Podcast appearances and mentions of danny ayalon

Israel is uiters onbeïndruk met Brittanje wat sy erkenning van ‘n Palestynse staat aangekondig het. Die land se voormalige adjunkminister van buitelandse sake, Danny Ayalon, sê Brittanje het geen reg om enigiets vir Israel voor te skryf nie.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comIn one of Zeteo's most heated back-and-forth interviews yet, Mehdi presses former Israeli ambassador to the US Danny Ayalon on how on earth he can possibly try and defend Israel's heinous actions in Gaza.

Pesach and Doug sit down with former Israelil Ambassador to the United States Danny Ayalon to discuss the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. The ambassador takes us into the room and behind the scenes in Oslo, Norway as he was part of the peace negotiations in 1993 with Yassar Arafat, Yitzak Rabin, and Bill Clinton. He also played a role in the decision in 2005 to pull out of Gaza. We then dive into the Trump Effect in the Middle East, and what can be expected in the future. Is Trump the one to bring peace to the Middle East? Will there be an end to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict? Be sure to catch this fascinating conversation.

In today's episode, we have an extraordinary guest—Danny Ayalon, former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. We're unpacking the high-stakes geopolitical chessboard involving Iran, Israel, and the U.S., especially in light of potential diplomatic shifts and military risks. Together, we'll explore the risks and rewards of a possible deal with Iran, the complex dynamics between Trump and Netanyahu, and the possibility of a historic peace treaty between Saudi Arabia and Israel. We'll also touch on the critical role of U.S. support in shaping global stability and the spiritual imperative of praying for our leaders. Plus, Danny shares his incisive views on what to expect from the Trump administration in its next term regarding Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Join us as we navigate these intricate issues and seek wisdom and insight for the days ahead. (00:03) Trump's comeback impacts US-Israel relations regional conflicts.(05:19) He tenaciously defended Israel internationally against condemnation.(09:44) America must show strength and will convincingly.(11:51) Rebuild military, supply weapons, improve economy.(15:07) War prolonged by constraints; military effectiveness hindered.(18:29) Trust God's sovereignty; pray for leadership transition.(23:51) The Iranian regime is dangerous. Trump seeks a new deal.(26:35) Defense necessitates action against further Iranian aggression.(30:58) Potential Saudi-Israel alliance is contingent on Palestinian progress.(33:04) Grateful for Ambassador Danny Ayalon's wisdom.   Learn more about The Joshua Fund: JoshuaFund.comMake a tax-deductible donation: Donate | The Joshua FundStock Media provided by DimmySad / Pond5 Verse of the Day: Daniel 2:19-21 -Then the secret was revealed to Daniel in a night vision. So Daniel blessed the God of heaven. Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His. And He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise And knowledge to those who have understanding. PrayerPray for President Biden and Vice President Harris as they wrap up their administration, that they would wrap it up well with decency, strength, and class as they step out of power peacefully. Pray for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J .D. Vance as they gear up, staff their cabinet, White House staff, national security team, and so forth, and make decisions about how to implement all of their campaign promises. Related Episodes:Did Biden's Administration Aid HAMAS? A Deep Dive with Congressman Doug Lamborn #232Donald Trump's Bold Stance on Iran & Israel #191America's Future and Hope for Revival #167U.S. and Israeli Government Relations Before October 7 #142 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Danny Ayalon, discusses the feeling in Israel 6 months after the devastating Hamas massacre, the hostages still in captivity in Gaza, the status of US-Israel ties and the surge of antisemitism in America. With Teisha Bader.

In the 20th episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Israeli diplomat and former Member of Knesset, Danny Ayalon. He served as the Deputy Foreign Minister and the American Ambassador to the United States. Danny discusses the current Israeli diplomatic challenges, and the future of Israel's foreign relations. What relations have been damaged? Could this actually be a momentum for dramatic changes in the Middle East? For all the answers, tune in! Email: info@ropes.org Website: www.ropes.org Twitter: @ROPESorg

