https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-deep-dive--6705634
Each week, we review the top stories, put an up-close lens on a major topic, and dissect the main story of the week. ]]>enNewsCopyright Jerusalem Post Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/610da3b65da09f3ac3a3105d7578974b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-deep-dive--6705634Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:33:08 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsJerusalem Post Podcastspodcast@jpost.comThe Deep Dive is The Jerusalem Post's flagship podcast series, hosted by Jacob Laznik.  Each week, we review the top stories, put an up-close lens on a major topic, and dissect the main story of the week. 
Each week, we review the top stories, put an up-close lens on a major topic, and dissect the main story of the week. ]]>falsefd92af7f-8106-5b16-91ea-ed2adc6f4c87episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-election-isn-t-right-vs-left-it-s-liberal-vs-illiberal--74559884
Her answer, before the question is finished: yes.

She argues campaign season structurally rewards extremism, and that she watches the bill come due in her day job, sitting across from European partners who quote Israeli ministers back at her.

On Netanyahu's apparent silence, she pushes back hard: "He's not playing to win, he's playing to upset the other party." On the right accepting American control over Israeli security decisions, she's blunt, grateful Trump got the hostages out, but "it should have been our decision."

Having spent October 7, 2023 as a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, Siegel makes a case Israel still hasn't absorbed: every Jew abroad is now identified with Israel, whether they chose it or not.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74559884Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:33:04 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsHost Jacob Laznik asks Prof. Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, a Talmud scholar and a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI), whether Israel is doing itself long-term damage by deferring everything until October 27. Her answer, before the...
Her answer, before the question is finished: yes.

She argues campaign season structurally rewards extremism, and that she watches the bill come due in her day job, sitting across from European partners who quote Israeli ministers back at her.

On Netanyahu's apparent silence, she pushes back hard: "He's not playing to win, he's playing to upset the other party." On the right accepting American control over Israeli security decisions, she's blunt, grateful Trump got the hostages out, but "it should have been our decision."

Having spent October 7, 2023 as a visiting professor at Harvard Law School, Siegel makes a case Israel still hasn't absorbed: every Jew abroad is now identified with Israel, whether they chose it or not.]]>2727false139fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harounoff-iran-s-greatest-strength-is-that-it-s-not-a-democracy--73556455
More than a month and a half after the US–Iran memorandum of understanding was signed, talks remain frozen in what Harounoff calls a Groundhog Day cycle of revived and denied negotiations. The Iranian people were never on the agenda in the first place. Speaking to Deep Dive host Jacob Laznik, he describes a "tale of two Irans" — a regime with a bottomless reserve for missiles and cutting-edge military technology, and a population facing blackouts, water shortages and inflation it cannot survive. His sharpest point cuts against Western assumptions entirely: the Islamic Republic's single greatest strategic asset is that it isn't a democracy. It doesn't answer to polls, petrol prices or public fury, so its strategy is not to defeat Washington and Jerusalem militarily but to out-suffer them in a war of attrition, with the Strait of Hormuz as its bargaining chip.

Harounoff spent nearly two years as Israel's international spokesperson at the United Nations, and he is unsparing about what he saw there: a Secretary-General who took two to three weeks to issue a statement of concern after the January killings, when comparable events elsewhere in the region would have produced a response within hours. He argues the deeper problem isn't indifference but access, the longest internet blackout in recent history sealed off the voices that might have forced the story onto the agenda, the gap his book Unveiled: Inside Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt set out to fill. And he closes on the observation that most unsettles Western listeners: the people lobbying him hardest for continued operations against the Islamic Republic are Iranians themselves: At Nowruz parties in Brooklyn, from families with relatives still inside the country. The ones with actual skin in the game.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73556455Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:55:39 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIran's regime slaughtered its own people in January and the world moved on. British-Iranian journalist Jonathan Harounoff speaks on the people nobody is negotiating for. More than a month and a half after the US–Iran memorandum of understanding was...
More than a month and a half after the US–Iran memorandum of understanding was signed, talks remain frozen in what Harounoff calls a Groundhog Day cycle of revived and denied negotiations. The Iranian people were never on the agenda in the first place. Speaking to Deep Dive host Jacob Laznik, he describes a "tale of two Irans" — a regime with a bottomless reserve for missiles and cutting-edge military technology, and a population facing blackouts, water shortages and inflation it cannot survive. His sharpest point cuts against Western assumptions entirely: the Islamic Republic's single greatest strategic asset is that it isn't a democracy. It doesn't answer to polls, petrol prices or public fury, so its strategy is not to defeat Washington and Jerusalem militarily but to out-suffer them in a war of attrition, with the Strait of Hormuz as its bargaining chip.

