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Israel is heading to the polls on October 27 and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing perhaps the toughest political battle of his career.He's been accused of treason over fresh allegations he was warned of a major Hamas plot ahead of the October 7 attacks.In this week's episode of The Conversation Weekly, wDov Waxman, a political scientist and Professor of Israeli Studies at the University of California explains why Israel's political magician might be out of tricks and how former IDF chief and political novice Gadi Eisenkot could be the one to upstage him.Read more Israeli political analysis from Dov Waxman here.This episode was written by Justin Bergman and Isabella Podwinski was the executive producer. Sound mixing by Dan Semo and our theme music by Neeta Sarl. Gemma Ware is our Head of Audio and Ashlynne McGhee is our Head of Editorial Innovation. Misha Ketchell and Stephen Khan are our editors in chief. You can sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.

What happens when you see war from the front lines? What does the world NOT see? In this compelling episode of Changing the Narrative, David Rives sits down with Yair Pinto for an eye-opening conversation about Israel, the realities of war, and what it's like to experience these events firsthand. Yair Pinto has been on the ground reporting from Israel and has served in the IDF reserves, giving him a unique perspective on the conflict and the stories unfolding behind the headlines. From the realities of the battlefield to the information war taking place around the world, Yair shares firsthand experiences, insights, and perspectives that challenge us to look beyond the headlines and ask important questions about what is really happening.

Israel's election to form the country's next government is less than four weeks away, with voters in Israel going to the polls on Oct. 27. Long serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is once again leading the right-wing Likud party's hopes to return to office ,which he has held on and off for nearly 19 of the last thirty years, since 1996. This election comes after Israel's longest war since Independence in 1948, with the Oct. 7 Hamas massacres and resulting wars in Gaza weighing heavily on the voters. Ongoing military campaigns on other fronts including Lebanon, Syria and with Iran are also shaping the campaign. And just this week, Netanyahu appeared at an IDF air force base, vowing to continue hunting down Oct. 7 perpetrators, while warning Israel's enemies not to think about launching an attack on the country to disrupt the elections. So who's likely to win this crucial ballot? Can the diverse left, centre and right opposition slates, with five rival leaders known as "the change bloc" – Gadi Eisenkot, Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan - who met this weekend to seal a joint statement of principals, win enough together to oust Netanyahu, as happened briefly in 2021. Or will the growing religious-Zionist and ultra-Orthodox smaller parties remain strong enough and agree to help send Bibi back to power?And what role will the Arab parties play, now that Israel's election authority just disqualified two of them from the election, for supporting Hamas. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, Prof. Nikolenyi breaks down the Israeli election for us, including the 38 different lists of candidates, the main leaders, their backroom deals, and why it might be closer to December before Israel actually has a sworn in government. Related links What these young pro-democracy Israelis want to see ahead of the Oct. 27 elections, taped in Dec. 2025 during a special live panel discussion by the Hartman Institute, in Toronto, on The CJN's North Star podcast. Hear Sharren Haskel, Israel's deputy foreign minister in the last government, warn Canada “there will be blood” spilled here, after spate of synagogue shootings in March, on The CJN's North Star podcast. Read our interview with MK Dan Illouz from Feb. 2023 about why his former Likud party was trying to reform the Israeli justice system, on The CJN's North Star .Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzie Helenchilde (producer and video editor),l Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Watch our podcasts on YouTube Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt)

Following Piers Morgan's interview with the Prime Minister of Qatar, in which the world leader said he believes Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal and denied funding Hamas or having contact with Iran's new supreme leader, Piers is joined by a host of guests to unpack and debate. Uncensored is joined by former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, The Young Turks host Ana Kasparian, former National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent, senior counsel Josh Hammer, and defense attorney Alan Dershowitz to debate the escalating war of words between Israel and Qatar, and its consequences for US foreign policy. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:04:00) Naftali Bennett interview (00:18:29) Ana Kasparian: Is Qatar is a peaceful state? (00:22:04) Alan Dershowitz: Qatar as an enemy of Israel (00:34:45) Josh Hammer: Qatar's relationship with Hamas (00:39:35) Qatar PM calling Netanyahu a war criminal (00:43:02) Google Earth images of destroyed Gaza (00:47:22) Panel clash over US funding for the IDF (00:51:50) Lifting the ban on international journalists to enter Gaza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 7th exposed the limits of Israel's old military assumptions. Now the IDF is building something very different.

Sebuah ledakan besar mengguncang Kota Al Mansouri, di wilayah Lebanon Selatan. Insiden ini terjadi di tengah operasi militer pasukan Israel yang terus berlanjut terhadap situs-situs yang diklaim terkait dengan kelompok Hezbollah, meskipun perjanjian gencatan senjata masih berjalan.Ledakan dahsyat tersebut segera diikuti oleh kepulan asap tebal yang membubung tinggi hingga menutupi sebagian besar wilayah sekitar.Getaran kuat akibat detonasi bahkan terasa jelas hingga ke Kota Tyre dan sejumlah desa di sekitarnya.Media lokal menuduh pasukan Israel sebagai pihak yang bertanggung jawab atas ledakan yang terjadi.Sementara, Tentara Lebanon dengan tegas menuduh pasukan IDF dari Israel telah melanggar kedaulatan negara serta mencederai perjanjian yang ada.Sementara itu, negosiasi yang dimediasi oleh Amerika Serikat dijadwalkan akan kembali dilanjutkan di Roma pada Oktober mendatang.Pembicaraan tersebut diharapkan fokus pada penarikan pasukan Israel, pengerahan Tentara Lebanon, serta terkait persenjataan Hezbollah.Lebanon tetap menuntut penarikan penuh pasukan Israel dari wilayahnya, sementara Israel mengatakan kekhawatiran keamanan mereka harus ditangani terlebih dahulu.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. A Palestinian terrorist who took part in abducting Noa Argamani and Avinatan Or during the October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip, the military and Shin Bet announced Sunday. Fabian fills us in on the strike, which was conducted by a special police unit. We discuss the renewed Hamas efforts to build up its forces and how it is using young children as weapons mules and human shields for operatives. Two years to the targeted killing of the former Hezbollah head Hassan Nasrallah, the terrorist group launched an explosive drone at Israeli troops operating in the southern Lebanon buffer zone Saturday night. We hear that the IDF keeps a list of targets to strike in response to Hezbollah drones during this ongoing fragile ceasefire. On Thursday, the Israeli filmmakers of the new controversial documentary "NAZA" (Collateral Damage) held a screening in Tel Aviv for local journalists, including from The Times of Israel, though the directors themselves were not present. Fabian weighs in on the experience of watching the film and the lack of journalistic practices exhibited in it. Also last week, Fabian boarded the INS Drakon — or Dragon — on the final leg of her maiden journey to the Haifa Naval Base from Germany. We hear about the IDF's plans to expand the Navy's capabilities and what it was like to submerge on this "beast of a machine." Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Terrorist from abduction of Noa Argamani, Avinatan Or on Oct. 7 killed in strike – IDF Hezbollah fires explosive drone at troops, prompting strikes in response — IDF NAZA’s claims about IDF conduct in Gaza are grave. So are the film’s journalistic flaws Israel’s newest, largest submarine arrives, deepening Navy’s stealth capabilities Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extraordinary developments across the Middle East are raising serious questions.President Donald Trump unexpectedly shortened his stay at Camp David last week and returned to Washington. Meanwhile, American embassies issued security warnings amid concerns about Iranian threats, regional escalation and possible disruptions to international travel.Iran-backed Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia added to the regional tensions.At the same time, before Yom Kippur, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined thousands of Jews at the Western Wall for Selichot prayers, praying for the protection and success of our heroic IDF soldiers and security forces. Reports also indicated significant changes to Netanyahu's planned American itinerary surrounding his United Nations speech.Are these developments connected? Is something major approaching?We don't know. And speculation isn't helpful.But there is something much more important that every Jew should understand.On Yom Kippur, Jews worldwide recite the powerful words of Unetaneh Tokef: "Who shall live and who shall die…"For the Jewish people, especially after October 7, these words carry extraordinary meaning.We have experienced devastating tragedy. We have witnessed incredible courage. And we have witnessed miracles.As an IDF reservist who continues to serve through this war, I know how essential our military strength, vigilance and preparedness are.But I also know that our ultimate protection comes from Hashem.Our responsibility is to strengthen both our physical defenses and our spiritual foundations: faith, Jewish identity, unity and our connection to God.Whatever happens next, we must remember who we are, why we are here and Who ultimately protects us.May Hashem protect our soldiers, our families, the Jewish people and all innocent people.Am Yisrael Chai!!!Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