Danny Ayalon is an Israeli diplomat, columnist and politician. He served as Deputy Foreign Minister and as a member of the Knesset. He was the Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2002 until 2006. Previously, he worked as senior foreign policy advisor to Prime Ministers Ariel Sharon, Ehud Barak, and Benjamin Netanyahu.In this episode, Danny discusses the events surrounding October 7th, describing it as the worst day in the modern history of Israel. He talks about technology's role and the failure to correctly utilize it, contributing to the tragedy. Danny gives insight into the nature of Hamas and how their tactics resulted in a devastating large-scale attack. He discusses the role of global politics and the influence of different countries and groups such as Iran, the US, and the UN on Israel. The interview also touches at-depth on the messaging strategies of both Israel and the Palestinians, emphasizing Israel's diverse and democratic approach to global positioning versus the uniform and often harmful messaging from radical Muslim groups. Danny concludes by envisioning a future day where Israel will be a hub of technology and inspiration offering solutions to regional challenges and being a beacon of peace, stability, and prosperity.Sign up for the Some Future Day Newsletter here: https://marcbeckman.substack.com/Episode Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-danny-ayalon-24aa69147/?originalSubdomain=ilWebsite: https://silverroadcapital.com/To join the conversation follow Marc here:YoutubeLinkedInTwitterInstagramMarc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Israel has acquiesced to American polices to wind down of its all-out-offensive in the Gaza Strip, which is contradictory to Israeli strategies to achieve a full military victory over Hamas. This, according to Former Deputy Foreign Minister and ambassador to the United States Danny Ayalon. He told reporter Arieh O'Sullivan that Washington needed to be more decisive in containing Iran's nefarious activities. Ayalon said if the U.S. was humiliated or saw its interests harmed by Iran, then that could backlash politically against the Biden administration. Ayalon added that regardless of the US presidential elections, Israel would take actions to ensure the return of the tens of thousands of displaced Israelis to their homes around the Gaza Strip and along the Lebanon border. (photo: Evan Vucci/AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Defense Secretary is the latest senior official to visit Israel for top-level talks as differences emerge over the conduct of the Gaza war and the Day After. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Danny Ayalon , a former deputy  Foreign Minister  who served as Israel's ambassador  to Washington  between  2002-2006 and asked him how concerned he is over the reported differences of opinion between Jerusalem  and Washington over the Gaza war. (Photo:GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The geopolitics of the Middle East are ever-changing. Since 1948 Israel has been the focal point of never-ending discussion in the Middle East. In an interesting turn, former enemies turned allies have come to Israel's aid against Iranian aggression over the last 10 years. In this Focus on Israel episode, we interview Danny Ayalon, former Ambassador to the U.S. for Israel. Ambassador Ayalon breaks down the history and progression of the shifting political forces in the Middle East and explains his involvement in Israel's role through several Israeli administrations.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon shares updates and insights on the IDF's entering the Al-Shifa Hospital and the Israel-Hamas war. With Shahar Azani.

Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Danny Ayalon shares updates and insights. With Micah Halpern.

Nicolle Wallace discusses the impending ground invasion as Israel warns people in Northern Gaza to evacuate, questions of whether or not that is even possible as resources dwindle, fear of hate crimes on the rise domestically, utter chaos in the House of Representatives as they search for a Speaker, and more. Joined by: Ellison Barber, IDF Lt. Colonel Jonathan Cornicus, Osnat Meiri, Jeremy Bash, Ben Rhodes, Raf Sanchez, Danny Ayalon, Mary McCord, Frank Figliuzzi, Ali Vitali, and David Jolly.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, October 10, and reports on fourth day of the Hamas-Israel war. Avi Mayer, Marc Polymeropoulos, Anne Applebaum and Danny Ayalon join.

Episode 31 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Benjamin Anthony, Co-Founder of the Miryam Institute. In this episode, in which Benjamin succeeds Danny Ayalon as Chuck's interlocutor, they begin by extending their deep appreciation to Danny for his participation to date. Danny is moving on to new and better pursuits and Chuck and Benjamin wish him every success. It has been a pleasure working with him. Chuck and Benjamin then turned to the ongoing crisis over the judicial reform process, which has reached another turning point with the proposed nullification of the “reasonability” criteria by which the Supreme Court has heretofore weighed the cases before it. Both Chuck and Benjamin agree that the reform process was entirely unnecessary, is tearing Israeli society and the IDF apart and has weakened Israel in the eyes of its adversaries. They disagree regarding its causes. Chuck believes Netanyahu's legal considerations motivated it, Benjamin disagrees. They also disagree over the growing threat to serve by reservists in elite IDF units, should the legislation actually go through. Although both find this highly problematic and are concerned precedent set, Chuck's thinking has changed and he is now supportive of it, whereas Benjamin believes there is no justification whatsoever.They then conduct an in-depth discussion of developments in the Palestinian area, including the reasons for the recent two-day operation in Jenin, its consequences and causes. Chuck continues to believe that there is no realistic alternative to a separation between the two peoples, presumably through a two-state solution, Benjamin does not believe that this is possible and seeks alternatives.Join us as Chuck and Benjamin agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: Support the show

