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

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

Syrian Presid... more

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

It’s Septembe... more

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Welcome to The Times of Israel's newest podcast series, Friday Focus. Each Friday, join host deputy editor Amanda Borschel-Dan and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what's behind the news that spins the globe.

This week, Be... more

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Yaakov Katz
Former editor of The Jerusalem Post and author of the book "While Israel Slept"
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Episode: Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Yaakov Katz on why Israel was asleep on Oct. 7
John Spencer
Chief of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at West Point
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Episode: Friday Focus with Lazar Berman and guest John Spencer: Is the IDF winning in Gaza?

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Amanda Borschel-Dan
Deputy Editor at The Times of Israel and host, known for her focus on pressing geopolitical issues and interviews with various experts.

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Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Yaakov Katz on why Israel was asleep on Oct. 7
Q: What do you think it should be for governance in Gaza post-war?
It needs to be governed by the Palestinians, perhaps by the Palestinian Authority or any force with their support, but not outside actors.
Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Yaakov Katz on why Israel was asleep on Oct. 7
Q: What do you think Sinwar was trying to accomplish?
He wanted to derail the Saudi-Israel normalization and bring the Palestinian issue back to the forefront of the world's agenda.
Friday Focus with Lazar Berman: Yaakov Katz on why Israel was asleep on Oct. 7
Q: So what do you think are the two or three main discoveries that could explain this failure at every level?
There were severe structural flaws, tactical flaws, and strategic flaws that contributed to the failures on October 7th.
Friday Focus with Lazar Berman and guest John Spencer: Is the IDF winning in Gaza?
Q: What do you think about the war aims?
Israel's goals are consistent and the objectives of destroying Hamas' military capabilities and ensuring no threats come from Gaza are measurable and definable.
Friday Focus with Lazar Berman and guest John Spencer: Is the IDF winning in Gaza?
Q: How do you characterize the IDF before it went through transformations after October 7th?
The military had changed significantly and was looking to professionalize the force while adapting to a new approach to warfare.

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Focusing on current events and global news, the discussions often center around political dynamics, historical context, and the complex relations in the Middle East. Episodes frequently tackle subjects such as Israeli politics, tensions within various religious communities, and the implications of military actions and humanitarian concerns. Noteworthy topics include the intricacies of the Israel-Palestine conflict, counterinsurgency tactics, and the social landscape surrounding military service. The podcast is characterized by interviews with experts and journalists who provide diverse perspectives on issues that resonate deeply with listeners seeking to understand the underlying factors in contemporary geopolitical affairs.

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