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Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—pull no punches in this episode, accusing The New York Times and columnist Nicholas Kristof of pushing what they describe as grotesque anti-Israel propaganda just as a devastating new report on Hamas’s October 7 atrocities was released. They argue that while Israel tried to shield victims’ families from horrific footage, Hamas openly celebrated and filmed its crimes, yet much of the Western media, chose to focus instead on sensational accusations against Israel. Hear why the hosts believe the media failed morally after October 7, the nature of antisemitism and why they see the battle over public opinion as just as important as the war itself.
Did President Trump just outsmart Iran or walk straight into a dangerous trap? Hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—break down the stunning twists in the escalating Iran crisis after Marco Rubio’s statements and President Trump’s surprise decision to pause operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Viewers will learn how America’s economic blockade is squeezing Tehran to the brink and whether Trump is executing pressure diplomacy or giving the ayatollahs precious time to regroup. The conversation explores the psychology of radical Islamist regimes, the possibility of renewed military strikes and how Middle East tensions might be clashing with U.S. domestic politics.
This isn’t a ceasefire, it’s something far more complicated, and by the end of this episode you’ll understand why. From Marco Rubio’s warning that Lebanon can’t actually stop Hezbollah to President Trump’s blockade strategy, Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—break down what’s really happening beneath the headlines. You’ll learn how “ceasefires” can still mean active conflict and how everything happening right now, from rockets in northern Israel to global oil routes, connects into one high-stakes geopolitical chess game that could reshape the region.
Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—explain how President Trump’s bold economic chokehold on Iran could be more devastating than missiles and how shifting alliances in the Middle East might quietly reshape the global order. The hosts break down the illusion of ceasefires and reveal why Lebanon, Hezbollah and even Europe are all pieces in a much bigger game. By the end, you won’t just understand what’s happening, you’ll see why everything you thought about “war being over” might be completely wrong.
The ceasefire everyone thought would end the Iran war might actually be the most dangerous moment yet. Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office— discuss how President Trump’s “pause” strategy could be a ticking clock toward an even bigger conflict, why critics on both sides might be missing the point and the brutal trade-offs between stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions and triggering regime change. The hosts break down what’s really happening behind the diplomacy, how military pressure reshapes negotiations and why the next two weeks could decide not just the region’s future, but global stability itself.
Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office— dive into one of Israel’s most explosive debates. Together, they unpack the moral and political firestorm behind a controversial new law. You’ll learn why decades of prisoner swaps, brutal attacks like October 7 and global hypocrisy have reignited this issue, and why even supporters are asking a chilling question: will this actually stop terrorism, or make things worse?
This episode rips open the chess match behind the current war in Iran and President Trump’s looming ultimatum. Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office— explain how modern war and diplomacy actually collide in real time. As missiles fly and deadlines tick down, the discussion unpacks whether Trump’s 15-point plan is a genuine peace offer or a calculated setup for massive escalation, revealing how military pressure, internal regime cracks and global energy chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz all intertwine. Finally, the hosts clash over the ultimate question: is this the beginning of the end for Iran’s regime… or just another phase of a much bigger game?
In the current war in Iran, what looks like hesitation may actually be strategic deception. This episode explains how global power players use negotiations, military threats and even market timing as tools of war, and why President Trump’s sudden “backtrack” could be a calculated move to tighten control rather than lose it. From secret backchannels to looming military escalation, the discussion unpacks how modern warfare isn’t just fought with bombs, but with psychology and leverage.
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Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, as they dissect—and duke out—the issues that Israel grapples with internally and faces internationally. Blum and Regev illustrate that even a shared worldview can produce very different perspectives. As the proverb goes, “The devil is in the details.”Thanks for listening! If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the Jewish world, join our community by subscribing to our newsletter. Your engagement keeps our journalism thriving.Your support is crucial. Support us with a donation to ensure we can continue delivering in-depth report
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