Harounoff spent nearly two years as Israel's international spokesperson at the United Nations, and he is unsparing about what he saw there: a Secretary-General who took two to three weeks to issue a statement of concern after the January killings, when comparable events elsewhere in the region would have produced a response within hours. He argues the deeper problem isn't indifference but access, the longest internet blackout in recent history sealed off the voices that might have forced the story onto the agenda, the gap his book Unveiled: Inside Iran's #WomanLifeFreedom Revolt set out to fill. And he closes on the observation that most unsettles Western listeners: the people lobbying him hardest for continued operations against the Islamic Republic are Iranians themselves: At Nowruz parties in Brooklyn, from families with relatives still inside the country. The ones with actual skin in the game.
]]>2268false138fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-israel-written-out-of-the-new-middle-east-order--73255613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73255613Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:09:40 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsNetanyahu got his eighth Trump meeting, but no South Portico welcome, no cameras, no one-on-one. Former Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Yaakov Katz asks what that silence means. Three months before Israelis vote on October 27, Yaakov Katz argues the...2289false137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-heads-to-elections-and-no-one-trusts-the-process--73121620https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73121620Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:03:12 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIsraeli elections have barely been called and already the Shin Bet is warning of threats to their integrity, AI-generated attack ads are flooding the campaign, and Bibi's own coalition is turning on itself in public. The Jerusalem Post political...1951false136fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/likud-s-pre-election-legistlation-sparks-public-israeli-uproar--73014564
As Netanyahu's Likud rams through two of the most contentious laws in the country's history, host Jacob Laznik breaks down what it means.

With the vote set for October 27, the coalition has unleashed a legislative blitz, succeeding where it matters most, on the haredi draft exemptions, over the public warnings of senior officials and the IDF chief of staff himself.

Laznik and the Post's breaking-news desk manager, Shir Perets, unpack why these laws challenge Israel's constitutional order, and why they land at Netanyahu's most vulnerable moment The fallout is already visible: Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel has resigned, and Minister Ofir Sofer says he won't run again. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73014564Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:34:01 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIsrael's most turbulent political stretch in four years just collided with an election date. As Netanyahu's Likud rams through two of the most contentious laws in the country's history, host Jacob Laznik breaks down what it means. With the vote set...
As Netanyahu's Likud rams through two of the most contentious laws in the country's history, host Jacob Laznik breaks down what it means.

With the vote set for October 27, the coalition has unleashed a legislative blitz, succeeding where it matters most, on the haredi draft exemptions, over the public warnings of senior officials and the IDF chief of staff himself.

Laznik and the Post's breaking-news desk manager, Shir Perets, unpack why these laws challenge Israel's constitutional order, and why they land at Netanyahu's most vulnerable moment The fallout is already visible: Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel has resigned, and Minister Ofir Sofer says he won't run again. ]]>2282false135fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-turkey-box-israel-out-of-hamas-s-future-role-in-gaza--72869837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72869837Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:40:14 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsAs Trump meets Erdogan and F-35 sales dominate the headlines, former Israeli intelligence colonel Or Horvitz makes a contrarian case: Turkey is a real and growing threat to Israel, but it is not, and will not become, the next Iran. In this...1909false134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-iran-gamble-victory-stalemate-or-a-dangerous-mistake--72789762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72789762Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:37:14 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsPresidential historian Gil Troy returns to examine the aftermath of the Israel-Iran conflict, Donald Trump’s decision to end the fighting, Iran’s leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and the uncertain future of the US-Israel relationship. In this...2721false133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-this-deal-makes-the-next-war-with-iran-more-likely--72680632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72680632Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:02:33 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe US and Iran finalized phase one of talks this week. Israel was not in the room. In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs (filling in for Jacob Laznik) is joined by Ezra Taylor, The Jerusalem Post's social media manager, for a roundup of a...3539false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-the-us-just-hand-iran-the-worst-deal-in-history--72563098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72563098Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:54:40 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe US and Iran are days away from signing a deal in Switzerland. Israel has been left out of it. And Yasmin Sayeh — an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst whose family fled Iran — opens this conversation by saying it plainly: "This is probably the...1810false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toxic-love-story-inside-the-trump-bibi-rupture--72479530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72479530Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:28:30 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIsrael strikes Beirut. Iran strikes Israel. Israel strikes Iran. Iran downs a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The US strikes Iran. All in roughly a week, and all while a 15-year US-Iran nuclear deal was reportedly days away from being...2391false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-eu-s-unhealthy-obsession-with-israel--72344369
In public, 46% of EU institutional statements about Israel since October 7 are negative.