Episode 31 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Benjamin Anthony, Co-Founder of the Miryam Institute. In this episode, in which Benjamin succeeds Danny Ayalon as Chuck's interlocutor, they begin by extending their deep appreciation to Danny for his participation to date. Danny is moving on to new and better pursuits and Chuck and Benjamin wish him every success. It has been a pleasure working with him. Chuck and Benjamin then turned to the ongoing crisis over the judicial reform process, which has reached another turning point with the proposed nullification of the “reasonability” criteria by which the Supreme Court has heretofore weighed the cases before it. Both Chuck and Benjamin agree that the reform process was entirely unnecessary, is tearing Israeli society and the IDF apart and has weakened Israel in the eyes of its adversaries. They disagree regarding its causes. Chuck believes Netanyahu's legal considerations motivated it, Benjamin disagrees. They also disagree over the growing threat to serve by reservists in elite IDF units, should the legislation actually go through. Although both find this highly problematic and are concerned precedent set, Chuck's thinking has changed and he is now supportive of it, whereas Benjamin believes there is no justification whatsoever.They then conduct an in-depth discussion of developments in the Palestinian area, including the reasons for the recent two-day operation in Jenin, its consequences and causes. Chuck continues to believe that there is no realistic alternative to a separation between the two peoples, presumably through a two-state solution, Benjamin does not believe that this is possible and seeks alternatives.Join us as Chuck and Benjamin agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Former Israeli Ambassador to the US, Danny Ayalon, shares his perspective on the major IDF operation which aimed to dismantle the terror infrastructure in Jenin, known as a hotbed for terrorism and a safe haven for terrorists. With Teisha Bader.

Episode 30 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the US. In this episode, Chuck and Danny talk about climate change and its impact on Israel's national security with Galit Cohen, who was the Director General for the Ministry of the Environment. Galit emphasizes the Middle East is already considered most vulnerable to climate change, with a severe problem of water scarcity, and is also expected to become 40-50% hotter in the coming decades. The region faces a dual water problem: an already severe shortage of freshwater, along with an anticipated rise of about a meter in the level of the Mediterranean, which will inundate coastal shorelines, including cities and critical infrastructure along them. Climate change is also expected to create greater regional instability, mass migrations, even terrorism. The IDF will have to deal with the effects to both personnel and combat equipment. Israel is a global leader in climate-tech, especially in extreme heat, desertification, and plant-based meat. 20% of all start-ups in Israel in the last year were in climate-tech. The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 29 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Chuck and Danny engage in an extensive back-and-forth about the impending partial agreement, or maybe just “understanding”, between the US and Iran on the nuclear issue. Chuck believes that Iran's strategic position has improved greatly, strengthening its bargaining position, and that a partial deal, for all its faults, is the least of the bad options. Danny is more critical and believes that it would just bring us that much closer to an operational Iranian nuclear capability.They then switch to the topic of US-Saudi relations and Saudi-Israeli normalization. The Saudis have reportedly made four demands of the US in exchange for doing so: an American security guarantee, US acquiescence to a civil Saudi nuclear program, advanced arms sales, including F 35's, and progress on the Palestinian issue. Chuck and Danny discuss the pros and cons of agreeing to these different demands.Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

One motive of Russian President Vladimir Putin for his invasion of Ukraine has been Kiev's wish to join NATO and place itself under its collective security umbrella. In a race of who would preempt whom, Putin beat Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy only to be bogged down in a war of attrition. The problem now is that there seems to be no possible compromise between the two positions. It's either Ukraine in NATO, in which case the Alliance borders Russia in yet another painful place, or not; as well as determination as to sovereignty over Crimea, Donbass and other disputed territories. A diplomatic effort now underway involves ex-NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak that is seemingly backed by French President Emmanuel Macron. They refer to the initiative as “the Israeli model” - security guarantees short of a Defense Treaty (which requires domestic legislation) or Alliance membership (requiring consensus). How feasible is such a formula? What are the lessons learned from the Israeli experience - of having tried multiple approaches to France, the United States and NATO since the 1950's but making do with declarations of “iron-clad commitments?" Can this be a serious yet also face-saving proposal which will help end the war? Panel: - Host: Amir Oren, TV7 Editor at Large, Host of TV7 Watchmen Talk. - Col. (Ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Co-Host of TV7 Middle East Review, Powers in Play Panelist, JISS VP and Editor in Chief of the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune. - Amb. Danny Ayalon, Co-host TV7 Middle East Review, NYU Lecturer, former Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the US. - Col. (Res.) Reuven Ben-Shalom, TV7 Powers-in-Play Panelist, Cross-Cultural Strategist and Associate at ICT, Reichman University. - Brig. Gen. (Res.) Doron Gavish, Former Air Defense Chief, Israel Air Force. You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Europa Stands: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/82926/ TV7 Powers in Play: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/84954/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

Episode 28 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Chuck and Danny conduct an in-depth discussion of the threats of war by Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, especially in light of the recent conflict in Gaza, and what a war with Hezbollah look like. Chuck explains in detail why the changing nature of warfare means that an asymmetric conflict with Hezbollah will be very bloody and likely to achieve only transient results. Danny is somewhat more optimistic. They then turn to a discussion of the ramifications of the elections in Turkey, for Turkey itself, the US and NATO and primarily the Middle East and Israel. Danny is optimistic that Erdogan will continue the rapprochement with Israel of the last year or so, Chuck is more skeptical about his behavior. They then discuss the impact of the changing regional alignments, including the Iranian-Saudi and Iranian-UAE rapprochement, and return of Syria to the Arab fold. Both are worried about the downturn in Israeli relations with the Gulf countries, as a result of the policies of the right-wing government in Israel and the regional changes. Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

