Podcast appearances and mentions of grant rumley

CHINA, RUSSIA, AND THE MIDDLE EASTHEADLINE 1: The Shin Bet and Israel police foiled a plot to carry out a terrorist attack in Jerusalem. HEADLINE 2: A former Islamic Revolutionary Guard from Iran gave a rare interview with Israeli media. HEADLINE 3: Former Israeli hostage Tal Shoham gave an exclusive interview to Fox News.BONUS HEADLINE 4: A Syrian soldier was killed yesterday by a Hezbollah rocket.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Grant Rumley, who directs The Washington Institute for Near East Policy's Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East.Learn more at: https://fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Grant Rumley, Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, speaks with Clemens Chay, MEI Research Fellow, about the significance of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jordan's King Abdullah visiting Washington in the early weeks of Donald Trump's presidency. Rumley highlights President Trump's unconventional diplomatic style and his aim to foster peace and stability in the Middle East. Comparing policy trends across the Trump and Biden administrations, he notes that while Trump's approach is more bilateral, there are notable parallels. Although Trump often wields the stick, he also remains open to new offers—a strategy, Rumley argues, that compels foreign leaders to assess whether the president is calling their bluff.

Tessa Szyszkowitz in conversation with Amir TibonDIE TORE VON GAZAAmir Tibon survived October 7th with his wife and two small daughters in the shelter of their home at kibbuz Nahal Oz, very close to the Gazastrip. His book „The Gates of Gaza/ Die Tore von Gaza“ is not only telling the story of that terrible day on the basis of many interviews with survivors. As the Diplomatic Correspondent of the Israeli daily Ha'aretz Tibon is looking also at the bigger picture. He narrates the history of the Kibbuz from its beginnings, but he also sees October 7th as a huge failure by the Israeli government, to keep the Israeli population safe: „If Israelis in the communities near Gaza are not safe, is anyone in Israel ever safe?“, he asked in an interview with the Austrian Weekly Falter. In an editorial in Ha'aretz Tibon assessed at the beginning of 2025, what impact the newly returned US-President Donald Trump could have on the Middle East conflict: „The U.S. invasion of Afghanistan was a direct result of 9/11, and Israel's war in Gaza was born out of October 7. However, over time, both wars reached the point of bloody stalemate without a clear political horizon, fought simply for the purpose of fighting and not in service of any declared goals.“ Can Trump end the war in Gaza as he has promised?Amir Tibon will discuss his book and the chances for an end to Israel's wars in conversation with Tessa Syzsykowitz at Bruno Kreisky Forum for International Dialogue.   Amir Tibon is an award-winning diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz, Israel's paper of record, and the author of The Last Palestinian: the rise and reign of Mahmoud Abbas (co-authored with Grant Rumley), the first-ever biography of the leader of the Palestinian Authority. From 2017–2020, Tibon was based in Washington, DC, as a foreign correspondent for Haaretz, and he also has served as a senior editor for the newspaper's English edition. He, his wife, and their two young daughters are former residents of Kibbutz Nahal Oz but are currently living as internal refugees in northern Israel.Tessa Szyszkowitz is an Austrian journalist and author. A UK correspondent for Austrian and German publications such as Falter or Tagesspiegel, she curates Philoxenia at Kreiskyforum and she is a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute in London.