In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik previews findings from a JPPI study with Prof. Sharon Pardo, Jean Monnet Chair of European Studies at Ben-Gurion University.

After analyzing 24,000 EU statements, Pardo's team found a sharp gap: harsh public criticism of Israel from EU institutions, paired with continued quiet cooperation from EU member states. By comparison, statements about Qatar, even through the 2022 "Qatargate" bribery scandal, ran 66% positive.

Pardo argues European Jewish communities are paying the price for what he calls Israel's "megaphone diplomacy" with the EU, and that Israel has spent three years deserting the relationship it can least afford to lose.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72344369Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:39:56 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsBehind the scenes, the EU is Israel's largest trade partner, 32% of its merchandise trade, and the single biggest funder of Israeli science. In public, 46% of EU institutional statements about Israel since October 7 are negative. In this episode of...
In public, 46% of EU institutional statements about Israel since October 7 are negative.

In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik previews findings from a JPPI study with Prof. Sharon Pardo, Jean Monnet Chair of European Studies at Ben-Gurion University.

After analyzing 24,000 EU statements, Pardo's team found a sharp gap: harsh public criticism of Israel from EU institutions, paired with continued quiet cooperation from EU member states. By comparison, statements about Qatar, even through the 2022 "Qatargate" bribery scandal, ran 66% positive.

Pardo argues European Jewish communities are paying the price for what he calls Israel's "megaphone diplomacy" with the EU, and that Israel has spent three years deserting the relationship it can least afford to lose.]]>2484false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-israel-elections-survive-a-two-front-war--72207715
In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik talks with Yisrael Klitsner, JPPI fellow, former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to PM Bennett, and former AIPAC strategic engagement director, about whether Israel can run an election in the middle of a two-front war, and whether the US-Israel bond survives the aftermath.

Klitsner argues the campaign comes down to "security, security, security," that Netanyahu "single-handedly made Ben-Gvir who he is," and that the widening rift with Diaspora Jewry now boils down to one message from Israel's American partners: "first, do no harm."

A mainstream pro-Israel insider's candid read on a country holding an election, fighting its longest war, and trying to hold its global family together at the same time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72207715Thu, 28 May 2026 13:40:36 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsHe advised Naftali Bennett. He ran strategic engagement at AIPAC. And he now says this is the most extreme government in Israel's history. In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik talks with Yisrael Klitsner, JPPI fellow, former Diaspora...
In this episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik talks with Yisrael Klitsner, JPPI fellow, former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to PM Bennett, and former AIPAC strategic engagement director, about whether Israel can run an election in the middle of a two-front war, and whether the US-Israel bond survives the aftermath.

Klitsner argues the campaign comes down to "security, security, security," that Netanyahu "single-handedly made Ben-Gvir who he is," and that the widening rift with Diaspora Jewry now boils down to one message from Israel's American partners: "first, do no harm."

A mainstream pro-Israel insider's candid read on a country holding an election, fighting its longest war, and trying to hold its global family together at the same time.]]>2470false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rising-antisemitism-sparks-global-concern-from-london-to-new-york--72091216
Matilda Heller, an antisemitism reporter, emphasized that the exhibition’s challenges reflect broader trends in the UK, where threats from extremist groups and online activism are growing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72091216Thu, 21 May 2026 08:21:03 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsAntisemitism is surging across multiple continents, with incidents in Europe and the US, prompting heightened security measures and public outcry. In London, the Nova Festival exhibition commemorating the October 7 massacre faced police-mandated...
Matilda Heller, an antisemitism reporter, emphasized that the exhibition’s challenges reflect broader trends in the UK, where threats from extremist groups and online activism are growing.]]>3031false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-media-failed-october-7-victims-again--72001677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72001677Thu, 14 May 2026 07:22:53 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe week a landmark 300-page report on Hamas's systematic sexual violence against women and children was released, a New York Times opinion piece hijacked the global conversation. Jerusalem Report editor-in-chief Ruth Marks Eglash breaks down what...2068false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-anyone-actually-beat-netanyahu--71905562
Is Benjamin Netanyahu's nearly 15-year Likud dynasty finally cracking? In this episode of The Deep Dive, Jerusalem Post host Jacob Laznik sits down with Jerusalem Post Knesset and political correspondent Keshet Neev to unpack one of the most consequential weeks in Israeli politics since October 7. Fresh off a one-on-one interview with former prime minister Naftali Bennett, Neev shares what he told her, including his blunt verdict that Israeli transportation is "a third world country" and that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "a clown."

