Israel Undiplomatic

Is Iran’s uprising a historic turning point, or the start of an even bloodier stalemate? In this episode, you’ll learn what actually makes authoritarian regimes crack (hint: it’s not street protests alone, it’s defections inside the guns-and-batons apparatus), how President Trump’s rhetoric (“write down their names,” “help is on its way,” tariffs, canceled talks) is being read as psychological war...

Is Iran’s uprising a historic turning point, or the start of an even bloodier stalemate? In this episode, you’ll learn what actually makes authoritarian regimes crack (hint: it’s not street protests alone, it’s defections inside the guns-and-batons apparatus), how President Trump’s rhetoric (“write down their names,” “help is on its way,” tariffs, canceled talks) is being read as psychological war...

Washington just toppled Maduro, and that shockwave may be racing straight toward Tehran. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts unpack how President Trump’s renewed willingness to use American power is reshaping the global chessboard: from Venezuela to Iran, from Hezbollah to Hamas and from uneasy Syria “peace talks” to the very real possibility of regime collapse in Tehran. With Iran...

Washington just toppled Maduro, and that shockwave may be racing straight toward Tehran. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts unpack how President Trump’s renewed willingness to use American power is reshaping the global chessboard: from Venezuela to Iran, from Hezbollah to Hamas and from uneasy Syria “peace talks” to the very real possibility of regime collapse in Tehran. With Iran...

Could 2026 be the year that redefines the Middle East? In this episode, our hosts dive into the unthinkable: a potential Israeli-Syrian security pact, President Trump brokering backdoor deals and the collapse of Iran’s regime from within. But that’s just the beginning. From Hamas refusing to disarm to Saudi Arabia stalling normalization, the future is anything but certain. And as Lebanon simmers a...

Behind the polite smiles and diplomatic clichés, something far more dangerous is unfolding. As Israel weighs its next move against Iran’s ballistic missile threat, serious cracks are emerging between Jerusalem and Washington. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum cut through the speculation to ask the questions no one else will: Is the U.S. truly aligned with Israel’...

Israel is on edge again as three political shockwaves collide: Itamar Ben‑Gvir ignites global outrage by wearing a yellow noose pin in the Knesset debate over the death penalty for terrorists; Hamas kingpin Khaled Mashaal resurfaces in Istanbul with a chilling vow to eliminate Israel and reject any Trump‑brokered plan; and President Trump prepares to host Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar‑a‑Lago to...

Israel’s political earthquake is shaking the very foundations of its democracy. President Herzog is weighing a potential pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu just as President Trump dramatically invites Bibi to the White House. Is this a presidential favor or a veiled ultimatum? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev expose the legal chess match, deep-state power grabs and the media circus surrounding the most...

Hezbollah’s top military commander is dead and the clock is ticking. As the IDF braces for an inevitable retaliation, Israel drills, strikes and reshapes the northern front. But just as war brews in Lebanon, a shadow negotiation unfolds in Cairo, where Hamas still refuses to disarm and the second phase of Trump’s 20-point peace plan hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, UN peacekeepers sit idle, intern...

President Trump just dropped a geopolitical bombshell approving the sale of the stealth F-35 to Saudi Arabia, potentially shattering Israel's decades-long aerial supremacy. As Riyadh inches toward the Abraham Accords on the condition of Palestinian statehood, the stakes skyrocket. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum dissect the consequences for Israel, the U.S. and the broader Middle East...questioning eve...

Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the explosive political, moral and strategic debate over Israel’s proposed death penalty for terrorists, a bill passed in its first reading just as Hadar Goldin’s body was returned after 11 years in Gaza. With Prime Minister Netanyahu’s backing and public support surging post-October 7th, the law may seem inevitable. But is it truly a deterrent, or just symbolic?...

In this special episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum sit down with John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary, to unpack what Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor signals for American Jewry, Israel and U.S. politics. They explore the “Corbynization” of the Democratic Party, the normalization of anti-Zionism in America’s most Jewish city and how bipartisan suppo...

IDF strikes in Gaza, Hamas ceasefire violations, hostage-remains scandal, and U.S.–Israel strategy—what’s next? On this week’s Israel undiplomatic, senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office— unpack Israel’s retaliatory strikes after renewed Hamas attacks, staged “searches” before...

Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—take on the most pressing geopolitical questions surrounding the Trump-brokered ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, and whether a renewed war with Hamas is inevitable.

What makes the new Gaza peace plan different from all previous peace plans? In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—analyze President Donald Trump’s bold new peace initiative, the release of the final Israeli hostages and the reac...

As Hamas plays games and President Trump’s 72-hour ultimatum expires, what happens next? On this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the uncertainty surrounding hostage negotiations and the implications of Trump's latest Gaza peace pl...

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping 21-point plan to finally end the Gaza war, free Israeli hostages and dismantle Hamas once and for all, but as he prepares to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, serious questions loom over the hidden costs and dangerous concessions this deal may demand. In this week’s episode of Israel Undiplomatic, former Israeli Ambassador to...

In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior JNS editor Ruthie Blum—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office— break down Israel’s dramatic ground incursion into Gaza City, Hamas’s last stronghold. With Israeli forces advancing, civilians fleeing and Hamas reportedly firing on its own people to keep them in place, the war enters a de...

In this episode, we break down the shocking assassination of Hamas leadership in Qatar and what it means for the future of the war in Gaza. Hamas believed they were untouchable in Doha, but this strike proves otherwise—sending shockwaves through the region and raising serious questions about what comes next. Could this killing trigger Hamas to retaliate, disrupt hostage negotiations, or accelerate...

The U.S. just blocked Mahmoud Abbas from the global stage. What does this mean for Israel, Hamas, and the global PR war?  In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev, both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office, break down the high-stakes developments shaking international diplomacy....

In this episode, we expose the lies surrounding journalists in Gaza and how the media twists the truth while covering for Hamas. Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces growing pressure from hostage families and nationwide protests demanding action to bring their loved ones home. At the same time, Trump signals the war may soon be over and prepares plans to end it—raising the question: will Israel emerge stron...

Will Israel achieve total victory in Gaza and bring every hostage home, or will another shaky deal derail the war? This episode it sponsored by the American Technion Society: https://ats.org/impact/israels-security/  This episode explores the growing divide inside Israel’s leadership: Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on a full takeover of Gaza City and total victory over Hamas, but opposition voic...

In this episode, we cut through the noise and expose one of the biggest lies being pushed about the war in Gaza—that Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians. The truth is far different. The evidence is clear: Hamas is hijacking humanitarian aid, controlling distribution, and using food as a weapon against its own people. Yet global media outlets, along with their “useful idiots,” rush to ampl...

In this episode, we dive into the growing rumors that Israel may move to annex Gaza after Hamas is dismantled—and what that could mean for the region. With Hamas rejecting yet another hostage deal, it’s becoming increasingly clear that they’re not interested in peace, only prolonging the conflict. Meanwhile, inside Israel, the conversation is shifting from short-term war tactics to long-term strat...