In this episode of The Middle East Breakdown, hosts Dan Feferman and Hayvi Bouzo examine the profound political, security, and social transformation Israel has undergone since October 7th exploring how the country's pre-existing fractures shaped its response to the Hamas attack, what the ongoing war has revealed about Israeli strategic doctrine, and where the country is headed as it approaches a pivotal election cycle.Joining the discussion is Yakov Katz, former longtime Editor-in-Chief of The Jerusalem Post, current fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, host of the JPPI podcast, and co-author of the national bestselling book "While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East." Katz brings decades of experience covering Israeli security, politics, and regional affairs, as well as firsthand insight into Israeli decision-making at the highest levels.The panel examines Israel's failed containment policy toward Hamas and the deeper doctrinal failures that enabled October 7th, drawing parallels to the conceptzia of the 1973 Yom Kippur War. The conversation explores Israel's pre-war political trauma —five elections in three and a half years, the judicial reform crisis, and deep societal polarization and how that instability compounded the national shock of the attack. The discussion addresses the ongoing psychological and physical toll of the war, the rehabilitation of communities in the north and south, and the challenge of national healing following the return of the remaining living hostages. On the political front, the panel analyzes the upcoming Israeli elections, the absence of new political figures, tribal voting patterns, the ultra-Orthodox draft controversy, and the strategic calculations of key figures including Netanyahu, Bennett, Lapid, and potential new entrants. The episode also addresses the Iran nuclear negotiations under the Trump administration, the risk of a repeat of JCPOA-style compromises, and what a military strike or diplomatic deal would mean for Israeli domestic politics and regional security. Finally, the panel reflects on the broader transformation of the Middle East the weakening of Iran's axis, the fall of Assad, Arab world engagement in Gaza's future and what Israel's 80th anniversary in 2028 could look like depending on the choices made in the coming months.Watch, listen, and subscribe for full episodes and regional analysis.Website: https://middleeast24.orgYouTube:    / @middleeast 24  Instagram:   / middleast24  X: https://x.com/middleeast24Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZJcMz0

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ME24 Breakdown digs into the day after in Gaza. We cover what it would take to disarm Hamas, how a multinational authority could work, what role the Palestinian Authority and Arab states can realistically play, and what lessons Iraq, ISIS, Bosnia, and Lebanon offer. Clear analysis, no spin.Guests, Raith Al Omari, senior fellow at The Washington Institute and former adviser to the Palestinian negotiating team. Robert Silverman, editor in chief of the Jerusalem Strategic Tribune, former senior U.S. diplomat and lecturer at Shalem College.Chapters,00:00 Intro and ME24 mission02:25 Where the war stands now09:10 Hamas disarmament, military versus political tracks18:40 Post war models, multinational authority, local governance32:15 The PA, Arab states, and U.S. leadership44:20 Risks of insurgency, lessons from ISIS and Bosnia55:10 Takeaways and next stepsFollow ME24, X, Instagram, YouTube.Rate the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.🔗 Stay connected with MiddleEast24:🌍 Website: www.middleeast24.org📸 Instagram: instagram.com/middleast24𝕏 Twitter/X: x.com/middleeast 24

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This week on The Weekly Squeeze I’m coming in hot from my porch in Israel, flag flying, heart full, and caffeine levels dangerously high. Twenty hostages are home after two years underground, and for one brief, breathtaking moment, the whole country exhaled. Mothers cried, fathers collapsed, and strangers ugly-cried in front of their TVs. It felt like a resurrection, a miracle, and a gut-punch all at once. We’re talking faith, fury, and the madness of our world; from Sweden canceling Jewish film festivals out of “security concerns,” to a British lawyer arrested for wearing a Star of David, to an English football club banning Israeli fans because apparently Jews are now a “safety risk.” I’ll tell you why Israelis still volunteer, still laugh, and still love this country despite the pain, and why making Aliyah might be the most powerful act of defiance you can do right now. There’s heartbreak, humor, a little righteous rage, and a lot of love for Am Yisrael. 🎧 Hit play, share it with your friends, and remember — we may be exhausted, but we are unbreakable. MAKE ALIYAH WITH OLIM ADVISORS! Making Aliyah? Don’t do it alone. Olim Advisors offers hands-on, personalized support every step of the way—from finding your community and schools to navigating paperwork and government offices. They make your Aliyah smoother, simpler, and stress-free. Visit olimadvisors.com to start your journey home. https://www.olimadvisors.com/ 📱 Follow on Instagram: My Beautiful Land of Israel:  https://www.instagram.com/mybeautifullandofisrael ME24 / MiddleEast24: https://www.instagram.com/middleast24/ Loved the episode? Wanna share your thoughts? Send me a message here! Help me buy a home in Israel! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1956222/supporters/new Loved the episode? Wanna share your thoughts? Send me a message here! Support the show

Abraham Accords at 5 Years | Middle East 24 PodcastFive years since the signing of the Abraham Accords, our ME24 team sat down to reflect on what has changed, what has endured, and what still lies ahead. In this episode, Hayvi and Dan welcome Dr. Waleed Phares, Mozah, and Aaesha to share their stories, experiences, and insights.We talk about:The UAE’s vision of peace and modernizationHow the Accords have shaped daily life in Israel and the GulfDr. Waleed Phares’s firsthand perspective on how the Accords were bornWhat October 7th means for the future of normalizationThe challenges and opportunities facing the next chapter of Arab-Israeli cooperationHow younger generations are starting to see each other in new waysIt’s a conversation about resilience, hope, and the hard work of building peace. Join us as we look back on the past five years and ahead to what comes next.Subscribe to Middle East 24 for more thoughtful conversations about the region, its people, and its future. 🔗 Stay connected with MiddleEast24:🌍 Website: www.middleeast24.org📸 Instagram: instagram.com/middleast24𝕏 Twitter/X: x.com/middleeast 24