She breaks down the Bennett-Lapid technical merger, why Lapid stepped aside to make room for Gadi Eisenkot, the AI-generated attack ads now flooding Israeli campaigns, and why Benny Gantz's once-dominant party is "dropping like flies" before a single ballot is cast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71905562Thu, 07 May 2026 11:42:03 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsBennett is climbing in the polls. Lapid agreed to drop to third on the list. Smotrich called partnering with an Arab party worse than October 7. Is Benjamin Netanyahu's nearly 15-year Likud dynasty finally cracking? In this episode of The Deep Dive,...
Is Benjamin Netanyahu's nearly 15-year Likud dynasty finally cracking? In this episode of The Deep Dive, Jerusalem Post host Jacob Laznik sits down with Jerusalem Post Knesset and political correspondent Keshet Neev to unpack one of the most consequential weeks in Israeli politics since October 7. Fresh off a one-on-one interview with former prime minister Naftali Bennett, Neev shares what he told her, including his blunt verdict that Israeli transportation is "a third world country" and that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "a clown."

She breaks down the Bennett-Lapid technical merger, why Lapid stepped aside to make room for Gadi Eisenkot, the AI-generated attack ads now flooding Israeli campaigns, and why Benny Gantz's once-dominant party is "dropping like flies" before a single ballot is cast.]]>2756false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-truth-behind-the-middle-east-ceasefires-is-peace-possible--71771566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71771566Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:32:50 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIs the situation in the Middle East on the brink of erupting, or are we seeing a new path to peace? Join us as we break down the power dynamics, strategic decisions, and the role of the United States in shaping the region's future.2672false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-going-back-to-war-the-shocking-truth-behind-the-fragile-ceasefire--71360975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71360975Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:04:37 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThe US-Iran-Israel ceasefire might be collapsing. Is war about to break out again? In this episode, we uncover the shocking reality behind the negotiations, the ticking time bomb with Iran, and whether the Middle East is on the brink of chaos.1736false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-just-happened-breaking-down-the-iran-ceasefire--71214671https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71214671Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:47:43 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs and Lara Sukster Mosheyof break down the ceasefire between the United States and Iran (and Israel) following Operation Roaring Lion, and what it means for Israel and the region. Recorded in studio just a...3195false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-israel-and-the-us-achieve-victory-over-iran-an-expert-weighs-in--71064422
Rosner explained that this conflict is unprecedented for Israel, marking the first time the country is engaging in a war with a distant nation. The cooperation with the United States in this context is also unique, with Israeli and American pilots operating together.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71064422Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:33:59 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsShmuel Rosner, a senior fellow at the Jewish People Policy Institute, shared his perspective on Israel’s current war with Iran in an interview with The Jerusalem Post. Rosner explained that this conflict is unprecedented for Israel, marking the first...
Rosner explained that this conflict is unprecedented for Israel, marking the first time the country is engaging in a war with a distant nation. The cooperation with the United States in this context is also unique, with Israeli and American pilots operating together.
]]>1836false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/israel-presses-military-campaign-against-islamic-republic-as-diplomatic-talks-stall--70906557
Hosting The Jerusalem Post's podcast Deep Dive alone, studio manager Shifra Jacobs noted that the IDF has struck thousands of targets since the start of the operation, including key intelligence and military infrastructure.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70906557Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:46:05 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsNearly a month into Operation Roaring Lion, Israel’s military campaign against Iran continues to escalate, even as diplomatic efforts appear increasingly uncertain. Hosting The Jerusalem Post's podcast Deep Dive alone, studio manager Shifra Jacobs...
Hosting The Jerusalem Post's podcast Deep Dive alone, studio manager Shifra Jacobs noted that the IDF has struck thousands of targets since the start of the operation, including key intelligence and military infrastructure.
]]>1124false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/week-three-of-roaring-lion-iran-s-leadership-hollowed-out-arab-world-reaches-breaking-point--70761728
As Israel and the US continue their military actions, the conversation turns to the unpredictability of international alliances and the evolving narrative surrounding Iran's leadership. Tune in for an insightful analysis of the war's third week and the pressing questions that remain unanswered.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70761728Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:55:56 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this episode, Shifra Jacobs and Ezra Taylor break down the ongoing developments in the Middle East, focusing on Iran’s escalating role in regional tensions. From attacks on Gulf nations to internal shifts within the Iranian regime, they explore how...
As Israel and the US continue their military actions, the conversation turns to the unpredictability of international alliances and the evolving narrative surrounding Iran's leadership. Tune in for an insightful analysis of the war's third week and the pressing questions that remain unanswered.]]>3137false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-iran-and-hezbollah-what-s-next-for-israel--70612902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70612902Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:26:27 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsJoin Shifra Jacobs (Studio manager) and Ezra Taylor (Social media manager) for a detailed analysis of week 2 in the ongoing conflict, as they cover the latest developments during Operation Roaring Lion. In this episode, they dive into the political...3573false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-s-existential-crisis-us-israel-joint-operations-and-shifting-alliances-in-middle-east--70491283
A key topic was Iran’s perception of an existential threat, particularly from Israel and the US. The conversation emphasized how Iran's aggressive posture is driven by the survival of its regime, especially after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70491283Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:54:33 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn a recent episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs and Ezra Taylor provided an in-depth analysis of the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its significant implications for the region. A key topic was Iran’s perception of an existential threat,...
A key topic was Iran’s perception of an existential threat, particularly from Israel and the US. The conversation emphasized how Iran's aggressive posture is driven by the survival of its regime, especially after the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
]]>2474false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-history-predict-trump-s-next-move-on-iran--70298224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298224Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:57:23 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this episode, Gil Troy, a presidential historian, joins Jacob Laznik to examine the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, and how this will affect Israel. As the world waits to see if President Trump will strike a deal or take military...3277false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-haredi-draft-issue-puts-the-status-of-israeli-women-into-question--70149962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70149962Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:23:51 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsJacob Laznik sits down with Tal Hochman, Executive Director of the Israel Women's Network, and Rabbi Natan Slifkin, a renowned figure in Judaism, to explore the ongoing struggles of women in Israel’s military and society. From the shocking mob attack...3566false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-gaza-and-australian-politics-can-netanyahu-herzog-make-a-diplomatic-impact--70012423
Netanyahu released some handpicked details about the attack, shedding light on critical failures. However, the country is still waiting for a full investigation into the tragedy. As Israel deals with the aftermath, it also focuses on Iran’s growing nuclear and missile threats. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s meetings with President Trump in Washington are aimed at securing a US commitment to address these pressing issues.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70012423Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:04:16 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsThis week's episode goes into the current back and forth between Israel, the US, and Iran. Host Jacob Laznik sits down with former Editor-in-chief, Yaakov Katz, and Diaspora correspondent Mathilda Heller to analyze the top stories. Additionally,...
Netanyahu released some handpicked details about the attack, shedding light on critical failures. However, the country is still waiting for a full investigation into the tragedy. As Israel deals with the aftermath, it also focuses on Iran’s growing nuclear and missile threats. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s meetings with President Trump in Washington are aimed at securing a US commitment to address these pressing issues.]]>3801false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-israel-honest-about-the-war-s-past-gaza-s-future--69812741
Will Hamas maintain influence behind the scenes? What role will international actors play in ensuring peace and stability? And how will Israel balance security interests with the push for civilian governance?

