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THE MOSSAD FILES with Dan Raviv

Dan Raviv
Iran
Israel
Hamas
United States
Gaza
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 new information on the Mossad's efforts to recruit a hostile former Iranian president -- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad -- as an agent for Israel.  Mossad veterans have said they make the "impossible" possible.  But really?

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After President Trump chose to return to war against Iran -- although not completely forcefully -- Iran's oil sales were again banned by U.S. sanctions.

Can harsh sanctions bring down the radical regime in Tehran? When the Memorandum of Understandin... more

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Dan's joined by his co-author on six books about Israel -- journalist and filmmaker Yossi Melman -- who's been writing about a serious rift in relations between Israel and the United States.  The reason?  Donald Trump is wooing Iran.

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Dan's guest is Joel Rubin, author of "Saving Democratic Foreign Policy: How Democrats Can Earn the American People's Trust to Lead the World Once Again." Rubin was a State Department official in the Obama Administration and has a Substack, "The Brief... more

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Yossi Melman
Israeli journalist and co-author
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Episode: Mossad Will Return to Covert War in Iran -- Yossi Melman, Plus Yaakov Katz on U.S. Military Aid Fadeout
Yaakov Katz
Defense analyst, former Jerusalem Post editor
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Episode: Mossad Will Return to Covert War in Iran -- Yossi Melman, Plus Yaakov Katz on U.S. Military Aid Fadeout
Dennis Ross
Ambassador, former top Middle East mediator; Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Episode: Iran War a Failure? A Disaster? Dennis Ross and Israeli analyst Citrinowicz Weigh In with Dan
Danny Citrinowicz
Israeli Military Intelligence Analyst and public commentator on Iran war
Israeli intelligence community
Episode: Iran War a Failure? A Disaster? Dennis Ross and Israeli analyst Citrinowicz Weigh In with Dan
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

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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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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.
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.

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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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