This is Episode 27 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. Chuck and Danny go in-deep on the outcome of the recent conflict in Gaza, Operation Shield & Arrow. Both agree that it didn't fundamentally change the situation in Gaza, but Danny is more optimistic about the harm to Palestinian Islamic Jihad's capabilities and the strengthening of Israel's deterrence. Chuck takes a more equivocal position on the deterrence issue, believing that the operation may contribute to Israel's long-term deterrence, but that the short-term impact is minimal and that targeted killings have a questionable record of efficacy. He also believes that the decision to launch the operation, justified though it was for counterterrorism purposes, was also designed to serve the premier's personal political goals. Chuck and Danny then turn to the ramifications of the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal five years ago this month. Chuck believes that decision to do so was an historic error. Danny does not dispute the hard data that Chuck presents in support of this contention, but does present some counterarguments.Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 26 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Danny advocates a more forceful response to rocket attacks from Gaza, including the cautious response to the recent round in which Hamas fired 104 rockets at Israel. The threat is unacceptable, he argues, and Israel must launch a major operation to strengthen its deterrence and create new rules of the game. Chuck believes that there is a reason that all governments for the last 20 years, left to right, including the current ultra-right wing one, have refrained from a major response, which is that the cost in lives, primarily of IDF soldiers, will be far greater than the price of the current situation. If and when Israel develops an offensive capability that buys more than a few months, at a price it is willing to pay, he too will advocate offensive action, but for the meantime, he supports reliance primarily on defense. Chuck and Danny then turn to the regional realignment currently underway, in which the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement was a critical turning point. The UAE and other Sunni states are also trying to reduce tensions with Iran, Iran is continuing to expand its influence in the region, including through the current visit by President Raisi to Syria, and Syria is being reintegrated in the Arab world. None of these developments bode well for Israel.Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 25 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this special episode, spanning the week between Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers, followed immediately by Israel's 75th anniversary, Chuck and Danny discuss what these dramatically diverse dates mean for them. Both agree fully on the importance of Holocaust remembrance and Danny describes a project underway at Yad Vashem that has already documented the names of five out of the 6 million.When it comes to Memorial and Independence days, their views diverge. Chuck talks about how he has long awaited the 75th anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate Israel's remarkable achievements, but that for the first time ever, following the domestic crisis in recent months over the “judicial reforms”, he will not be able to celebrate. Instead, it will be a day of solemn reflection for him. For example, he would not participate in a memorial ceremony addressed by ministers such as Ben-Gvir and Smotrich, or the premier who has appointed them.Danny believes that Memorial Day and the 75th anniversary should be an opportunity to begin the healing process, that we are all one people and must put our differences aside. While he shares many of Chuck's concerns regarding the need to address critical issues such as relations between synagogue and state, the secular and ultra-Orthodox communities, Ashkenazim and Sepharadim and Jews and Arabs, as well as the Palestinian issue, he believes that it is now time for compromise and goodwill. Chuck believes this is an opportunity that should not be wasted on platitudes and is a time for finally making real decisions on these critical issues.Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 24 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Chuck and Danny interview Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg, one of Israel's most prominent economists and a prominent global expert in the field of innovation and economic growth. Trajtenberg has vast experience in national security areas, as well, and is now as Executive Director of the Institute for National Security Studies, INSS, in Tel Aviv.Trajtenberg is deeply concerned by the “legal reforms” proposed by the government. In a fascinating analysis of the situation, he believes it essential that a true process of national dialogue now begin, which will require that all sides make painful concessions, e.g. on the issue of ultra-Orthodox military service. He believes that the only way to do this is as part of a national unity government, which would be formed following new elections in the near future.​Danny agrees with Trajtenberg's recommendations, believes that one cannot force military service on the Haredim and, in any event, that's all sides are now fatigued by recent events. Chuck believes that these events are the Israeli equivalent of the French Bastille, the American Civil War, or the revolutions in Russia and China, one of those defining moments after which things never are – and should not be – the same. Hestresses that one should never waste a good crisis andthat well-meaning proposals for national dialogue miss this historic opportunity to finally address truly critical issues, such as the future of the West Bank, synagogue-state relations, the electoral system and more. Danny believes that the national discussion should be limited to the domestic issues, primarily the legal dimensions, and that foreign policy, such as the future of the West Bank, should be kept separate. Danny does believe, however, that Netanyahu has fulfilled his historic role and must give way for a new generation of Likud leaders.Following the discussion of the ongoing domestic crisis in Israel, Chuck and Danny turn to their deep concern over the crisis in relations with the US. Both agree that the domestic crisis in Israel is causing grave damage to the bilateral relationship. Chuck notes a recent poll showing, for the first time, that a majority of Democrats now support the Palestinians, not Israel, a development that Danny deplores. Both stress the vital importance of the US for Israel's national security.Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Former Israeli Amb to the US Danny Ayalon weighs in on the Judicial Reforms Crisis in Israel including the impact on US-Israel relations, why he says some compromise reforms are needed and why unity is the most important issue of all. With Teisha Bader.

