Jerusalem Studio

Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with Israeli Ambassador Ronny Leshno-Yaar, who was appointed Jerusalem’s first envoy the North Atlantic Treaty Organization while also serving as the nation’s representative at the European Union headquarters. Prior to his mission in Brussels, Leshno-Yaar built a distinguished career as a senior official in the Ministry of Foreign A...

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal, was revoked by then-US President Donald Trump almost five years ago. It has not been successfully resuscitated by the administration of President Joe Biden, as there was no meeting of the minds with the Islamic Republic - which responded to Trump’s decision by walking away from the deal, too. The JCPOA seems to have been...

Forces of nature have taken center stage on Israel’s northern frontier and beyond, where winter is always harsh, and the lack of energy supplies make conditions even more unforgiving. The 6 February earthquakes devastating parts of Turkey and northern Syria showed the generous and skilled face of the Israel Defense Forces, whose search and rescue teams worked relentlessly to find, extricate and ta...

This week marks exactly one year since Russian forces mounted a full-scale invasion of its Western neighbor, Ukraine - an act of aggression which seemingly caught much of the world by surprise despite repeated actions and rhetoric indicating Moscow’s ill intent, which included the unopposed annexation of Crimea eight years prior. In contrast, the Western response, despite intensifying fractures th...

Jonathan hosts Col. Richard Kemp, Former Chairman of the Intelligence Committee at the British Cabinet Office and Commander of British Forces in Afghanistan, as well as Dr. Rafael Bardaji, Spain’s Former National Security Advisor and CEO World Wide Strategy. They discuss why the world needs a strong Israel and the challenges facing the country. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Col. Richard Kemp,...

Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with Israeli Ambassador Ronny Leshno-Yaar, who was appointed Jerusalem’s first envoy the North Atlantic Treaty Organization while also serving as the nation’s representative at the European Union headquarters. Prior to his mission in Brussels, Leshno-Yaar built a distinguished career as a senior official in the Ministry of Foreign Af...

As Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its 11th month with no real prospect of ending this winter, the issue seems one of perspective: the gloomiest predictions of conflict spreading into other European nations and drawing NATO into actual fighting. International assistance in equipment and training were proven wrong, or at least premature; while hopes for a swift conclusion of combat operations and tr...

When Africa emerged from its intense period of de-colonization in the late 1950’s and 1960’s, Israel was the most helpful nation assisting the emerging governments and societies to develop their agricultural and industrial resources. In return, Israel was the recipient of goodwill and some diplomatic support, but under Arab pressure these relations proved too fragile. Now, however, when the Arab w...

Jonathan hosts an international delegation to discuss the importance of a strong Israel to the world. Other topics include the challenges facing Israel –particularly the looming threat of a nuclear Iran. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, Host. - Dr. Rafael Bardaji, CEO World Wide Strategy & Former Spanish National Security Advisor. - Mr. John Baird Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. - Brig. Gen...

In its first two years in office, the administration of US President Joe Biden was reluctant to threaten Iran with military action, should diplomatic moves to stop its progress toward nuclear weapons fail. Lately however, out of obvious frustration at Tehran’s refusal to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that was revoked by then-President Donald Trump five years ago, American officials...

Last spring, Israel came under attack by a series of terror acts in population centers. The perpetrators usually came from Palestinian towns and villages in the northern part of the West Bank, formally under the Palestinian Authority - but in fact only lightly supervised by its security forces. The Israeli response was to launch the ongoing Operation Waves Breaker, with raids of hotbeds of terror...

Please join host Amir Oren for the second of a two-part interview with former IDF Ground Forces Head Major General (Reserves) Guy Tzur. Major General (Res.) Guy Tzur came up through the ranks of the IDF Armor Corps, commanding troops on all levels from platoon to division and directing the tanks’ doctrine department between command assignments. He fought in Lebanon and Gaza, studied in Great Brita...

