the military has changed and what Israelis should expect as the war comes to completion. She also talks about leadership changes in the army and the Shin Bet Security Agency. To partner with I…
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Where Does Israel Stand in the Middle East?
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20:38In this episode, IDSF Director of Research Or Yissachar talks about the impact that the recent Israeli attack in Qatar is having within the region and beyond. He discusses the mounting pressure on Israel from foreign countries to make certain domestic decisions, and the extent to which Israel should be mindful of these influences. Or also talks abo…
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💥 Former MOSSAD Officer Reveals Secrets: Beepers, Qatar & What’s Next
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31:50In this episode, a former senior Mossad officer gives an in depth review of the beeper operation that completely changed the course of the war in Israel and reshaped the nature of modern day warfare. He talks about the shift in approach of the Mossad that led to the attack, and how the war with Iran was already determined when the beepers detonated…
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IDF Paving Way for Gaza Takeover and Return of Hostages
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27:50In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi provides an update on the IDF plans to takeover Gaza City and ultimately destroy Hamas, bring back the hostages and end the war. He also talks about the Mossad beeper operation against Hezbollah, which occurred one year ago this week, and shares a one of a kind commemorati…
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Netanyahu’s New Qatar Strategy After Long Hamas War In Gaza
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27:24In this episode, former IDF spokesperson and government press office director Danny Seaman reflects on the inside information that he had prior to the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001 and what has transpired since then in the endless war on terror. He then analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu's unprecedented Israeli attack on Hamas in Qatar a…
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What Will Israel do Next? IDF Colonel in Gaza Tells Plans
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22:05In this episode, IDF Colonel Oren Zini, who commands the northern region of Gaza, discusses the imminent plans for Gaza City and how the IDF will proceed with the operations. He shares from his experience of now 23 months commanding Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip and talks about lessons learned and the spirit of the army. This is an episode fro…
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BREAKING - Israel Strikes Hamas in QATAR, IDF General Reacts
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6:23In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi shares the breaking news that Israel attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar. He talks about what this means moving forward for the leadership of Hamas everywhere around the world, and the implications that this can have back in Israel. He also explains how the United States wa…
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Terror Attack in Jerusalem - PA’s Role Exposed by IDF General
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26:29In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the tragic terror attack in Jerusalem today that claimed the lives of innocent Israeli civilians. He describes how the two terror operatives from the Ramallah area were able to carry out that attack, and how the Palestinian Authority is directly responsible for…
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Israel’s Future Leaders will Come From this Gaza Area Community
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33:23In this episode, we take a trip to the Gaza Envelope to visit the community of Tekuma, located 5 miles from the border. With explosions from the fighting in Gaza quite noticeable in the background, students begin the new semester at the brand new IDSF pre-army mechina program. Instructors and students share their views on national service, what mot…
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The E1 Battle: Jerusalem, Oslo Accords & Palestinian Statehood
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27:21In this episode, IDSF senior researcher and national security expert David M. Weinberg talks about the proposal to build in the E1 zone that is adjacent to Jerusalem. He talks about how it relates to the Palestinian Authority's interests in forming a State, and the new posture that both Israel, the US, and countries around the world should adopt on…
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Europe’s Antisemitism Crisis: How Immigration and Policy Are Shaping Security
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29:28In this episode, IDSF security researcher Giovanni Giacalone talks about the rise of antisemitism in Italy and across Europe. He discusses how issues like immigration and policing facilitate this growth and the impact that it has on both local community safety and how it ties into the bigger picture of the war in Israel. Giovanni shares a number of…
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Israeli Covert Strikes in Iran and Yemen as Europe Deliberates Next Move
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25:47In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the recent Israeli Air Force strike on the Houthi Prime Minister in Yemen and how Israel has adapted to the threat from Yemen since the beginning of the war. He explains the link between the Houthis and the regime in Iran and discusses the ongoing Israeli effor…
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Will Terror Groups Accept Israel’s Right to Exist?
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27:56In this episode, former Israeli police spokesperson Gil Kleiman talks about making a deal with Hamas and Hezbollah. Given these terrorist organizations were founded on there premise that the Jewish State of Israel is illegitimate and has no right to exists, Gil questions how any agreement could possibly be achieved. By taking cues from US history, …
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Northern Border Crisis: Hezbollah, Lebanon & Syria – What Lies Ahead?