Episode 23 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Chuck and Danny interview Avi Bell, a professor of law at Bar Ilan University and University of San Diego. Prof. Bell is also a senior fellow at the Kohelet Policy Forum, which is the think tank behind the current push for far-reaching legal change in Israel. He is an eloquent and well-informed proponent of the reforms and although he did not convince either Chuck or Danny, he certainly presented his case effectively.Following the interview, Chuck and Danny continue their ongoing analysis of the unprecedented legal and political crisis Israel is undergoing. Chuck notes the statements by the heads of virtually all state institutions, including the former heads of the Shin Bet, Mossad, atomic energy committee, chiefs of staff, almost all former Supreme Court justices, attorneys general, and more, who have come out strongly against the proposed changes. Danny is essentially in full agreement and is particularly worried about the impact on relations with the United States. He notes that the Prime Minister has yet to receive an invitation to visit the White House, and the unprecedented nature of Pres. Biden's open criticism of the reforms. Both Chuck and Danny deplore the fact that Israel is totally preoccupied with its domestic convulsions at the expense of dealing with the truly important issues, such as Iran's growing uranium program. They conclude the podcast with a discussion of the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement, brokered by China, and its ramifications for the region and Israel. One big question stemming from this rapprochement is whether we are seeing the beginning of the Chinese era in the Middle East, at the expense of the American leadership role in the region.Join Chuck and Danny as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Political officials have described the series of clashes over the past few days that spurred international criticism of Israel as a “crisis atmosphere.” The worst clash occurred vis-à-vis the Biden administration. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman summoned Mike Herzog, Israel's ambassador to Washington, for a reprimand following the repeal of parts of the disengagement law.  It was the first time in 13 years that an Israeli ambassador to the US has been reprimanded. Reporter Mark Weiss spoke with former ambassador to the US, Danny Ayalon, about the tense bilateral relations between Jerusalem and Washington. (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Chuck and Danny interview Major General Yair Golan, former IDF Deputy Chief of Staff, Former Deputy Minister of the Economy and Member of Knesset. In a fascinating and wide-ranging interview, they cover a lot of ground, including how Israel's adversaries perceive its domestic turmoil and its effects this has on their various calculations, the dangers of a major eruption of violence on the West Bank, how Israel should be handling the Iranian nuclear issue and lessons that the IDF can learn from the war in Ukraine.Following the interview, Chuck and Danny continue their ongoing analysis of Israel's unprecedented legal-political crisis. Chuck argues that the new government has succeeded in causing severe harm to Israel in almost every area, in just two months in office. Mass demonstrations are taking place on a regular basis, there are signs of the IDF coming apart, starting with the reserves, , the economy is nose diving, violence – both by Palestinians and Israeli settlers – is on the rise in the West Bank, the relationship with the US is being undermined, Israel's international standing has been hit and its adversaries heartened. Danny agrees with many of Chuck's assessments, but continues to believe that a compromise will be worked out between the coalition and government that will avert a true moment of crisis. Both agree that the IDF should be left out of the political crisis.Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces. The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 21 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Chuck and Danny interview Elyakim Rubinstein, Israel's former deputy chief justice and former Attorney General, to discuss the judicial-political crisis. Rubinstein fears that the proposed “judicial reforms” will turn Israel into a “democratic dictatorship” and states, surprisingly, for a former justice, that he even participates in the public protests. Danny has shifted his position, from concern, to sharing in Chuck's strong opposition to the reforms.Chuck argues that Israel's right-wing often raises important concerns, but that its constant overreach ends up destroying almost everything it touches. The judicial reforms are one example, but the new government's West Bank policies have already led to rising violence and to heightened friction with the US, indeed, that Israel is risking its entire strategic relationship with the US. Even worse, the de facto annexation of the West Bank is turning Israel into a binational state, possibly irreversibly.Danny agrees that Israel must separate from the Palestinians, but emphasizes the need to keep negotiating cards for the future, including through ongoing settlement by Israel's true pioneers and Zionists. He rejects the argument that Israel is undermining its democratic character, or creating an irreversible situation, and believes that a peace settlement may only be possible in the next generation or thereafter. He believes that Israel should wait until there is a deal on the table and true reconciliation is possible. Chuck believes that Danny's approach means it will be too late.On Iran, Danny rejects Chuck's charge that right-wing overreach - the withdrawal from the JCPOA - has left Israel with no good options and emphasizes that it is high time for the international community to take effective action. He believes that credible US and Israeli military options will deter Iran from crossing the final threshold. Chuck fully agrees that Israel must develop a military option to strike in Iran, but stresses that even the US can no longer achieve more than a brief delay through military action and that effective international action is again right-wing dreaming, not realistic policy.Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces. The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 20 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington.  In this episode, Chuck and Danny begin with a discussion of their shared horror over the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and deepest sympathy for the people affected. They further discuss the IDF emergency search and rescue team dispatched to Turkey, whether it is likely to have an impact on Israeli-Turkish relations, and the fact that Israel itself, which is geologically “overdue” to be hit by a major earthquake, is woefully unprepared. Sharp differences emerge as they turn to recent events in the Palestinian arena, the reasons for the ongoing conflict and potential resolutions. Although Chuck agrees with Danny that Palestinian rejectionism and terrorism have had a devastating impact on Israeli attitudes towards the peace process, he notes that one cannot ignore the similar impact that Israel's settlement activities have had on the Palestinian side. Both agree that Sec. Blinken's recent visit to Israel was highly unusual, with the US expressing strong criticism of Israel in a number of crucial areas, including the planned judicial changes and impact on Israeli democracy. Whereas Danny is more confident, Chuck believes that Israel's policies, both in regard to the Palestinians and now the planned judicial changes, threaten Israel's fundamental character as a state and pose a threat to the future of the “special relationship”.They also disagree over the ramifications of the new government's policies on ties with Arab states, especially the Gulf states. Although Danny acknowledges problems with Jordan, he believes that the damage with the rest will not be significant. Chuck is far more concerned and believes that the relationship will likely be impaired significantly.  Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces. The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands     The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 19 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Chuck and Danny discuss three critical issues: US-Israeli relations; Israel's policies regarding the war in Ukraine, and its domestic crisis. They also conduct a fascinating conversation with Abe Foxman, one of the great American Jewish leaders of our time.Both Chuck and Danny are concerned about growing tensions in US-Israeli relations. Chuck was concerned that a crisis, which was brewing in any event, has now been greatly exacerbated by the new government's policies towards the Palestinians and the “judicial reform” now underway. Danny is more hopeful that these differences can be managed. Chuck raises an interesting question, whether Netanyahu and Biden can work out a grand bargain: Netanyahu promises to keep a lid on the extremists in the new government, both on the Palestinian and domestic issues, in exchange for an American commitment to supply critical military capabilities that Israel needs to carry out a possible attack against the Iranian nuclear program (e.g. modern aerial tankers), if necessary, and at least partial backing for it.Chuck and Danny reverse their typical positions on the war in Ukraine. Danny is open to changes in Israel's positions and possible supply of weapons to Ukraine. Chuck takes the more hawkish position, that the same considerations that led Israel to limit its support for Ukraine to humanitarian aid, to date, have not changed and should not, unless Russia provides Iran with nuclear assistance.Foxman elaborated on his controversial recent statement, that his unconditional lifelong support for Israel has now become conditional. “We always said that Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East...If just half of the coalition agreements happen, it will change the nature of democracy in Israel… If Israel is redefining who is a Jew, why would diaspora Jews identify with it?... American Jews love Israel, but if Israel doesn't love them back…”Join us as Chuck and Danny agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxLike Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct9The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Danny Ayalon, columnist, politician and former Ambassador of Israel to the US, discusses the current political reality in Israel, the proposed legal reforms and the subsequent backlash in Israeli and international public opinion. With Shahar Azani.

