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A weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines to bring you analysis from Israel Policy Forum experts and distinguished guests including policymakers, activists, and academics.
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Israel's Multi-Theater War
On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber and IPF Atid Director Shanie Reichman discuss Iran's unprecedented attack on Israel over the weekend, the Israeli mood before and after, the timing and scope of the impending Israeli retaliation, the state of play in the Gaza war, the fate of a ceasefire-for-hostages deal, rising tensions in the West Bank, and more.
In the wake of Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel, Israel Policy Forum experts have been providing timely, clear-headed, and sober analysis on regional dynamics and the state of the Israeli-Palestinian arena.
In this week’s Koplow Column, Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow unpacks misconceptions surrounding Iran’s attack and the opportunity Israel now has to undo some of the mistakes it made after October 7. Read here.Writing in Foreign Affairs, our Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Senior Director of Policy Research, Dr. Shira Efron, offers tangible recommendations for addressing Gaza’s humanitarian crisis while underscoring the importance of involving the Palestinian Authority. Read here.Following Iran’s attack, we have updated our concise explainer on the role of Iran and its proxies in driving conflict across various theaters. Read here.Over the past few days, Tel Aviv-based journalist and Israel Policy Pod host Neri Zilber has written a handful of timely dispatches in the Financial Times on the fallout from Iran’s attack. Explore Neri’s analysis here.If you rely on Israel Policy Forum for credible and thoughtful analysis, please make a gift today so our work can continue to have an impact.
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The Brusque Breakdown of the Bibi-Biden Bromance
On this week’s episode, Tel Aviv-based journalist and Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor Neri Zilber hosts Israel Policy Forum’s Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow and Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Senior Director of Policy Research Shira Efron. Together they unpack Israel’s anger at the U.S. abstention at the U.N. Security Council, why Netanyahu seems intent on creating a crisis with the Biden administration, domestic politics in Israel dictating diplomacy, how U.S.-Israel ties reached this low point in the wake of October 7, and more.
As Israel pushes forward with its war in Gaza and grapples with political turmoil at home, Israel Policy Forum experts have been providing timely, clear-headed, and sober analysis on the ongoing conflict.
In this week’s Koplow Column, Chief Policy Officer Michael Koplow unpacks Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response to the U.S. declining to veto U.N. Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Read the column here.In the coming days, we will be publishing recommendations to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, based on an Economic Cooperation Foundation report by Shira Efron, Jess Manville, and Celine Touboul. A link will be available here once the document has been published.If you rely on Israel Policy Forum for credible and thoughtful analysis, please make a gift today so our work can continue to have an impact. Donate now at the support link below.
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Gaza: Today and Tomorrow
On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Col. (res.) Dr. Michael Milshtein, former head of the Palestinian arena in Israeli Military Intelligence to assess the current moment in the Israel-Hamas war. They cover Israel’s misconception before October 7, the third phase of Israel’s war campaign in Gaza, planning for the day after Hamas, the chances of a hostage and ceasefire deal by Ramadan, and more.
Listen to the May 2023 episode with Col. (res.) Dr. Michael Milshtein, here.
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The Northern Front
On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts military and strategic affairs analyst Yaakov Lappin to discuss the current state of play between Israel and Hizballah. They cover what Hizballah is actually thinking, the connection to the Gaza war, the merits of diplomacy versus a military operation to resolve this conflict, and more.
As Israel pushes forward with its war in Gaza and grapples with political turmoil at home, Israel Policy Forum experts have been providing timely, clear-headed, and sober analysis on the ongoing conflict.
In the Financial Times, Policy Advisor and Israel Policy Pod host Neri Zilber wrote on the impact of Smotrich and Ben Gvir on Netanyahu’s approach to the war. Read here.Applications are open for IPF Atid’s leadership summit in Chicago from May 19 to May 21, open to young professionals in IPF Atid’s leadership network. Apply here.IPF Atid is also accepting applications for its policy fellowship for undergrads. This exclusive cohort opportunity is offered to 10 college students across North America who are passionate about promoting informed, policy-based discourse about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus. Fellows receive a $500 stipend upon completion of the fellowship. Apply here.Explore our 2023 Impact Report, which provides a brief snapshot of our work amid last year’s unprecedented challenges and tragedies. View here.
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Wartime Upheaval and Day-After Diplomacy
On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber hosts Israel Policy Forum’s Israel Fellow Nimrod Novik and Director of the Horizon Center for Political Studies and Media Outreach Ibrahim Eid Dalalsha. They discuss the current mood in the West Bank amidst the Gaza war, growing concerns ahead of Ramadan, diplomacy surrounding Gaza and whether the U.S.-led ‘grand bargain’ can actually succeed, Palestinian Authority reform, the day after in Gaza, and more.
As Israel pushes forward with its war in Gaza and grapples with political turmoil at home, Israel Policy Forum experts have been providing timely, clear-headed, and sober analysis on the ongoing conflict.
In the Financial Times, Policy Advisor and Israel Policy Pod host Neri Zilber wrote on the impact of Smotrich and Ben Gvir on Netanyahu’s approach to the war. Read here.Applications are open for IPF Atid’s leadership summit in Chicago from May 19 to May 21, open to young professionals in IPF Atid’s leadership network. Apply here.IPF Atid is also accepting applications for its policy fellowship for undergrads. This exclusive cohort opportunity is offered to 10 college students across North America who are passionate about promoting informed, policy-based discourse about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus. Fellows receive a $500 stipend upon completion of the fellowship. Apply here.Explore our 2023 Impact Report, which provides a brief snapshot of our work amid last year’s unprecedented challenges and tragedies. View here.
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Negotiations, Escalation, and a Pending Operation
On this week’s episode, Israel Policy Forum Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber and IPF Atid Director Shanie Reichman discuss a potential impending Rafah operation, the state of play of the hostage negotiations, strains in the Israel-U.S. relationship over the Gaza war, tensions growing on the northern border with Lebanon, and more.
Explore more of our commentary and analysis at our Israel at War resource hub, here.
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Customer Reviews
Good on US and ISR policies poor on Gaza campaign
Some very informative analyses on recent UNSC resolution and its somewhat comical aftermath.
Poor on Gaza campaign:
It was commented before the 500 trucks would enter daily and these days only 200 enter makes it sound not paid enter Gaza while in reality only 50 trucks carried food daily hence today more food enters than before. The issue with trucks attacked and siphoned to Hamas storages, hence the hunger is manufactured by Hamas was not mentioned.
Similarly there was a complaint regarding level of casualties failing to mention that Israel is breaking casualty level records for urban subterranean fighting no other army can match giving the wrong impression Israel has squandered its credit for responsible military action in Gaza.
Several more such examples.
Good to add to one listening diet but ensure to include other source to get a full picture on the Gaza campaign.
In depth
Very informative and well presented. The contributors provide a real and detailed narrative for listeners to understand.
A serious podcast about Israel
As someone brought up in Israel who left to live in the UK, country of my birth, keeping abreast of what’s happening in Israel is vital. Not as good as other podcasts like Dan Senor’s Call me back podcast, but much better than other podcasts headed up by extreme partisan individuals, this is a good podcast run by a knowledgeable team who focus on the important topics of the day. I now listen every week.