IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

In this episode, historian, podcaster and political analyst Gadi Taub dissects the core issues that led to the October 7th massacre and the deep divides within both Israeli society and the West at large that fuel the war. He discusses his exclusive interview with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he reveals his own involvement in the tensions in Tel Aviv that precipitated the outbreak of the war in 2023.

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In this episode, IDSF Head of Research Or Yissachar reveals the details of his meeting with US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. He talks about the US-Israel relationship in light of President Trump's travels to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and he explains how there is far more that is in store than being portrayed by the media.

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In this episode, IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi talks about the dramatic turn of events with the negotiation for the release of the American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander. He talk about the uncertainty that lies ahead with the role of the Trump Administration in the region and how the economic goals in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar could impact the war in Gaza and the nuclear talks with Iran.

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In this video, Middle East war analyst Noa from the Misgav Institute reviews the latest developments in Yemen, with the US withdrawing their attacks on the Houthi rebels. She discusses what this means for Israel and what the path moving forward looks like. Noa then looks to Turkey and the recent advances in Syria and explains the broader picture behind the escalations in that region and what it means for Israel.

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In this video, IDF Lt. Colonel Res. Tal Nir talks about his work in Judea and Samaria as the Director of Wartime Operations. He reviews the challenges that face the Israeli communities in the area, and the great value that they play in Israel's national security posture. Tal talks about his own personal experience working with the Palestinian Authority and thwarting terrorist plots on the outskirts of Nablus.

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In this video, Ilan Berman, Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council, discusses the developing role of the United States in the Middle East. He discusses the interest that the US has in stopping Iran from achieving a nuclear weapon, and he reviews other stakes that the US has in the Middle East. Ilan then reviews his recent findings of the sentiment within Israeli society which he discovered on his recent travels in ...

In this video, IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi shares the dramatic change that is happening on the ground in Gaza. He describes the current state of affairs wherein IDF soldiers have tremendous resolve to eliminate Hamas, and conquer the entire area in an effort to free the hostages and end the terror reign of Hamas. The General then addresses many of the questions submitted by our viewers, including the next steps with Iran, the...

In this video, IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi reflects on Israel's Memorial Day.

He talk about the price that we pay as a nation for having our own state, and all the lives that have been lost in defending our freedom. But he notes that the price of NOT having our own state is much worse, as our people experienced in the Holocaust.

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In this video, we travelled to the small town of Peduel in the mountains of Samaria to speak with IDF Brigadier General Ari Singer about the war. The General explains the fundamental errors that allowed for the great failures of October 7th to take place. He talks about how Israeli society did not know who the enemy was, and did not have a proper self identity. The General then addresses the issues of the ultra orthodox recruitm...

In this video, IDF Brigadier General Amir Avivi reveals that Palestinians are being taken out of Gaza by the IDF under the coordination of COGAT and are being flown from an Israeli airport in the South of Israel to destinations abroad. Are these civilians being removed from the war zone of Gaza upset a devastated about being removed from their homes, or are the jumping at the opportunity for a better live elsewhere? Listen to the...

In this video, security analysis and IDSF Senior Researcher Martin Sherman explores the impact that Azerbaijan, Iran's northern neighbor, can have on the region. He reviews the long history that this Shia country has with Israel and recent developments in the diplomatic relations and defense partnerships. He shows how this alliance is a threat to Iran. Martin then shifts to the internal social threats that are threatening the St...

In this video, Middle East expert Noa Lazimi from the Misgav Institute reviews the recent developments with the Houthi terror group in Yemen. She discusses the impact that the US airstrikes have had on their infrastructure and the possibly of a ground incursion led by the Yemeni Government to combat the massive strike executed by the Houthis. Noa explains what the general policy has been towards the Houthis and whether things nee...

In this video, IDSF Head of Research and former intelligence operator Or Yissachar responds to Pope Francis' call for a truce and ceasefire prior to his death. Is Israel ready to make a deal with Hamas and Iran, and is that a realistic option given the current hostage situation and the extent to which Hamas continues to torment Israel and the people of Gaza? And will Iran agree to terms needed for lasting peace? Or takes a broad l...