WATCH THE CONVERSATION ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DfZZbwMuSe0  As we arrive at the grim one-year anniversary of 10/07, we are featuring a dedicated series in which we take a longer horizon perspective, asking one guest each week to look back at this past year and the year ahead. If you are listening to this episode on a podcast app, please note that this episode was filmed before a live audience and is also available in video form on our YouTube channel.  For the fourth installment of this special series, we sat down with Amir Tibon, who is an award-winning diplomatic correspondent for Haaretz and the author of the newly released book: “The Gates of Gaza: A Story of Betrayal, Survival, and Hope in Israel's Borderlands.” You can order Amir's new book here: https://tinyurl.com/4khzaxab Amir is also the author of“The Last Palestinian: The Rise and Reign of Mahmoud Abbas” (co-authored with Grant Rumley), the first-ever biography of the president of the Palestinian Authority.  From 2017-2020, Amir was based in Washington, DC as a foreign correspondent for Haaretz, and he also has served as a senior editor for the newspaper's English edition. He, his wife, and their two young daughters are former residents of Kibbutz Nahal Oz but are currently living as internal refugees in northern Israel. His book tells the harrowing story of his family's experience on October 7th as well as the history of Israel's Gaza Envelope communities and of the Gaza Strip.  Finally, we have received a number of requests for recommendations of organizations in Israel to donate to on this one-year anniversary of 10/07. There are so many organizations doing important work to help Israelis rebuild from the events of the last year — and the ongoing war. This list is by no means comprehensive. It is simply  an opportunity to highlight four groups whose work has moved us and who deserve additional support (we will add additional recommendations in the days ahead): -IDF Widows & Orphans Organization (IDFWO), an Israeli non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the spouses and children of Israel's fallen heroes. They provide emotional care, financial assistance, educational opportunities, and a community for those affected most by Israel's wars. — https://www.idfwo.org/en/ -Since October 8, Hezbollah has fired thousands of rockets, anti-tank missiles, and explosive UAVs at Israeli civilian and military targets in the north. As worries mount, Rambam Medical Center has cared for the wounded and prepared for war. This 1,100-bed medical center in Haifa has transferred its critical medical care to an underground emergency hospital. Rambam's underground hospital – capable of housing 8,000 people — will play a critical role going forward in treating wounded soldiers and civilians; protecting and caring for the needs of medical staff and their families; and protecting and caring for the residents of Israel's Northern Region. — https://aforam.org/   -Leket Israel, Israel's largest food rescue operation, is committed to leading the safe, effective and efficient collection and distribution of surplus nutritious food in Israel to those who need it. To pick just one inspiring example: since October 7th, Leket has committed itself to providing healthy food to the 250,000 displaced Israelis, many of whom have been residing in hotels for the last year. Leket has installed produce stands in hotels across Israel, providing evacuees with a consistent supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, free of charge, which Leket purchases from struggling Israeli growers. — https://www.leket.org/en/  -Kav L'noar's therapy services have provided essential psychological support to communities in the South directly impacted by the war and the October 7th massacre. Their therapeutic interventions are tailored to address the unique emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals affected by the war, empowering survivors to navigate the aftermath, rebuild resilience, and foster a sense of collective strength. — https://www.kavlnoar.org/israelatwar

Photo: King of Prussia 1933. No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #Russia: What about the global arms market after the war?  Grant Rumley- Grant Rumley is the Goldberger Fellow with The Washington Institute's Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East, where he specializes in military and security affairs in the Middle East. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/how-russias-invasion-ukraine-reshaping-global-arms-market-implications-middle-east https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/media/6560

Sam Nurding speaks to Grant Rumley, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, where he specialises in military and security affairs in the Middle East. Grant has recently served in both the Trump and Biden administrations as an advisor for Middle East Policy in the Pentagon. They discuss the US view of the Ukraine-Russia war, implications of the war on the Middle East, the possible removal of the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, the status of JCPOA negotiations and the future of US presence in the region.

Two experts on security and political issues in the Middle East, Grant Rumley and Neri Zilber, share insights into the causes and outcomes of the May 2021 Hamas-Israel conflict in Gaza - and they offer policy advice for American, Israeli, and Palestinian leaders who seek to prevent the recurrence of such violence. Middle East PolicyCast: Conversations on Middle East issues from the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Matzav Podcast hosts Grant Rumley to discuss the contenders in the race to become the next PA President and what it means for Israel.Support the show (http://support.israelpolicyforum.org/donate)

Eli and Noa host Grant Rumley and Amir Tibon to discuss their book The Last Palestinian: The Rise and Reign of Mahmoud Abbas.Support the show (http://support.israelpolicyforum.org/donate)

This week, we provide an intimate look at the changing dynamics of Israel’s relationships with its Middle East neighbors, as many of them go through a period of intense conflict and turmoil. Featuring interviews with Middle East Experts Amos Harel, Steven Cook, and Grant Rumley and hosted by Foreign Affairs Deputy Web Editor Rebecca Chao.   Don’t miss an episode of Foreign Affairs Unedited, subscribe on iTunes, PodBean, and Stitcher tohave this podcast delivered right to your audio player of choice.  This podcast has been edited and condensed. A rush transcript is available at ForeignAffairs.com.

On October 12, 2014, Grant Rumley, expert on Palestinian politics and the world's second-biggest Robbie Williams fan*, joined us to discuss, well, Palestinian politics; gobble about Turkey; and answer the question: where in the world is Kim Jong-un? * Aaron takes the top spot with his "Let Me Entertain You" tattoo. This episode originally featured a ten-minute rant by Stephen about the international response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa that was not fit for public consumption.