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A weekly podcast from BICOM, an independent British think tank producing research and analysis to increase understanding of Israel and the Middle East in the UK. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and listen!

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Latest Episodes

In this episode, recorded during a media briefing, Richard Pater speaks with Shiri Fein-Grossman about the evolution of the Abraham Accords on their five-year anniversary. Shiri reflects on the foundations of Israel’s normalisation with the UAE, Bahr... more

In this episode, recorded during a media briefing, Richard Pater speaks with Lianne Pollak-David about the remaining challenges following the release of all living hostages and President Trump’s multilateral summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Lianne outlines... more

In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Natalie Sanandaji, a New Yorker and survivor of the Nova Festival, who recounts her harrowing experience of that morning, from waking up to the sound of rockets to escaping Hamas terrorists on foot for hours... more

In this episode, we share a recording of a BICOM media briefing led by Richard Pater with Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi, marking one year since Operation Northern Arrows in Lebanon. Sarit delivered a detailed assessment of Hezbollah’s capacity and cap... more

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Sarit Zehavi
Founder and president of ALMA, specializing in Israel's security challenges.
ALMA
Episode: Episode 271 | Hezbollah one year after Operation Northern Arrows
Yaakov Katz
Former Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post and author of 'While Ezra Slept, How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East'
Jerusalem Post
Episode: Episode 270 | How Hamas surprised Israel on October 7
Edmund Fitton-Brown
Veteran senior British diplomat and senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Episode: Episode 269 | How Israel is reshaping the Middle East
Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
Former Druze politician and journalist, currently the Director of Eastern Mediterranean Affairs at Middle East Forum
Middle East Forum
Episode: Episode 265 | The Druze under attack
Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Israeli journalist and security analyst specializing in regional affairs and Iranian proxies.
Episode: Episode 264 | What’s next for Iran’s proxies
Oz Noy
A career Shin Bet officer who retired as a divisional head and is now a lecturer at Reichman University in Tel Aviv.
Reichman University
Episode: Episode 263 | Crunch time in Gaza
Professor Amichai Cohen
Senior Fellow at the Israeli Democracy Institute and an expert in national security law
Israeli Democracy Institute
Episode: Episode 261 | International Law in the Gaza War
Helit Barel
Former senior staff at Israel's National Security Council; expert in non-proliferation, nuclear weapons, and Israel-US relations.
Episode: Episode 259 | Behind the strikes on Iran’s nuclear programme
Professor Chuck Freilich
Former Deputy National Security Advisor of Israel, adjunct fellow at Columbia University, senior fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies
Institute for National Security Studies
Episode: Episode 255 | Navigating the Iran nuclear talks

Hosts

Richard Pater
Director of BICOM
Daniel J. Levy
Programs Manager at BICOM

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
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    A truthfully deaf podcast, scripted to obviate any meaningful debate or criticism of a state committing genocide

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    Badmanfromtheuk
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Excellent conversations and very informative. Highly recommend!

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    Annonnnymoua
    United States7 years ago

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Episode 272 | Surviving October 7 at the Nova Festival
Q: How has it been? I mean, you're based in New York, so you're kind of one step removed, but at the same time, you're sadly on the front line of the diplomatic public diplomacy battles.
I chose this role because of the fact that I'm American. I felt so helpless and that I owed it to those who survived to speak out as much as I can.
Episode 272 | Surviving October 7 at the Nova Festival
Q: Did you have a sense of which direction you were running in, or have you been able to retrace those steps since?
We had very few photos from that day, but I could see which way we ran by looking at the maps on my phone.
Episode 271 | Hezbollah one year after Operation Northern Arrows
Q: What do you see as the prospects for UNIFIL now?
UNIFIL has been ineffective and potentially damaging, and I believe it should be replaced by a stronger Lebanese Armed Forces supported by the international community.
Episode 270 | How Hamas surprised Israel on October 7
Q: Have you seen any movement towards your recommendations in the Israeli government?
There have been structural changes in intelligence reform, but many areas, like public diplomacy and national unity, still need work.
Episode 270 | How Hamas surprised Israel on October 7
Q: Where's Israel? What kind of calculus do you think is informing Netanyahu and his government with how they're conducting negotiations?
Israel is in a difficult position, unable to end the war without resolving the hostage situation, complicating their strategy moving forward.

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What is BICOM's Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused primarily on the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, particularly as they pertain to Israel, this podcast engages experts, diplomats, and analysts to explore complex issues such as military strategy, humanitarian concerns, and international relations. Listeners can expect insightful discussions on a wide range of topics, including the Gaza crisis, Iran's geopolitical maneuvers, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the roles of various minority communities in the region.

The standout feature of this podcast is its analytical depth; it frequently features experts who have firsthand experience or significant academic insight on the topics discussed. This results in a nuanced perspective on critical issues, making it a valuable ... more

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2. Yaakov Katz
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5. Dr. Jonathan Spyer
6. Oz Noy
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