Israel Policy Pod

A weekly podcast that goes beyond the headlines to bring you analysis from Israel Policy Forum experts and distinguished guests including policymakers, activists, and academics.

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant tours the northern border on January 19, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

Israel Policy Pod

Untangling the war’s objectives

We discuss whether Israel's twin war aims of destroying Hamas and rescuing the hostages are now in conflict, a potential new hostage deal, and renewed talk of a two-state outcome

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, second right, confers with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, right, during their meeting with US President Joe Biden, left, to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023. (Miriam Alster/Pool Photo via AP)

Israel Policy Pod

Israeli politics amid the war

Tel Aviv-based journalist and Israel Policy Forum Advisor Neri Zilber hosts Walla Chief Political Correspondent Tal Shalev to discuss Israeli politics amid the ongoing war in Gaza

Israelis celebrating New Year's Eve in Tel Aviv, December 31, 2023. (Photo by Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

Israel Policy Pod

New Year, New Phase

As Israel pushes forward with its war in Gaza and grapples with political turmoil at home, Israel Policy Forum experts provide timely and sober analysis on the ongoing conflict.

Israel Policy Pod

The Gaza War, Personally and Professionally

Haaretz Military Correspondent Amos Harel joins Neri Zilber to share his experience since Oct. 7 as a journalist and Israeli civilian and to assess the state of the war.

Israel Policy Pod

The War Continues, Politics Comes Back

A wartime update on Israel's military operation in Gaza, Netanyahu’s latest political moves amidst rising domestic friction, and more

Israel Policy Pod

Today and the Day After in Gaza

Neri Zilber hosts Michael Koplow and Shira Efron to discuss the state of affairs in the Israel-Hamas war and their forthcoming report on U.S. policy options for post-Hamas Gaza.