Israel Undiplomatic

The hostage talks with the Hamas terrorist group in Doha seem to have hit a wall—and in classic Israeli fashion, everyone is pointing fingers. In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, try to get to the bottom of the latest developments. Also, six hostage bodies are recovered from...

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir came under fire this week for fanning the flames in the region after praying on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, Judaism’s holiest site. Is Ben-Gvir deserving of the blowback or are Jew-haters worldwide simply happy to have a reason to blame Israel? Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Isr...

How many Israelis need to be massacred to lend the Israel Defense Forces legitimacy to take action? This question has been front and center as Jerusalem decides whether to strike Iran and Hezbollah first or to wait for Tehran to launch its assault. While many Israelis insist that a wider war is necessary to neutralize the Iranian-led threat, some are saying that realism must prevail over idealism....

After the Israeli Air Force eliminated Fuad Shukr, Hezbollah’s No. 2 who ordered Saturday’s deadly rocket barrage on the Golan Heights town of Majdal Shams, as well as the alleged killing by the IDF of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Iran’s “axis of evil” that Jerusalem will settle the score with anyone who threatens its existence. Now, the J...

Fmr. Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and Author/Journalist Ruthie Blum dissect Netanyahu's speech to Congress ahead of his meetings with President Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest news: Get in-depth analysis at https://bit.ly/jewish_news_serviceSubscribe for more: Never miss a story - sign up for our newsletter https://eu1.hubs.ly/H09J9...

What a week it’s been: While American elections switched to full gear, Israeli politics stayed revved up in preparation for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming trip to Washington. Also, should Israeli generals stay in their lane and leave politics to the politicians? JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev tackle today’s burning questions in this latest episod...

In this episode of“Israel Undiplomatic,” former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev unpacks what the Labour Party’s victory means for the Jewish community and relations with Israel. If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world, join our community by subscribing to our newsletter. Your engagement keeps our journali...

"I'm angry, fuming about what's going on in this country"In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Ruthie Bloom and Mark Regev go head-to-head about the release of Hamas terrorists from prisons and the overcrowding in Israeli prisons. They debate the prioritization of capturing and interrogating terrorists, the need for more prison space, and the provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum debate the Israeli Supreme Court decision on ultra-orthodox military service. Should this be happening now or at all? Will this bring down the Netanyahu government? They also debate the 'day after' Hamas, and what Israelis should learn from Dr. Strangelove. Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest news: Get in-depth...

Mark and Ruthie go head-to-head on the recent tensions between Israel and the United States, particularly regarding military supplies. They explore the reasons behind Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's public criticism of the US and the potential implications for the relationship between the two countries. Does the US want Israel to win? Is a diplomatic solution solution even desirable?

Has the stunning Israeli operation that rescued four hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza unified Israelis around Netanyahu? JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev cover the heroic rescue operation, hostage talks and incessant Hezbollah attacks in the north. If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish wo...

Has the unification of the city under Israeli control become even more important after Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre, or has the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip taken away the ability to celebrate right now? On Jerusalem Day, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev and JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum ask if the status quo in place since the Jewish state recaptured its eternal...

A fire that occurred shortly after an Israeli Air Force strike in the Gaza Strip’s southernmost Hamas stronghold of Rafah is said to have killed dozens of Palestinians who were seeking refuge from the fighting. Was this tragic incident Israel’s fault? Should Jerusalem apologize? If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world, join...

Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev as they unpack the outrageous ICC charges against Israel, European countries’ equally cynical recognition of “Palestine,” and Washington’s push for Saudi normalization—before Hamas is even defeated. If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world, join our com...

Join JNS Senior Contributing Editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev as they duke it out over the progress of the Gaza war and the extent to which the Jewish state’s allies and the Israeli left are hindering victory. Thanks for listening to Israel Undiplomatic's podcast. If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world, join our...

The Premiere is Here! JNS Senior Contributing Editor and Ambassador Mark Regev launch their podcast with a debate about the IDF’s Rafah operation, negotiations for the release of the 132 remaining hostages in brutal Hamas captivity and to what extent Israel should succumb to international pressure on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Thanks for listening to Israel Undiplomatic's podcast. If you...