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Israel Undiplomatic

Israel Undiplomatic

JNS Podcasts 113 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

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.”

Episodes

Trump Has Iran On The Ropes, So Why Are Israelis Worried?
Trump Has Iran On The Ropes, So Why Are Israelis Worried? Aug 17, 2026 2087 Is Israel turning military victories into diplomatic defeats? In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum tackle one of the biggest strategic questions facing Israel today: Is the government snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? From the war in Gaza to the evolving situation in Lebanon, Iran's regional ambitions and the latest developments in Israeli politics, they ex
Trump Or Tehran: Who's Choking Whom in Hormuz?
Trump Or Tehran: Who's Choking Whom in Hormuz? Aug 12, 2026 2088 Is President Trump’s strategy slowly breaking Iran’s regime, or giving Tehran time to recover? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev examine the growing debate over Trump’s approach to Iran, including economic pressure, the blockade of Iranian ports, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, rising oil prices, and the possibility of renewed military action. Could a prolonged war of attrition weaken th
Hamas Embarrasses Trump Days After Gaza 'Plan' Announced
Hamas Embarrasses Trump Days After Gaza 'Plan' Announced Aug 5, 2026 2067 Can Hamas really be trusted to disarm or is the latest peace plan setting Israel up for the same mistake all over again? This week on Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum dissect President Trump's announcement of a landmark Hamas disarmament agreement and explain why Israeli officials remain deeply skeptical. They explore the conditions behind the proposed deal, the debate over Israel'
'Experts' Got It Wrong! What They Missed About the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting
'Experts' Got It Wrong! What They Missed About the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting Jul 29, 2026 1898 Why was there no press conference after Prime Minister Netanyahu's White House meeting with President Trump, and what happened behind those closed doors? This week on Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the growing speculation surrounding the Trump-Netanyahu meeting and why the real battle over Tehran's nuclear program may be entering a decisive new phase. They also examine th
The ICC Trap: Why Mamdani’s Jew-Baiting Should Worry All Americans
The ICC Trap: Why Mamdani’s Jew-Baiting Should Worry All Americans Jul 22, 2026 1995 Can New York's mayor really arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or is something much bigger happening beneath the headlines? Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack Zohran Mamdani's latest call for the federal government to arrest Israel's prime minister before explaining why the ICC controversy extends far beyond Israel, and then examine what this battle reveals about the future of U.S.-Israel re
Who Are They Kidding? What Khamenei's 4th of July Funeral Reveals About Iran
Who Are They Kidding? What Khamenei's 4th of July Funeral Reveals About Iran Jul 6, 2026 2074 President Trump's bold claims about Iran are colliding with a very different reality, and what happened at Ali Khamenei's funeral may reveal who's really winning the information war. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack why the regime's massive displays of mourning may be carefully orchestrated propaganda, what the absence of Iran's new supreme leader could mean, why foreign delegations at the funera
Israel Retaliates Against Erdogan - Is This Yet Another Strategic Shift?
Israel Retaliates Against Erdogan - Is This Yet Another Strategic Shift? Jul 1, 2026 2068 Turkey could be Israel's next strategic headache, and the answer isn't as simple as you think. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—clash over whether Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a dangerous pragmatist or one of Israel's greatest long-term threats. You'll learn why Israel is suddenly moving to recognize the Arme
Israel's Biggest Concern Right Now Isn't Iran, It's Washington
Israel's Biggest Concern Right Now Isn't Iran, It's Washington Jun 25, 2026 1826 Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum break down the growing divide between Washington, Jerusalem and Tehran as nuclear negotiations take another dramatic turn. You'll learn why both hosts believe the stakes extend far beyond Iran's nuclear program, how President Trump's shifting messaging is fueling concern among many of his strongest supporters, and what it could all mean for Israel's security, Hezbollah,
Is He Serious?! After Crushing Iran's Defenses, Trump Announces THIS
Is He Serious?! After Crushing Iran's Defenses, Trump Announces THIS Jun 17, 2026 1846 Has President Trump just stunned Israel with a dramatic Iran reversal? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the explosive details surrounding a secretive U.S.-Iran memorandum and what it could mean for the future of the Middle East. Viewers will learn how the debate over diplomacy versus military pressure is dividing Trump's own camp, why critics b
Tit-For-Tat Is A Losing Strategy. So Why Is Trump Playing That Card?
Tit-For-Tat Is A Losing Strategy. So Why Is Trump Playing That Card? Jun 10, 2026 1863 Is President Trump blinking in the showdown with Iran? In this fiery debate, hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—clash over whether Trump’s latest moves are strategic patience or a dangerous retreat from the goal of defeating the Iranian regime. Viewers will learn the competing arguments behind military pressure, nuclear negotiations, regime change
Trump Explodes On Netanyahu: Who's Pulling The Strings?
Trump Explodes On Netanyahu: Who's Pulling The Strings? Jun 3, 2026 2063 A phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu is making waves, but what does it reveal about the growing tension between Israel, Iran, Hezbollah and America's strategy in the Middle East? Hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—dissect explosive reports of the heated exchange, debate whether Israel is losing momentum against Hezbolla
Oops! Iran Just Said The Quiet Part Out Loud
Oops! Iran Just Said The Quiet Part Out Loud May 27, 2026 2798 Are the mullahs buying time for something much bigger? Hosts Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—break down the dangerous gamble unfolding between the U.S., Israel and Iran, exposing what viewers can learn about nuclear negotiations, military pressure, propaganda, oil politics and the hidden psychology behind “peace through strength.” You’ll hear why so

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