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Misgav Mideast Horizons Podcast
“Misgav Mideast Horzions”, a podcast by the Misgav Institute for National Security, is designed for anyone who wants to understand the quickly-changing realities of the Middle East, beyond the headlines, slogans and noise. Hosts Lahav Harkov and Asher Fredman speak with newsmakers, agenda-setters and top experts to not only explain the burning issues and critical developments in the region, but to highlight future opportunities and trends. The Misgav Institute is Israel’s leading national…
Episodes
- Misgav Mideast Horizons Podcast
Does Israel Really Cost the US Taxpayer? | Noam Yakoby
As Americans vote in crucial midterm elections, the future of US support for Israel is becoming a growing political issue. Misgav’s Noam Yakoby explains how…
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First Iran. Then Gaza. | Yossi Kuperwasser
Israel’s coalition talks continue as President Trump and the Republicans head into a difficult US midterm election. Brigadier General Yossi Kuperwasser of the…
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What Do Arabs Make of Israel’s Elections? | Ahmed Khuzaie
Israel has voted — but the next government remains uncertain. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud has failed to secure a decisive victory, while the…
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A Unity Government Would be Best for Israel & the US | Dr Eric Mandel
Israel has voted — but there is still no clear winner. With a record turnout, Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc is ahead but short of a majority, while Gadi…
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Which Way for Israel? | Lahav Harkov
Israel votes today in its first general election since October 7th — and election day here is a national holiday, with millions of Israelis heading to the…
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Israel Will Remain Ferocious Whoever Wins | David M. Weinberg
As Israelis prepare to vote in a tightly contested election, Misgav’s David M. Weinberg argues that the country’s new, more aggressive security…
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An Emirati Woman Leading the UN? | Dalia Ziada
The UAE has nominated senior diplomat Lana Nusseibeh to become the next UN Secretary-General. Dalia Ziada, Egyptian scholar and Washington Director at ISGAP…
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Morocco: The Arab Partner Israel Trusts | Miri Eisin
Hundreds of Moroccan troops are preparing for possible deployment to Gaza as part of President Trump’s International Stabilisation Force. Miri Eisin, retired…
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Did Israel Win the War but Lose the World? | Andrew Fox, Henry Jackson Society
Just one week before Israel’s election, Andrew Fox, Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, assesses Israel’s position after two years of war…
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France is Ripe for an Islamist Takeover | Catherine Perez-Shakdam
As violent unrest grips France, Catherine Perez-Shakdam explains why Palestinian flags and keffiyehs have become such a prominent feature of the protests — and…
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Israel’s Election: What’s at Stake? | Gil Hoffman
With Israel’s election less than two weeks away, political analyst Gil Hoffman joins Israel in Ten to break down the state of the race, the battle to form a…
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Can Trump Break Iran? | Marc Sievers
Former US Ambassador to Oman Marc Sievers joins Israel in Ten to discuss whether Tehran believes it can simply outlast Washington and Israel — as the war drags…
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When Hamas Applauds the Nobel Peace Prize | Dr Adi Schwartz
Dr Adi Schwartz joins Israel in Ten to discuss the controversy surrounding Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize, what Hamas’s reaction says about the award — and…
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Why Won’t the Saudis Accept Israel’s Help? | Guy Azriel
As Yemen’s Houthis continue to batter Saudi Arabia, i24NEWS diplomatic correspondent Guy Azriel joins Israel in Ten to discuss Riyadh’s reluctance to accept…
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How India’s Hero Pilot May Have Averted WW3 | Aditya Raj Kaul
Eight days after the attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, NDTV’s Aditya Raj Kaul joins Israel in Ten to discuss the bravery of Captain Smit…
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How Sinwar Brought Iran to Its Knees | Behnam Ben Taleblu
How Sinwar Brought Iran to Its Knees | Behnam Ben Taleblu Three years after October 7, Behnam Ben Taleblu, Iran Program Senior Director at the Foundation for…
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Is It Time to Let Journalists Enter Gaza? | Yaakov Lappin
Military analyst and Rosshandler Report host Yaakov Lappin discusses Israel’s fight against Hamas’s “invisible enemy”—and argues that international journalists…
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Israel’s Election — Still Too Close to Call | Lahav Harkov
Three weeks before Israel’s election, neither the pro- nor anti-Netanyahu bloc has enough seats to form a government. Misgav senior fellow and Jewish Insider…
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Israel Is Losing the Information War | Dr Einat Wilf
Dr Einat Wilf, a candidate with the joint Reservists/Economists List, joins Israel in Ten to explain why she believes Israel must start treating the…