Ryan Dawson's Anti-neocon Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What if I told you the IDF's clandestine 8200 unit had knowledge of Hamas's October 7 attack three weeks before it happened? And I don't mean the type of warnings that we've already heard about that various Israeli officials brushed aside. According to Israel's state broadcaster. The young analysts at Unit 8200 compiled a chillingly accurate detailed blueprint three weeks before October 7 and then ignored it. The document is entitled Detailed End-to-End Raid Training And it was based on months of surveillance.The leaked document spells out how Hamas' elite unit planned to use four companies to breach the security wall using a ground and air attack. The document's authors even knew where the fighters would be headed. And here's a striking detail from the report. It said Hamas planned to take a specific number of captives back to Gaza, between 200 and 250 people. And there's more. The report alleges Israel's southern command not only knew about these plans but had detailed information about the conditions hostages were to be kept in, how they should be moved, fed, searched, controlled, and under what conditions they could be executed.And now for the blame game. Just about every side in this has been pointing the finger. That's been the case since October 7. And if the report is correct, it could actually help Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has built his reputation on security and has been at pains to blame everyone but himself. He even cast blame on multiple officials, including the heads of military intelligence and internal security agency Shin Bet back in October. He wrote a tweet that was later deleted, saying they had repeatedly assured him that Hamas wasn't up to anything. So who failed? And did the political leaders know?Well, there is an official investigation into October 7, sort of. An ombudsman in Israel is on the case. But Israel's High Court has just ordered him to suspend any parts of his inquiry that relate to the idea for Shin Bet. The Prime Minister's son railed against that decision in an online post, calling for full. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ryandawson.org/subscribe

IDF kills 2 terrorists involved in kidnapping, holding Israeli captives in Gaza. Leaders of bloc for change parties meet to coordinate strategy. Dozens of Israeli stranded in Nepal mountains due to extreme weatherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Teacher and the Preacher is a weekly radio program--hosted by Dave McGarrah,  Pastor at Deer Flat Church in Caldwell, Idaho, and Aaron Lipkin from Israel--that airs each Sunday at 10:30 am and 7:30 pm here  94.5 FM and 790 AM on KSPD Boise's Solid Talk.They are a unique phenomenon on the airwaves – a Christian and a Jew in an ongoing dialogue – celebrating the many commonalities but never shying away from the differences. They offer their listeners insights into each other's faiths that don't come up much elsewhere, that can only come through sincere conversation. The weekly discussion is more than a program about a topic; it's a demonstration of how God can bring two people together from 9,000 miles away to bridge the differences, learn from each other, and strengthen their own faiths.If you would like to learn more about this fantastic radio ministry, please visit their website at theteacherandthepreacher.com.Podcast Website: https://www.790kspd.com/the-teacher-and-the-preacher/

Welcome to "A Mandatory Listen," a new weekly podcast in which The Times of Israel deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan asks the big questions facing Israel and the Jewish people. For this inaugural episode, who better to ask "Is the IDF justified in picking off Hamas terrorists?" than The Times of Israel's senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. Last week, as headlines roiled world media condemning the IDF following the screening of "NAZA," which alleges Israel is using AI to commit genocide in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s determination to eliminate Hamas terrorists in the Strip. In the past several months, the IDF has conducted a series of strikes targeting Hamas operatives in Gaza. Since the October 2025 ceasefire in Gaza, the Hamas-run Health Ministry claims 1,400 Gazans -- without differentiating between Hamas operatives and civilians -- have been killed by the IDF. Rejecting the notion that “Hamas is protected” within the area it controls in Gaza, Netanyahu asserted that “we are settling accounts with these murderers who murdered our people, our daughters, our women and our children on October 7,” adding: “There are not many left because we are dealing with them.” But is this manhunt moral? Rettig Gur sets the stage for his answer with a deep dive into history and the ideological underpinnings of the Hamas terrorist organization still ruling the Gaza Strip. We then turn to what Borschel-Dan calls a "spillover" effect, in which this manhunt may allow a kernel of far-right extremist settlers to perpetrate violence against their Palestinian neighbors in the West Bank. How can Israel rid itself of what Rettig Gur labels "Jewish terrorism"? A Mandatory Listen podcast episodes are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security is one of the most basic human needs. For Israel, Andrew Parker argues, it has also been a defining struggle for nearly 80 years — and October 7 shattered any remaining illusion that security could be taken for granted.In Episode 508 of The Andrew Parker Show, Andrew examines Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to the United Nations, the delegates who walked out before his remarks, and Netanyahu's defense of Israel's military campaign and its response to Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran and other regional threats.Andrew also takes on the increasingly divisive American political debate over Israel. He challenges Democratic leaders who have opposed or sought to restrict U.S. support for Israel, questions the international focus on Israel's conduct while other abuses in the Middle East receive less attention, and argues that opposition to Netanyahu should not become opposition to Israel's right to defend itself.At the center of the episode is a larger question: What happens when a nation's right to security collides with international condemnation, political pressure and competing narratives about a war?Andrew breaks down Netanyahu's message to the UN, the political reaction at home and abroad, and why he believes the debate over Israel is ultimately about something much larger than one prime minister, one political party or even one war.Watch or listen to Episode 508 of The Andrew Parker Show.Support the showThe Andrew Parker Show - Politics, Israel & The Law.  Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and X. Subscribe to our email list at www.theandrewparkershow.comCopyright © 2026 The Andrew Parker Show - All Rights Reserved. 

