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Brief IL is a sharp, weekly briefing on Israel’s security and foreign affairs — hosted by a leading Israeli journalist and a former IDF general. Together, they unpack the headlines, decode the strategic moves behind them, and bring the inside story from Israel’s frontlines to the world. Clear. Unfiltered. Insightful.
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- 2 weeks ago46 min
Between Iran, Gaza, and Turkey | Brief.IL Ep. 21
Brief.IL by the INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security. In this episode, INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with Maj. Gen. (res.) Tamir Hayman, INSS Executive Director and former Chief of IDF Military Intelligence, to address three key developments:• The Iranian front: Are we headed toward an escalation with Iran? And what will be the fate of its nuclear program?• The Palestinian front: What is the current Israeli strategy in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria?• Enemy or adversary: How should we approach Turkey and its recent attempts to entrench itself in Syria?Join us for an in-depth analysis of the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight.For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il
- Aug 9, 202651 min
Between Iran, Gaza, and Judea and Samaria | Brief.IL Ep. 20
Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security. In this episode, INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman, Head of the INSS and former IDF intelligence chief, to address these key issues: * The Iran confusion: What led to Trump's decisions to attack, and later call off the attack on Iran? * Board of Peace: What happens after Israel approved the deployment of the Stabilization Force? * Imminent Escalation: Are we headed towards a Third Intifada? Join us for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight. For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/
- Jul 20, 202644 min
Fighting in Iran without Israel | Brief.IL Ep. 19
Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security. In this episode, INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman, Head of the INSS and former IDF intelligence chief, to address these key issues:* The Iran paradox: Why don't Israel and Iran attack each other?* Practicing Normalization: What is the new pilot in Lebanon?* The 8th Front: What does the failed vote in Congress mean for Israel's future?Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight.For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/
- Jul 16, 202627 min
Europe and the Middle East After NATO's Latest Summit | Brief.IL Ep. 18
How have European countries navigated the turbulence of the past year in their relationship with their American ally? What is the state of NATO following its latest summit in Ankara? And what do these developments mean for the Middle East and Israel?In this special episode of Brief.IL, Amb. David Konecký, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to NATO, addresses these questions and examines the latest developments in transatlantic relations, as well as the role the Czech Republic can play in shaping their future.
- Jun 30, 202628 min
Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism: How Should We Approach Them? | Brief.IL Ep. 17
Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security. In this episode, INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with Batsheva Neuer, an ISGAP-INSS Postdoctoral Fellow. The two will address the following key questions:* What is being asked?What are the questions currently being asked about antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and how do they influence policymaking?* How should we address it?How can we better frame the conversation to protect Jewish communities?* Conceptual vs. PracticalHow can we move from an intellectual debate to action-oriented policy?Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight.For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/
- Jun 22, 202638 min
The American-Iranian MoU: What Does it Mean for Israel? | Brief.IL Ep. 16
Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security. In this episode, INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with General (res.) Tamir Hayman, Head of the INSS and former IDF intelligence chief to address these key issues:* What is and is not included in the MoU? How does the MoU address the most pressing issues of Iranian regime change, nuclear program, ballistic missiles, and proxies?* What does the MoU mean for Israel's ability to operate in Lebanon?* How would the American-Israeli relationship look like in the future?Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight.For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/
- May 14, 202644 min
Lion’s Roar: A Ceasefire - or Not | Brief.IL Ep. 15
Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security.In this episode, INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with General (res.) Tamir Hayman, Head of the INSS and former IDF intelligence chief.This week, we address the following key questions:* The Current Status: What is the current situation? What did Israel and the US achieve, and what capabilities does Iran still hold?* The Negotiations: What are the US-Iran discussions, and how will they affect Israel?* The Lebanese Front: How long can Israel keep fighting Hezbollah, and what is yet to be achieved?Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight.For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/
- Mar 30, 202635 min
Lion’s Roar: One Month of Operation – A Strategic Review | Brief.IL Ep. 14
Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security.In this episode, INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with Sima Shine—Senior Researcher and former Head of the Iran and Shiite Axis Research Program at the INSS—to decode the latest developments in the conflict with Iran.This week, we address the following key questions:• The Current Status: What has happened so far, and what are each side’s primary achievements over the past month?• The Leadership Void: How has the elimination of senior officials influenced Iranian decision-making?• A New Middle East: What are the core interests each party is seeking to secure?Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight.For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/
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Brief IL is a sharp, weekly briefing on Israel’s security and foreign affairs — hosted by a leading Israeli journalist and a former IDF general. Together, they unpack the headlines, decode the strategic moves behind them, and bring the inside story from Israel’s frontlines to the world. Clear. Unfiltered. Insightful.
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