Tel Aviv Diary Podcast

This morning, Israelis awoke to the news that the United States had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities—ending days of uncertainty over whether President Trump would take such action. The decision marks a historic turning point, one whose consequences are still unfolding. Here in Tel Aviv, many of us—for the moment—feel a greater sense of long-term security than we did before the...

After eight days of war, I sit down with my friend Ehud Haik, a veteran of the Israeli Army who has spent most of his adult life in uniform. Haik offers a grounded and experienced perspective on the current conflict. He expresses cautious optimism that Israel can achieve its strategic objectives—and believes that a change of regime in Iran is a real possibility. We both agree: despite the reluctan...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit marcschulman.substack.com In today’s Tel Aviv Diary, host Marc Schulman recounts another sleepless night in Israel as missile alerts from Iran continue to rattle the country, with multiple early morning attacks narrowly intercepted by Israel’s defense systems. He reflects on the exhaustion shared by millions of Israelis and contrasts it...

It has been a challenging two days in Tel Aviv as missiles have fallen close to where we live. In this podcast, I describe the last two days in Tel Aviv. I also go on to discuss Israel’s successful attacks on Iran, why they were conducted, and what has been accomplished so far. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mar...

I was pleased to welcome Nimrod Sheffer, a veteran Israeli Air Force pilot who dedicated most of his adult life to military service, eventually rising to the position of Deputy Commander of the Air Force. Following his distinguished military career, Sheffer went on to lead Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) —Israel’s leading defense company and the manufacturer of systems such as the Arrow missile...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit marcschulman.substack.com Days of uncertainty lie ahead as Netanyahu weighs a possible hostage deal, political pressure mounts, and Trump eyes Iran. The government may fall—or not—but the stakes are high either way. Also: a look at Trump’s decision to deploy troops to Los Angeles and final thoughts on Apple’s latest product announcement...

Join Marc Schulman from Tel Aviv for an insightful analysis of current Israeli and global developments on June 6th. This episode covers Israel's enforcement of the Lebanon ceasefire through targeted strikes on Hezbollah positions in Beirut, the complex situation in Gaza including Israel's controversial support for non-Hamas militias, and the ongoing political crisis over ultra-Orthodox military dr...

Here’s an improved and more polished version of your podcast description: On a day marked by the tragic news of another fallen soldier in Gaza, deep political tensions are brewing in Israel. Are Ultra-Orthodox rabbis preparing to bring down the government over the contentious issue of drafting yeshiva students? Meanwhile, the questions of hostages, a possible ceasefire, and how this war should ult...

We appear to be on the brink of a ceasefire agreement—yet that breakthrough moment continues to elude us. In this episode, I explore the current situation, Israel’s failure to take constructive action toward the people of Gaza over the past 20 months, and how that failure has made effective public diplomacy nearly impossible. I also discuss why, at this point, serious talk of a Palestinian state r...

It’s been a long war that has had major impacts on Israeli society and Israel’s strategic and diplomatic standing. Together with my good friend Ehud Haik, who spent a career in the military, we take a step back to examine the broader picture: Where does Israel stand today, regionally, globally, and socially? The conversation begins with an overview of the major global shifts and their impact on Is...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit marcschulman.substack.com Yesterday was filled with rumors and reports of progress regarding the hostages. Then, Prime Minister Netanyahu added fuel to the fire by claiming he would make an announcement either later that day or the following day. Why? The Houthis continue to attack, and the war continues. Meanwhile, Israel’s new humanit...

Marc Schulman reflects on the dramatic events of recent days—including the daily missile attacks by the Houthis, a dangerous and misleading speech by Prime Minister Netanyahu, the collapse of hostage negotiations, and much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcschulman.substack.com/subscribe

Amir, a former Israeli fighter pilot, spent many years living in China, where he played a key role in developing Israeli business interests. Today, he leads a major venture fund in Israel and remains a leading expert on China-Israel relations. His insights are especially valuable in this time of global uncertainty. In this episode, we explore a wide range of topics—from China-U.S. dynamics to the...

Trump seals deals with everyone but Netanyahu. As the Hostage families said this morning, “we woke this morning with a heavy heart and great fear in light of the reports of an increase in attacks in Gaza and the end of President Trump’s visit to the area. All the signs were that Israel was hours from “the miss of the century”. Instead of returning all of the hostages and being part of the advances...

While our eyes have naturally been on Gaza and the hostages, we cannot forget that Jerusalem remains in many ways at the center of the conflict. Today, we explore this with Professor Reiter, and also learn about his career and accomplishments. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcschulman.substack.com/subscribe

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