The Deep Dive

As Trump meets Erdogan and F-35 sales dominate the headlines, former Israeli intelligence colonel Or Horvitz makes a contrarian case: Turkey is a real and growing threat to Israel, but it is not, and will not become, the next Iran. In this conversation with The Jerusalem Post's Jacob Laznik, Horvitz breaks with the alarmist consensus taking hold among Israeli decision-makers. He argues that Ankara...

Presidential historian Gil Troy returns to examine the aftermath of the Israel-Iran conflict, Donald Trump’s decision to end the fighting, Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and the uncertain future of the US-Israel relationship. In this hopeful conversation with host Jacob Laznik, Gil explains why declaring victory or defeat may be premature. He discusses Israel and America’s military achi...

The US and Iran finalized phase one of talks this week. Israel was not in the room. In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs (filling in for Jacob Laznik) is joined by Ezra Taylor, The Jerusalem Post's social media manager, for a roundup of a week that may shape the region for years. They unpack what the US-Iran deal actually contains, oil waivers, $12 billion in unfrozen Iranian assets, a...

The US and Iran are days away from signing a deal in Switzerland. Israel has been left out of it. And Yasmin Sayeh — an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst whose family fled Iran — opens this conversation by saying it plainly: "This is probably the worst deal ever. I cannot believe it." In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs (filling in for Jacob Laznik) sits down with Yasmin Sayeh — an Ira...

Israel strikes Beirut. Iran strikes Israel. Israel strikes Iran. Iran downs a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes Iran. All in roughly a week, and all while a 15-year US-Iran nuclear deal was reportedly days away from being signed. In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs filling in for Jacob Laznik, sits down with Shir Perets, The Jerusalem Post's senior breaking...

Behind the scenes, the EU is Israel's largest trade partner, 32% of its merchandise trade, and the single biggest funder of Israeli science. In public, 46% of EU institutional statements about Israel since October 7 are negative. In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik previews findings from a JPPI study with Prof. Sharon Pardo, Jean Monnet Chair of European Studies at Ben-Gurion Unive...

He advised Naftali Bennett. He ran strategic engagement at AIPAC. And he now says this is the most extreme government in Israel's history. In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik talks with Yisrael Klitsner, JPPI fellow, former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to PM Bennett, and former AIPAC strategic engagement director, about whether Israel can run an election in the middle of a two-front wa...

Antisemitism is surging across multiple continents, with incidents in Europe and the US, prompting heightened security measures and public outcry. In London, the Nova Festival exhibition commemorating the October 7 massacre faced police-mandated removal of its exterior signage due to terrorism concerns. Matilda Heller, an antisemitism reporter, emphasized that the exhibition’s challenges reflect b...

The week a landmark 300-page report on Hamas's systematic sexual violence against women and children was released, a New York Times opinion piece hijacked the global conversation. Jerusalem Report editor-in-chief Ruth Marks Eglash breaks down what happened, and what it reveals about modern journalism. The Civil Commission's report on October 7 crimes documented not only sexual violence as a delibe...

Bennett is climbing in the polls. Lapid agreed to drop to third on the list. Smotrich called partnering with an Arab party worse than October 7. Is Benjamin Netanyahu's nearly 15-year Likud dynasty finally cracking? In this episode of The Deep Dive, Jerusalem Post host Jacob Laznik sits down with Jerusalem Post Knesset and political correspondent Keshet Neev to unpack one of the most consequential...

Is the situation in the Middle East on the brink of erupting, or are we seeing a new path to peace? Join us as we break down the power dynamics, strategic decisions, and the role of the United States in shaping the region's future.

The US-Iran-Israel ceasefire might be collapsing. Is war about to break out again? In this episode, we uncover the shocking reality behind the negotiations, the ticking time bomb with Iran, and whether the Middle East is on the brink of chaos.

In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs and Lara Sukster Mosheyof break down the ceasefire between the United States and Iran (and Israel) following Operation Roaring Lion, and what it means for Israel and the region. Recorded in studio just a day after the announcement, this episode examines how tensions escalated, why diplomatic efforts appeared to fail, and what may have led to the sudd...

Shmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, shared his perspective on Israel’s current war with Iran in an interview with The Jerusalem Post. Rosner explained that this conflict is unprecedented for Israel, marking the first time the country is engaging in a war with a distant nation. The cooperation with the United States in this context is also unique, with Israeli and...

Nearly a month into Operation Roaring Lion, Israel’s military campaign against Iran continues to escalate, even as diplomatic efforts appear increasingly uncertain. Hosting The Jerusalem Post's podcast Deep Dive alone, studio manager Shifra Jacobs noted that the IDF has struck thousands of targets since the start of the operation, including key intelligence and military infrastructure.

In this episode, Shifra Jacobs and Ezra Taylor break down the ongoing developments in the Middle East, focusing on Iran’s escalating role in regional tensions. From attacks on Gulf nations to internal shifts within the Iranian regime, they explore how global players are reacting to the crisis and what the future holds. As Israel and the US continue their military actions, the conversation turns to...

Join Shifra Jacobs (Studio manager) and Ezra Taylor (Social media manager) for a detailed analysis of week 2 in the ongoing conflict, as they cover the latest developments during Operation Roaring Lion. In this episode, they dive into the political and military dynamics, including Iran’s new leadership under Mujtaba Khamenei, escalating tensions with Hezbollah, and the ongoing international reacti...

In a recent episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs and Ezra Taylor provided an in-depth analysis of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its significant implications for the region. A key topic was Iran’s perception of an existential threat, particularly from Israel and the US. The conversation emphasized how Iran's aggressive posture is driven by the survival of its regime, especially after t...

In this episode, Gil Troy, a presidential historian, joins Jacob Laznik to examine the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, and how this will affect Israel. As the world waits to see if President Trump will strike a deal or take military action, we explore historical precedents and discuss the potential consequences of a strike or a nuclear deal with Iran. Tune in for expert insights on th...

Jacob Laznik sits down with Tal Hochman, Executive Director of the Israel Women's Network, and Rabbi Natan Slifkin, a renowned figure in Judaism, to explore the ongoing struggles of women in Israel’s military and society. From the shocking mob attack on female soldiers in Bnei Brak to the growing tensions between Israel's secular and religious communities, we dive into the challenges faced by wome...

This week's episode goes into the current back and forth between Israel, the US, and Iran. Host Jacob Laznik sits down with former Editor-in-chief, Yaakov Katz, and Diaspora correspondent Mathilda Heller to analyze the top stories. Additionally, Laznik and Katz discuss how Israel has come under intense scrutiny for its security protocols following October 7. Netanyahu released some handpicked deta...

In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore the complex and uncertain path forward for Gaza's governance following the ongoing conflict. Host Jacob Laznik sits down with military correspondent Yonah Jeremy Bob to break down the developments surrounding the ceasefire, the opening of the Rafah crossing, and the complicated plans for post-war governance in Gaza. Will Hamas maintain influence behind...

In this special episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik explores the poignant return of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, the last of the Israeli hostages to be brought back from Gaza. After 844 days of uncertainty and fear, his body was recovered in a complex operation by the IDF, ending a long and painful chapter for Israeli families. Laznik speaks with Major A, who was directly involved in the mis...

In this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, we unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and beyond. Host Jacob Laznik is joined by Alex Winston and Noah Shusterman Dvir for a critical conversation covering: -The tragic events in a Jerusalem kindergarten -Ongoing bloodshed in Iran - The rising concerns over Jewish safety in the UK - A deep look into President Trump’s newly announced “Gaza Boa...

In this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, we examine developments inside Iran through the personal story of Marzieh Hamidi. Iran is under a complete internet and communications shutdown, as we wait for the response of the world after it was reported that over 12,000 have been killed during the protests. Hamidi is an Iranian taekwondo professional who lived under the Islamic Republic and later under...