Episode 18 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode of the IDDF Podcast, Chuck and Danny discuss two very different issues; the dramatic changes that Israel's new government has already begun making to its judicial and democratic processes and China's rising influence in the Middle East, following the recent visit of President Xi to Saudi Arabia.The new government is moving rapidly to pass legislation that will dramatically alter the role of Israel's judiciary and the balance of powers. If, as appears likely, the legislation goes through, Chuck believes that Israel will have become an illiberal democracy, akin to Turkey and Hungary, within a matter of weeks. In effect, Israel will have only one branch of government, the executive, which will control both the legislative and judicial branches and in which those under indictment, including the premier, appoint their own judges. Danny agrees regarding the primary reform, the so-called “override law”, but sees merit to at least some of the other changes. He is particularly concerned by the proposed reforms' impact on Israel's international standing, including the danger of Israel being referred to the International Court of Justice. Both are deeply concerned by the politicization of Israel's civil service and breakup of ministries for purely political purposes. China is rapidly becoming a major player in the Middle East, no longer just in terms of oil imports, but regional security affairs, as well. Xi's visit to Saudi Arabia was designed at least partly as a counterbalance to China's ties with Iran. Chuck emphasizes that one of the reasons for the Gulf countries' interest in expanded ties with China is their decreasing confidence in the US security commitment to them and the understanding that Israel, especially under the new government, cannot constitute even a substitute for the US. Danny starts a discussion of the impact of US-Chinese ties on US ties with Israel, including the Phalcon case, one of the worst crises in US-Israeli relations. Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvED

