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- Yesterday49 min
The Sum-of-All-Fears Election - with Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Why is Israel’s next election being driven more by fear than hope? Dan is joined by For Heaven's Sake hosts Yossi Klein Halevi and Donniel Hartman to discuss the emotional forces shaping Israel's coming election. As Israelis prepare to vote, different communities are carrying different traumas, fears, and visions for the country's future, from tensions over Arab and Haredi political power to questions of national unity, leadership, and diminishing hope that life there can improve. They also consider whether Israelis can rediscover the unity of October 8th and what Israelis and diaspora Jews are each looking for in the country's next leader. In this episode: - Why this is a fear-based election, not a hope-based election - The fear of Arab parties in a post-October 7 Israel - The role and concern over Haredi voters reshaping politics - The forces that threaten to shut down Israel’s economy - Can Arab parties become part of Israel's political mainstream? - Is the unity of an "October 8th Israel" still possible? - Can Israel's political center hold? - Why Gadi Eisenkot appeals across ideological lines - Israelis and diaspora Jews each want something different from Israel’s leader More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Beth Pearlman, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
- 3 days ago9 min
Sneak Peek: Amit on what could be Israel’s election surprise, and more…
For the full episode, subscribe here to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ This is a sneak peek from the members-only edition of Inside Call Me Back. Amit Segal explains why Gadi Eisenkot may be overtaking Naftali Bennett as the leading challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu, and why one overlooked political player could end up deciding who becomes Israel's next prime minister, or perhaps - even becoming the Prime Minister himself… ____ You can access the full episode here, where Dan takes on listener questions about: - Will Avigdor Lieberman play an outsized role in the elections? - Trump's latest Iran escalation and the threat to Kharg Island - Is Netanyahu really preparing to leave politics? - The different appeals of Ben-Gvir and Smotrich - What will actually decide Israel's next election? - Do buffer zones still matter in the age of drones? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
- 5 days ago45 min
ISRAEL VOTES: Who Are You, Gadi Eisenkot? - with Nadav Eyal
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Can Gadi Eisenkot make the leap from one of Israel’s most trusted generals to its next prime minister? Gadi Eisenkot’s popularity is seeing a meteoric rise. Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal to examine Eisenkot’s background, military record, decisions around October 7, and whether experience built on service and sacrifice can survive the rough-and-tumble of an election campaign. They also compare Eisenkot to previous generals who’ve tried this, and to his current viable political opponents. In this episode: - Is Gadi Eisenkot's rise in the polls real? - The Appeal of Israel's "Quiet General" - From Eilat to IDF Chief of Staff - Eisenkot's military legacy and the "war between wars" - How much responsibility does he bear for October 7? - The personal tragedy that shaped his public image - What the War Cabinet Revealed About Eisenkot - Can Eisenkot Unite the Opposition? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Did the Iran War Succeed? - with Tamir Hayman and Mark Dubowitz
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Did the Iran war solve the problem, postpone it or make it worse? That fundamental debate has emerged over the outcome of the war with Iran. The campaigns degraded Iran's military infrastructure, but it also ended with a new, possibly more dangerous Supreme Leader in power, Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s nuclear capability largely intact. Dan is joined by former Israeli Military Intelligence chief Tamir Hayman and FDD CEO Mark Dubowitz to discuss whether the war was a strategic success, a missed opportunity, or an unfinished chapter in a conflict that is far from over. Listen to Mark’s podcast, The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz. In this episode: - What is the most likely outcome of the U.S.-Iran negotiations - What were the tactical achievements of the US and Israeli attacks? - Was the war strategically worth it? - Can and will Trump still finish the job? - Was the plan to have Kurds help topple the Iranian regime credible? - Was Ahmadinejad a realistic replacement candidate? - How formidable a foe is Mojtaba Khamenei? - Is Iran more dangerous today than before the war? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Did the Iran War Succeed? - with Tamir Hayman and Mark Dubowitz