Stijn Schmitz welcomes back Colonel Douglas Macgregor to the show. Mr. Macgregor is a retired U.S. Army Colonel & Decorated Combat Veteran. Macgregor opens with a stark assessment that the global energy structure is being destroyed, warning that the situation will worsen significantly. He dismisses the notion of an imminent diplomatic deal with Iran, stating that trust has evaporated and Iran now holds the strategic initiative, effectively controlling oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. He estimates that only a fraction of normal oil shipments are moving, with tankers forced to pay tolls to Iran, while simultaneous U.S. efforts to punish compliance have made insurance impossible. The disruption extends to the Red Sea, where attacks on infrastructure have halted Saudi oil shipments to Europe, potentially removing 35% of the world's oil from the market. This energy shock is only beginning to be felt in Europe and has prompted discussions in the U.S. about banning diesel exports, a move Macgregor sees as indicative of the crisis's severity. The conversation expands to the broader geopolitical and financial implications. Macgregor argues that the petrodollar system is effectively dead, with the U.S. waging war to restore dominance, particularly against Iranian resistance. He criticizes the American tendency to project its own mindset onto nations like China and Russia, leading to strategic miscalculations. He warns that President Trump's rhetoric suggests a dangerous escalation, potentially including nuclear options, which would finish off the global energy structure. Macgregor sees the markets as grossly underestimating the potential for complete disaster, making gold an essential investment. He notes that central banks continue to stockpile gold and that the BRICS nations are actively building parallel financial structures to circumvent the dollar, a trend forced by U.S. sanctions. He concludes that the West, particularly the U.S., faces a period of extreme internal turmoil, driven by an energy crisis, political corruption, and a public insulated from the consequences of endless wars. Guest Links: Website: https://douglasmacgregor.com X: https://x.com/DougAMacgregor Substack: https://substack.com/@coloneldoug YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@macgregorwarriordiplomacy Articles: https://breakingdefense.com/author/doug-macgregor/ Douglas Macgregor is a decorated combat veteran, an author of five books, a PhD, and a defense and foreign policy consultant. Macgregor was commissioned in the Regular Army in 1976 after 1 year at VMI and 4 years at West Point. In 2004, Macgregor retired with the rank of Colonel. In 2020, the President appointed Macgregor to serve as Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense, a post he held until President Trump left office. He holds an MA in comparative politics and a PhD in international relations from the University of Virginia. Macgregor is widely known inside the U.S., Europe, Israel, Russia, China and Korea for both his leadership in the Battle of 73 Easting, the U.S. Army's largest tank battle since World War II, and for his ground breaking books on military transformation: Breaking the Phalanx (Praeger, 1997) and Transformation under Fire (Praeger, 2003). Macgregor's recommendations for change in Force Design and “integrated all arms-all effects” operations have profoundly influenced force development in Israel, Russia and China. In 2010, Macgregor traveled to Seoul, Korea to advise the ROK Ministry of Defense on force design. In 2019, Transformation under Fire was selected by Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, Chief of the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), as the intellectual basis for IDF transformation. His fifth book, Margin of Victory: Five Battles that Changed the Face of Modern War from Naval Institute Press is available in Chinese, as well as, English and will soon appear in Hebrew. In 28 years of service Macgregor taught in the Department of Social Sciences at West Point, commanded the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry, and served as the Director of the Joint Operations Center at SHAPE during the 1999 Kosovo Air Campaign for which he was awarded the Defense Superior Service medal. In January 2002, at Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's insistence the USCENTCOM Commander listened to Colonel Macgregor's concept for the offensive to seize Baghdad. The plan was largely adopted, but assumed no occupation of Iraq by U.S. Forces. Macgregor has also testified as an expert witness before the Senate and House Armed Services Committees and appeared as a defense analyst on Fox News, CNN, BBC, Sky News and public radio. He is fluent in German.

In this episode of IDF Mission Brief, International Spokesperson LTC Ariella Mazor speaks with LTC B., an intelligence officer in the IDF's National Search and Rescue Unit, about the humanitarian delegation sent to Colombia following the devastating August 2026 earthquake.From locating missing people and assessing damaged structures to supporting local rescue teams, LTC B. shares how the delegation helped communities on the ground and some of the stories that stayed with him from the mission.

Committee rejects requests to bar Religious Zionism, Otzma Yehudit parties from running in Knesset election. Condition remains serious and life-threatening of IDF reservist, son of Israel's ambassador to Washington, who was wounded in Palestinian car-ramming attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu to address UN General Assembly on ThursdaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded on September 22, 2026: Laureen and Mike discuss the growing intersection of entertainment, politics, Israel and antisemitism, beginning with the controversy surrounding Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour, scheduled to come to Raymond James Stadium on November 7. Macklemore was removed from the U.S. leg of the tour after making pro-Palestinian comments, including saying "Free Palestine" during his opening set at MetLife Stadium. The controversy involved New England Patriots and Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft, who has said Macklemore's past comments and actions crossed a line.  The conversation then turns to NAZA, the documentary by Israeli filmmakers that won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival after receiving a record-setting 25-minute standing ovation. The film features anonymous testimonies from 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel and makes allegations about Israel's targeting practices in Gaza, including the use of AI-assisted systems. The filmmakers' use of anonymous sources has become a major point of controversy: the IDF has rejected the film's allegations and questioned whether the anonymous sources and their accounts can be independently verified. Israeli officials have also sharply condemned the film, with some calling for the filmmakers' citizenship to be revoked. Laureen and Mike also examine the continuing rise in antisemitism and incidents of anti-Jewish violence, particularly in Britain and elsewhere, and debate the extent to which criticism of Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu has contributed to antisemitism in the United States. They discuss differing views within the Jewish community and the difficulty of separating criticism of Israeli government policy from hostility toward Jews. Finally, the discussion turns to the war involving Iran and the Trump administration's approach to the conflict, including questions about the impact of economic sanctions, the administration's stated objectives and what the next phase of the conflict could look like. The episode closes by questioning whether the administration has articulated a clear path toward ending the conflict and what continued military and economic pressure could mean for both Iran and the United States. Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing to The Third Opinion Podcast

Something dramatic just happened in Israel—and nobody is talking about it.Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the IDF to prepare for the possibility of “all-out war” against the Palestinian Authority if PA security forces launch—or Israel knows they are about to launch—an October 7-style attack against Israeli communities and IDF forces.Think about what that means.For 30 years, the world has demanded that Israel treat the Palestinian Authority as a “peace partner” and the foundation of a future Palestinian state.Now Israel is preparing for the possibility of fighting the PA's own armed security forces.The danger is particularly alarming because of geography. Unlike Gaza, Palestinian Authority-controlled areas in Judea and Samaria sit immediately adjacent to major Israeli population centers. Jerusalem, Kfar Saba, Petah Tikva, Rosh Ha'ayin and other Israeli cities could face a radically different threat environment if PA forces ever turned their weapons against Israel.October 7 taught Israel a devastating lesson: knowing an enemy is building military capabilities is not enough. Waiting for an attack can have catastrophic consequences.So Israel must confront a critical question:If the threat from the Palestinian Authority is serious enough to prepare for all-out war, what should Israel do about that threat before another October 7 scenario becomes possibleThirty years after the Oslo Accords, the debate over the Palestinian Authority, Israeli security and the future of Judea and Samaria may be entering a fundamentally different phase.Watch and share.Am Yisrael Chai!Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

