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Defending Israel with David Harris

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Lifelong Jewish advocate and JBS strategic analyst David Harris delves into the critical issues facing American Jewry and its relationship with the state of Israel, offering profound insights on how we can foster strong and enduring support for Israel’s future.

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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Defending Israel with David Harris- Olga Deutsch (NGO Monitor) 14.11.2025

Olga Deutsch of NGO Monitor speaks with David Harris about how some prominent human rights groups, often using governmental funds, have become key actors in the global war to defame and delegitimize Israel - and what's being done to expose and derail their campaigns.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Jonah Platt 06.11.2025

David Harris welcomes Jonah Platt, host of the hit podcast "Being Jewish with Jonah Platt," for a conversation about Jewish identity in America today and the insights he’s gained from his acclaimed series.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Ofir Akunis 28.10.2025

David Harris is joined by Ambassador Ofir Akunis, the Consul General of Israel in New York, for his insights and perspectives.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada on the Gaza Peace Plan 22.10.2025

Acclaimed Egyptian author and liberal activist Dalia Ziada joins David Harris to reflect on the second anniversary of October 7th, the outlines of a U.S. - led ceasefire deal, the Muslim Brotherhood’s reach in the West and more.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Einat Wilf on the Gaza Peace Plan 13.10.2025

Einat Wilf, Former MK and author of "The War of Return," offers her perspective on the proposed Gaza peace plan and more with David Harris.

Defending Israel with David Harris- "Heed the Call" 19.09.2025

David opines about the current state of affairs in the American and world Jewish communities, and what can be done to help them avoid "structural collapse."

Defending Israel with David Harris- Melanie Phillips 12.09.2025

David speaks with British journalist, author, broadcaster and Times of London columnist Melanie Phillips.

Defending Israel with David Harris- "Brave New World" 04.09.2025

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris shares his thoughts on creating a "Post-October 7th playbook," as well as other recent developments pertaining to the state of Israel.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Simon Deng 28.08.2025

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris meets Simon Deng, a South Sudanese freedom fighter, humanitarian activist, Christian, former slave and vocal advocate for Israel and the release of Hamas hostages.

Defending Israel with David Harris- "Recognition?" 20.08.2025

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris shares his thoughts on current French efforts to secure recognition of a Palestinian state, as well as other recent developments pertaining to the state of Israel.

Defending Israel with David Harris- "Rewriting the Playbook" 08.08.2025

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris shares his perspective that in a post-October 7 world, the American Jewish community urgently needs a new playbook, but change is happening far too slowly.

Defending Israel with David Harris: Dalia Ziada on the Muslim Brotherhood 01.08.2025

Egyptian writer and human rights advocate Dalia Ziada returns for a timely conversation with David Harris on current events and Middle East affairs. For this visit, she and David focus exclusively on the Muslim Brotherhood.

Defending Israel with David Harris: Simone Rodan-Benzaquen 17.07.2025

David is joined by Simone Rodan-Benzaquen, a leading Paris-based European Strategic Analyst and author of The Free Press essay on the Muslim Brotherhood, who has long urged the American Jewish community to heed the warning signs from across the Atlantic. 

Defending Israel with David Harris: Einat Wilf Returns Again 11.07.2025

Former MK and author of "The War of Return" Einat Wilf returns for a close look at regional developments - from the aftermath of the 12-day war with Iran and the future of Gaza to prospects for expanding the Abraham Accords and the current state of U.S.- Israel ties.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb 02.07.2025

Rabbi Shlomo Goldfarb, an IDF Chaplain who has served in that capacity for the past two years, joins David Harris for a conversation.

Defending Israel with David Harris- David Kaufman 24.06.2025

David Kaufman, editor and columnist for the New York Post and a strong voice for Israel, joins David Harris for a conversation.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Iran Strikes 24.06.2025

David offers his thoughts on Israel's pre-emptive strike against Iran and Iran's response.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Bruce Pearl 12.06.2025

One of this year’s NCAA March Madness Final Four coaches and renowned Auburn University basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, joins David to discuss being a proud Jew, an outspoken defender of Israel, and his recent trip to the Jewish state.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Tragedy in Washington 29.05.2025

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris discusses the tragic killings of Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky, as well as how to proceed with an "October 8th Playbook" for how to tackle anti-Semitism and all of the issues plaguing world Jewry today.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Eurovision Triumph 29.05.2025

JBS Strategic Analyst David Harris describes Nova massacre survivor Yuval Rafael's recent triumph on behalf of the State of Israel at the Eurovision song contest, as well as the newest betrayals of Israel by western European nations.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Dalia Ziada Returns Again 16.05.2025

Back by popular demand, peace activist, human rights advocate, and Middle East scholar Dalia Ziada returns to discuss Egypt’s attempts to revoke her citizenship over her support for Israel since October 7 and her criticism of Egyptian policy.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Izabella Tabarovsky 09.05.2025

David is joined by Soviet-born, Israel-based Izabella Tabarovsky, a top-notch researcher and analyst of the Soviet influence on contemporary antisemitism, as well as the nexus between antisemitism and anti-Zionism.

Defending Israel with David Harris- John Spencer 24.04.2025

David Harris is joined by John Spencer, a former U.S. military officer, urban warfare specialist, and a keen observer of the Hamas-triggered war with Israel.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Arsen Ostrovsky Returns 16.04.2025

International human rights lawyer and social media influencer Arsen Ostrovsky joins David Harris in the studio to discuss defending Israel in the courts, on campuses, with governments, and in the media.

Defending Israel with David Harris- Passover 16.04.2025

David Harris reflects on the modern-day exoduses of Soviet and Ethiopian Jewry—historic journeys he witnessed firsthand—and shares why these stories should be integral to our Passover narrative and ongoing Jewish identity.

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