IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

As gas prices spike in the US, how will the nest steps of the war in Iran impact the economy and the region? In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, Brigadier General Res. Avivi provides an update on all the different fronts of the war from Iran to Lebanon and Gaza. He talks about the successes of the US and Israel attacks on military sites in Iran and whether key economic sites are next. The G...

In this special briefing from the Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF), Middle East analyst Eran Lahav, Head of the Middle East Desk at the David Institute, breaks down the rapidly evolving conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The conversation explores Iran’s strategy to expand the war beyond direct military confrontation by targeting regional economic infrastructure, includ...

BREAKING: THE US has almost fully crippled the Iranian Navy, and together with Israel continues to degrade all Iranian military capabilities. In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, General Avivi provides an update for the developments in the war with Iran, the next stages for the US and Israel, and the involvement of Iran's proxies in the region. 💥 IRANIAN MISSILES 💥 entered Israeli airspace...

IDF Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi delivers an urgent war room briefing on the coordinated US–Israel strike campaign against Iran — and what the next wave of escalation will look like.   In this exclusive update, the General walks through the opening hours of the operation: a surprise Saturday morning attack that eliminated 40 top Iranian leaders, followed by more than two thousand combined US...

BREAKING: IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER DEAD. In this exclusive update, General Avivi explains what has happened in the first day of Operation Roar of the Lion, and the high level or coordination between the US and Israel to take down the Iranian Regime. #israel #IranStrike #IDSF #Geopolitics #MiddleEastWar #israelnews #idf This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE bri...

BREAKING: Iran could launch hundreds of missiles overnight. Brig. Gen. Res. Amir Avivi reveals the 3 specific scenarios that could trigger war with Iran — and which one is most likely. In this exclusive IDSF strategic briefing, General Avivi explains how an Iran–Israel war could actually start, what a “first strike” would look like, and why senior Israeli officers now believe conflict is imminent....

On October 7th, one police officer stood between 122 terrorists and an entire Kibbutz. One of the first hostages taken by Hamas into Gaza, and the last to be returned home, this is the powerful story of Ran Gvili’s final stand and the legacy he left behind. In this exclusive interview, we sit down with the parents of Ran Gvili to uncover the depth of his heroism. Faced with impossible odds, Ran di...

Why is a visit from India Prime Minister Modi front and center when an Israel-Iran regional war Is looming? In this exclusive IDSF briefing, former Ambassador Eli Yerushalmi reveals the critical strategic alliance between Israel and India, and why both nations view the current chaos as a "once in a lifetime opportunity" to reshape the Middle East. Ambassador Yerushalmi breaks down the "Axis of Evi...

The USS Gerald Ford is on the move, and US non-essential diplomats have been ordered out of Lebanon. In this urgent IDSF briefing, Brigadier General (Res.) Amir Avivi reveals why the window for diplomacy has closed and why a joint US-Israel strike on Iran’s ballistic capabilities—not just nuclear sites—is likely days away. In this briefing: The US Surge: Why American carriers are positioning for a...

In this exclusive IDF briefing, Lt. Colonel Res. Gidi Harari breaks down the real reasons that Israel must go to to war with Iran, the immediate need, and how the war with Iran is linked to the threat from Hezbollah in Lebanon. he discusses why the current plan to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani River is almost certain to fail, and how the Israeli airforce operations right now in Lebanon are...

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 prog...

🔒 IDSF INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING: THE “UNHOLY ALLIANCE” Are Islamist terror networks and America First antisemites quietly aligning against Jews and Israel? In this briefing, we expose the emerging “unholy alliance” between Islamist extremists and elements of the America First movement—and why this convergence is far more dangerous than a collection of isolated incidents. In this episode, we break do...

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 for...

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...

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...

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 la...

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 centr...

In this exclusive security briefing, Gen. Avivi reveals the hidden strategy behind the Rafah Crossing opening (0:40) before war-gaming potential US strike scenarios on Iran later in the video (20:00). We analyze the tactical shift in Gaza and how "US Delay" and influence are shaping the regional strategy. Then, we look forward: Is war with Iran imminent? What would a US-led strike actually look li...

He was born in Gaza and taught to hate. Today, he lives in Israel as a Jew. This is his unbelievable story. In this exclusive interview, we hear directly from a man whose life story defies belief. Born and raised in Gaza, he was indoctrinated from a young age to hate Jews and destroy Israel. His path was set: join the terror infrastructure and fight. Instead, he chose a different path. Speaking fr...

Are the current Iran protest movements just a nuisance, or do they have enough momentum to finally topple the regime? We sat down with an Iran expert to break down the reality of a potential civil war, the activation of terror cells in the West, and what a "New Iran" would actually look like. Video Chapters: 0:00 - Intro: Is the Regime actually in danger? 05:43 - Protests vs. Revolution: The tippi...

Brigadier General Amir Avivi reveals why war with Iran is now imminent and outlines the 3 specific scenarios for how it will start. In this exclusive IDSF briefing, General Avivi breaks down the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East. We discuss the heartbreaking recovery of the last Israeli hostage from Gaza and share new details on the IDF operation. The conversation then shifts to t...

The USS Abraham Lincoln is moving. F-15s have landed in Jordan. Is this a bluff, or are we watching the final preparations for a US strike on Iran? The "Midnight Hammer" pattern explained. In this war briefing, we analyze the specific military buildup happening right now in the Middle East (Jan 2026). President Trump’s rhetoric parallels the warnings before the 2025 "Operation Midnight Hammer," bu...

In this episode we discuss how tons of illegal weapons cross into Israel right under the nose of security forces. We explain the routes, and the foreign players funding the operation. While all eyes are on the external threats from Hezbollah and Hamas, a massive strategic threat is growing within Israel’s own borders. In this exclusive briefing, David M. Weinberg breaks down the "untold story" of...

In this critical episode, Brigadier General Amir Avivi (Res.) dives deep into the most pressing security challenges facing the Middle East today. Join us as Gen. Avivi unpacks: 🇮🇷 **US & Iran: The Looming Question** (00:26) Why has the U.S. *still* not struck Iran? Gen. Avivi provides an exclusive analysis on the strategic implications of America's hesitant stance, assessing the likelihood of...

Is a new "Islamic NATO" rising in the Middle East? 🌍 In this episode, we break down the massive new Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan—and why Turkey is now racing to join this powerful military alliance. This trilateral pact could reshape global geopolitics. By combining Saudi Arabia's financial power, Pakistan's nuclear capabilities, and Turkey's advanced techn...