Israel Undiplomatic

President Trump has once again changed the rules of the game by demanding that Hamas free all the remaining hostages in Gaza by Saturday, February 15th. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu must now decide if the IDF will follow through with Trump’s ultimatum. It remains to be seen how Israel will approach the impossible choice between freeing more hostages or destroying Hamas.

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu concluded a historic meeting yesterday with a bombshell press conference that has shocked the world. On today’s episode, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum will unpack all the details and questions surrounding the meeting from JNS’s studio in Jerusalem. Join them for a discussion diving into Trump’s possible plan for Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East! If you like...

U.S. President Donald Trump continues to shake things up not only in America, but across the globe. Recently, he doubled down on the idea of relocating residents of the Gaza Strip to another country, either temporarily or permanently. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—f...

Released Israeli hostages have revealed that Hamas terrorists were hiding them in a "humanitarian zone" designated for displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Were United Nations workers aware of—and maybe even complicit in—war crimes against Israeli civilians? Thankfully, President Donald Trump has already ordered the cessation of American financial support to UNWRA. How should the Jewish state...

Israel today is torn between those who support the latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and those who oppose it. Many are asking why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suddenly accepted this seemingly bad deal which doesn’t even promise to free all the hostages. Was Bibi coerced into by Washington or were concessions promised to Israel that will become apparent in the future? Join journalist Ruthie B...

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States couldn’t come soon enough for many people awaiting the safe release of the hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic," JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—...

President Jimmy Carter passed away at age 100 this week. He left behind a legacy of being a peacemaker between Egypt and Israel who subsequently turned on the Jewish state, calling it an “apartheid” nation and claiming Hamas terrorists were more interested in peace than Jerusalem. JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former...

Pope Francis characterized Israeli counter-terrorism operations in the Gaza Strip as "cruelty" in his Christmas Eve speech. This marks the second time the pontiff has criticized the Jewish state's actions over the course of a week. Earlier, the pope suggested that the world should investigate whether Jerusalem is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. JNS senior contributing editor Ru...

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his testimony in court on Dec. 17, citing "special circumstances," rumors were abundant about what was imminent to happen. A strike against the Houthis in Yemen? A hostage deal with Hamas? Normalization with Saudi Arabia? Palestinian sovereignty? Or was he running scared because of threats from Iran? JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blu...

News in Israel changes from minute to minute, and the past week has been no different. A notable difference is Jerusalem's change of course vis-à-vis its enemies—from the defensive stance that has pervaded policy since the 1990s to the return of an old-school, aggressive posturing. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both...

What exactly did U.S. President-elect Donald Trump mean when he said on Dec. 3 that there will be "all hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't release the remaining 100 hostages from the Gaza Strip? Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—for a heated discussion on what Trump’s inaugur...

Israelis woke up on Nov. 27 to something very unusual: quiet on the northern front with Lebanon. While that comes as a relief, there is little doubt that the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization will soon be back to its usual antics. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister'...

Hamas continues to wreak havoc in the Gaza Strip by stealing humanitarian aid meant for civilians. But why is Israel providing aid in the first place, and who should be in charge of distribution? While Israel hopes for a change in American policy with the new administration, the United Nations looks to call for a unilateral ceasefire without mention of the Israeli hostages. JNS senior contributing...

In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, hosts Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum discuss the recent political changes in the US, particularly focusing on Trump's appointments and their implications for Israel. They explore the potential shifts in US foreign policy, the role of the UN, and the ongoing debate about civilian casualties in conflict. The conversation also touches on the historical context of a...

Israelis this morning woke up to the news of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election and breathed a collective sigh of relief. They’ll soon find out if their high hopes are valid or if President Trump switches course in his second term. And how will a Trump presidency affect the current war and efforts to free the hostages? JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev...

Now that the dust has settled from Israel's Oct. 26 retaliatory strikes on Iran, Jerusalem's road to victory is finally taking shape. And despite the difficulties, the Israel Defense Forces is more determined than ever to restore peace to the citizens of the Jewish state. On today’s episode, JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—...

Is yesterday’s assassination attempt on Prime Minister Netanyahu that much of a game-changer? And what happens now that Israel’s attack plans seem to have been leaked to Iran? Join Josh Hasten and JNS CEO Alex Traiman in our Jerusalem studio for insight and analysis! We’ll also cover Israel’s elimination of Yahya Sinwar and reactions; continued rocket attacks from Hezbollah; progress in Gaza; and...

Earlier this week, the Israel Defense Forces made a shocking discovery in Southern Lebanon suggesting that the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was aware—and maybe even complicit—in war crimes against Israeli civilians. How should the Jewish state respond, and what does this mean for the future of the region? Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli amba...

Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office—as they discuss the latest developments regarding the Iranian attack that sent millions of Israelis to bomb shelters. What will Jerusalem’s response be? Will Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cross yet another “red line”...

Join us for a special Rosh Hashanah episode of Israel Undiplomatic with the audacious Ruthie Blum and the very measured Mark Regev! We’ll be celebrating Israel’s recent wins and analyzing what we should look for in the coming days as Israel pushes back against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest news: Get in-depth analysis at https://bit.ly/jewish_news_ser...

Israelis in cities across the country's central region woke up early Wednesday morning to air-raid sirens warning of incoming terrorist missiles fired by Iran-backed Hezbollah from Lebanon. The attack comes after a series of major Israel Defense Forces victories over the past week. Tune in to "Israel Undiplomatic" for a complete assessment of what has been happening and how things may unfold betwe...

Thousands of Lebanese Hezbollah terrorists were wounded and dozens were killed on Tuesday afternoon when their communication devices exploded across the country. While Israel has yet to claim responsibility, the Jewish state is waiting with bated breath to see what happens next. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both for...

In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—discuss the 23-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the recent presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, as well as the ongoing conflicts in the Jewish state. Has the wor...

Israeli anger over Hamas's execution of six hostages has reached a boiling point. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former ambassador to the United Kingdom, both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office, as they debate this issue on the latest episode of "Israel Undiplomatic."They also explore the motivations behind the anti-government protests in Tel Aviv; ongo...

The newscycle in Israel changes every few hours and this week was no different! On today’s show, we’ll discuss yesterday’s hostage rescue and also try to understand how Israel will bring safety to its northern residents. Was Israel’s “preemptive” action on Sunday enough or will Hezbollah need to be pushed back with ground forces? Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest news: Get in...