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They Don’t Want Jews in Jerusalem! | Eugene Kontorovich
Former deputy prime minister Avigdor Lieberman has suggested Jordan take control of Arab communities in the West Bank. Professor Eugene Kontorovich explains…
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Half of Gaza Is a Wasteland, Hamas Controls the Rest | Jotam Confino
Independent Middle East correspondent Jotam Confino has just visited Gaza. He tells Israel in Ten that Hamas is using children as young as four to scout IDF…
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Can Israel Trust Al Sharaa? | Dr Joel Parker
Syria’s President Al Sharaa is taking a more assertive line, demanding the return of all the Golan Heights while also signalling he is open to an agreement…
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Yes, M. Macron, Hamas IS in the West Bank | Khaled Hassan
French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire after claiming Hamas does not operate in the West Bank. Middle East analyst Khaled Hassan joins Israel in…
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Who Can Stop the Houthis? | Noa Lazimi
Yemen’s Houthis are continuing their advance against Saudi-backed forces along the Red Sea coast. Misgav international affairs analyst Noa Lazimi joins Israel…
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Forget Oil — We’re Running Out of Interceptors | Dr Eric Mandel
President Trump says he hopes the seven-month war with Iran is nearing an end. But Dr Eric Mandel argues that neither rising oil prices nor the approaching US…
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Why Are the Lebanese Watching Fauda? | Dr Jacques Neriah
Why are Lebanese audiences watching the Israeli TV series Fauda — and does it point to changing attitudes towards Israel? Col. Dr Jacques Neriah from the…
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Could the Houthis Bring Israel and Saudi Arabia Together? | Prof. Kobi Michael
The Houthis are escalating their attacks on Saudi Arabia — but could the growing threat create an opportunity for Israel? Misgav’s Prof. Kobi Michael joins…
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Bibi. Arabs. Haredim. The Politics of Hate. | Gil Hoffman
Bibi. Arabs. Haredim. The Politics of Hate. | Gil Hoffman Israel is now just 43 days away from election day, with Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party still leading in…
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How Qatar and Turkey Influence Western Minds | Eitan Fischberger
Turkey and Qatar have become highly adept at using the language of human rights — and seemingly independent media platforms — to push their own political…
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Will the Next October 7th Come From the West Bank? | Ruth Wasserman-Lande
Could the next October 7th-style attack come from the West Bank? Misgav’s Ruth Wasserman-Lande joins Israel in Ten after Defence Minister Israel Katz accused…
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Britain’s Israel Spat is About Muslim Votes | Josh Howie
Britain is banning imports from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria — the latest hostile move by the Labour government after its decision to recognise a…
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Politics Special | Lahav Harkov
Misgav Senior Fellow and Jewish Insider Senior Political Correspondent Lahav Harkov joins Israel in Ten to assess the political landscape with just 50 days to…
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Mecca Pact Versus Abraham Accords | Asher Fredman
As Iran attacks its Arab neighbours across the Gulf, Asher Fredman, Executive Director of the Misgav Institute, joins Israel in Ten to ask whether it is time…
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Why Are We Supplying Our Killers With Aid? | Dr Adi Schwartz
Israel is expanding humanitarian assistance into Gaza, with COGAT highlighting its work with aid organizations to monitor the quality of drinking water. Dr Adi…
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All of Iran’s Plans Have Backfired | Dr Meir Javedanfar
Iran and the United States have traded attacks for the first time in more than a month. Dr Meir Javedanfar, Iran lecturer at Reichman University, joins Israel…
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A Kurdish Warning on Turkey | Diliman Abdulkader
Turkey’s growing influence in Syria is becoming a major security concern for Israel. Israeli strikes on an airbase near Aleppo sent a warning to President…
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Would Israel Ever Accept A Palestinian State? | Eyal Ofer
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says Israel will not allow Hamas to rebuild or rearm in Gaza — but President Donald Trump’s peace plan ultimately requires an…
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Iran’s Regime Won’t Survive Another Christmas | Catherine Perez-Shakdam
The United States has dramatically expanded sanctions on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has dubbed the campaign “Operation Economic Outcast,”. Iran’s…
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Economic D-Day for Iran | Ahmed Khuzaie
The United States is launching what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the “single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary” — an…
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Egypt – A Trusted Partner in Gaza? | Danny Ayalon
