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Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman explores what's behind the news that spins the globe

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

The ceasefire war between the US and Iran continues to expand.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

A few short weeks ago, US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of und... more

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

Israelis and many Americans -- not to mention Gulf Arabs -- were stunned by... more

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

Last week, Germany failed to secure a temporary seat on the powerful United... more

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Recent Guests

Nicholas Carl
Assistant Director of the Critical Threats Project
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz
Eyal Hulata
Former National Security Advisor to Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid; visiting fellow at FDD
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (contextual)
Episode: Eyal Hulata: What’s next in the fight against Iran
Hanin Ghaddar
Lebanese analyst and Friedman Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: Hanin Ghaddar: Lebanon turns against Hezbollah
Steffen Seibert
Ambassador of Germany to Israel, former journalist and spokesman for the German government
German Embassy, Israel
Episode: Steffen Seibert: Gaza won’t sever special Germany-Israel ties
Dakar Eilat
Colonel, founder of Duvduvan elite counter-terror unit; formerly commanded Israeli prisons
Israeli Prison Service
Episode: Dakar Eilat: Inside prisons for Hamas terrorists
Nadav Shoshani
Lieutenant Colonel, IDF international spokesperson
Israel Defense Forces
Episode: Is the IDF telling the right story to the world ?
Rabbi David Rosen
Interfaith peacemaker, former chief rabbi of Ireland, international interreligious affairs director for the AJC
A Jewish advocacy organizations; International Council of Christians and Jews
Episode: David Rosen: Israel doesn't adequately understand Christian relations
Moran Zaga
Lecturer and Gulf expert at the University of Haifa and Mind Israel
University of Haifa; Mind Israel
Episode: Moran Zaga: The Gulf states react to humiliation by Iran
John Spencer
expert in urban warfare
Independent military analyst
Episode: John Spencer: US can force open Strait of Hormuz if it decides to

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Lazar Berman
Diplomatic correspondent and host known for steering in-depth discussions on Middle East diplomacy and security.

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Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz
Q: What do you think about the plan to install Ahmadinejad as a new leader and what does that say about Iranian strategy?
The guest remarks that the plan seems highly uncertain and not supported by the evidence available, suggesting it would be an unlikely route given Iran's internal politics and Tehran's actual strategic aims.
Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz
Q: What is the likelihood of escalation to Israel or broader regional spillover?
The guest argues that escalation to Israel is relatively unlikely in the near term, with Iran focusing on coercing Gulf states and pressuring the U.S. to seek a costly settlement rather than widening the conflict.
Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz
Q: How do you interpret Iran's strategy now that they survived the decapitation strikes and maintained merchant traffic?
Iran appears to seek maximalist demands and strategic leverage, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, while avoiding a direct confrontation that would trigger overwhelming retaliation, thereby prolonging pressure without conceding terms.
Nicholas Carl: US and Iran are now in the Battle of Hormuz
Q: Are we heading inexorably back to war?
The guest suggests that while battlefield actions have intensified, a decisive political settlement remains elusive, with both sides still capable of escalation but also under pressure to avoid a full-blown regional war.
Dakar Eilat: Inside prisons for Hamas terrorists
Q: What changes occurred after October 7th to tighten control inside prisons?
A reorganization and stronger enforcement by the commissioner reduced opportunities for prisoners to influence events from within and mitigated the risk of conspiracies leaking outside.

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A geopolitical and diplomacy-focused show that brings in former ambassadors, military analysts, regional experts, and interfaith voices to unpack Israel's role in global affairs. Episodes routinely explore the strategic calculus behind Middle East conflicts, U.S.-Israel relations, Iran dynamics, and how international actors shape public perception and policy. A standout trait is the blend of high-level policy discussions with historical context and practical implications for readers tracking security, alliance-building, and regional diplomacy. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous analysis, balanced perspectives, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with nuance.

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2. Eyal Hulata
3. Hanin Ghaddar
4. Steffen Seibert
5. Dakar Eilat
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7. Rabbi David Rosen
8. Moran Zaga

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