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Get ready to go beyond the headlines to learn what makes Israel tick! Join IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman along with experts in the fields of military, economy, AI and government for a deep dive into the inner workings of Israel. Learn what’s happening behind the scenes in Startup Nation and what’s in the works as Israel catapults its transformation into a global superpower.

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Tensions FLARE between Israel & Turkey - Here’s why it matters (w/Harold Rhode) 22.04.2025 59:47

As global attention focuses on Iran, a new Islamist threat is emerging from within NATO: Turkey. In this eye-opening episode of “True East,” IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by Dr. Harold Rhode, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Defense and expert on Turkey, Iran and Islamic ideology. Together, they unpack Turkey’s transformation under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan...

Israel’s failed military ideology that led to Oct.7 (and how to fix it) 08.04.2025 57:41

What happened to Israel’s military acumen on Oct. 7 and how can it be rebuilt? IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by IDF Major (Res.) Amiad Cohen, CEO of the Herut Center and publisher of Hashiloach Journal to break down one of the most urgent questions facing Israel today. With fresh insights from the battlefield, Amiad shares his firsthand experience from the northern front since O...

US deploys B2 bombers (Israel/Iran & what’s likely to happen next) w/Jonathan Conricus 31.03.2025 50:42

Will Israel or the U.S. strike Iran first? As tensions between Israel and Iran reach dangerous new heights, “True East” dives into the heart of the region’s most critical security dilemma. In this explosive episode, host Doron Spielman, IDF Spokesperson (Res.), sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former internationa...

ANALYSIS: Inside look at Israel's military tactics and challenges in Gaza 27.03.2025 53:29

Get ready to unpack the IDF’s ground tactics as it begins another ground invasion of Gaza! Host Doron Spielman sits down with acclaimed Israeli investigative journalist Akiva Bigman to discuss the IDF's tactics and one of the most extraordinary developments in Gaza since the war began: civilians protesting against Hamas.

Gaza war renewed: Will the war spread to Lebanon and Syria? 19.03.2025 41:16

Welcome to “True East,” JNS’s weekly deep-dive into Israel’s security and geopolitical realities, hosted by IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman. This episode features Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zahavi, founder of the Alma Research and Education Center, for an expert analysis of Hezbollah, Iran and the ongoing battle for Israel’s northern security.

Why this may be the end of the Iranian regime w/Dr. Harold Rhode 11.03.2025 58:00

What’s really happening inside Iran? This week on True East, IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman sits down with Dr. Harold Rhode, a distinguished senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute, to break down exclusive, secretly recorded footage from inside Tehran, and the shocking reality it exposes.

Ep. 2: Trump’s Bold Gaza Plan: Game-Changer or Fantasy? w/ Mike Doran 05.03.2025 42:07

Welcome to True East, your weekly source for in-depth analysis on #Israel’s most pressing issues. Hosted by IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman, this episode features Mike Doran, a leading expert in Middle East geopolitics, as we dissect U.S. President #Trump’s controversial #gaza plan and its potential impact on Israel and the region.🔹 Topics Covered:✔ Trump’s bold new vision for Gaza: realis...

EP. 1: How the AI war is heating up across the world & changing the battlefield w/ Dr Eli David 03.03.2025 50:26

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman hosts Dr. Eli David, founder of multiple AI companies who is ranked the second most important founder on X (Twitter) behind Elon Musk, for a discussion about AI on the battlefield. Specifically, they will discuss how Israel and the United States will utilize AI development to maintain an advantage over tyrannical regimes across the globe. They will take a dee...