1906 SPINDLETOP OIL FIELD, BEAUMONT TEXASCONTENTS JOHN BATCHELOR SHOW, 9-22-26Diesel Shortages Drive Inflation And VolatilityLiz Peek highlights rising diesel prices, up over 80%, as a critical driver of global inflation affecting transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture. Ukrainian missile strikes on Russian refineries further strain refining capacity, while USrefinery limits exacerbate supply bottlenecks. Meanwhile, tech stocks rebounded due to enthusiasm over artificial intelligence innovations like Meta's Muse personal agent. The Federal Reserve unanimously implemented a quarter-point interest rate increase to address 3.7% PCE inflation. Furthermore, public dissatisfaction with high energy prices linked to the conflict with Iran is influencing political races, leading candidates to adjust campaign positions. (1)German Political Center Erodes In ElectionsJudy Dempsey, co-host Thaddeus McCotter: Dempsey and McCotter discuss significant political shifts following German state elections. In Berlin, the far-left party Die Linke gained strong support among young voters focused on housing costs. Simultaneously, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) capitalized on anti-immigration and anti-establishment sentiment, weakening Chancellor Friedrich Merz's centrist coalition. Dempsey notes that traditional parties struggle to attract younger constituents amid growing political polarization. Additionally, Russia actively targets Germany with hybrid warfare, cyberattacks, and propaganda aimed at deepening political divisions, as the Kremlinwelcomes dialogue with populist parties like the AfD. (2)Navigating Complex Relations With Global StrongmenMary Kissel assesses diplomatic strategies regarding China, Russia, and the Middle East. Ahead of potential talks between US leadership and Xi Jinping, Kissel highlights that Beijing views negotiations as opportunities for propaganda rather than genuine cooperation. She advocates for decoupling key American industries from China and protecting Taiwan's security. Regarding Russia, Kissel emphasizes that Vladimir Putin faces no domestic opposition and continues testing Western resolve through hybrid attacks and provocation. In the Middle East, she recommends decisive military actions against Iran-backed Houthi forces while maintaining strategic partnerships with regional actors like Oman and Saudi Arabia. (3)Entitlement Reform And Artificial Intelligence ChallengesJoseph Sternberg analyzes the upcoming 2032 Social Security solvency deadline and artificial intelligence governance. He cautions that proposals to eliminate the payroll tax cap create substantial tax burdens without fixing the long-term deficit. Sternberg warns against adopting European welfare policies that suppress economic growth, advocating instead for structural adjustments such as retirement age modifications. Regarding artificial intelligence, he critiques UN calls for heavy regulatory intervention. He argues that technological anxiety is overstated and that AI offers significant productivity benefits and security capabilities that help mitigate its own associated operational risks. (4)Global Military Shifts And Power DynamicsGregory Copley reviews defense challenges, Chinese internal politics, and the strategic conflict with Iran. He notes that Britain's Royal Air Force is supporting Saudi Arabia against Houthis primarily to preserve critical defense transactions. In China, President Xi Jinping faces domestic military purges and economic troubles, leaving both Beijingand Washington seeking temporary stability. On the US-Iran war, Copley argues Washington miscalculated by relying on leadership decapitation; the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps survived by decentralizing command into autonomous regional structures. Finally, Copley dismisses Earl Spencer's public attacks against King Charles III as personal opportunism. (5)Congressional Candidates Distance From Iran WarThaddeus McCotter discusses political maneuvering ahead of the congressional midterm elections. Republican Senate candidates Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ashley Hinson in Iowa have called for an end to the Iran war, gas tax suspensions, and diesel export pauses. McCotter explains that low presidential approval ratings and voter discontent over inflation drive candidates to distance themselves on key foreign policy issues. Drawing parallels to Hubert Humphrey's pivot on the Vietnam War in 1968, McCotter notes that candidates must frame such policy shifts around clear principles rather than political expediency. Competitive contests in traditionally solid states highlight broader party challenges. (6)Post Conflict Stabilization Plans For GazaSamuel Ben-Ur, co-host Thaddeus McCotter: Ben-Ur outlines the Board of Peace's six-month recovery program for Gaza, focused on rebuilding civilian administration and humanitarian infrastructure. The plan's primary hurdle remains Hamas's disarmament and tunnel destruction. To maintain public order, organizers recruited 16,000 Gazan police officers—vetted by Israeli intelligence—for training in Egypt. Drawing lessons from reconstruction efforts in Iraq, Ben-Ur stresses that the new force must maintain an absolute monopoly on weapons. However, implementation remains frozen pending Israeli election results. Furthermore, pending legal definitions regarding war crimes before the International Court of Justice could impact broader international diplomatic dynamics. (7)Hezbollah Narrative Adaptation Amid Battlefield LossDavid Daoud analyzes Hezbollah's tactical narrative adaptation following major military setbacks, including the IDF's destruction of key tunnel networks in southern Lebanon. To maintain support among its constituency, Hezbollah retroactively shifts its messaging—transitioning from claims of conquering territory to arguing that it conducts a war of attrition without defending specific geography. Daoud expresses skepticism regarding the Lebanese Armed Forces(LAF) deployment south of the Litani River, noting that the LAF lacks a mandate for coercive disarmament. Because the LAF continues deconfliction coordination with Hezbollah rather than seizing weapons caches, Daoud concludes LAF presence alone will not neutralize Hezbollah's military threat. (8)

With Israel deep in an election campaign and the country still grappling with the strains of a multi-front war, the fiercely contested exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from the IDF draft remains the issue threatening to tear Israeli society apart.In this week's candid, combative, and illuminating conversation, Yonit and Jonathan sit down with MK Yitzhak Pindrus of the United Torah Judaism party to interrogate the theological, cultural, and political worldview driving the Haredi establishment.Pindrus doesn't mince words. He denounces extremist anti-draft banners comparing the IDF to Nazi camps as "disgusting," explicitly labels violent settler attacks on Palestinians as a Chillul Hashem (desecration of God's name), and dismisses economic projections about Haredi dependency as “lies." But on the core question facing Israel, his stance is uncompromising: as far as the community is concerned, their model has worked—and they have no intention of breaking it.

Welcome to "A Mandatory Listen," a new weekly podcast in which The Times of Israel deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan asks the big questions facing Israel and the Jewish people. For this inaugural episode, who better to ask "Is the IDF justified in picking off Hamas terrorists?" than The Times of Israel's senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur. Last week, as headlines roiled world media condemning the IDF following the screening of "NAZA," which alleges Israel is using AI to commit genocide in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated Israel’s determination to eliminate Hamas terrorists in the Strip. In the past several months, the IDF has conducted a series of strikes targeting Hamas operatives in Gaza. Since the October 2025 ceasefire in Gaza, the Hamas-run Health Ministry claims 1,400 Gazans -- without differentiating between Hamas operatives and civilians -- have been killed by the IDF. Rejecting the notion that “Hamas is protected” within the area it controls in Gaza, Netanyahu asserted that “we are settling accounts with these murderers who murdered our people, our daughters, our women and our children on October 7,” adding: “There are not many left because we are dealing with them.” But is this manhunt moral? Rettig Gur sets the stage for his answer with a deep dive into history and the ideological underpinnings of the Hamas terrorist organization still ruling the Gaza Strip. We then turn to what Borschel-Dan calls a "spillover" effect, in which this manhunt may allow a kernel of far-right extremist settlers to perpetrate violence against their Palestinian neighbors in the West Bank. How can Israel rid itself of what Rettig Gur labels "Jewish terrorism"? A Mandatory Listen podcast episodes are available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Committee votes to ban Balad party leader from running in Knesset election. Undercover Israeli forces detain senior Palestinian Authority security services member In Nablus area. IDF strike in Gaza kills head of Hamas finance department See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My heart aches.Hours before the Yom Kippur holiday, the holiest day to the Jewish people, while I was out on IDF reserve patrol in the Judean Hills, we were placed on heightened alert after a deadly shooting attack near the Jewish community of Neve Tzuf in the Binyamin region of Samaria.Then came the devastating news: Netanel Shakron הי״ד, a father of six from Alei Zahav, had been murdered.The circumstances are heartbreaking.On the eve of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year, Netanel went with his eldest son to a natural spring to immerse and spiritually prepare himself for the holy day.A terrorist opened fire.Netanel was murdered. His son survived.Think about that son. He went with his father to prepare for Yom Kippur—and returned home without him.Yet while Jews continue to face terrorism in Judea and Samaria, so much international attention remains focused on the politically charged narrative of “settler violence.”Jews living in Judea and Samaria are raising families, building communities, praying and living in places deeply rooted in Jewish history and the Bible. This family went to a spring before Yom Kippur. A husband and father never came home.Netanel leaves behind a wife and six children.May Hashem comfort his family among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. May He protect the IDF soldiers standing guard over Jewish communities throughout Israel, Judea and Samaria.Netanel Shakron הי״ד.May his memory be a blessing.Am Yisrael Chai.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

For review:1.  Argentine President Javier Milei attacks the UN in a speech to the world body's General Assembly, calling it a “useless organization” filled with “arrogant parasites.” 2. President Donald Trump said Cuba was a failed state and freedom ​would be coming to the island nation in a UN address on Tuesday that ‌increased tensions with the Communist-run government. 3. Iran and the United States hinted on Tuesday at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end the months-old war, with a senior Iranian official suggesting that the Strait of Hormuz could soon be reopened, as the presidents of both countries were due at the UN General Assembly in New York. 4.  Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa held out the possibility of peace with Israel in a speech to the United Nations on Wednesday, while sharply criticizing Israeli military activity in Syria and vowing that Damascus would not relinquish its claim to the Golan Heights. 5.  Responding to Syrian President Ahmed Sharaa's insistence that the Golan Heights are Syrian territory, Defense Minister Israel Katz says that the strategic plateau in the northeast is “an integral, eternal part of Israel,” and that the IDF will not withdraw from a buffer zone it has held in Syria since Syrian dictator Bashar Assad's ouster in 2024. 6.  On Monday, the UK and France said they would provide defensive assistance to Saudi Arabia, which the Houthis have repeatedly struck during the renewed conflict. 7. US Invites Russian President Putin to December G20 Summit in Miami.

