IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

Join Moshe Davis on a daily exploration of the most pressing issues facing Israel and the West during the unfolding conflict in the Middle East. Hear from the leading military and diplomatic figures in Israel as they battle in an existential war for the survival of the State of Israel and the triumph of good over evil.

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July 17, 2025 22 mins

In this episode, IDSF Head of Research Or Yissachar explains the nature of the fighting in Syria between the Druze community and the Bedouin and Syrian army and why Israel decided to join the fight. He explores both the moral and strategic elements of this move and speculates about the implications that it will have for the stability of Syria and a process of normalization. Or then talks about recent discoveries within the Iranian...

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In this episode, International Relations Analyst Noa Lazimi breaks down the complexities of what is happening in Syria. She talks about the very significant recent surrender of the PKK fighters to Turkey and the broader impact that this can have in the region. Will the Syrian army's persecution of the Druze community continue? Will Turkey use the recent gains and the unrest as an opportunity to expand their footprint in the Mid...

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In this episode, IDF Lt. Colonel Yaron Buskila talks about the complexities of his job running military operations in Gaza. On the one hand there is a need to follow the international laws governing warfare, but on the other hand Hamas constantly breaks these laws. As such the IDF finds its hands tied when trying to both be a moral army and also defeat a terror organization. Yaron provides examples of the tough decisions that ...

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In this episode, IDSF Founder and Chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about what's next for the IDF in Gaza, Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Qatar. As Israel seeks to bring the war to a close, and destroy Hamas as a military and governmental entity, the General outlines the steps that are necessary in the coming weeks and months. Will Israel go after the Hamas leadership in Qatar? Will we see continued IDF operations in Ir...

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In this episode, Dr. Daniela Giulia Traub, a geopolitical expert, talks about the knowledge based economy that we could see emerging in countries in the Middle East. She talks about the shift from extremism to forward thinking, economic driven national decision making and how this can impact countries like Syria and Saudi Arabia. In the aftermath of the war with Iran and a new reality in Syria and Turkey, these changes could be ...

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In this episode, JNS CEO Alex Traiman shares his experience in Washington DC as an Israeli journalist covering the talks between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump. He talks about the media bias in covering the US - Israel relationship and he argues that credible, first-hand sources should be listed to over reporters and networks relying exclusively on anonymous sources for their leads.

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In this episode, Victoria Coates Victoria, vice president of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation and former deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump, shares her take aways from the historic meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. She talks about how the main component of the meetings were focussed on Iran, and additional discussions about ...

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In this episode, IDSF Founder and Chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about today's historic meeting, again, between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu. He goes through the different talking points between the two leaders and the need to continue to maintain a strong unified front against the Iranian regime. The General also talks about the developments in the war in Gaza and the differences between the Go...

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In this episode, former IDF spokesperson and director of the government press office Danny Seaman talks about the Hilltop Youth who have been portrayed in the media as entirely violent and hostile. He shares the disparity between their portrayal and the facts on the ground and then explains how this issue fits into a broader debate about the status of Judea and Samaria and the future of declaring sovereignty in the region.

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In this episode, former IDF international spokesperson Lt. Colonel Jonathan Conricus talks about how Israel's strategic priorities have been shaped by the war in Israel and the new dynamic in the Middle East. He elaborates on how Israel became vulnerable after the great victory in 1967 leading to the tragic Yom Kippur war, and how this time around, after the successes of this war, Israel will not make the same mistakes of the past...

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In this episode, a former senior Mossad official describes his reaction to the 12 day war between Israel and Iran and seeing 30 years of preparation become operational. He talks about how the Mossad planned their activities and what is next for the agency. He also shares his broader strategic assessment for the region.

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In this episode, Brigadier General Amir Avivi talks about the different possible scenarios of how the war will unfold in Gaza now that the war in Iran is over. He explains that Israel is now able to devote all its resources to Gaza since Iran, Lebanon and Syria are no longer critical threats. The General speculates about how the Hamas terror group will finally be dismantled and he shares his own views on the role of the Unites Sta...

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In this episode, IDSF researcher and war analysts Atar Porat reviews the data available on the extent to which Israel and the USA destroyed Iran's nuclear program. There are two different views on the success of the military campaign, particularly the massive operation with the B2 bombers, and Atar reviews the relevant details of the event.

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In this episode, former ambassador Yoram Ettinger talks about the enormous gains that the USA will gain due to the demonstration of its military might in Iran. He reviews how the 12 day war between Israel and Iran and the strike of US bombers will be perceived by both Iran and the West.

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In this episode, decorated British Colonel Richard Kemp reacts to the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Was the ceasefire premature or will it bring about regional stability? The Colonel talk about the achievements of the war between Israel and Iran and the involvement of the US. He talks about the extent of the ongoing coordination between the US and Israel he reviews Israel's operational tactics throughout the war.

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In this episode, IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi assesses the success of both the Israeli and US attacks on the Iranian nuclear infrastructure. He explains what targets still remain in Iran and how Israel is moving forward with protecting its citizens from Iranian ballistic missile attacks. The General then shares his views on President Trump's decision to enter the war, and how the US is now a safer place as a result.

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In this episode, Elie Pierpz, Director of IDSF International Governmental Relations, talks about his experience in Jerusalem as the regime in Iran sends him and his neighbors into their bomb shelters. He then explains the dynamics of the Israel - US relationship and he notes that there is extensive misinformation about the true nature of the relationship. Elie talks about the reasons that we could see the US enter into this war a...

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June 18, 2025 23 mins

In this episode, Head of IDSF Research Or Yissachar talk about the recent developments in the war between Israel and Iran. He shares a bit of the experience of living in Israel during this war wherein the regime in Iran is targeting Israeli civilians. Or reviews the recent accomplishments of the IDF and talks about what the goals of the war are and Israel's capacity to destroy the Iranian nuclear program.

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June 17, 2025 20 mins

In this episode, IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi gives an update on the war with Iran and talk about the significance of the US joining the operation, and what is at stake for the US if they do not join the war against Iran.

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In this episode, IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi gives an update on the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. He talks about the coordination with the US and Gulf countries and he reviews the enormous success that the Israeli air force has thus far achieved. The General then discuss the potential length of the war and what the Israeli objectives are.

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