
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 | 112 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

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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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.
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
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
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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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Israel Update launched 3 years ago and published 112 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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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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