Episode 242 | Facing the charges of the ICC
In this episode Richard Pater speaks to Dr. Michal Hatuel-Radoshitzky about the ICC, international lawfare, and the UN and UNRWA in Gaza. Dr. Hatuel-Radoshitzky is a senior adviser and programme director at Mind Israel and a founding member of the Dvora Forum. She is an adjunct lecturer at Tel Aviv University, where she earned her PhD.
Episode 241 | Trump and the Middle East
In this episode Richard Pater talks to Professor Jonathan Rynhold about the impact of Trumps’s victory on the region. They explore the potential impact on the current fighting in Lebanon and Gaza as well the Iranian threat and the prospect of normalisation with Saudi Arabia. Professor Rynhold is the Head of the department of Political Studies and the […]
Episode 240 | Israeli – Jordanian relations
In this episode Richard Pater speaks with Dr. Joshua Krasna, ahead of the 30th anniversary of Israel – Jordan diplomatic ties. They discuss cooperation in the fields of energy and security whist political relations remain fraught. They also discuss the ramifications of the ongoing war, its effect on domestic Jordanian politics, Palestinian – Jordanian ties […]
Episode 239 | Humanitarian Aid into Gaza
In this episode Dr Amira Halperin speaks with Professor Dorit Nitzan. They discuss the mechanism of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as Israel works in coordination with international organisations including UNRWA. Professor Nitzan highlights the complexity of the mission that Israel has taken on since the beginning of the war. Professor Dorit Nitzan is an advisor […]
Episode 238 | Insight into Lebanon
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Hagar Chemali about the current situation in Lebanon, including her assessment of the public’s view of Hezbollah. Hagar also shares her perspective on US regional policy and gives her prediction for the US presidential election. Chemali is a former US official, serving in various positions in the Obama administration including […]
Episode 237 | Four Years of the Abraham Accords
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks to Dr Nir Boms about the 4th anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords. They discuss the state of the Accords, their potential for expansion, as well as current relations with Jordan and Egypt. Boms is a Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv […]
Episode 236 | Iran’s pending strike on Israel?
In this episode a day ahead of hostage release and ceasefire negotiations resuming in Qatar, Dr Amira Halperin speaks with Professor Uzi Rabi. They discuss the possibility of an Iranian strike on Israel following Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran, as well as American attempts to prevent the outbreak of a catastrophic regional war. He also […]
Episode 235 | Netanyahu in the US
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Dr Guy Ziv. They discuss PM Netanyahu’s recent visit to the US, his speech to Congress, and meetings with President Biden, VP Harris, and former President Trump. They also discuss the state of US-Israel ties, and his recent book, Netanyahu vs The Generals: The Battle for Israel’s Future. […]
Episode 234 | Israel-Egypt relations
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Egyptian analyst Haisam Hassanein. They discuss Israeli-Egyptian ties in the context of the operation in Rafah. Haisam also shares his assessment of Egypt’s current relations with Palestinian factions and rivalries with other regional powers. Haisam was born and grew up in Egypt, before moving to the US. He […]
Episode 233 | Escalation from Lebanon
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi about the situation on Israel’s northern border and ongoing attacks by Hezbollah. Sarit describes what escalation along the border looks like for communities affected by Hezbollah’s rocket fire. They also discuss Hezbollah’s presence not just in the south, but across Lebanon and what […]