
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 | 99 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||

Mike lays out the four possible scenarios in which the current escalation in the Straits of Hormuz can develop. Gadi revisits the “settler violence” canard, in light of the devastating arson attack perpetrated by Palestinian terrorists against the se... more
Mike thinks there’s a clear limit to how far Trump will escalate hostilities with Iran before the midterms, and Gadi explains the recent legislation blitz and why the ultra-orthodox draft has become such a hot button issue and why it's such an effect... more
The left-wing media is in full hysteria over the government’s refusal to accept a Supreme Court injunction that directly contradicts the letter of the law. The issue is media regulation — and, as Gadi explains, it is political, not legal. It is high ... more
Trump’s MOU repeats a very American mistake, says guest Prof. Dan Schueftan: like many presidents before him he does not understand radicalism. But the Lebanon Deal may be able to rectify some of the damage. In which case, says Schueftan, it would no... more
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Great dialogue and opinions. Well worth listening and following. Thank you
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 ❤️
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This program combines sharp, insider-focused analysis of Israeli security and regional geopolitics with a strong, banter-driven dynamic between two seasoned commentators. Episodes consistently cover Israel's domestic politics, U.S. and European policy, and the broader Middle East theater—particularly Iran, sanctions, and strategic alignments among Gulf states. The show often stitches together on-the-ground reporting, strategic assessments, and high-level diplomacy, making it a go-to for listeners who want both depth and a candid conversational style. A notable edge is the dual-host pairing that blends American defense expertise with deep Israeli political insight, offering nuanced takes alongside accessible banter that keeps complex topics ... more
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Recent guests on Israel Update include:
1. Dan Schueftan
2. Batya Ungar-Sargon
3. Tamir Morag
4. Zineb Ribois
5. Zineb Riboua
6. Jen Murtazashvili
7. Tommy Robinson
8. Erez Winner
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