When US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel, earlier this week, one of his top agenda items was obviously Iran’s nuclear program. Israeli officials have publicly claimed that they were successful in making the case to the administration of US President Joe Biden against re-entering the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, revoked by former President Donald Trump. Blinken argued that th...

Once upon a time, at the height of the Cold War, regional alliances were easily pictured. On one half of the court stood the United States, with Turkey as a NATO member, Iran as the guardian of the Persian Gulf and Israel as the strongest power in the Eastern Mediterranean. Also on this list - Jordan, Saudi Arabia and at times weak Lebanon. On the other side - the Soviet Union with the more radica...

Please join us for discussion on political protests in Israel over the government’s plans to reform the judiciary. Other topics include ongoing Israeli-US defense cooperation and the joint Juniper Oak multi-sector military exercise, potential Israeli-Saudi ties, Iran’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine War and chances it will resume negotiations to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Actio...

Washington and Jerusalem have long had a two-tiered relationship, with an underlying third one: that of the ties between people based on values, culture and identity. At the top, the political echelons interact, and right now there seems to be a built-in tension between the Biden Administration and the Netanyahu government. Professionally, the channels between the military and intelligence service...

In a smooth military transition - so unlike the chaotic political scene - Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi took over the IDF Chief of General Staff position from his fellow Paratrooper Aviv Kochavi. All speakers in successive hand-over ceremonies in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv mentioned the Iranian threat as a top priority, but also mentioned what should be obvious - but is not - in 2023 Israel: the pri...

Jonathan and Yair commemorate the 3,000th daily TV7 Israel News broadcast, in additional to our many other productions. The two also discuss contemporary regional events and challenges, and urge our viewers to continue praying for the peace of Jerusalem and the salvation of Israel. You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7...

Yair and Monika host Chad Holland, CEO of The King of Kings Family of Ministries. The three attempt to summarize the year 2022 and learn a few essential lessons from God. They also seek to understand how God wants us to pray during this new year! So please join us in prayer. You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israeln...

Please join host Amir Oren for the first of a two-part interview with former IDF Ground Forces Head Major General (Reserves) Guy Tzur. Major General (Res.) Guy Tzur came up through the ranks of the IDF Armor Corps, commanding troops on all levels from platoon to division and directing the tanks’ doctrine department between command assignments. He fought in Lebanon and Gaza, studied in Great Britai...

After only three weeks in office, the Netanyahu government is involved in a heated debate with its opponents in the Knesset and public. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, with Netanyahu’s backing, has unveiled an ambitious plan to redo the country’s judicial branch, moving its center of gravity from judges and legal advisors towards politicians. Levin argues that it is a necessary reform. His critics w...

Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, world-renowned with his own acronym MBS, has an ambitious program and only eight years remaining to implement it. MBS calls it “Vision 2030” and is marketing its main features in terms intended to appeal to Western decision-makers and publics. He talks about weaning the Kingdom’s economy of its dependence on oil, on social transfo...

Jonathan and Yair launch a new season and take opportunity to dedicate of TV7 Israel Editor’s Note to the Lord. They also share the developments that lay ahead in 2023, as well as the economic and security challenges facing Israel. Discussion additionally focuses on the ongoing Operation Waves Breaker against Palestinian terrorism launched by Israel’s security establishment. You are welcome to joi...

Early next week the Israel Defense Forces will have a significant event, the changing of the guard. Major General Herzi Halevi will be elevated in rank and position to Chief of General Staff, making him the top military commander in the nation, of course subject to civilian political directives. His investiture was planned months in advance, but in the interim Jerusalem saw a change of governments...

With the war in Ukraine only several weeks away from its first anniversary, it has obviously become the most important issue for Russian President Vladimir Putin. He is going out of his way to salvage some part of his failed gamble on a clear victory. Putin is therefore now courting Iran - despite a lot of negative history between Moscow and Tehran, and the Russian military has become dependent on...