Israel’s former prime minister Naftali Bennett says Qatar and Turkey should be pushed out of Gaza and Egypt brought in to help disarm Hamas. Former Israeli…
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Israel Strikes Syria over Turkish Threat | David M. Weinberg
Israel has confirmed striking the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in Syria to prevent Turkish forces from establishing a presence there, after Damascus…
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The Gaza Starvation Case Unravels | Natasha Hausdorff
UNICEF figures have cast serious doubt on claims that Israel deliberately starved children in Gaza, showing malnutrition rates in the Strip were lower than in…
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Israel has nothing to fear from the Mecca Pact | Ahmed Quraishi
President Donald Trump has welcomed a new mutual defence pact between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, describing the Mecca Agreement as a sign that Middle…
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Iran uncertainty and turmoil still leave Israel in a strong position | Yaki Dayan
The United States carried out a series of overnight strikes against Iranian military targets after Iran launched a direct ballistic missile attack on U.S…
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Tensions at the White House, as President Trump hosts Israeli PM Netanyahu | Gil Hoffman
Regional tensions escalated overnight as Jordan announced it had intercepted and destroyed five Iranian ballistic missiles aimed at U.S. military forces…
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Prime Minister Netanyahu is again in Washington meeting President Trump | Amir Oren
Israel remains on high alert as the wider Middle East continues to experience intermittent drone and missile attacks by Iranian proxy groups, particularly in…
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Israel grapples again with the West Bank as violence flares | Ariel Kahana
Israel Daily Brief Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed today for Washington, where he is scheduled to meet President Trump at the White House on Tuesday…
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Israel and Taiwan. A Relationship under the Radar | Doron Feldman
Oil prices have surged after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, bringing another critical shipping route into the…
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Mamdani, Rubio and Third Worldism | Zineb Riboua
Iran attacks Jordan with missiles and drones with interceptors causing fires in Aqaba and disrupting air traffic in southern Israel. President Trump vows to…
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Half the Lebanese Oppose Peace with Israel | Jacques Neriah
A tenth straight night of US strikes on Iran to try and degrade Tehran’s ability to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC claims it struck two…
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Regime Change is the Only Solution | Kobi Michael
The United States has carried out a ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military command centres, missile and drone launch sites, air defence…
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Why Gaza Won’t Disarm | David Matlin
The United States has carried out a fifth consecutive day of strikes on Iran, hitting targets around Tehran for the first time in the current campaign. Tehran…
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Egypt and Turkey’s Unholy Alliance | Khaled Hassan
Iran has launched fresh attacks on U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan after a fourth consecutive night of American strikes on Iranian military…
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Iran’s Boiling Frog Strategy | Khosro Isfahani
Iran has attacked two Emirati supertankers with cruise missiles and attacked Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for a third night of US airstrikes on targets…
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We Cannot Surrender to Iran | Ahmed Khuzaie
A second night of US airstrikes on dozens of military targets in Iran has triggered retaliatory attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan and Oman, with Tehran also…
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Israel’s Turkey Problem | Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak
A second night of US airstrikes on dozens of targets in Iran trigger Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Israel has placed the IDF on high alert amid…
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We don’t need our Arab neighbours to love us | Miri Eisin
President Trump says the ceasefire deal with Iran is over after the United States launched a new wave of strikes in response to Iranian attacks on commercial…
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The West’s Wishful Thinking on Syria | Adi Schwartz
French President Emmanuel Macron narrowly escapes a bombing in Damascus after explosive devices detonated near his hotel moments after his motorcade departed…
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The UN helps terrorism thrive in Gaza | Olga Deutsch
Tens of thousands chant for revenge in Tehran as the country buries Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Talks between Tehran and Washington have been paused…
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Israel must remain beyond its borders | Yaakov Lappin
One thousand days after the October 7 attacks, Israel’s security establishment says the country has adopted a new doctrine: don’t deter terrorists…