C14 Israel Debrief

Beyond the noise. Beyond the headlines. Israel Debrief cuts through the international media narrative to reveal what's really happening in Israel. Each episode features in-depth conversations with military leaders, geopolitical experts, and voices from Israel's heartland, exploring the stories international media won't tell. From sovereignty in Judea & Samaria to the post-October 7 reality, from biblical archaeology to security challenges, C14 asks the tough questions that matter most to Israel's future. This is Israeli perspective, unfiltered.

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The Coming Downfall of Qatar: Sheikh Khalid Al-Hail on the Regime He Vows to Replace | Libby Alon

Khalid Al Hail, leader of the Qatari opposition, exposes what he calls Qatar's secret alliance with the Iranian regime, its ownership of Hamas, and why he believes the fall of the mullahs in Tehran will trigger the collapse of the ruling family in Doha. (00:00) Who is Khalid Al Hail (01:05) Qatar's media cover for Iran (02:35) The $6 billion deal (05:40) Why Qatar is not a US ally (07:54) The fall of Iran means the fall of Qatar (09:26) How Qatar bought its image with Trump (19:25) Who really ow...

Apr 02, 2026•26 min

Jasem Aljuraid | How political Islam infiltrated Kuwait; but why it's next up for Abraham Accords

Jasem Aljuraid is a Kuwaiti political refugee now living in Canada. A former senior columnist at Al-Qabas, Aljuraid was forced to flee after advocating for peace with Israel and running for parliament on an anti-radical Islam platform. His enemies accused him of being a Mossad agent. In this conversation with Libby Alon , Jasem dismantles the conventional narrative: Kuwait doesn't see Israel as an enemy, he explains - it sees Israel as an occupier. The real colonizers, he argues, are the Arabs -...

Mar 10, 2026•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Dr. Eli David & Judah Taub: Israel's AI Future | Lital Shemesh

As the AI revolution accelerates, Israel is at the forefront of innovation and on the frontlines of a new kind of war. AI expert Dr. Eli David and VC investor Judah Taub break down how artificial intelligence is reshaping security, warfare, and the global balance of power. IN THIS EPISODE: 🤖 THE AI REVOLUTION IS HERE From generative AI to cybersecurity, Israel is becoming a global powerhouse and the stakes have never been higher. ⚔️ AI AS A WEAPON The battlefield is changing. From disinformatio...

Feb 25, 2026•23 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Ran Bar-Yoshafat: 400 days in IDF combat, Israel's PR war & what winning looks like | Lital Shemesh

On this episode of Lital Shemesh Israel Debrief: His child was born while he was fighting in Gaza. After 400 days across four fronts, Ran Bar-Yoshafat returns with a message: Israel isn't just winning on the battlefield - it can win the information war too. But only if it finally decides to fight it. Ran Bar Yoshafat was the Deputy Director of the Kohelet Policy Forum. IN THIS EPISODE: 🪖 400 DAYS. FOUR FRONTS.Gaza, Lebanon, Judea & Samaria, Syria. Bar-Yoshafat shares what he actually saw in...

Feb 18, 2026•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Khalid Al-Hail | When Iran Falls, Qatar Follows. Opposition Leader on Regime Change

Living under threat in exile for over a decade, Qatari opposition leader Khalid Al-Hail reveals how Qatar buys and blackmails journalists and deceives allies, and why regime change is now the demand of Qatar's own founding families. Al-Hail doesn't mince words - the same regime buying influence in Washington is the backbone of Hamas, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Al Jazeera's global propaganda machine. Plus - Al-Hail reveals his plans to open an embassy in Tel Aviv and soon, a diplomatic office in...

Feb 08, 2026•32 min•Season 1Ep. 3

David Jablinowitz | Paradox of Gaza Peace - From Hamas Backers at the Table to Children with Knives at the Fence

Former Jerusalem Post op-ed editor and veteran journalist David Jablinowitz breaks down why Trump's ambitious Gaza peace plan faces an impossible contradiction: the countries tasked with rebuilding Gaza are the same ones who funded its destruction. With Qatar hosting Hamas leadership and Turkey's Erdogan openly meeting with Hamas terrorists, who will actually disarm the organization still controlling 40% of the Strip? IN THIS EPISODE: 🕊️ TRUMP'S BOARD OF PEACE PARADOX Netanyahu invited alongsid...

Feb 05, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Emily Schrader | Iran's Streets Run Red. US-Israeli Activist on Regime Terror, Qatari Propaganda

While Iran massacres thousands of protesters, Emily returns from London's 30,000-strong demonstration to expose the world's shameful silence. "ISIS had years. The Islamic Republic has had 47." She reveals why the same media that amplifies Hamas casualty claims suddenly can't confirm Iranian deaths. IN THIS EPISODE:🩸 IRAN'S HIDDEN MASSACRE On the low end, 12,000 to 20,000 casualties are estimated. People in the streets across all 31 provinces. Emily's direct contacts describe "hundreds shot at a...

Jan 27, 2026•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Yoseph Haddad | No Jews, No News. Arab-Israeli activist on Iran, Qatari propaganda, Israel

While the world watches Iran kill thousands of protesters in silence, Yoseph exposes the staggering hypocrisy: "When it's no Jews, no news." He breaks down why global media, UN, campus activists, and "human rights" organizations suddenly go quiet when Israel isn't the villain. About: This show is a C14 Israel News English original. C14 Israel curates Channel 14's Hebrew coverage and makes it available in English through original formats. Follow us on ⁠ ⁠X (Twitter)⁠ ⁠ , ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠ and ⁠ ⁠Yo...

Jan 14, 2026•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Doron Spielman | Unapologetic Sovereignty - Israel's Ancestral Heartland

C14 sits down with Major Doron Spielman, former IDF spokesman, New York Times bestselling author ( When the Stones Speak ), and the man who transformed the City of David into a global archaeological phenomenon. Lital and Doron discuss why everyone is so obsessed with Israeli sovereignty in Judea & Samaria (don't call it the 'West Bank') - and answer the question: does Israel need international recognition when we already have de facto sovereignty? About: This show is a C14 Israel News Englis...

Jan 11, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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