1875 BEIRUT CASTLE Hezbollah Narrative Adaptation Amid Battlefield LossDavid Daoud analyzes Hezbollah's tactical narrative adaptation following major military setbacks, including the IDF's destruction of key tunnel networks in southern Lebanon. To maintain support among its constituency, Hezbollah retroactively shifts its messaging—transitioning from claims of conquering territory to arguing that it conducts a war of attrition without defending specific geography. Daoud expresses skepticism regarding the Lebanese Armed Forces(LAF) deployment south of the Litani River, noting that the LAF lacks a mandate for coercive disarmament. Because the LAF continues deconfliction coordination with Hezbollah rather than seizing weapons caches, Daoud concludes LAF presence alone will not neutralize Hezbollah's military threat. (8)

Join us at Church at the Crossroads, November 5-7, in Atlanta, and use coupon code ATD to get $30 off your registration! Sign up here: https://www.churchatthecrossroads.com/atlantaWe'd love to have you join our Patreon community! Take part in our monthly book club, signal chat, and get exclusive content only available to subscribers. Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/c/AcrosstheDivideWhat happens when the system you were raised to defend crumbles under the weight of truth? In this episode, Daniel Klein, a former West Bank settler and IDF tank commander, shares his journey out of Zionism and religious nationalism and how encountering the teachings of Jesus transformed his view of justice and true peace in the Holy Land. Follow Daniel on his Substack: https://dzyk.substack.com/Follow Across the Divide for more on ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠⁠⁠‪@AcrosstheDividePodcast‬⁠⁠⁠Across the Divide is a podcast for the Bethlehem Institute of Peace and Justice. Learn more at BIPJ.org

Jared Kushner says Israelis are being “a little irrational” about Gaza. Then he admits: “We're now starting to understand the scope of the militarization of Gaza. It is beyond your comprehension.”NOW starting to understand, after October 7, after nearly three years of war, after IDF soldiers uncovered Hamas tunnels, weapons caches, and command centers under homes, mosques, hospitals, and schools across the Gaza Strip?Then Kushner says something else: “We worked with Hamas for over four months.” Hamas supposedly signed a deal to demilitarize.Seriously?Hamas planned and carried out the October 7 massacre. It is a jihadist terror organization sworn to Israel's destruction. You do not negotiate our children's future with Islamonazis. You defeat them.Washington spent months talking to Hamas, now admits it is only beginning to grasp how militarized Gaza really was — and still calls Israelis irrational for refusing another “demilitarization” promise. Kushner has it backward.The old Gaza paradigm is dead. In 2005 Israel expelled nearly 10,000 Jews, destroyed 21 communities in Gush Katif, and pulled every soldier out of Gaza. We were promised peace. We got Hamas, rockets, terror tunnels, and October 7. Never again.That awakening is already in this Israeli election: Itamar Ben-Gvir's push for a ministry to facilitate Gazan emigration; Ofer Winter; Moshe Feiglin; Netanyahu's appointment of Gila Gamliel after President Trump raised relocation in January 2025. Avida Bechar of Kibbutz Be'eri, wife and son murdered on October 7, from the peace-seeking envelope — says Israelis will never be safe if one jihadi remains in Gaza. That is not irrational. That is October 7 clarity.Use American leverage on Egypt to open Rafah for those who leave. Destroy Hamas and every jihadist army. Correct 2005. Rebuild Jewish Gaza, bigger and stronger than Gush Katif. Jewish homes, fields, children, and yes, a beachfront in Jewish Gaza.We are not the irrational ones. Ignoring 1,400 years of jihad against non-Muslims is irrational.Strengthen your faith. Strengthen your Jewish identity. Strengthen your bond to our God-given ancestral homeland. Am Yisrael is coming home.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

I veckans huvudepisod diskuterar vi Ed Sheeran som trampat i skiten genom att gå med på att kicka Macklemore från sin turné på grund av Macklemores ”Free Palestine”-uttalanden. Sedan snackar vi Göteborgs bokmässa som har polisanmälts för att man upplåtit plats till Vänskapsförbundet Sverige - Israel som i sin tur bjudit in IDF-propagandisten Jonathan Conricus. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sorry we are all in Pittsburgh standing outside a Sheetz asking people if yinz can spare a hoagie so we had to unlock one   Jelly Roll got divorced from Whoopi Goldberg because she was cheating on him with an IDF soldier named Egirl Vitubor. Men are just playthings to her. You need some squishy dumplings so bad at the store. If you have a Burger King and a Dairy Queen and a Jack in the Box near you try doing the Royal Flush

