IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

In this episode, IDF Colonel Oren Zini, who commands the northern region of Gaza, discusses the imminent plans for Gaza City and how the IDF will proceed with the operations. He shares from his experience of now 23 months commanding Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip and talks about lessons learned and the spirit of the army.

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In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi shares the breaking news that Israel attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar. He talks about what this means moving forward for the leadership of Hamas everywhere around the world, and the implications that this can have back in Israel. He also explains how the United States was directly in the know about the details of this attack, and what it means for Isra...

In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the tragic terror attack in Jerusalem today that claimed the lives of innocent Israeli civilians. He describes how the two terror operatives from the Ramallah area were able to carry out that attack, and how the Palestinian Authority is directly responsible for this. The General also discuses the role of the Shin Bet and the implications that...

In this episode, we take a trip to the Gaza Envelope to visit the community of Tekuma, located 5 miles from the border. With explosions from the fighting in Gaza quite noticeable in the background, students begin the new semester at the brand new IDSF pre-army mechina program. Instructors and students share their views on national service, what motivates them to want to make a change in Israel, and their experiences that led them...

In this episode, IDSF senior researcher and national security expert David M. Weinberg talks about the proposal to build in the E1 zone that is adjacent to Jerusalem. He talks about how it relates to the Palestinian Authority's interests in forming a State, and the new posture that both Israel, the US, and countries around the world should adopt on this issue. David reviews the history of the Oslo Accords and addresses the geograp...

In this episode, IDSF security researcher Giovanni Giacalone talks about the rise of antisemitism in Italy and across Europe. He discusses how issues like immigration and policing facilitate this growth and the impact that it has on both local community safety and how it ties into the bigger picture of the war in Israel. Giovanni shares a number of examples of how left unchecked, the rising number of antisemitism attacks can beco...

In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the recent Israeli Air Force strike on the Houthi Prime Minister in Yemen and how Israel has adapted to the threat from Yemen since the beginning of the war. He explains the link between the Houthis and the regime in Iran and discusses the ongoing Israeli efforts within Iran to end the regime's nuclear ambitions and to denigrate their terror i...

In this episode, former Israeli police spokesperson Gil Kleiman talks about making a deal with Hamas and Hezbollah. Given these terrorist organizations were founded on there premise that the Jewish State of Israel is illegitimate and has no right to exists, Gil questions how any agreement could possibly be achieved. By taking cues from US history, he assesses the level of US involvement in any future deal, and the shift in mindse...

In this episode, Lt. Colonel Res. Gidi Harari provides a situational assessment of Israel's northern border and the continued operations of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Ahmed al-Sharaa's government in Syria. He describes the attempts by the Lebanese army to oust Hezbollah, and the stronghold that Hezbollah still maintains in the region, and their partnership with the regime in Iran. Gidi speculates about when and how stability will c...

In this episode, senior IDSF member Dr. Mordechai Kedar talks about the developments with clans in the Judea and Samaria region of Israel and their positioning to take over from the failed Palestinian Authority. He analyzes how the model of emirates in the UAE can be successfully applied to a new generation of leadership in Hebron and beyond. How will the Israeli government react to this new form of governing and what are the bro...

In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi reveals the change in strategy for Gaza and the plan to no longer engage Hamas with a partial hostage deal. The General provides the background to the new line of thinking, its impact on a negotiated ceasefire, and how it can bring about a faster end to the war in Gaza. He also addresses the ongoing concerns of civilian casualties in Gaza and the great l...

In this episode, discover the cutting-edge technologies powering Israel’s defense today and advancing mission success in the current war. IDF Major Res. Yohanan ben Jacob explores 10 breakthrough Israeli military technologies that are transforming modern warfare. From AI-driven battlefield intelligence to advanced missile defense systems, precision-guided weapons, and unmanned vehicles, these innovations are redefining how Israel...

In this episode, Former Israeli Ambassador Yoram Ettinger reveals why America’s national security depends on Israel more than any other ally. He explains how Israel provides the U.S. with critical advantages in intelligence sharing, homeland security, counterterrorism, military technology development and testing, and strategic positioning in the Middle East.

He contrasts Israel’s unique contributions with those of European and A...

In this episode, IDSF Founder and Chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the latest round of negotiations between Hamas and Israel to return the Israeli hostages being held and tortured in Gaza. He talks about how Israel has changed its strategy of supplying humanitarian aid in order to create a disconnect between Hamas and the Gazan people, and the need to find better alternatives for the Gazan people. The General...

In this episode, Middle East Analyst Noa from the Misgav Institute talks about the influence of Qatar in the region, and more broadly the Qatari interests in the conflict in Israel. She discusses the significance of the jet that Qatar is gifting to the US, and the extent to which Israel and the US will pursue a strategy of targeting Hamas targets located in Qatar. She also unpacks the issue of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.

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In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains the three military approaches that were suggested for the conclusion of the Gaza war. He then elaborates on the decision of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and how it will accomplish the 5 principles laid out by the Prime Minister.

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In this episode, international affairs expert Elie Pieprz talks about the shift in how countries around the world are looking at Israel, and looking at their own Jewish populations. What is motivating the plans of countries like France, the UK, Canada and Australia to recognize a State of Palestine? How does it connect to the relationship that these countries have with the United States and Israel? As antisemitism grows at an al...

In this episode, Lt. Colonel Maurice Hirsch from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs and the IDSF Research Department, exposes the real source of the media campaign to destroy Israel and make false claims of starvation in Gaza. He relates this to the broader efforts of countries such as France, the UK, Canada and Australia to recognize a State of Palestine, and what that practically means outside of the context o...

In this episode, Major General Res Gershon Hacohen provides an in-depth understanding of the tension between Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet, and the IDF Chief of Staff. Should the IDF take complete control of all of Gaza? Does there need to be restraint when it comes to dealing with the last hold outs of Hamas? What is the dynamic between the political echelon and the military leadership? The General discusses all...