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THE MOSSAD FILES with Dan Raviv

Dan Raviv
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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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Less than 2 weeks before Israel's election, violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank (a.k.a. Judea & Samaria) has erupted as a top story in the news worldwide.  They have attacked Palestinian farmers and villagers, they severely injured a Washin... more

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Dan spotlights some intriguing statements surrounding the third anniversary of October 7: Did intelligence agencies ignore warnings of a Hamas plan to massacre and kidnap Israelis?  Brett McGurk, longtime nonpartisan U.S. official who was President B... more

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Dan sheds light on the Israeli political fallout, and other angles of the terrorist co-pilot trying to destroy a FlyDubai airliner headed for Tel Aviv. Will the incident help Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's Oct. 27 election? (Probably.)

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How Israel conducted the war in Gaza: Dan Raviv explores more reaction to the NAZA (documentary by two Israelis) charging their country didn't care about killings of Palestinian civilians.  

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Nimrod Novik
Longtime Israeli official and negotiator, and close advisor to Shimon Peres.
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Episode: Damage Done by Violent Israeli Settlers in West Bank -- and a New Security Strategy Since Oct. 7
Eric Alterman
Professor, writer
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
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Fred Burton
Former Senior Counterterrorism Officer, Diplomatic Security Service; author
U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Security Service; Stratfor
Episode: Near-Death Flight from Dubai, and Israel's Politics -- and No Iran Terrorism Yet: Fred Burton
Yonah Jeremy Bob
Reporter for the Jerusalem Post; co-author with Elliott Kaufman of In the War Room
Jerusalem Post
Episode: In the War Room: Yonah Jeremy Bob's Book on Netanyahu and Gaza War Team
Kai Bird
Biographer, co-author of American Prometheus and American Scoundrel
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Episode: Trump's MidEast -- Lessons from Roy Cohn: Biographer Kai Bird, Plus Film on Gaza Killings by Israel
Michael Oren
Historian and former Israeli ambassador to the United States
Former Israeli Ambassador to the US
Episode: Trump's MidEast -- Lessons from Roy Cohn: Biographer Kai Bird, Plus Film on Gaza Killings by Israel
Danny Citrinowicz
Former Aman personnel; Iran expert; INSS analyst
Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
Episode: Top Israeli Intel Expert on Iran: Main Goals Not Achieved, Trump 'Held Us Back'
Jonathan Schanzer
Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Turkey's Anti-Israel Ambitions in Syria, Hope for Palestinian Change -- Jon Schanzer of FDD
Beni Sabti
Iran expert, Institute for National Security Studies (Israel)
Institute for National Security Studies, Tel Aviv
Episode: "Tens of Thousands in Iran Spy for Israel" - Intel Analyst Says Regime Greatly Weakened

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Dan Raviv
Host of The Mossad Files

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
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Provides authoritative perspectives on Israel, Mossad, and Middle East politics.
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Damage Done by Violent Israeli Settlers in West Bank -- and a New Security Strategy Since Oct. 7
Q: Do you see that?
Novik sees an undeclared new security doctrine emerging after October 7. He says Israel has shifted toward using force and security zones outside its borders, while giving too little weight to diplomacy and public debate.
Damage Done by Violent Israeli Settlers in West Bank -- and a New Security Strategy Since Oct. 7
Q: Nimrod Novik, tell me more.
Novik says the organization's security analysis identifies two accelerating developments: annexation through administrative and legal measures, and increasingly intense settler violence. He describes the violence as enabled by political backing and inadequate law enforcement.
"Tens of Thousands in Iran Spy for Israel" - Intel Analyst Says Regime Greatly Weakened
Q: And the recruitment of Ahmadinejad, did that make sense or do you as an intelligence analyst feel we have only heard a tiny part of that plan?
The idea had some plausibility given Ahmadinejad's history and popularity with certain segments, but concrete evidence of him being an agent is dubious; there may have been attempts at contact, but not conclusive recruitment, and some media reports about a rescue operation or building bombing seem untrue based on the guest's assessment.
October 7 Anniversary Spotlights Mysteries -- and Eric Alterman Used to be a "Liberal Zionist", But Now...
Q: Okay. Just explain a little bit better if Aipac were to openly and clearly point out the part of the Republican movement, like Tucker Carlson and others, who've become anti-Israel because they want to put America first, no foreign aid, Israel drag the US into the Iran War, they say. How would that help Aipac if they've openly turned against, if you will, the Tucker Carlson wing?
Alterman suggests that AIPAC could gain credibility by taking a clear, honest stance that aligns with core American Jewish perspectives, which would entail confronting anti-Israel rhetoric within certain Republican circles while avoiding generic endorsements that don't address policy specifics. He emphasizes that a more explicit, values-based positioning could help restore trust among younger voters and reframe the dialogue around American interests rather than partisan loyalty.
Iran War a Failure? A Disaster? Dennis Ross and Israeli analyst Citrinowicz Weigh In with Dan
Q: What went wrong with the approach to Iran, and what could have been done differently?
The guests argue that the objectives and means were misaligned; the strategy should have prioritized weakening Iran's military capabilities while avoiding full-scale regime collapse, paired with stronger diplomatic framing to maintain support and reduce escalation risk.

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The program centers on Israel's security landscape, intelligence community history, and Middle East geopolitics, often featuring veteran journalists, former officials, and defense analysts who unpack Mossad operations, Iran policy, US-Israel relations, and regional flashpoints. Episodes frequently examine leadership changes, operational imperatives, and the diplomacy behind public messaging, with a clear emphasis on real-world consequences, deterrence, and alliances. Noteworthy are the long-form, context-rich discussions that blend historical perspective with current events, making it a likely draw for listeners who want deep provenance on security policy and espionage dynamics, especially as they intersect with American policy and regional... more

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