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Did the Iran war solve the problem, postpone it or make it worse? That fundamental debate has emerged over the outcome of the war with Iran. The campaigns degraded Iran's military infrastructure, but it also ended with a new, possibly more dangerous Supreme Leader in power, Iran controlling the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s nuclear capability largely intact. Dan is joined by former Israeli Military Intelligence chief Tamir Hayman and FDD CEO Mark Dubowitz to discuss whether the war was a strategic success, a missed opportunity, or an unfinished chapter in a conflict that is far from over. Listen to Mark’s podcast, The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz. In this episode: - What is the most likely outcome of the U.S.-Iran negotiations - What were the tactical achievements of the US and Israeli attacks? - Was the war strategically worth it? - Can and will Trump still finish the job? - Was the plan to have Kurds help topple the Iranian regime credible? - Was Ahmadinejad a realistic replacement candidate? - How formidable a foe is Mojtaba Khamenei? - Is Iran more dangerous today than before the war? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
- 1 weeks ago11 min
Sneak Peek: Tal on what happens behind closed doors in negotiations
For the full episode, subscribe here to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ This is a sneak peek from the members-only edition of Inside Call me Back. Tal Becker, who has negotiated on behalf of Israel in the past, details the lesser known levers which are used in negotiations behind closed doors. ____ You can access the full episode here, where Dan takes on listener questions about: - Is Israel on the Right Side of History, but the Wrong Strategy? - Aliyah, Yeridah, and How Jews Should Frame their Futures - What Would It Take to Expand the Abraham Accords? - How Israel Can Counter Drones and Emerge Stronger - Was Leaving the Iran Nuclear Deal a Mistake? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
- 1 weeks ago33 min
The Lebanon Trap - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ Is President Trump saving Israel from a war it can’t win, or forcing it into a deal that leaves Hezbollah intact and Israeli soldiers and citizens vulnerable? President Trump announced a ceasefire in Lebanon. Hezbollah agreed to stop firing rockets into Israel. Israel agreed to not strike Beirut. Yet the fighting in southern Lebanon continues, IDF soldiers are being killed and injured by Hezbollah rockets and drones, and the strategic problem remains unsolved. Dan is joined by Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal to discuss Trump’s explosive phone call and pressures on Netanyahu, the link between Lebanon and the Iran negotiations, and whether this moment represents an off-ramp from an unwinnable conflict or a pause that leaves Israel’s hands tied and facing the same dangerous dilemma in southern Lebanon. In this episode: - Trump's expletive-laced confrontation with Netanyahu over Lebanon - What the new Lebanon "ceasefire" actually means - Why Hezbollah's drone campaign is hurting Netanyahu politically - Is the “Lebanon Trap” also possibly an off-ramp for Israel? - What is really driving Netanyahu's decision-making? - How Lebanon became part of the Iran negotiations - Does Hezbollah's fate ultimately depend on Iran? - Is Hezbollah weaker today, or stronger by adapting for the next war? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
- 2 weeks ago31 min
ISRAEL VOTES: How Israel’s Elections Work - with Nadav Eyal and Amit Segal
Subscribe to Inside Call me Back. ____ Subscribe to Ark News Daily ____ In a few months elections will be held in Israel, the first since Oct. 7th, and arguably one of the most consequential in Israel’s history. But how do the elections actually work in Israel? As part of our Israel Votes series, Dan is joined by Amit Segal and Nadav Eyal for a practical guide to the mechanics behind Israeli democracy: the Knesset, coalition-building, electoral thresholds, and the structural realities that will shape the next election long before a single vote is counted. In this episode: - Why Israel Chose a Parliamentary System - The Knesset, the Government, and the Courts - How Votes Become Knesset Seats - How Israel Actually Chooses a Prime Minister - Coalition Negotiations and the Fight Over Ministries - What Caused Israel's Five-Election Deadlock? - What Election Night Looks Like in Israel - Does Israel End Election Night With a Governing Majority? More Ark Media: Want to join Ark Media? Check out our careers page for new openings. Explore Israel Votes Listen to For Heaven's Sake Listen to What’s Your Number? Watch Call me Back on YouTube Newsletters | Ark Media | Amit Segal | Nadav Eyal Instagram | Ark Media | Dan X | Dan Dan Senor & Saul Singer’s book, The Genius of Israel Get in touch Credits: Ilan Benatar, Brittany Cohen, Ava Weiner, Martin Huergo, Mariangeles Burgos, and Yuval Semo
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