Episode 11 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington.  In this podcast, the second in a multi-part series on the US-Israel “special relationship”,  Chuck and Danny discuss its three fundamental pillars - a shared heritage and values, strategic interests and the “Israel lobby”. Scroll back to Episode 6 featuring Chuck and Danny with US peace envoy Dennis Ross for the first in this special series. Future episodes will address what the special relationship actually encompasses, including military aid and cooperation, joint strategic consultations and planning, the US commitment to Israel's Qualitative Military Edge, strategic diplomatic cooperation and more; what being pro-Israel means today; cases where the two sides have failed to live up to each other; and four critical questions for the future - whether the price of the relationship has been a significant loss of Israel's independence and freedom of maneuver, whether Israel could even survive today without the US, where the relationship is heading and what can be done to preserve it for the long term.Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces..The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGSupport the show

The MirYam Institute presents the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF)  with two of the foremost experts in this area, Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli deputy national security advisor and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Israel ambassador to the US. In this episode, they discuss UK-Israeli relations following the death of Queen Elizabeth and new King Charles. They trace the closer relationship including a strategic dialogue and growing defense and cyber ties.  They then discuss the meetings between Prime Minister Lapid with his counterparts at the UN General Assembly, new British PM Truss, Pres. Erdogan and King Abdullah of Jordan. Then it's the two-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords and it's 40 years since the start of Hezbollah, the greatest threat to Israel' behind a nuclear Iran.  Then they discuss the growing Russian-Iranian cooperation over the Ukraine war. The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands,Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilSubscribe to The MirYam Institute Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miryam-institute-podcast-with-benjamin-anthony/id1493910771Follow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Support the show

This is the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this episode, Chuck and Danny are joined by an old friend and colleague, Yochanan Tzoreff, a world-leading expert on Palestinian affairs and society.Yochanan explains why there's been a sudden uptick in violence and why the "second Intifada" shouldn't be described as an Intifada because it was different in nature to the first outbreak of violence.The three experts also discuss the security issues raised and caused by the Oslo Accords and the current fundamental obstructions to a Two-State Solution.Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilSubscribe to The MirYam Institute Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miryam-institute-podcast-with-benjamin-anthony/id1493910771Follow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow The MirYam Institute Twitter: Support the show

Ambassador Danny Ayalon joins CEO of the MirYam Institute, Benjamin Anthony for another detailed analysis of the current state of Israel's foreign affairs.For a deeper understanding of why Turkey have resumed full relations with Israel, Danny explains the sudden change in President Erdogan's calculations.Benjamin also quizzes Danny on Bibi's chances of being PM.Follow the work of the MirYam Institute via any and all of the links below.Subscribe to The MirYam Institute Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miryam-institute-podcast-with-benjamin-anthony/id1493910771Follow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxThe MirYam Institute. Israel's future in Israel'Support the show

It's been an incredibly eventful summer in the region and Chuck and Danny are back in this Episode 8 to unravel and explain the fast-moving developments in this latest bi-weekly episode.While the guys agree on the positives of a renewed detente with Turkey, they strongly disagree over what to do with Iran and the threat of a nuclear deal.Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces. Follow the work of the MirYam Institute via any and all of the links below. Subscribe to The MirYam Institute Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miryam-institute-podcast-with-benjamin-anthony/id1493910771Follow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9 Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow The MirYam Institute Twitter: Support the show

Chuck and Danny break into their schedule of bi-weekly discussions to unpack the sudden military operation in Gaza dubbed Operation Breaking Dawn.They discuss the history of the Gaza withdrawal as both men were in senior positions back then and they explain the necessity of the operation against Palestinian Islamic Jihad in Gaza.The guys will return to their series on the history of the US-Israel relationship over the course of the next few weeks.Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Support the show

Episode 6 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this podcast, Chuck and Danny continue the historical overview of seven critical turning points in the evolution of the US-Israel “special relationship” that they began last time. And in this special episode, Chuck and Danny are also joined by Dennis Ross.Dennis served as the Director of Policy Planning in the State Department under President George H.W. Bush, the special Middle East coordinator under President Bill Clinton, and was a special adviser for the Persian Gulf and Southwest Asia (which includes Iran) to the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.The episode is one of a multi-part series on US-Israeli relations. Future episodes will address the relationship's three pillars (shared values, strategic interests and the “Israel lobby”);  what the “special relationship” actually encompasses, including military aid and cooperation, joint strategic consultations and planning, the US commitment to Israel's Qualitative Military Edge, strategic diplomatic cooperation and more; what being pro-Israel means today; cases where the two sides have failed to live up to each other; and four critical questions for the future - whether the price of the relationship has been a significant loss of Israel's independence and freedom of maneuver, whether Israel could even survive today without the US, where the relationship is heading and what can be done to preserve it for the long term.Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: Support the show

Danny Ayalon, former Israeli Ambassador to the US, shares his perspective on US President Joe Biden's recent visit to Israel. He discusses what the visit means for the US-Israel relationship, how it was viewed by the Palestinians, prospects for peace, the US & Israel stances on Iran, concern re anti-Israel sentiment by a minority of Democrats and more. With Teisha Bader.

