IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

Moshe Davis

The war behind the headlines. Hosted by Moshe Davis, this podcast delivers clear, uncompromising insight into the Middle East conflict — straight from those who have fought it, studied it, and shaped it. Through exclusive conversations with Israeli military leaders, intelligence professionals, diplomats, journalists, and security experts, each episode breaks down what’s actually happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and beyond — and why it matters to the Jewish people, the West, and the future of democracy. This is not punditry or propaganda. It’s frontline analysis that cuts through misinformation, exposes the realities of modern warfare and terrorism, and explains the strategic, moral, and geopolitical stakes too often ignored by mainstream coverage. If you want to understand the war against Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and global terror — and the growing battle over truth, legitimacy, and Western values — this podcast is essential listening.

  1. 4D AGO

    Trump’s Iran Deadline – Gen. Avivi: ”War Sooner Than You Think”

    Is war with Iran now a matter of when, not if? In this exclusive IDSF briefing, Brigadier General (res.) Amir Avivi breaks down whether a U.S. strike on Iran is imminent, what to make of President Trump’s latest threat to the regime in Tehran, and how the movement of additional American warships into the Middle East changes the military balance. We discuss Israel’s red lines, the lack of real progress in negotiations, and whether a U.S. timeline for action within a month actually matches Israel’s security needs and concerns. You’ll also hear how Israel’s campaign in Gaza is tied to the larger strategic picture against Iran and its proxies, how Iran continues to smuggle illegal weapons into Israel, and why Israel faces a growing internal governance challenge in enforcing the rule of law and stopping Arab lawlessness from spreading inside the country. In this episode with General Avivi, we cover: – Is a U.S. strike on Iran now imminent? – Do American and Israeli timelines and red lines really align? – What Trump’s warning to Iran actually signals – and how Tehran may respond – Why the deployment of additional U.S. warships to the region matters – How Gaza operations are coordinated with the bigger Iran strategy – Iran’s ongoing efforts to smuggle weapons into Israel – Israel’s internal governance challenge: rule of law vs. rising lawlessness Subscribe to IDSF for more in-depth war briefings and strategic analysis from top Israeli defense and intelligence professionals. #Israel #Iran #Trump #USNavy #NationalSecurity #IslamistTerror #AmericaFirst #Gaza #MiddleEast Purchase General Avivi's book on Amazon — https://amzn.to/3Z6NVNu This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

    23 min
  2. FEB 11

    BREAKING 💥 Mossad Insider: Iran War within 2 Weeks

    BREAKING – Mossad Insider Briefing. In this rare, anonymized briefing, a very senior former Mossad officer – with his identity concealed and voice altered – warns that a major strike on Iran could come within the next two weeks, and explains the hidden intelligence and ethical dilemmas behind such a decision. In this in‑depth conversation, he reveals: – Why he believes the United States may be forced to attack Iran in the coming weeks – How Iran really negotiates with the West, and why “changing its mind” is often a deliberate tactic – The role of Hezbollah and Iran’s regional proxies in any future conflict with Israel – How Iran’s intelligence services operate abroad, including their efforts to target Western and Israeli figures – The internal power struggles inside Iran’s regime that shape its nuclear and regional strategy – How AI and new technologies are transforming intelligence work inside agencies like the Mossad – The ethics of assassination, espionage and targeted killings in modern warfare #Mossad #Iran #Israel #US #Intelligence #Espionage #Assassination #Hezbollah #MiddleEast #Security #Geopolitics #IsraelIran #WarBriefing #IDSF #Israel #Iran #Trump #MiddleEastNews #IDF This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

    21 min
  3. FEB 10

    “Very Dangerous”: Gen. Avivi Explains Why Israel Fears War with Iran Now

    Gen. Avivi breaks down why Israel sees a NEW, very dangerous threat from Iran – missiles, US response, and what could happen next. In this focused briefing, IDF Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains why Israeli leadership believes the risk of war with Iran is rising sharply — and why time for meaningful diplomacy may already be running out. In this episode, Gen. Avivi breaks down: Why Israel now sees the Iran threat as more urgent than ever, and what has changed. How Iran rebuilt its military and advanced ballistic missile capabilities Why Netanyahu rushed to meet the US President at this moment What Iran’s regional strategy and proxies mean for a wider war How Israel is expanding security oversight in Judea and Samaria You’ll hear a clear, professional assessment of: What an Israel–Iran war could actually look like How Iran’s missile arsenal changes the strategic balance What signs to watch for in the coming days and weeks CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Why Israel calls the Iran situation “very dangerous” 02:46 – Negotiation with Iran or military strike? 04:00 – Iran's enhanced ballistic missiles 06:30 – Regional strategy and partnership during war with Saudi Arabia 12:00 – Israeli Knesset decisions regarding legal status in Judea and Samaria #IDSF #Israel #Iran #GeneralAvivi #GazaWar #Trump #MiddleEastNews #IDF Purchase General Avivi's book on Amazon — https://amzn.to/3Z6NVNu This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