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27:50In this episode, Lt. Colonel Res. Gidi Harari provides a situational assessment of Israel's northern border and the continued operations of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Ahmed al-Sharaa's government in Syria. He describes the attempts by the Lebanese army to oust Hezbollah, and the stronghold that Hezbollah still maintains in the region, and their partn…
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The New Middle East - Arab Clans Ready to Replace Palestinian Authority?
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30:06In this episode, senior IDSF member Dr. Mordechai Kedar talks about the developments with clans in the Judea and Samaria region of Israel and their positioning to take over from the failed Palestinian Authority. He analyzes how the model of emirates in the UAE can be successfully applied to a new generation of leadership in Hebron and beyond. How w…
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Israel Changes Gaza Strategy – IDF General Explains Ceasefire, Hostages & Path to Victory
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23:40In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi reveals the change in strategy for Gaza and the plan to no longer engage Hamas with a partial hostage deal. The General provides the background to the new line of thinking, its impact on a negotiated ceasefire, and how it can bring about a faster end to the war in Gaza. He…
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Top 10 New Israeli Tech Innovations Used in the Current War
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25:58In this episode, discover the cutting-edge technologies powering Israel’s defense today and advancing mission success in the current war. IDF Major Res. Yohanan ben Jacob explores 10 breakthrough Israeli military technologies that are transforming modern warfare. From AI-driven battlefield intelligence to advanced missile defense systems, precision…
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America’s National Security Depends on Israel – Here’s Why
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30:25In this episode, Former Israeli Ambassador Yoram Ettinger reveals why America’s national security depends on Israel more than any other ally. He explains how Israel provides the U.S. with critical advantages in intelligence sharing, homeland security, counterterrorism, military technology development and testing, and strategic positioning in the Mi…
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Iran Making a Deal with China — While Tel Aviv Protests Shake Gaza Talks
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29:36In this episode, IDSF Founder and Chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the latest round of negotiations between Hamas and Israel to return the Israeli hostages being held and tortured in Gaza. He talks about how Israel has changed its strategy of supplying humanitarian aid in order to create a disconnect between Hamas and the Gaza…
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Qatar, Al Jazeera and a New Air Force One Jet
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22:18In this episode, Middle East Analyst Noa from the Misgav Institute talks about the influence of Qatar in the region, and more broadly the Qatari interests in the conflict in Israel. She discusses the significance of the jet that Qatar is gifting to the US, and the extent to which Israel and the US will pursue a strategy of targeting Hamas targets l…
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In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains the three military approaches that were suggested for the conclusion of the Gaza war. He then elaborates on the decision of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and how it will accomplish the 5 principles laid out by the Prime Minister. This is an episode from the ID…
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The West & the Jews: Are These Countries Turning Against Us?
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28:26In this episode, international affairs expert Elie Pieprz talks about the shift in how countries around the world are looking at Israel, and looking at their own Jewish populations. What is motivating the plans of countries like France, the UK, Canada and Australia to recognize a State of Palestine? How does it connect to the relationship that thes…
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Media War UNCOVERED – Insider View from a Lt. Colonel - and how it relates to a Palestinian State
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27:57In this episode, Lt. Colonel Maurice Hirsch from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs and the IDSF Research Department, exposes the real source of the media campaign to destroy Israel and make false claims of starvation in Gaza. He relates this to the broader efforts of countries such as France, the UK, Canada and Australia to reco…
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Full Take Over of Gaza - Prime Minister and IDF Leaders CLASH
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21:29In this episode, Major General Res Gershon Hacohen provides an in-depth understanding of the tension between Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet, and the IDF Chief of Staff. Should the IDF take complete control of all of Gaza? Does there need to be restraint when it comes to dealing with the last hold outs of Hamas? What is the dynamic bet…
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As IDF Pulls Back from Gaza, Here’s What’s Coming Next!
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25:30In this episode, Brigadier General Res Amir Aviv talks about the failed negotiations with Hamas and the last options remaining for the IDF in Gaza. He discusses the dilemma of moving in on the known locations of the Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas and how Israel needs to proceed with taking control of the rest of of Gaza. The General als…
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