Episode 5 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to Washington. In this podcast, Chuck and Danny continue the discussion of President Biden's trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia. Danny describes what it's like from personal experience, as a former ambassador, to prepare a presidential visit and Chuck discusses both the stated and especially the unstated agendas for the visit. Discussion of the Biden visit sets the stage for a multi-part series of podcasts these two foremost experts on US-Israeli relations will conduct. In this first part of the series, they begin with an historical overview of seven critical turning points in the development of the “special relationship”.Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGSupport the show

President Biden will land at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday afternoon and will be received by Prime Minister Yair Lapid and President Yitzhak Herzog.  He will visit the Palestinian Authority on Friday, where he will meet with President Abbas in Bethlehem and then leave for the second leg of his Middle Eastern trip, flying to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Danny Ayalon , who served as Israel's ambassador to Washington from 2002-2006, and asked him what we can expect from the Biden visit. (Photo:AP) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 4 of the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and ambassador to Washington. In this podcast, they discuss the primary domestic and national security ramifications of Israel's upcoming elections, and President Biden's trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia in mid-July. Both agree that Israel's ability to address the Iranian, Hezbollah and Hamas threats, as well as the Palestinian and other major issues, will be impaired by the ongoing political crisis. They also agree that the primary focus of Biden's trip will be Saudi Arabia and the need for heightened oil production, following the war in Ukraine, but that this will be an opportunity for Biden to demonstrate Democratic support for Israel prior to the mid-term elections and to strengthen Lapid in Israel's elections. Chuck believes that the very future of Israeli democracy may be at stake, due to Netanyahu's unbridled attempt to remain in office, and that this may be the final election in which a two-state solution remains viable. Danny is far more sanguine and stresses the positive.Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands.Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: Support the show

The MirYam Institute proudly presents the third episode of this new biweekly podcast on Israeli defense and diplomatic affairs – the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with two of the foremost experts in this area, Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli deputy national security advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and ambassador to Washington.Chuck comes from the center-left and Danny from the center-right.In this podcast, they discuss how to deal with the literal ticking timebomb of the JCPOA Treaty, which will eventually permit Iran to have nuclear weaponry. This is something Israel and indeed the rest of the world must not let happen.But is this existential threat to Israel something Chuck and Danny could possibly disagree on? Yes, to some extent!Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvEDSupport the show

The MirYam Institute proudly launches the second episode of a new biweekly podcast on Israeli defense and diplomatic affairs – the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with two of the foremost experts in this area, Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli deputy national security advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and ambassador to Washington.Chuck comes from the center-left and Danny from the center-right.In this podcast, they discuss the strategic ramifications of the Six-Day War, 55 years later. Both agree that the Six-Day War was an historic turning point in the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict, that ensured Israel's existence, marked the beginning of Arab acceptance of Israel and was an important stage in the development of the “special relationship” with the US. Things heat up as they discuss the the settler movement and whether the war may have set the stage for Israel's demise as a predominantly Jewish and democratic state. Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands Follow Chuck:https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvEDSupport the showSupport the show

The MirYam Institute proudly launches a new biweekly podcast on Israeli defense and diplomatic affairs – the Israel Defense and Diplomacy Forum (IDDF) – with two of the foremost experts in this area, Prof. Chuck Freilich, former Israeli deputy national security advisor, and Danny Ayalon, former Deputy Foreign Minister and ambassador to Washington. Chuck comes from the center-left and Danny from the center-right. In this first episode, they discuss the ramifications of the war in Ukraine for Israel and whether Israel's response has been deficient, as alleged by critics, or actually appropriate. Things heat up as they begin discussing the Iranian nuclear issue, including the need to understand Iran's strategic reasons for seeking a nuclear weapon and the pros and cons of a new deal. Join us as they agree and disagree, in detail and in-depth, always respectfully, on the critical issues Israel faces.The MirYam Institute. Israel's Future in Israel's Hands. Follow Chuck: https://www.ChuckFreilich.comFollow Danny:https://www.thetruthaboutisrael.org.ilFollow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvEDSupport the showSupport the show

Ambassador Danny Ayalon, Israel's Ambassador to the USA between 2002 and 2006, addresses members of the US military in Herzliya on MirYam Institute's inaugural Israel Strategy and Policy Tour for active, serving US Army officers.Follow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyxFollow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvEDSupport the show

Ambassador Danny Ayalon, Israel's Ambassador the USA between 2002 and 2006 joins MirYam Institute CEO Benjamin Anthony for a full upto date briefing of the new challenges and opportunities which face Israel in an ever-changing political world.Follow The MirYam Institute Twitter: https://bit.ly/3jkeUyx Follow Benjamin Anthony Twitter: https://bit.ly/3hZeOe9Like Benjamin Anthony Facebook: https://bit.ly/333Ct93 Like The MirYam Institute Facebook: https://bit.ly/2SarHI3Follow Benjamin Anthony Instagram: https://bit.ly/30m6uPGFollow The MirYam Institute Instagram: https://bit.ly/3l5fvEDSupport the show (https://www.miryaminstitute.org/donate)