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comToday I'm honored to have back on the show once again - two incredible warriors for truth, exposure, and healing for all survivors - especially in their home of Israel: CEO of Bereshit Magazine, Independent journalist and researcher, and podcast host, Daniel Sharon, and ritual abuse survivor and advocate, social worker and lecturer, Yael ArielA little bit about Daniel, Yael and their journey's together:In the ancient, storied heart of Jerusalem, where the weight of history presses against the soul of every inhabitant, a young man named Daniel Sharon came of age amid the vibrant pulse of a city that has witnessed empires rise and fall. Now in his 30's, Daniel once stood as an officer in the IDF's elite tank unit, navigating the chaos and moral quagmire of conflict in Gaza a decade ago. The raw human cost of war awakened something profound within him - an unshakable disillusionment that compelled him to step away from military service and toward a path of deeper introspection and purpose. Then came the global upheaval of COVID, a catalyst that stripped away illusions and unveiled what he describes as the horrific truths embedded in the systems governing our world. Guided by synchronicities and inspired by the bold voices of truth-seekers, Daniel discovered his calling as CEO of Bereshit - Hebrew for Genesis - a magazine born as a defiant answer to the fear-driven narratives flooding mainstream media. In a landscape choked by silence and control, Bereshit rose as a beacon for truth, free speech, and human rights. In 2023, Daniel shattered barriers by publishing Israel's first major article on ritual abuse, a courageous act that ignited both fierce controversy and life-changing connection. It was in this fearless pursuit that Daniel's path crossed with Yael, a fierce social worker, lecturer, and survivor of ritual abuse whose own journey radiates extraordinary resilience. Having endured unimaginable trauma that fractured her early life, Yael transformed her pain into profound purpose. She co-produced two groundbreaking conferences dedicated to healing complex trauma, becoming a sought-after lecturer on dissociation and complex PTSD, her voice ringing with clarity, compassion, and unyielding strength. Since 2022, she has fearlessly shared her story on Facebook—one of the few ritual abuse survivors in Israel bold enough to speak publicly. Her courage has drawn dozens of others from the shadows, forging a growing network of survivors united in their mission to raise awareness and foster healing. Together, Daniel and Yael have become an unstoppable force of light against darkness. Their collaboration gave birth to a pioneering Hebrew-language website dedicated to exposing and understanding ritual abuse - a vital resource that, alongside Daniel's groundbreaking Bereshit article and a pivotal investigative piece, ignited a national conversation long suppressed by fear and denial. Rooted in shared conviction, deep friendship and love, their partnership blends Daniel's strategic vision and journalistic precision with Yael's empathetic advocacy and lived wisdom. Through Bereshit, Daniel's new podcast, Yael's advocacy for fellow survivors, and their relentless activism, they are rewriting Israel's narrative: replacing fear with truth, silence with solidarity, and trauma with hope.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Israeli military said on Friday that it was ramping up its forces on all fronts ahead of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, which starts on Sunday evening and ends on Monday night. Fabian explains what this means in practice. A Hamas commander who invaded Israel during the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, onslaught was killed in an airstrike in the southern Gaza Strip last week, the Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday, as Palestinian media reported several people killed in separate Israeli strikes across the enclave. We learn of additional targeted killings and reports of civilian fatalities alongside these strikes. Southern Lebanon saw renewed tensions over the weekend, with two IDF soldiers wounded by a Hezbollah roadside bomb and Israeli and Lebanese troops facing off near the military’s buffer zone. Fabian compares the activity in Lebanon and Gaza. Iran is rapidly advancing the reconstruction of a nuclear facility that was previously bombed by Israel, according to satellite images cited in a report Thursday by the Institute for Science and International Security. We hear Fabian's assessment of the likelihood of a third Israeli strike on the site. A senior intelligence officer who is believed to have played a key role in the failures that led to the Hamas terror group’s October 7, 2023, onslaught was formally dismissed from the military on Thursday, following months of deliberations over the matter. We hear why this still isn't exactly the end of the saga that includes pooh-poohing intel that could have prevented the massacre. President Isaac Herzog said Saturday evening that he had granted a pardon to Elor Azaria, a former IDF soldier convicted of killing an incapacitated Palestinian attacker in the West Bank city of Hebron in 2016, after the military opposed giving the pardon. Fabian reminds us of the controversial case and explains how the IDF opposes the presidential pardon that expunges Azaria's criminal record. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Ahead of Yom Kippur, IDF bolsters forces on all fronts; Gaza crossing to close Sun-Mon IDF says Oct. 7 invader killed in Gaza; strikes across Strip reportedly leave 5 dead IDF says it struck Hezbollah sites after terror group’s bomb wounded 2 troops Satellite images show Iran rapidly working to rebuild nuclear site bombed by Israel Gaza Division intel officer on October 7 formally dismissed from the IDF Herzog pardons soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian stabber in 2016, against IDF position Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Garrett is back from Venice, Neal Pollack was in Venice earlier this year. And the one thing they can agree on: Venice is very hot in the summer. But only Stephen attended the Venice International Film Festival, and man, did he see some great movies. We should watch out for Ink, the new Danny Boyle movie about the Rupert Murdoch assault on London's stodgy Fleet Street newspapers in 1969, a new 1973-set CIA thriller comedy from Martin McDonagh, starring John Malkovich, and NAZA, a documentary about the IDF's activities in Gaza that we're certain will be the topic of nuanced debate online. Also playing in Venice (and Austin, where Neal saw it) is Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger, a fantastic documentary about Oasis' 2025 world reunion tour. Neal was already a fan, and Stephen, well, he's a lad now. Beautifully made, with great sound, this is a hallmark of rock documentary filmmaking. More divisive is Hope, a South Korean monster movie that's also a sci-fi movie. Or is it an absurd character comedy. This movie changes gears every hour, and it's almost three hours long. Neal and Stephen loved the first hour, and the rest, well, you'll just have to listen to the episode.

With the Altalena's arrival at Kfar Vitkin, the situation escalated rather rapidly. The Israeli government was keen on asserting its authority, maintaining one state and one army, while the Irgun was insisting that the weapons aboard the ship be allocated according to its demands. Following an ultimatum from the IDF, a skirmish broke out which led to several tragic deaths. The Altalena then sailed for Tel Aviv, where the final showdown took place the next day. With the Irgun refusing to surrender, the government of the State of Israel decided to take the ship by force. The resulting battle led to death, injury and the shelling of the Altalena. Civil war was averted, but scars and animosity remained. Was there another way this could have ended? Who fired the first shot? Could the violence have been averted had the Irgun submitted to the State's authority? Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: yehuda@yehudageberer.com

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe. Benny Gantz was in the headlines in Israel and often across the globe for the better part of two decades. He was the 20th IDF chief of staff during two major operations against Hamas, was opposition leader, served as defense minister, and for the eight months after October 7, was a senior member in the war cabinet. His fortunes have changed, however, His party is polling well below the electoral threshold, and there are no signs that is about to change. Opposition figures are calling for Gantz to drop out, warning he will waste tens of thousands of votes that could prove decisive in replacing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. But Gantz insists he is in the race for the long run. Gantz said that he doesn't owe anything to anyone except his own voters. He acknowledges that he won't be prime minister, but says that he can be the bridge between the camps in a broad Zionist unity government. Everything is possible for Israel with a unity government, he said, while no problem can be addressed without one. Netanyahu, he said, needs to be replaced. October 7 was his responsibility, said Gantz, and Netanyahu has also divided Israeli society. He was fairly optimistic about Israel's operations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, saying that Israel cannot allow radical forces to build up capabilities that could be used to attack Israel. Gantz stressed that Israel is not taking revenge in Gaza, but is securing its own future by working to defeat Hamas. Lazar Focus is available on all podcast platforms. This episode was produced by Gabriella Jacobs and video edited by Yitzchak Ledee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For nearly three years I refused to spend every day chasing the latest lie about Israel. Not because the lies don't matter. Because the Jewish people cannot win if we live forever in the defendant's chair.In Hebrew, the word "Hasbara" is used when defending Israel. But that is the problem, it is defense. Pulse of Israel chose offense.Since October 7 Israel has been fighting a jihadi enemy that massacred families, burned people alive, kidnapped children, raped women, and celebrates murdering Jews. Not only Hamas in Gaza. Hezbollah in Lebanon. Houthis in Yemen. Jihadis in Judea and Samaria. A 1,400+ year jihad now backed by Iran, Qatar, and Turkey.While we fight that war, Western media, campuses, NGOs, and activists folded every allegation, famine, hospitals, aid, journalists, children, into one word: genocide. Holocaust inversion. Jews worldwide were assaulted, cancelled, and intimidated. Then contrary evidence appeared. The megaphone went quiet. Almost no corrections. Almost no apologies.Belgian philosopher Maarten Boudry documented that collapse. He paid for it: cancelled lectures, withdrawn invitations, attempts to get him fired. Liberal democracy is supposed to answer claims with evidence. Not with a mob.Expose every falsehood. Demand accountability. Then get off the stand.October 7 told us who the enemy is. Believe them. Israel did not choose that massacre. Once they chose war, the Jewish state had a duty to defeat those who hunt Jews.We will not apologize for IDF soldiers killing jihadis, destroying terror infrastructure, or defending Jewish families. We are home. We are sovereign. We have an army.The red-green alliance - radical progressives plus jihadi movements - is now inside the West. Israel is the front line, not a side story.The deeper victory is not only military. It is Jewish pride, identity, homeland, and faith in God. That awakening is already happening in Israel.Join Pulse of Israel. Share this. Strengthen the connection to our people, our land, and God. Am Yisrael Chai.Join Our Whatsapp Channel: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkavRznXy731nxxRyptCMvFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/AviAbelowJoin our Telegram Channel: https://t.me/aviabelowpulseFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulse_of_israel/?hl=enPulse of Israel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelVideoNetworkVisit Our Website - https://pulseofisrael.com/Donate to Pulse of Israel: https://pulseofisrael.com/boost-this-video/

