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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.

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The election results are a complicated, messy tie. Netanyahu’s Likud is by far the biggest party. Eisenkot’s Yashar party is not even close. Yet Netanyahu’s bloc does not have a majority. But neither does the opposing bloc. And both now have to re-ch... more

The election is right around the corner, and things are heating up. Gadi gives you the latest on election predictions.

It is also olive harvest season, and you're about to hear a lot of lies about settler violence. We'll show you video evidence of t... more

The recent National Conservatism conference in Jerusalem (in which Gadi participated) generated controversy over the question of how conservative Jews should respond to the rise of antisemitism on the right. Mike had a great deal to say.

The war in ... more

The left-wing bloc in Israel is deliberately ignoring the elephant in the room: the war. They’re not saying anything about how they plan to pursue it. The reason is obvious. Their actual plans are very far from what the majority of voters – even thei... more

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Recent Guests

Kara Jesella
Author of Antisemitic Feminism: An Intellectual History
Episode: Wildly Different Polls - Who’s Right?
Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel
Israeli government
Episode: Israel Update Special with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Dan Schueftan
Israeli security and politics scholar, frequently featured guest
University of Haifa / Tel Aviv University adjunct
Episode: Is Winter Coming for Netanyahu?
Tamir Morag
Frequent guest on the show, political commentator
Unspecified
Episode: Israel’s Wartime Boom
Einat Wilf
Defender of Israel, author and politician
Oz Party
Episode: Israel Will Not Yield
Batya Ungar-Sargon
Commentator and author
The Jews and the Left (book)
Episode: Netanyahu Won’t Back Down
Zineb Ribois
Analyst referenced in discussion
Episode: The Likely Scenarios
Zineb Riboua
Hudson Institute colleague invited to discuss China angle and Arab reactions to the war
Hudson Institute
Episode: It's the Economy, Habibi!
Jen Murtazashvili
Professor and Fulbright Fellow in Israel; author of pieces on discourse around Israel
University (Pittsburgh) / Fulbright in Israel
Episode: The Politics Behind the "Settler Violence" Campaign

Hosts

Gadi Taub
Historian and political commentator with a focus on Israeli politics and society; frequently hosts discussions on sovereignty, governance, and regional strategy.
Michael Doran
Senior fellow at the Hudson Institute; brings perspective on U.S. defense and foreign policy, and high-level geopolitical analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 220 ratings
  • Mike is the best, very knowledgeable and insightful with a lot of real stretegic planning experience to draw upon . Gadi is good too usually. Pleasure to listen to this pair.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DavidK
    5 days ago
  • An excellent podcast both informative and amusing. The hosts are both amiable people whose anecdotes add to the show. They are both very knowledgeable analysts of Israel the United States and the wider Middle East

    Podcast Addict
    5
    London Listner
    19 days ago
  • Excellent

    Great dialogue and opinions. Well worth listening and following. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NeoMory
    Canada5 months ago
  • Banter

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MD, MBA in IN
    United States7 months ago
  • Informative and witty

    Two of the most brilliant commentators on the Israeli scene

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moshe mayer
    United Statesa year ago

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Many enjoy the mix of policy depth with humorous, relatable commentary.
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The hosts' chemistry and expertise stand out; discussions are seen as highly informative.

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Wildly Different Polls - Who’s Right?
Q: Did finding all this also lead you to reconsider other things in this postmodern identity politics trend or you think that the antisemitism is an isolated problem within the field?
Jesella says the research led her to reconsider identity politics and conclude that feminist theory has gone badly off course, especially in its opposition to states while excusing violence by non-state actors.
Wildly Different Polls - Who’s Right?
Q: When did you start writing it?
Jesella says she began writing in earnest in 2021 while finishing her PhD, after seeing feminist friends post hostile comments about Jews and Israel.
Israel Update Special with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Q: What is your assessment of the war's progression and objectives?
Netanyahu outlines a multi-front strategy: degrade Hamas's leadership and capabilities, deter Iran and Hezbollah, and prevent a broader regional conflagration, while positioning Israel for the postwar political and security order.
Netanyahu Won’t Back Down
Q: What is the central argument Batya makes about the left and the Jewish vote?
She argues that American Jews have increasingly aligned with the left, which has altered the political landscape and raised questions about historical loyalties and the future of Jewish political identity in the U.S.
What Should Israel Do?
Q: Tamir Morag, can you summarize how you see this affecting the Israeli scene domestically?
Tamir explains that the Iranian deal is a complex issue for Netanyahu's coalition with concerns about election dynamics and the need to avoid appearing weak, while stressing that the nuclear file and proxies remain central to Israeli security calculations.

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What is Israel Update about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program centers on Israel's strategic posture, security challenges, and regional diplomacy, with frequent cross-Atlantic perspectives from experts on US-Israel relations, Middle East geopolitics, and domestic Israeli politics. Episodes mix rigorous policy analysis with candid banter between two seasoned hosts, often bringing in guests to illuminate sovereignty, governance, and international leverage. Noteworthy is the balanced blend of on-the-ground reporting, deep historical context, and sharp takes on current events, making it a strong fit for listeners who want both policy depth and engaging dialogue.

A distinctive edge is the duo's ability to pair granular, tech- or policy-driven insights with accessible commentary, along with occa... more

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Recent guests on Israel Update include:

1. Kara Jesella
2. Benjamin Netanyahu
3. Dan Schueftan
4. Tamir Morag
5. Einat Wilf
6. Batya Ungar-Sargon
7. Zineb Ribois
8. Zineb Riboua

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