Send us a text He was supposed to come home. He stayed to help others escape—and disappeared into the tunnels of Gaza. Follow Rebecca on @bringelkanahome2023 on Instagram to support her struggle In this heart-wrenching episode of State of a Nation, Rebecca Bohbot, wife of hostage Elkana Bohbot, joins Eylon Levy to share her family’s unimaginable story. For 664 days, Elkana has been held in Hamas captivity after being abducted from the Nova Music Festival. Starved, tortured, and still alive—Rebec...
Jul 31, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Send us a text Award-winning British author, journalist, and political commentator Douglas Murray joins State of a Nation for an explosive two-part special. Get 10% off your Artza box here - https://www.artzabox.com/discount/EYLON Recorded back in March, this special part 2 of our deep-dive with renowned British author and commentator Douglas Murray, we turn the spotlight to the implications for Western democracies and the stakes at play for not just Israel but the Western World. How do democrac...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Send us a text Canadian political strategist Warren Kinsella joins Eylon Levy to expose the orchestrated information war being waged against Israel and the West. Kinsella reveals the deep coordination behind the anti-Israel protest movement, the shocking role of Iran and Qatar in Western institutions, and how the West has been manipulated into embracing antisemitic propaganda as moral virtue. In this eye-opening conversation: - Iran’s fingerprints on the global protest network - The unholy allia...
Jun 11, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Send us a text Israel is fighting two wars: one on the battlefield—and one in the headlines. In this explosive episode, Eylon Levy is joined by Israeli-American OSINT sleuth Eitan Fischberger, who breaks down how Hamas has manipulated the global media narrative through lies, disguises, and infiltration. Fischberger, who rocketed from 2,000 to over 40,000 Twitter followers since October 7, reveals: • How open-source evidence shows Gaza “journalists” moonlighting as Hamas commanders • The Hamas-ru...
Jun 04, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Send us a text British taxpayers are funding Hamas. That’s the bombshell revelation exposed in this week’s episode with legal expert Anne Herzberg from NGO Monitor. We dive deep into: - The UK’s role in Gaza’s cash aid system and how Hamas controls who gets paid - How “humanitarian” agencies like UNICEF and UNRWA became laundering mechanisms for a jihadist regime - The willful blindness of international aid organizations and why they’re terrified of transparency - How the West's cash pipeline em...
May 28, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Send us a text Israel has launched Operation Gideon's Chariots to seize full control of the Gaza Strip and end Hamas rule once and for all. But as the war enters a new phase, the dilemmas grow deadlier and the geopolitics more complex. Eylon Levy is joined by DPR (Daniel Rubenstein), former advisor to Israeli Prime Ministers, IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reservist, and Israeli tour guide, for a razor-sharp discussion dissecting the battlefield, the information war, and Israel’s strategic isolation. �...
May 21, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 92
Send us a text Who’s really pulling the strings behind the hostage crisis? In this episode, Eylon Levy is joined by Asher Fredman—Executive Director of the Misgav Institute for National Security and former Ministry of Strategic Affairs official —to unpack the shocking realities behind Edan Alexander’s release and the geopolitical theater that surrounds it. Topics discussed: - How the U.S. pressured Qatar to force Hamas to release a hostage - The dangerous spin cycles from Israel, the U.S., and H...
May 14, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Send us a text Barak Herscowitz, former head of communications for the Israeli government and the whistleblower who exposed TikTok’s anti-Israel bias, joins Eylon Levy to dissect the spin dominating the international conversation around Israel, Hamas, and the Gaza war. 🔹 Why Israel changed its tone on Qatar—and why it might be too little, too late 🔹 The internal political time bomb over Haredi draft exemptions 🔹 Why the West can’t say “thank you” to Israel—even when it defeats Iran’s proxies ...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Send us a text Award-winning British author, journalist, and political commentator Douglas Murray returns to State of a Nation for an explosive two-part special. Get 10% off your Artza box here - https://www.artzabox.com/discount/EYLON In this first installment, Murray takes us deep inside Israel’s battle not just on the battlefield — but in the court of global opinion. With rare clarity, he breaks down how media narratives, international hypocrisy, and strategic misinformation are becoming as d...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Send us a text What does it really take to win the war of narratives in today’s chaotic information battlefield? In this must-watch episode of Israel: State of a Nation , Eylon Levy sits down with David Keyes, former international spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu, for a raw conversation about strategic communications, narrative warfare, and the shocking reality behind Israel’s media strategy. 🎙️ In This Episode: 🔹 How Israel's media approach evolved during crises 🔹 Inside stories fro...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 88
Send us a text In the gripping conclusion to our two-part special, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy continues his conversation with Guy M., an anonymous IDF combat medic from Israel’s elite Unit 669. From battlefield trauma to unexpected moments of joy, this episode goes beyond the missions and into the heart of what it means to serve. 🔹 A wartime wedding: Finding love and light amid the darkness 🔹 Saving enemies: Rescuing Syrian civilians during their civil war 🔹 Psychologic...
Apr 21, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Send us a text This Passover edition of Israel: State of a Nation takes you deep beneath the surface—literally and figuratively—into the archeological war for Israel’s legitimacy. Host Eylon Levy sits down with Doron Spielman, former IDF Spokesperson and VP of the City of David Foundation, to explore the ancient stones that are shaking modern politics. 📘 Doron's book When the Stones Speak hits shelves May 13th — Preorder now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Stones-Speak-Remarkable-Discove...
Apr 10, 2025•59 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Send us a text In this exclusive two-part episode of Israel: The State of a Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy speaks with Guy M, an IDF reservist in Unit 669, Israel’s elite combat search-and-rescue unit. Buy The Rescue now: https://www.amazon.com/Rescue-October-through-Para-Rescue-Commandos/dp/B0DKD4Z6G3 This is Part 1 of our deep dive into the untold stories of October 7 and beyond. 🔹 What really happened on October 7? Firsthand testimony from an elite IDF rescuer 🔹 I...
Apr 07, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Send us a text In Part 2 of our conversation with John Spencer, we dive into the brutal complexities of Israel’s war against Hamas, the impossible choices Israel faces, and the international double standards being applied. Topics include: Legal Reality vs. Moral Expectations: Is Israel legally obligated to provide aid to Gaza while Hamas controls it? The Dilemma of Hostages: Can military pressure force Hamas to release them, or does negotiation only drive the price up? Hamas’ Human Shield Strate...
Apr 03, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Send us a text Dive into an in‑depth conversation with John Spencer as he delivers an inside look at Israel’s government communication strategy and its evolving approach to urban warfare. In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation , John—chair of Urban Warfare Studies at West Point and a renowned military analyst—breaks down the shifting battlefield dynamics, the double standards of international law, and the challenging questions about hostages, ceasefires, and the future of Gaza. Key Topics ...
Mar 31, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 83
Send us a text Is peace still possible after October 7th and who is even left to fight for it? In this explosive episode, Ittay Flescher, a longtime peace activist and educator, sits down for a raw and revealing conversation about the Israeli government’s communication strategy, the failures of peace movements, and the deep ideological divide in Israeli-Palestinian relations. But what starts as a respectful debate takes an unexpected turn… Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How October 7th shat...
Mar 25, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Send us a text Inside Israel’s Government: The War for Public Opinion What is Israel’s strategy to combat Hamas’ global propaganda machine? In this exclusive interview, Salo Aizenberg, an independent scholar and leading voice in exposing misinformation, gives an inside look at how the Israeli government counters Hamas’ disinformation war. Key Topics Covered in This Episode: How Hamas manipulates the media to spread anti-Israel narratives The NGO industrial complex that launders Hamas propaganda ...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 81
Send us a text Why did Hamas attack Israel on October 7, and how did it backfire spectacularly - particularly for ‘puppet master’ Iran? Hamas launched its brutal invasion expecting to shatter Israel’s strength—but instead, it triggered a seismic shift in the region, unraveling Iran’s proxy strategy and redefining the balance of power in the Middle East. In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Saul Sadka, a sharp political analyst known for his no-nonsense breakdow...
Mar 13, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Send us a text How does Israel manage its global communications during times of war? In this episode, Eylon Levy sits down with Tal Heinrich , former spokeswoman for the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, for an unfiltered conversation about the challenges, successes, and failures of Israel’s media strategy in the wake of October 7th. 🔹 The urgent call that put Tal Heinrich in front of the world’s cameras 🔹 The chaos inside Israel’s media war room after October 7 🔹 How the international narrati...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Send us a text In this hard-hitting episode of State of the Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Ilay David—the brother of Evyatar David, who has been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza for over 500 days. This exclusive interview delivers raw, firsthand insights into the brutal tactics of the Hamas terror regime and the inhumane conditions inside Gaza’s underground dungeons. As pressure mounts for the release of the remaining hostages, President Trump has issued his strongest warning yet, vowing that Ha...
Mar 06, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Send us a text Israel’s regional threats are shifting fast—and the stakes have never been higher. Former Israeli diplomat and Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande joins Eylon Levy to analyze the instability on Israel’s borders and the global forces reshaping the Middle East after October 7. With decades of experience in Arab affairs, diplomacy, and security, Wasserman Lande offers unique insights into: 🔹 The shifting Middle East – Why October 7 wasn’t just an attack on Israel, but a turning poin...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Send us a text Everyone wants to know: What will it take to defeat Hamas once and for all? In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with Michael Doran, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute and former U.S. National Security Council official, to break down the bigger war beyond Gaza—and what it will take to end Hamas for good. Doran argues that Hamas is just a pawn in Iran’s larger war against Israel, and that Tehran is the true mastermind keeping the terror group aliv...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Send us a text In this fast talking episode of Israel State of the Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy sits down with fearless student activist Shabbos Kestenbaum to expose the deep-rooted campus antisemitism and systemic discrimination undermining elite institutions like Harvard. Through hard-hitting insights and firsthand accounts, they dissect a controversial lawsuit alleging violations of the Civil Rights Act and challenge the narrative that has allowed hate to flourish...
Feb 17, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Send us a text In this episode of Israel: State of a Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy speaks with Lishay Lavi, whose husband, Omri Miran, remains a hostage in Gaza. While Phase 1 of the hostage deal has brought some captives home, Phase 2 remains uncertain—leaving families like Lishay’s in limbo. As international pressure mounts, former US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the situation, calling for stronger action to bring the remaining hostages home. This conver...
Feb 12, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Send us a text In this episode Eylon Levy sits down with former advisor to Israeli Prime Ministers, IDF Spokesperson’s Unit reservist, and Israeli tour guide Daniel Rubenstein to dissect U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Gazans out of the territory. In this episode, we break down: 🔹 Trump’s Plan: A deep dive into the implications of Trump’s call for relocating Gazans and what it means for Israeli security. 🔹 Shifting Political Narratives: Exploring how Trump’s re...
Feb 09, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Send us a text On this episode of State of a Nation, we uncover the shocking truth about UNRWA and its deep connections to Hamas. With Israel officially banning the agency, we take a hard look at how UNRWA has been used as a tool to enable terrorism—while Western democracies continue to support it. Join host Eylon Levy as he revisits eye-opening conversations with: 🔹 Hillel Neuer (Executive Director, UN Watch) 🔹 Melanie Phillips (Journalist & Commentator) 🔹 Jonathan Conricus (Former IDF I...
Feb 05, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Send us a text In this gripping episode of State of a Nation, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy sits down with English pundit, author, and journalist Brendan O'Neill to unpack the moral and cultural crisis that followed the October 7th massacre in Israel. Together, they explore why the West failed what O'Neill calls a “moral test” in his thought-provoking book, After the Pogrom: October 7th, Israel, and the Crisis of Civilization. This deep-dive conversation addresses: The intell...
Jan 28, 2025•55 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Send us a text In this compelling episode, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem and Israel's Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation. They delve into the future of Jerusalem under evolving geopolitical dynamics, including the implications of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency and how it might impact Israel's diplomatic standing and international strategy. From the Abraham Accords...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Send us a text Today we're breaking from our usual format. Instead of bringing you a fresh, in-depth analysis, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a critical moment in the ongoing conflict: the recent hostage release and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. To do that, we’ll be revisiting some of the key moments from our previous podcasts and media coverage. These clips help us piece together the complexities of this situation and the profound impact it’s had on both sides. We'll hear from e...
Jan 20, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Send us a text In this explosive episode of State of the Nation , former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy sits down with civil rights attorney and filmmaker Brooke Goldstein to tackle the hard truths about radical extremism, Hamas, and the fight against global antisemitism. Brooke reveals shocking details about hate indoctrination in Palestinian schools, the misuse of international funds, and how the West’s complacency fuels extremism. They also discuss: The aftermath of the October 7t...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 68
