Broadcast from the JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, this episode explores Israel’s growing dilemma: how to respond to renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations under President Trump without jeopardizing national security or the special U.S.-Israel alliance. JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—analyze Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the summit, dissect his publ...
Apr 30, 2025•27 min
JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—unpack the haunting relevance of Yom HaShoah (Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day) in a post–Oct. 7 world. They explore the global surge in antisemitism since the Hamas massacre, including the shocking rise of Jew-hatred in immigrant-rich democracies like Australia and the United States.
Apr 23, 2025•38 min
Israel is booming with babies, happiness and economic resilience even in the midst of war. In this uplifting episode of Israel Undiplomatic, hosts Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—break tradition to focus entirely on the good news coming out of Israel today.
Apr 15, 2025•25 min
Is the U.S. making a dangerous mistake by trusting Iran? What does President Donald Trump’s latest announcement mean for Israel’s security? Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office— as they dive deep into the Trump-Netanyahu summit and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Apr 08, 2025•37 min
Is a U.S.-Israel military strike on Iran's nuclear program closer than ever? In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic”, JNS Senior Contributing Editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev break down the most urgent national security issue facing Israel and the West: the Islamic Republic of Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Apr 02, 2025•36 min
Are the anti-Netanyahu demonstrations weakening Israel’s negotiation leverage with Hamas? Are opposition leaders fanning the flames of civil unrest for political gain?In this week’s episode, we tackle the intensifying anti-government protests in Israel amid a multi-front war and explore the broader consequences of internal dissent during wartime.
Mar 26, 2025•34 min
Surprise! Israel is ramping up military pressure on Hamas in Gaza and the Left, both inside and outside of Israel, is apoplectic. In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador Mark Regev break down Israel’s renewed offensive against Hamas and the global reaction.
Mar 19, 2025•40 min
In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic , Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum unpack the modern-day threats facing Israel—how history is repeating itself and what it means for our future.
Mar 12, 2025•36 min
Welcome to Israel Undiplomatic , where JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador Mark Regev break down the most pressing issues facing Israel today—without the diplomatic filter. In this episode: 🔴 October 7th & the Deep State – Was Israel’s security failure just incompetence, or something more? A deep dive into the Shin Bet, IDF leadership, and bureaucratic corruption. 🔴 Trump’s Speech & Israel – Why did President Trump barely mention Israel in his addre...
Mar 06, 2025•37 min
Welcome to Israel Undiplomatic, where JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador Mark Regev break down the most pressing issues facing Israel today—without the diplomatic filter.In this episode:🔴 October 7th & the Deep State – Was Israel’s security failure just incompetence, or something more? A deep dive into the Shin Bet, IDF leadership, and bureaucratic corruption.🔴 Trump’s Speech & Israel – Why did President Trump barely mention Israel in his address t...
Mar 05, 2025•37 min
Ambassador Mark Regev and Journalist Ruthie Blum spar over what Israel’s reaction should be to #Hamas’ brutal murder of two children and their mother (Shiri, Kfir & Ariel) and 83-year-old man (Oded Lifchitz). What should Israel learn from this? Should Israel move on to Phase 2 or call it quits? Catch every story from Israel and the Jewish World: Latest news: https://bit.ly/jewish_news_service Subscribe to our free newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribe_to_JNS You can also join the fight agains...
Feb 26, 2025•35 min
Hamas’s upcoming release of the bodies of four dead hostages has all of Israel on edge. Hamas announced that three of those bodies will be of abducted children, Ariel and Kfir Bibas, along with their mother, Shiri. Israeli authorities have yet to confirm this claim. Whether or not this is just another cruel psychological game being played by Hamas remains to be seen. Regardless, Israelis are forced to once again face the harsh reality of where they are living and the challenges they continue to ...
Feb 19, 2025•40 min•Ep. 42
President Trump has once again changed the rules of the game by demanding that Hamas free all the remaining hostages in Gaza by Saturday, February 15th. However, Prime Minister Netanyahu must now decide if the IDF will follow through with Trump’s ultimatum. It remains to be seen how Israel will approach the impossible choice between freeing more hostages or destroying Hamas.
Feb 12, 2025•41 min•Ep. 41
President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu concluded a historic meeting yesterday with a bombshell press conference that has shocked the world. On today’s episode, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum will unpack all the details and questions surrounding the meeting from JNS’s studio in Jerusalem. Join them for a discussion diving into Trump’s possible plan for Gaza, Iran, and the Middle East! If you liked this video, you’re going to love @JNS_TV - don’t forget to hit the subscribe but...
Feb 06, 2025•29 min•Ep. 40
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to shake things up not only in America, but across the globe. Recently, he doubled down on the idea of relocating residents of the Gaza Strip to another country, either temporarily or permanently. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—for an in-depth look at where this all may be headed. They’ll also be discussing the hypocrisy of...
