
This is the audio version of Israel Update. Israel Update is a video podcast hosted by Israeli historian and political commentator Gadi Taub and Michael Doran, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C. The show offers news from the ground as well as an unparalleled insider perspective on the war.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 85 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsGovernment | |||

Mike thinks the achievements of this war are important enough to declare it a victory, though by no means a knock out. Mike and Gadi discuss the pros and cons of the ceasefire, the feasibility of an agreement, and the not unlikely return to military ... more
The orchestrated campaign to create alarm about “Settler Violence” magnifies a very marginal phenomena as part of a well thought out long game. Mike and Gadi explain how it works, and what its purpose is.
We also have a guest on this show: Jennifer ... more
What’s at stake is the American-led international order. If the regime in Iran remains standing, it will have shown that the US can no longer guarantee that order. The good news, Mike and Gadi think, is that Trump fully understands this. This is not ... more
Will Trump go all the way with Iran? And if not, what are his options? There are many tools, apart from direct military assault, that the US can us to continue to weaken Iran, and prevent China from regaining its Middle East assets.
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Please don’t stop the “rabbit hole,” digression banter. I get enough “real” news about Israel from multiple other sources. I appreciate your expertise and look forward to your informational takes on current events, but it’s the banter that keeps me coming back. Keeps me laughing.
Two of the most brilliant commentators on the Israeli scene
I love these guys. So refreshing after having to suffer the legacy media on Israel
I just found you today and I love the show so far! Thank you for making this! I am now a follower! Love from Sweden ❤️
Great insight into what's really going on here in Israel.
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This podcast provides insightful discussions centered around current events and political dynamics primarily related to Israel, Iran, and the United States. The hosts, who are knowledgeable commentators with deep expertise, analyze a range of topics including military strategies, Israeli politics, regional geopolitical tensions, and international relations, particularly concerning U.S.-Israel alliances. Listeners can expect commentaries on unfolding conflicts, critiques of the media's portrayal of events, and various issues surrounding anti-Semitism. The conversational but analytical style of the hosts, coupled with their historical insights, creates a unique blend of news and commentary that appeals to those interested in foreign affairs a... more
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Recent guests on Israel Update include:
1. Tommy Robinson
2. Erez Winner
3. Melanie Phillips
4. Dan Schueftan
5. Brooke Goldstein
6. Dan Scheuftan
7. Tom Cotton
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