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The Deep Dive is The Jerusalem Post's flagship podcast series, hosted by Jacob Laznik. Each week, we review the top stories, put an up-close lens on a major topic, and dissect the main story of the week.

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Israeli elections have barely been called and already the Shin Bet is warning of threats to their integrity, AI-generated attack ads are flooding the campaign, and Bibi's own coalition is turning on itself in public. The Jerusalem Post political corr... more

Israel's most turbulent political stretch in four years just collided with an election date.

As Netanyahu's Likud rams through two of the most contentious laws in the country's history, host Jacob Laznik breaks down what it means.

With the vote set... more

As Trump meets Erdogan and F-35 sales dominate the headlines, former Israeli intelligence colonel Or Horvitz makes a contrarian case: Turkey is a real and growing threat to Israel, but it is not, and will not become, the next Iran. In this conversati... more

Presidential historian Gil Troy returns to examine the aftermath of the Israel-Iran conflict, Donald Trump’s decision to end the fighting, Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and the uncertain future of the US-Israel relationship. In this hopef... more

The US and Iran finalized phase one of talks this week. Israel was not in the room. In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs (filling in for Jacob Laznik) is joined by Ezra Taylor, The Jerusalem Post's social media manager, for a roundup of a ... more

The US and Iran are days away from signing a deal in Switzerland. Israel has been left out of it. And Yasmin Sayeh — an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst whose family fled Iran — opens this conversation by saying it plainly: "This is probably the wor... more

Israel strikes Beirut. Iran strikes Israel. Israel strikes Iran. Iran downs a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes Iran. All in roughly a week, and all while a 15-year US-Iran nuclear deal was reportedly days away from being... more

Behind the scenes, the EU is Israel's largest trade partner, 32% of its merchandise trade, and the single biggest funder of Israeli science.

In public, 46% of EU institutional statements about Israel since October 7 are negative.

In this episode of... more

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Israeli-Iranian strategic analyst, Forum Dvora member
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Episode: Did the US just hand Iran the worst deal in history?
Shir Perets
Senior Breaking News Desk Manager
The Jerusalem Post
Episode: 'Toxic love story': inside the Trump-Bibi rupture
Sharon Pardo
Ben-Gurion University researcher and professor
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Episode: Inside the EU's 'unhealthy obsession' with Israel
Yisrael Klitsner
Fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute; former Diaspora Affairs Advisor for Naftali Bennett; former Director of Strategic Engagement at AIPAC
Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI); AIPAC
Episode: Can Israel elections survive a two-front war?
Matilda Heller
J-Post anti-Semitism reporter
Jerusalem Post
Episode: Rising antisemitism sparks global concern, from London to New York
Ruth Marks-Eglash
Editor-in-Chief, The Jerusalem Report
The Jerusalem Report
Episode: How the media failed October 7 victims again
Kochava Elkayam Levy
Chair of the Civil Commission on October 7th atrocities
Civil Commission on October 7th atrocities
Episode: How the media failed October 7 victims again
Keshet Neev
Knesset correspondent
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Episode: Can anyone actually beat Netanyahu?
Seth J. Fransman
Senior Middle East Correspondent
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Episode: The truth behind the Middle East ceasefires: Is peace possible?

Hosts

Jacob Laznik
Host of Deep Dive series; central moderator and interviewer with a focus on Middle East politics and security
Shifra Jacobs
Host of The Deep Dive and co-hosts/fill-ins; provides analysis and live commentary on ongoing crises
Ezra Taylor
Co-host/fill-in and social media manager with focus on live analysis and audience engagement

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Trump’s Iran gamble: Victory, stalemate or a dangerous mistake?
Q: Why is messaging around Israel–America relations so fragmented, and how can les middle ground be protected in public discourse?
There needs to be a surgical, multi-language approach to different audiences, emphasizing shared values while also addressing practical payoffs and real concerns to avoid demonization and encourage constructive criticism.
Likud's pre-election legistlation sparks public Israeli uproar
Q: What are the potential alternatives for Netanyahu if the laws backfire politically?
Possible options include reframing the narrative around national security, delaying or adjusting policies, or attempting to co-opt opposition rhetoric by showing pragmatic flexibility—though the guests note that past attempts to pivot have not always yielded the desired political outcomes.
Likud's pre-election legistlation sparks public Israeli uproar
Q: How might these laws affect Netanyahu's political standing ahead of the election?
They put Netanyahu in a difficult position by showing a strong, rapid legislative push that is unpopular among many voters, while also potentially bolstering his security-focused narrative; the guests anticipate a mixed impact, with some short-term gains but uncertain long-term electoral effects due to coalition needs and public backlash.
Likud's pre-election legistlation sparks public Israeli uproar
Q: What is the core content of the two controversial laws passed this week?
The discussion outlines a basic law on Torah study, a temporary freeze on arrests of draft dodgers, and a plan to expand mandatory service, all framed as essential to national security and coalition viability, though controversial for their treatment of Haredi communities and the balance of civil rights.
How the haredi draft issue puts the status of Israeli women into question
Q: Given the realities, what should Israeli leadership do? Should they capitulate and grant autonomy, or push for changes that require men and women to participate more fully?
Leadership should push for policy changes that increase civic obligations, such as targeted reform of draft and civil-society frameworks, while seeking to reduce conflict through calibrated, non-punitive measures. The guest emphasized that simply ceding autonomy or appeasing the community won't solve the underlying problem; a combination of reform, accountability, and engagement with civil society is necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deep Dive

What is The Deep Dive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on Middle East geopolitics, security, and policy, with a strong emphasis on Israel's domestic political dynamics, regional diplomacy, and the ongoing implications of conflict-related events. Episodes frequently dissect ceasefires, military campaigns, and strategic decisions, pairing on-the-ground reporting with expert analysis to unpack how leadership shuffles, international pressure, and public sentiment shape outcomes. A notable strength is its ability to weave multiple viewpoints—from Knesset analysis to diaspora perspectives and survivor testimonies—into timely, often provocative discussions that balance historical context with current developments. Listeners can expect thorough context on security and poli... more

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2. Shir Perets
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