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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 PodcastIs the war really about Iran – or about China? | Zineb Riboua
Is Operation Epic Fury a regional conflict, or a testing ground for a new global order? In this episode of Mideast Horizons, hosts Asher Fredman and Lahav…
Misgav Mideast Horizons PodcastInside the Unprecedented US-Israel War Effort Against Iran | Jacob Nagel
Former Israeli National Security Adviser and Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Prof. Jacob Nagel, joins Mideast Horizons for a…
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“The UN Is Broken”: Gilad Erdan on Iran, Gaza & a New Global Order
Can the UN be repaired - or should it be defunded and replaced? In this episode of Mideast Horizons, former Israeli Minister and Ambassador to the UN Gilad…
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Qatar, Hamas & the Muslim Brotherhood: Inside Doha’s Influence Machine
In this episode of Misgav Mideast Horizons, hosts Asher Fredman and Lahav Harkov sit down with Dr. Ariel Admoni - one of Israel’s leading experts on Qatar -…
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Surviving the Bondi Beach Attack: Terror, Trauma, and Combating Antisemitism, with Arsen Ostrovsky
In this powerful episode of Mideast Horizons, recorded on the eve of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, hosts Asher Fredman and Lahav Harkov sit down…
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The Trillion-Dollar Bet: U.S., Israel, Saudi Arabia, and the Future of Defense Tech
In this episode of Misgav Mideast Horizons, we sit down with Isaac “Yitz” Applbaum - one of the most experienced investors in Israeli technology and a key…
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Time to End U.S. Aid to Israel? Michael Oren Makes the Case
Is it time for Israel to wean itself off of American military aid? According to former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren, the answer is a resounding…
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Inside the New Iranian Revolution
As we kick off 2026, the Iranian regime finds itself at its most vulnerable point in 47 years. Following the devastating "12-Day War" that exposed the regime's…
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Inside the Room: Trump & Netanyahu
Following Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s high-stakes meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, the world is asking: What really happens when the cameras…
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Are Iran and Israel Heading Toward War?
Is a new war between Israel and Iran approaching—and what could trigger it? In this episode of Misgav Mideast Horizons, Asher Fredman speaks with Dr. Yossi…
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Bondi and the Battle Against Antisemitism
In the wake of the horrific antisemitic terror attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney—and amid a global surge in anti-Jewish violence— Lahav and Asher speak this week…
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Yuval Steinitz on Iron Beam and the laser defense revolution
In this episode of Mideast Horizons, Lahav Harkov and Asher Fredman speak with Dr. Yuval Steinitz, former cabinet minister and now chairman of Rafael Advanced…
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Why the West must fight Muslim Brotherhood influence
In this episode of Mideast Horizons, Lahav Harkov speaks with Haras Rafiq, Vice President of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy…
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Benny Gantz Speaks Out on Gaza, the Palestinians, Israeli Politics – and Securing Israel’s Future
Former Israeli Chief of Staff, Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz joins Mideast Horizons for one of his most candid and comprehensive…
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Setting the record straight on Iraq, Israel and neoconservatism
In this episode of Mideast Horizons, Lahav Harkov speaks with Dr. David Wurmser, who served as senior advisor to U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney and special…
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Fighting Antisemitism in Zohran Mamdani’s New York
In this episode of Mideast Horizons, Lahav Harkov speaks with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League about the rise of antisemitism and…
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The War for the Future of MAGA
In this powerful episode of Mideast Horizons, Lahav Harkov and Asher Fredman speak with Josh Hammer, senior editor-at-large at Newsweek, syndicated columnist…
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The Battle for Gaza’s Future – with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
In this gripping episode of Mideast Horizons, Asher Fredman speaks with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Gazan analyst and reform advocate now based in Washington, DC…
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What Happens Next in Gaza?
On this week’s episode of Mideast Horizons, Lahav and Asher speak with Prof. Kobi Michael, one of the world’s top experts on Israeli-Palestinian relations, who…
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Trump’s Peace Plan and the Future of U.S.-Israel Relations
In this episode, Lahav and Asher speak with Dr. Victoria Coates, former Deputy National Security Advisor under President Trump and now Vice President at The…
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Live Episode: What Does the Trump Deal Mean for Israel?
In this week’s episode of Mideast Horizons, Asher and Lahav go live after U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s press…
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Countdown to snapback sanctions on Iran
This week's episode features sanctions expert Richard Goldberg, who recently left the Trump administration, discussing the upcoming snapback sanctions on Iran…
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How Can Israel Prevent Another October 7?
On this week’s episode, Lahav and Asher interview Israeli-American journalist Yaakov Katz, co-author of the new book While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised…
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Ambassador Leiter – Democrats, Republicans, and the Future of U.S.-Israel Relations
In this episode, Lahav and Asher speak with Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Yechiel Leiter, about his efforts to engage both Democrats and…
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Michael Eisenberg on AI, Abraham Accords – and Why He’s Bullish about Israel’s Future
In this episode, Michael Eisenberg — Co-Founder of Aleph and one of Israel’s leading venture capitalists and public thinkers — dives deep into the future of AI…
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What’s next in Gaza?
In this episode, Lahav and Asher speak with Brigadier General (res.) Yossi Kuperwasser, former Head of Research in IDF Intelligence, and former…
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Should Haredim be Drafted into the IDF?
In this episode, Lahav and Asher discuss the contentious issue of drafting Haredim (the Ultra-Orthodox) into the IDF with two parliamentarians on opposing…
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What is really happening between Israel and Christians?
In this episode, Lahav and Asher tackle recent headlines involving Israel’s relations with the Christian world, both addressing misinformation and exploring…
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Is Israel-Syria Peace on the Horizon?
In this inspiring and timely episode, Lahav and Asher interview Hayvi Bouzo, a Syrian-American journalist, bridge-builder and thought leader. As Co-Founder and…
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Ambassador Reuven Azar: Connecting India, Israel and the Abraham Accords
In this fascinating and particularly-timely episode of the Misgav Institute’s "Mideast Horizons" podcast, hosts Lahav Harkov and Asher Fredman interview…
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The Truth about Humanitarian Aid in Gaza
Welcome to "Mideast Horizons" - a podcast from the Misgav Institute for National Security, hosted by Lahav Harkov and Asher Fredman. The podcast cuts through…
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Make Iran Great Again?
Welcome to “Misgav Mideast Horizons”, a podcast by the Misgav Institute for National Security, Israel’s leading national security policy center. This podcast…