    12 min
  4. FEB 5

    Inside Israel’s 2026 War Forecast: What We Revealed to World Diplomats

    IDSF in Israel has just briefed diplomats on its 2026 strategic reality — and the picture is far bigger than Gaza or Lebanon. In this exclusive conversation, you’ll hear exactly what was said behind closed doors. Elie Pierpz, Director of International Governmental Affairs for IDSF, walks us through the strategic assessment for 2026: Israel’s place in the world, the future of the US–Israel alliance, and the emerging regional order from Riyadh to Doha and Ankara. We discuss: • Why 2026 is a turning point for Israel’s security and diplomacy • How Washington is really viewing Israel after October 7 and the ongoing war • What Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey are each trying to achieve in the new Middle East • The next phase of the Iran-led axis and what it means for Israel’s deterrence • The rise of global antisemitism — and how it’s reshaping Jewish security worldwide • What Western policymakers are still getting wrong about this war If you want to understand where Israel is actually heading — not just tomorrow’s headlines, but the next few years — this briefing is essential viewing. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp #Israel #MiddleEast #USIsraelRelations #Antisemitism #SaudiArabia #Qatar #Turkey #security

    23 min
  5. FEB 4

    Iran Expert Warns: Breaking Up Iran Will Ignite Regional Chaos

    Iran Expert Warns: Breaking Up Iran Will Ignite Regional Chaos. In this in‑depth briefing, Dr. Harold Rhode explains why plans to carve Iran into ethnic mini‑states are not just unrealistic — they’re a recipe for civil war and regional instability. Despite its many ethnic and religious groups, Iran has a deep, shared cultural identity that most Western policymakers fail to understand. Dr. Rhode lays out why any serious conversation about Iran regime change must start from the reality of Iranian culture: a powerful attachment to the land and a historic expectation of a strong, unifying leader at the top. He also explores whether figures like Reza Pahlavi could realistically hold the country together after the current regime falls. We discuss: • Why Iran is a civilizational state, not an artificial one • How “breaking up Iran” could ignite chaos across the Middle East • The danger of Western fantasies about ethnic partition • Why most citizens still think of themselves as deeply Iranian • The cultural expectation of a strong leader vs. Western‑style democracy • Could Reza Pahlavi unify Iran after the regime? Buy his book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4acN6b7 #IDSF #Iran #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Israel #NuclearIran #RegimeChange This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

    23 min
  6. FEB 3

    The Radical Plan to Stop Nuclear Iran: The End of the Nation State

    Is regime change enough to stop a nuclear Iran? Dr. Martin Sherman argues that replacing the leadership in Tehran is a temporary fix for a permanent threat. In this exclusive IDSF briefing, Dr. Sherman presents a "bombshell" strategic alternative: the complete dismantling of the Iranian nation-state. Drawing parallels to the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Dr. Sherman contends that as long as the centralized Iranian state exists, the aspiration for regional dominance and nuclear weapons will remain—regardless of who sits in the government. His radical proposal? Empowering the oppressed ethnic minorities within Iran to fracture the map and end the Persian hegemony forever. In this briefing, we cover: The Regime Change Myth: Why a new government won't stop the nuclear program. The "Yugoslavia Option": A strategic framework for dissolving the state. Fracturing the Map: How empowering Kurds, Balochis, and Azeris changes the game. Permanent Security: Why this is the only path to safety for Israel and the West. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: A Radical New Strategy 1:22 - Why Regime Change is "A Bridge Too Close" 3:20 - The Dismantlement Strategy: Empowering Minorities 5:38 - The Yugoslavia Model: How to Break a State 7:38 - The Persian Minority Myth: 40% of Iran isn't Persian 9:45 - Stability vs. Instability: Which is Safer? 10:37 - Exposing Iran's Military Weakness 12:38 - Lessons from the 1930s: The Cost of Waiting 17:09 - Why Russia & China Fear a Fractured Iran 18:06 - Conclusion About Dr. Martin Sherman: Dr. Martin Sherman is a veteran political analyst and expert on strategic affairs. He challenges the conventional wisdom of the defense establishment, offering bold, out-of-the-box solutions to Israel's most pressing security challenges. Read his article on this topic - https://www.jns.org/iran-state-disintegration-not-regime-change/ #IDSF #Iran #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Israel #NuclearIran #RegimeChange This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings every day, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

    19 min
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The war behind the headlines. Hosted by Moshe Davis, this podcast delivers clear, uncompromising insight into the Middle East conflict — straight from those who have fought it, studied it, and shaped it. Through exclusive conversations with Israeli military leaders, intelligence professionals, diplomats, journalists, and security experts, each episode breaks down what’s actually happening in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, and beyond — and why it matters to the Jewish people, the West, and the future of democracy. This is not punditry or propaganda. It’s frontline analysis that cuts through misinformation, exposes the realities of modern warfare and terrorism, and explains the strategic, moral, and geopolitical stakes too often ignored by mainstream coverage. If you want to understand the war against Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and global terror — and the growing battle over truth, legitimacy, and Western values — this podcast is essential listening.

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