Tehila Wenger, deputy director of the Israeli branch of the Geneva Initiative, and Noah talk about why so many Jewish-Israeli politicians and parties rule out joining a coalition with Palestinian-Israeli politicians and parties. Then Hannah Brown, film critic for the Jerusalem Post, joins to talk about the eventful week in Israeli cinema, starting with the Ophir Award Best-Picture winner Tell Me Everything, and continuing with the controversial new documentary about the IDF's policy on civilian casualties, NAZA, which won a Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival and got the longest standing ovation in the history of film. For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: What we wouldn't give for some superego: Have AI videos made elections all id? Plus: Back when blowing shofar at the Wall was illegal, gearing up with friends for the elections in 40 days, life with a kid on the spectrum and awesome new music with a Days-of-Awe vibe.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Following headlines worldwide and widespread anger in Israel over the allegations made in documentary film ‘NAZA’ about Israel's policies on civilian fatalities in the Gaza war, Magid reports that the Foreign Ministry has recommended to diplomats to dial down attacks on the Israeli filmmakers, assessing that ongoing furious Israeli denials are harming rather than helping. While the next official round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is delayed to next month, Magid notes that a small meeting between the Israeli ambassador to the US and the Lebanese ambassador took place in Washington, with each party reporting that there hasn't been enough progress on either side, in terms of the Lebanese army disarming Hezbollah and Israel withdrawing from some parts of southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, a Lebanese official spoke with Magid -- although interviews with Israeli press are forbidden -- relaying the message that Lebanon does want to disarm Hezbollah and that Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon have become too indiscriminate. Magid also reports on the recent talks between the Houthis and the US regarding its seizure of a strategic stretch of the Red Sea coast, noting that engagement with the Iran-backed militia risks normalizing its status as an address for negotiation rather than an illegitimate actor. After Vice President JD Vance stated in a podcast interview that US Mideast policy can't be subservient to Israel's needs, Magid discusses other aspects of the interview, including that Vance called Israel an important partner and that relationships with all US allies are based on US interests. Finally, Magid reviews details from a leaked Board of Peace committee document summarizing 71 intended construction projects in Gaza, noting that it's all on hold because Israel hasn't agreed to the current disarmament plan. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israeli government sends diplomats talking points to respond to ‘NAZA’ — report Israeli, Lebanese envoys hold ‘positive’ meeting in Washington Lebanese official to ToI: ‘Indiscriminate’ IDF strikes hinder Hezbollah disarmament Vance: US cannot let its Mideast foreign policy be ‘subservient to Israel’ Houthis met US officials in Oman, promised not to hit American, Israeli ships — sources Gaza-bound technocrats draw up 71 rebuilding projects, which hinge on Israeli approval Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Ari Schlacht produced this episode. IMAGE: US bureau chief Jacob Magid appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The violence of extremist settlers on the West Bank as they systematically terrorize, attack and even displace Palestinian communities is a “perversion of Judaism” and a desecration of God’s name,” said Rabbi Levi Weiman-Kelman, speaking on the Haaretz Podcast in the week between the Jewish New Year and its Day of Atonement. Joining Weiman-Kelman on the podcast is Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American who flew from Ohio back to his home in the West Bank village of Qusra, after settlers laid siege to his neighborhood and the IDF declared a closed military zone. Ridi has been unable to leave his house for a month due to the order, and says the closure has been selectively enforced against Palestinians, while the army refuses to remove the settlers. Ridi is flying the American flag on his house, he said, “as a message to the U.S. government, to the U.S. officials, that I need protection and I need help.” Weiman-Kelman, a former president of Rabbis for Human Rights and retired spiritual leader of Kol HaNeshama, a Reform synagogue in Jerusalem, reflected on the situation in the West Bank and the overall state of the country following Rosh Hashanah and ahead of Yom Kippur – a day on which, he said, “I want to atone for still feeling the effects of October 7, for the nationalist part of me overcoming the universal vision that is also part of me.” Israel today is not only threatened by external enemies, but “threatened from within by the moral center of this country beginning to shatter and disintegrate before our eyes,” he said. “We live in a country where people feel encouraged and empowered to express their darkest sides through acts of physical violence,” he said, including repeated vandalism to the Reform synagogue in Jerusalem he founded in 1985. Read more: One Month and One IDF 'Outpost Evacuation' Later, Qusra Remains Besieged by Settlers Palestinian-American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged by Israeli Settlers B'Tselem Says Israel Is Implementing a 'Project of Elimination' Against Palestinians in the West Bank IDF Dismisses Commander Over Praying With Settlers at West Bank Outpost American Rabbis Confront a Fraught Question This High Holy Day Season: How to Talk About IsraelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lebanon's future is at the center of a major diplomatic push as President Joseph Aoun meets French President Emmanuel Macron and Jordan's King Abdullah II in Paris. The talks come as Israel and Lebanon explore a possible security framework, including what could eventually replace UNIFIL in southern Lebanon.In this episode of the Israel Daily News Podcast, Shana Fuld breaks down the history behind the Israel-Lebanon conflict and explains why UNIFIL has remained in southern Lebanon for nearly 50 years.The discussion covers the origins of UNIFIL, the PLO's presence in southern Lebanon, Israel's 1978 and 1982 operations, Hezbollah's emergence, and the aftermath of the Second Lebanon War.Shana also explains the current proposal being discussed: Israeli forces could withdraw as the Lebanese military moves into southern Lebanon and Hezbollah is disarmed. But Israel says the Lebanese army must prove it can actually remove Hezbollah from the area before an Israeli withdrawal can take place.The episode also covers:

In this episode, we look at the key factors that make it hard for us today to relate to Malchus. And we similarly examine how this makes it very difficult for us to G-d as King. We examine how the secularization of the state plays a very key part of this challenge. This week's episode is dedicated by Ben and Talia Silver in honor and for the merit for the safety of all the IDF soldiers. You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien  create new and original content via our non profit  'The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation'.  Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : jewishhistorytnchfoundation@gmail.com Credit Card : https://thechesedfund.com/thejewishhistoryandtanachfoundation/support-r-wittenstein-s-tanach-and-jewish-history-project The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c.  EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor's Fund account number: 2642025 Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join!  For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

IDF forces eliminated 2 Nukhba terrorists in Gaza strikes this week. US refuses entry visa to Palestinian Authority leader to attend UN General Assembly in New York. French president hosts Lebanese, Jordanian leaders to discuss situation in LebanonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A UN fact-finding mission has reported that two US airstrikes which killed at least 178 civilians in Iran constitute war crimes. Plus: Andy Burnham says he is “determined” to hit net zero by 2050, Sweden's left-of-centre coalition wins the general election, Netanyahu is pushing to strip IDF critics of their citizenship, and the Oxfordshire village of Piddington has voted to secede from the UK over migrant housing plans. With Steven Methven, Dalia Gebrial & Jack Buck.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen’s Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam’s holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world. The rebels immediately denied the accusation but did announce later in the day that they had shot down a Saudi fighter jet. At the same time, the Houthis have captured more strategic islands in the southern Red Sea, strengthening their control of the major maritime shipping route Bab el-Mandeb, and putting more of an economic squeeze on the Saudis. We learn how the military chiefs of Israel, the US, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Egypt held a meeting in Germany last week about the war with Iran and regional tensions, according to the Axios news site. And we hear about how the recent Mecca Accords between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are not bearing military fruit. As the conflict deepens across the region, Berman weighs in on Saudi Arabia's requests for help from its allies and neighbors, and why, specifically, the United States appears to hope to stay out of it -- for now. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘Red line’: Houthis accused of targeting Mecca for first time in current flare-up IDF chief met army heads of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, other Arab states to discuss Iran – report What the closure of Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could mean for oil flows Houthis seize more key islands in Red Sea, launch attacks into Saudi Arabia Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Yitzhak Ledee filmed and edited this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Check out our Israel Guys Outdoors channel → https://israelguys.link/outdoors-ECF This last week a film was screened at the Venice Film festival called Naza. The film, directed by a couple of Israelis, was awarded the special jury prize, and when it was announced, it was greeted with a full 25 minutes of standing ovation. Why? Because it paints a picture of supposed Israeli war crimes in Gaza with a surprising amount of emotional and journalistic surety.  But as we'll see over the next few minutes, this film is anything but journalistic. There are major flaws in the claims made by the film, and serious doubts about the directors themselves, and their possible ties to Hamas itself. Ben Hilton breaks it down for you in today's video.    Source Links: X post about NAZA documentary claims https://x.com/RabbiJeffx/status/2098193938028835195?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2098193938028835195%7Ctwgr%5E768802a79e31b3024188807779492dee31f23616%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jpost.com%2Fisrael-news%2Farticle-908673 Wikipedia profile of Yuval Abraham https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuval_Abraham Interview discussing Eugene Kontorovich's views https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyTt6kLz9DI JPost report on citizenship revocation https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-908586 JPost interview with NAZA filmmaker https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908673 JPost report on hostage criticism https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-908592 JPost report on Netanyahu's response https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-908497 JPost report on IDF legal review https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-908551 JPost report on IDF strike ratios https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-908587 Al Jazeera report on bomb quantities used in Gaza https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/26/unexploded-israeli-bombs-threaten-lives-as-gaza-clears-debris-finds-bodies Al Jazeera report on Gaza death toll https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/2/18/gaza-death-toll-exceeds-75000-as-independent-data-verify-loss JPost report on Eliya Cohen's reaction https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-906706 #Naza #AIMilitary #AI #BibiNetanyahu #IsraelNews #HamasAttack #WestBank #JudeaSamaria #Gaza #IDF #Genocide #NAZA #YuvalAbraham #RachelSzor #VeniceFilmFestival  

