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THE MOSSAD FILES with Dan Raviv

Dan Raviv
Iran
Israel
Hamas
Gaza
United States
Gaza War
Mossad
Donald Trump
Benjamin Netanyahu
Hezbollah
Shin Bet
Trump Administration
Qatar
October 7th Attack
Palestinian Authority
Middle East
Gaza Strip
Netanyahu
Israeli Society
Lebanon

From the co-author of the best selling book, "Every Spy a Prince: The Complete History of Israel's Intelligence Community," and the more recent non-fiction, "Spies Against Armageddon: Inside Israel's Secret Wars," this is a weekly podcast series -- delivering insights into the volatile events of the world's most fascinating region: the Middle East.

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Dan examines the widely held belief that President Trump's deal with Iran -- the Memorandum of Understanding -- was bad for Israel, and therefore the country's spy agency, the Mossad, will surely go back to covert war inside Iran.  This time, the Isr... more

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The war against Iran may be entering a new phase -- and some may call it peace. But many serious analysts in the United States and Israel call it a failure, or even "a disaster" for Israeli interests.

Dennis Ross, longtime Middle East mediator for A... more

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Dan's guest is Yaakov Katz -- author of books on Israeli defense including "While Israel Slept" (on the failures of Oct. 7, 2023) and former editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post. 

They discuss the new director of the Mossad spy agency, General Roma... more

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Dan gets an assist from his longtime writing partner, Yossi Melman, in analyzing the reported plot by the Mossad -- apparently with U.S. participation -- to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, and help him take power in Iran. That c... more

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Ashriel Mahlev
Activist and administrator of Im Tirtzu
Im Tirtzu
Episode: Mossad Wanted to Help a Coup by Ahmadinejad? Really?
Eitan Shamir
Head of the BESA Center for Strategic Studies at Bar-Ilan University
Bar-Ilan University
Episode: Trump's "Personal Grudge" Vs. Iran, "Natural Partner" with Netanyahu -- Israeli Strategist Tells Us
Jonathan Tobin
Editor-in-Chief of JNS, the Jewish News Syndicate
JNS
Episode: Strategic Worries for Israel Include U.S. Politics -- Jonathan Tobin Explains
Hanin Ghaddar
Lebanese scholar, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: Mossad's Annual Awards, Hear the Outgoing Director, plus Iran and Lebanon Experts
Marc Schulman
Israeli American columnist and historian
historycentral.com; Tel Aviv Diary (Substack)
Episode: Mossad Says Prepared for More War in Iran -- and Historian Marc Schulman on Constant Crises
Aryeh Kruglanski
Professor of Social Psychology, University of Maryland, co-author of The Quest for Significance
University of Maryland
Episode: Clash Over Mossad's Plan for Iran, plus Jonathan Pollard and a Psychologist
Jonathan Pollard
Former US Navy intelligence analyst who spied for Israel
Israel
Episode: Clash Over Mossad's Plan for Iran, plus Jonathan Pollard and a Psychologist
Steve Herman
Veteran White House Correspondent, The Voice of America
Voice of America; University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Episode: War or Peace? Can We Believe Trump? Longtime White House Reporter Steve Herman
Danny Ayalon
Former Israeli Ambassador to the United States (2002-2007); Deputy Foreign Minister
State of Israel
Episode: Israel "Dragged" U.S. into War? Hear the Denials, and Former Israeli Ambassador Ayalon

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Dan Raviv
Host of THE MOSSAD FILES, longtime foreign correspondent and journalist with deep expertise in Israeli intelligence and security issues.

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New Mossad Spy Chief, and Yaakov Katz on Trump-Netanyahu Tensions
Q: What's your assessment of the current state of U.S.-Israel cooperation given the ongoing tensions and Israel's internal political considerations?
There is noticeable tension and a struggle to maintain unity on Iran policy, with leadership changes and election dynamics shaping how closely the two allies can align in the near term.
New Mossad Spy Chief, and Yaakov Katz on Trump-Netanyahu Tensions
Q: So when it comes to Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, was that also the high point of cooperation between a prime minister and a president?
Yes, the February 28 period is described as the peak in joint operations and coordination, with direct, hands-on collaboration between Israeli and American forces and intelligence.
Trump's "Personal Grudge" Vs. Iran, "Natural Partner" with Netanyahu -- Israeli Strategist Tells Us
Q: Why is the US-Israel partnership described as natural and essential in countering Iran, according to the guest?
The guest argues that the US sees Israel as a capable partner with unique military and intelligence strengths, and that joint operations and intelligence sharing maximize effectiveness against Iran's regional influence.
Trump's "Personal Grudge" Vs. Iran, "Natural Partner" with Netanyahu -- Israeli Strategist Tells Us
Q: Did Netanyahu manipulate Donald Trump to push for action against Iran, and what are the implications for US politics?
The guest suggests Netanyahu did not coerce Trump into actions he wouldn't take, but there is significant signaling about how such dynamics shape American views of Israel and can influence policy and public perception.
Who's In Charge in Iran? And Will They Fall? Behnam Ben Taleblu Tells Us...
Q: When considering the future of Iran, who among potential leaders might actually rise to power and influence policy?
The guest argues that any realistic shift will come from figures within the security and political establishment, not monarchist or purely reformist outsiders, and that the IRGC and SNSC play central roles in shaping future leadership, with the potential leader needing broad legitimacy beyond hardline or reformist camps.

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This show centers on Israeli security, intelligence, and Middle East geopolitics, with a focus on real-time developments, regional power dynamics, and the United States' role. Conversations frequently revolve around Israel's security agencies, Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Lebanon, often weaving in historical context and leadership shifts to illuminate current events. Notable is the host's decades of foreign correspondence and a habit of pairing long-form analysis with guest expertise from former officials, academics, and journalists to unpack complex strategy, diplomacy, and information warfare. The format tends to balance historical perspective with timely scrutiny of policy decisions, making it a likely fit for listeners who want depth on ... more

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