Jan 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 39
Released Israeli hostages have revealed that Hamas terrorists were hiding them in a "humanitarian zone" designated for displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Were United Nations workers aware of—and maybe even complicit in—war crimes against Israeli civilians? Thankfully, President Donald Trump has already ordered the cessation of American financial support to UNWRA. How should the Jewish state respond and what does this mean for the future of the region? Join JNS senior contributin...
Jan 22, 2025•32 min
Israel today is torn between those who support the latest Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and those who oppose it. Many are asking why Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suddenly accepted this seemingly bad deal which doesn’t even promise to free all the hostages. Was Bibi coerced into by Washington or were concessions promised to Israel that will become apparent in the future? Join journalist Ruthie Blum and Amb. Mark Regev as they weigh in on all the latest developments on today’s episode of Israel...
Jan 15, 2025•32 min
Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States couldn’t come soon enough for many people awaiting the safe release of the hostages held by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. In this episode of "Israel Undiplomatic," JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—discuss the stark differences between U.S. President Joe Biden’s approach to the hostage talks and T...
Jan 08, 2025•33 min
President Jimmy Carter passed away at age 100 this week. He left behind a legacy of being a peacemaker between Egypt and Israel who subsequently turned on the Jewish state, calling it an “apartheid” nation and claiming Hamas terrorists were more interested in peace than Jerusalem. JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—discuss the late president’s policies & actions both du...
Jan 01, 2025•28 min
Pope Francis characterized Israeli counter-terrorism operations in the Gaza Strip as "cruelty" in his Christmas Eve speech. This marks the second time the pontiff has criticized the Jewish state's actions over the course of a week. Earlier, the pope suggested that the world should investigate whether Jerusalem is committing genocide against the Palestinian people. JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at th...
Dec 25, 2024•31 min
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled his testimony in court on Dec. 17, citing "special circumstances," rumors were abundant about what was imminent to happen. A strike against the Houthis in Yemen? A hostage deal with Hamas? Normalization with Saudi Arabia? Palestinian sovereignty? Or was he running scared because of threats from Iran? JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime ...
Dec 18, 2024•35 min
News in Israel changes from minute to minute, and the past week has been no different. A notable difference is Jerusalem's change of course vis-à-vis its enemies—from the defensive stance that has pervaded policy since the 1990s to the return of an old-school, aggressive posturing. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—for a heated discussion on the latest news unfolding ...
Dec 11, 2024•34 min
What exactly did U.S. President-elect Donald Trump mean when he said on Dec. 3 that there will be "all hell to pay" if Hamas doesn't release the remaining 100 hostages from the Gaza Strip? Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—for a heated discussion on what Trump’s inauguration might mean for the hostages and the entire Middle East! They will also be discussing the chaos...
Dec 04, 2024•33 min
Israelis woke up on Nov. 27 to something very unusual: quiet on the northern front with Lebanon. While that comes as a relief, there is little doubt that the Iranian-backed Hezbollah terrorist organization will soon be back to its usual antics. Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—for an inside analysis of the arguments for and against the ceasefire currently embroiling ...
Nov 27, 2024•34 min
Hamas continues to wreak havoc in the Gaza Strip by stealing humanitarian aid meant for civilians. But why is Israel providing aid in the first place, and who should be in charge of distribution? While Israel hopes for a change in American policy with the new administration, the United Nations looks to call for a unilateral ceasefire without mention of the Israeli hostages. JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advi...
Nov 20, 2024•31 min
In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, hosts Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum discuss the recent political changes in the US, particularly focusing on Trump's appointments and their implications for Israel. They explore the potential shifts in US foreign policy, the role of the UN, and the ongoing debate about civilian casualties in conflict. The conversation also touches on the historical context of annexation and the dynamics of the peace process with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of a s...
Nov 13, 2024•34 min
Israelis this morning woke up to the news of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election and breathed a collective sigh of relief. They’ll soon find out if their high hopes are valid or if President Trump switches course in his second term. And how will a Trump presidency affect the current war and efforts to free the hostages? JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Offic...
Nov 06, 2024•35 min
Now that the dust has settled from Israel's Oct. 26 retaliatory strikes on Iran, Jerusalem's road to victory is finally taking shape. And despite the difficulties, the Israel Defense Forces is more determined than ever to restore peace to the citizens of the Jewish state. On today’s episode, JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister's Office—discuss all the latest developments in Gaza, Ira...
Oct 30, 2024•36 min
Is yesterday’s assassination attempt on Prime Minister Netanyahu that much of a game-changer? And what happens now that Israel’s attack plans seem to have been leaked to Iran? Join Josh Hasten and JNS CEO Alex Traiman in our Jerusalem studio for insight and analysis! We’ll also cover Israel’s elimination of Yahya Sinwar and reactions; continued rocket attacks from Hezbollah; progress in Gaza; and stern warnings from the US administration. Stay informed about Israel and the Jewish World! Latest n...
Oct 20, 2024•31 min
Earlier this week, the Israel Defense Forces made a shocking discovery in Southern Lebanon suggesting that the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was aware—and maybe even complicit—in war crimes against Israeli civilians. How should the Jewish state respond, and what does this mean for the future of the region? Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—for an explosive co...
Oct 15, 2024•33 min