An Israeli-made film accusing the IDF of war crimes just received a staggering 25-minute standing ovation in Europe, and the reaction inside Israel couldn't be more different. Former Israeli ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum take apart the controversy surrounding Naza, a film alleging that Israeli forces used AI to target Palestinians in Gaza while disregarding civilian casualties. They challenge the film's anonymous military sources and ask why some of Israel's harshest domestic critics receive such enthusiastic receptions overseas. The bigger question: does the applause in Venice reveal something far more troubling about how attitudes toward Israel have changed across the West?

Karol Markowicz sits down with Wall Street Journal editorial board member Elliot Kaufman to discuss his new book, In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis, co-authored with Jerusalem Post senior military analyst Yonah Jeremy Bob. The book reconstructs the internal debates and decisions that shaped Israel’s response to the October 7 attacks and the multifront conflict that followed. Kaufman takes listeners inside the Israeli war cabinet as leaders debated whether to strike Hamas in Gaza or confront the potentially larger threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon. He describes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s initial hesitation over a ground invasion of Gaza, concerns that Israeli troops could be walking into a heavily prepared battlefield, and why it ultimately took 20 days after October 7 for Israeli ground forces to enter Gaza. Kaufman also discusses Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah, including the internal deliberations surrounding Hassan Nasrallah and the decision not to give the Biden administration significant advance notice of the strike targeting him. According to Kaufman’s account, Israeli officials disagreed over whether Washington should be informed beforehand and how the United States might respond. Karol and Kaufman also examine the Biden administration’s approach to Israel during the war, the relationship between Netanyahu and Israel’s military leadership, and what Kaufman and Bob learned through years of reporting and interviews with senior political, military and intelligence officials. Finally, Kaufman discusses his path to journalism, his work covering Israel and Iran for The Wall Street Journal, his outlook for the American conservative movement, and why observing Shabbat has become one of the most meaningful parts of his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Jane Grace opens up about tours and donating gear to the Punk Rock Museum, her massive vinyl obsession, the wild story behind her first Against Me! record and more. Topics Include: Nate and Laura Jane Grace preview her Punk Rock Museum dates She's donating her amp, guitar, and clothes, mostly for storage space Museum's jam room lets visitors actually play donated instruments Her photo greets everyone entering the Punk Rock Museum Favorite museum artifact: Joe Strummer's last bag of weed LJG is an avid vinyl collector who abandoned CDs entirely Her collection fills Ikea shelves plus boxes of seven-inches She now collects complete artist discographies, especially posthumously Bowie's late career shows the appeal of complete discographies She's donating a rare, flawed first-pressing Against Me record Physical vinyl feels more meaningful to her than streaming stats Reinventing Axl Rose has hundreds of variants; she's wary of the trend Axl Rose has never publicly acknowledged their tribute record She loves browsing new-arrival shelves during unhurried store visits Their first pressed record had accidental distortion, but still sold Touring made scheduling test pressings a constant headache Warner Brothers surprisingly gave White Crosses back to the band Her label, Total Treble, drew lessons from mentor Fat Mike She worries algorithm-driven social media and AI hurt musicians Her teenage son's DIY punk scene offers genuine hope She discusses redemption debates and a German venue's IDF controversy She closes by naming favorite record stores worldwide High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. As Israeli politicians assail the Israeli filmmakers behind documentary “NAZA,” about Israel’s alleged AI-assisted killing of civilians in Gaza, Fabian discusses the IDF's immediate response, accusing the filmmakers of making false and unverified claims. Fabian reports on recent IDF strikes in Gaza that killed several well-known, senior Hamas commanders, and notes that these strikes receive less attention than they did in the past. Fabian discusses two incidents in the West Bank over the weekend -- concerning an off-duty soldier who fired at Palestinians he said were throwing stones, and a soldier who shot and injured a Palestinian during a settler clash. After the IDF blew up Hezbollah's underground facility beneath Lebanon's Ali Taher Ridge, Fabian details aspects of the complex, and explains why it took so long to carry out the operation. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Culture minister urges revoking citizenship of ‘NAZA’ film creators for ‘treason’ IDF says it killed two Hamas engineers in Gaza strike; 13 others reported injured IDF kills commander of Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade in southern Gaza airstrike IDF soldier shoots, injures Palestinian who posed no apparent threat amid settler clash Off-duty soldier suspended for firing at Palestinians in West Bank, says they threw stones IDF blows up Hezbollah’s ‘strategic’ complex beneath south Lebanon’s Ali Taher Ridge Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian appears on the Daily Briefing with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the resurfacing of the Altalena weapons ship of the Irgun, the controversies and story of its tragic ending have resurfaced as well. In this first part of a two part series on the Altalena story, the background of the Irgun's position in the early days of the State of Israel is clarified, along with the background to the purpose and goals of the Altalena ship. What was the relationship between the Irgun and the new State of Israel? What was on the Altalena and who was it for? What took place during the first few weeks of the State's existence that dramatically changed the fate of the Altalena? Who was to fight the War of Independence for the State of Israel - the newly founded IDF or prestate private politicized militias?  Subscribe to Jewish History Soundbites Podcast on: PodBean: https://jsoundbites.podbean.com/ or your favorite podcast platform Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram at @Jsoundbites For sponsorship opportunities about your favorite topics of Jewish history or feedback contact Yehuda at: yehuda@yehudageberer.com

Subscribe now for an ad-free experience and all of our episodes. I, for one, welcome our new AI overlords. In this week's news: the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service confirms last month was tied for the hottest ever recorded (0:52); the Houthis/Ansar Allah take the port city of Mokha (1:45); the U.S. and Iran exchange ship attacks as oil prices rise (5:25); the IAEA refers Iran to the United Nations (7:32); Trump predicts an end to the Iran war immediately after the midterms (8:59); 12 countries ban products made in Israeli settlements (10:52); a new report alleges that Netanyahu ignored October 7 warnings and a chance to recover hostages (13:49); the IDF takes a strategic ridge in Lebanon, then escalates strikes (18:30); an arbitration court rules against India on the Indus Waters Treaty (20:49); new claims of famine emerge in Sudan's Darfur region (23:05); the Nigerian government and Boko Haram maintain a ceasefire (24:59); the Trump administration phases out U.S. support for anti-AIDS programs in Namibia (27:21); American envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visit Russia and Ukraine (29:22); Ukraine tries to close Russian airspace (31:20); and in a trade war update, Canadian tariffs on U.S. goods take effect (32:50).          Don't forget Derek's Substack, Foreign Exchanges. Enjoy Danny's new Substack, Imperialist Realism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices