Is President Trump actually going to pull the trigger, or just keep issuing threats while Iranian protesters die? Hosts Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum dissect Trump’s “wipe them off the face of the earth” rhetoric, argue over whether it signals real intelligence and imminent action, and zoom out to the bigger strategic gamble: Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza, Turkey and Qatar on the inside, and a Syria policy that Ruthie calls fantasy-land while minorities are being slaughtered. What you’ll learn ...
Jan 21, 2026•37 min
Is Iran’s uprising a historic turning point, or the start of an even bloodier stalemate? In this episode, you’ll learn what actually makes authoritarian regimes crack (hint: it’s not street protests alone, it’s defections inside the guns-and-batons apparatus), how President Trump’s rhetoric (“write down their names,” “help is on its way,” tariffs, canceled talks) is being read as psychological warfare aimed at splintering regime enforcers, and why a U.S.-Israel strike, if it comes, could be cali...
Jan 15, 2026•33 min
Is Iran’s uprising a historic turning point, or the start of an even bloodier stalemate? In this episode, you’ll learn what actually makes authoritarian regimes crack (hint: it’s not street protests alone, it’s defections inside the guns-and-batons apparatus), how President Trump’s rhetoric (“write down their names,” “help is on its way,” tariffs, canceled talks) is being read as psychological warfare aimed at splintering regime enforcers, and why a U.S.-Israel strike, if it comes, could be cali...
Jan 14, 2026•33 min
Washington just toppled Maduro, and that shockwave may be racing straight toward Tehran. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts unpack how President Trump’s renewed willingness to use American power is reshaping the global chessboard: from Venezuela to Iran, from Hezbollah to Hamas and from uneasy Syria “peace talks” to the very real possibility of regime collapse in Tehran. With Iran shaken by protests, its terror proxies weakened and Israel quietly preparing for what comes next, t...
Jan 09, 2026•35 min
Washington just toppled Maduro, and that shockwave may be racing straight toward Tehran. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", the hosts unpack how President Trump’s renewed willingness to use American power is reshaping the global chessboard: from Venezuela to Iran, from Hezbollah to Hamas and from uneasy Syria “peace talks” to the very real possibility of regime collapse in Tehran. With Iran shaken by protests, its terror proxies weakened and Israel quietly preparing for what comes next, t...
Jan 08, 2026•35 min
Could 2026 be the year that redefines the Middle East? In this episode, our hosts dive into the unthinkable: a potential Israeli-Syrian security pact, President Trump brokering backdoor deals and the collapse of Iran’s regime from within. But that’s just the beginning. From Hamas refusing to disarm to Saudi Arabia stalling normalization, the future is anything but certain. And as Lebanon simmers and PM Netanyahu prepares for a political comeback, one question hangs in the air: will the region br...
Dec 31, 2025•34 min
Behind the polite smiles and diplomatic clichés, something far more dangerous is unfolding. As Israel weighs its next move against Iran’s ballistic missile threat, serious cracks are emerging between Jerusalem and Washington. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic", Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum cut through the speculation to ask the questions no one else will: Is the U.S. truly aligned with Israel’s security needs or drifting toward strategic illusions? And what, really, might be brewing behind c...
Dec 23, 2025•31 min
Israel is on edge again as three political shockwaves collide: Itamar Ben‑Gvir ignites global outrage by wearing a yellow noose pin in the Knesset debate over the death penalty for terrorists; Hamas kingpin Khaled Mashaal resurfaces in Istanbul with a chilling vow to eliminate Israel and reject any Trump‑brokered plan; and President Trump prepares to host Prime Minister Netanyahu at Mar‑a‑Lago to force momentum on “Phase 2” of his Gaza blueprint.
Dec 10, 2025•33 min
Israel’s political earthquake is shaking the very foundations of its democracy. President Herzog is weighing a potential pardon for Prime Minister Netanyahu just as President Trump dramatically invites Bibi to the White House. Is this a presidential favor or a veiled ultimatum? Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev expose the legal chess match, deep-state power grabs and the media circus surrounding the most polarizing figure in Israeli politics. Will Netanyahu beat the system...or is the system too broken...
Dec 03, 2025•36 min
Hezbollah’s top military commander is dead and the clock is ticking. As the IDF braces for an inevitable retaliation, Israel drills, strikes and reshapes the northern front. But just as war brews in Lebanon, a shadow negotiation unfolds in Cairo, where Hamas still refuses to disarm and the second phase of Trump’s 20-point peace plan hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, UN peacekeepers sit idle, international mediators fumble and the same terror networks rise again. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum break d...
Nov 27, 2025•41 min
President Trump just dropped a geopolitical bombshell approving the sale of the stealth F-35 to Saudi Arabia, potentially shattering Israel's decades-long aerial supremacy. As Riyadh inches toward the Abraham Accords on the condition of Palestinian statehood, the stakes skyrocket. Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum dissect the consequences for Israel, the U.S. and the broader Middle East...questioning everything from Saudi trustworthiness to the future of peace and war in the region. Is normalization a ...
Nov 19, 2025•35 min
Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the explosive political, moral and strategic debate over Israel’s proposed death penalty for terrorists, a bill passed in its first reading just as Hadar Goldin’s body was returned after 11 years in Gaza. With Prime Minister Netanyahu’s backing and public support surging post-October 7th, the law may seem inevitable. But is it truly a deterrent, or just symbolic? The hosts wrestle with questions of justice vs. revenge, deterrence vs. diplomacy and whether execut...
Nov 12, 2025•36 min
In this special episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum sit down with John Podhoretz, editor-in-chief of Commentary, to unpack what Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor signals for American Jewry, Israel and U.S. politics. They explore the “Corbynization” of the Democratic Party, the normalization of anti-Zionism in America’s most Jewish city and how bipartisan support for Israel is fraying, while warning that rising populist currents on both left and right could r...
Nov 06, 2025•37 min
IDF strikes in Gaza, Hamas ceasefire violations, hostage-remains scandal, and U.S.–Israel strategy—what’s next? On this week’s Israel undiplomatic , senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office— unpack Israel’s retaliatory strikes after renewed Hamas attacks, staged “searches” before the Red Cross and the new calculus now that no live Israeli hostages remain in Gaza. They weigh whe...
Oct 30, 2025•35 min
Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev —both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—take on the most pressing geopolitical questions surrounding the Trump-brokered ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, and whether a renewed war with Hamas is inevitable.
Oct 22, 2025•35 min
What makes the new Gaza peace plan different from all previous peace plans? In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—analyze President Donald Trump’s bold new peace initiative, the release of the final Israeli hostages and the reactions across Israel’s political spectrum. Most importantly, they reveal what makes the peace plan th...
Oct 15, 2025•39 min
As Hamas plays games and President Trump’s 72-hour ultimatum expires, what happens next? On this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the uncertainty surrounding hostage negotiations and the implications of Trump's latest Gaza peace plan.
Oct 08, 2025•37 min
President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping 21-point plan to finally end the Gaza war, free Israeli hostages and dismantle Hamas once and for all, but as he prepares to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, serious questions loom over the hidden costs and dangerous concessions this deal may demand. In this week’s episode of Israel Undiplomatic , former Israeli Ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev and JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum break down the details, risks an...
Sep 30, 2025•40 min
Sep 25, 2025•36 min
In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and senior JNS editor Ruthie Blum—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office— break down Israel’s dramatic ground incursion into Gaza City, Hamas’s last stronghold. With Israeli forces advancing, civilians fleeing and Hamas reportedly firing on its own people to keep them in place, the war enters a deadly and decisive phase. At the same time, the diplomatic front is just as volatile. Following contr...
Sep 17, 2025•34 min
In this episode, we break down the shocking assassination of Hamas leadership in Qatar and what it means for the future of the war in Gaza. Hamas believed they were untouchable in Doha, but this strike proves otherwise—sending shockwaves through the region and raising serious questions about what comes next. Could this killing trigger Hamas to retaliate, disrupt hostage negotiations, or accelerate Israel’s plans for the final phase of the war? We explore how this operation exposes Hamas’s growin...
Sep 10, 2025•36 min
The U.S. just blocked Mahmoud Abbas from the global stage. What does this mean for Israel, Hamas, and the global PR war? In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev, both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office, break down the high-stakes developments shaking international diplomacy. Just days before the UN General Assembly, the U.S. State Department revoked visas for Mahmoud Abbas a...
Sep 03, 2025•34 min
In this episode, we expose the lies surrounding journalists in Gaza and how the media twists the truth while covering for Hamas. Meanwhile, Netanyahu faces growing pressure from hostage families and nationwide protests demanding action to bring their loved ones home. At the same time, Trump signals the war may soon be over and prepares plans to end it—raising the question: will Israel emerge stronger, or will the pressure from within and abroad break its resolve? This episode is sponsored by the...
Aug 28, 2025•38 min
Will Israel achieve total victory in Gaza and bring every hostage home, or will another shaky deal derail the war? This episode it sponsored by the American Technion Society: https://ats.org/impact/israels-security/ This episode explores the growing divide inside Israel’s leadership: Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on a full takeover of Gaza City and total victory over Hamas, but opposition voices are pushing for a deal that risks leaving Hamas in power. Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie...
Aug 27, 2025•39 min
In this episode, we cut through the noise and expose one of the biggest lies being pushed about the war in Gaza—that Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians. The truth is far different. The evidence is clear: Hamas is hijacking humanitarian aid, controlling distribution, and using food as a weapon against its own people. Yet global media outlets, along with their “useful idiots,” rush to amplify the false narrative before Israel even has a chance to respond. This isn’t just misinformation—i...
Aug 14, 2025•40 min
In this episode, we dive into the growing rumors that Israel may move to annex Gaza after Hamas is dismantled—and what that could mean for the region. With Hamas rejecting yet another hostage deal, it’s becoming increasingly clear that they’re not interested in peace, only prolonging the conflict. Meanwhile, inside Israel, the conversation is shifting from short-term war tactics to long-term strategy. Is Gaza about to be reshaped forever? We unpack the latest developments, the political implicat...
Aug 06, 2025•42 min
In this episode, we break down the shocking move by European leaders—specifically Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron—to recognize a Palestinian state while echoing Hamas’s propaganda about a so-called starvation crisis in Gaza. This isn’t just political posturing—it’s a dangerous endorsement that plays directly into the hands of a terror group responsible for the October 7 massacre. As Israel continues to fight for its survival, the West’s willingness to reward Hamas sends a chilling message. It’s...
Jul 31, 2025•32 min
Is the world being misled about the crisis in Gaza? In this eye-opening episode of "Israel Undiplomatic," Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev uncover the truth behind the media’s portrayal of famine, exposing how Hamas manipulates aid while the international community turns a blind eye. Both former advisers at the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, Ruthie and Mark delve into the misinformation being spread by global media outlets, particularly Al Jazeera and liberal Western news sources, regarding a suppos...
Jul 24, 2025•34 min
Is Syria the new front in Israel’s multi-pronged war and could a known terrorist become an unlikely strategic ally? Senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli Ambassador to the U.K. Mark Regev, both former advisers in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, break down Israel’s rapidly evolving security landscape, where threats from the north and south exacerbate political instability at home. As the IDF strikes the brutal forces of Al-Julani, Blum and Regev unpack what’s reall...
Jul 17, 2025•41 min
In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack a series of urgent and unfolding developments in the Middle East, beginning with the rumored ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas. The two hosts debate whether Israel is being pushed toward a short-term truce in exchange for only a small number of hostages and whether this compromises the goal of total victory over Hamas. They also challenge the idea t...
Jul 09, 2025•36 min