Later, we hear from Gil Dickmann, cousin of Carmel Gat, one of the hostages tragically murdered in Rafah. Dickmann discusses the failures of the negotiations, the political pressures faced by hostage families, and the ongoing need for accountability in the aftermath of the hostage crisis.

Tune in to get an in-depth look at Gaza’s uncertain future and the high-stakes gamble surrounding its governance. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on the latest developments in Israel and the Middle East.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69812741Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:39:43 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore the complex and uncertain path forward for Gaza's governance following the ongoing conflict. Host Jacob Laznik sits down with military correspondent Yonah Jeremy Bob to break down the developments...
Will Hamas maintain influence behind the scenes? What role will international actors play in ensuring peace and stability? And how will Israel balance security interests with the push for civilian governance?

Later, we hear from Gil Dickmann, cousin of Carmel Gat, one of the hostages tragically murdered in Rafah. Dickmann discusses the failures of the negotiations, the political pressures faced by hostage families, and the ongoing need for accountability in the aftermath of the hostage crisis.

Tune in to get an in-depth look at Gaza’s uncertain future and the high-stakes gamble surrounding its governance. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on the latest developments in Israel and the Middle East.]]>2594false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-hostage-returns-to-israel-can-healing-begin--69670050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69670050Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:31:30 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this special episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik explores the poignant return of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, the last of the Israeli hostages to be brought back from Gaza. After 844 days of uncertainty and fear, his body was recovered in a...2835false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-trump-abandon-israel-on-gaza-issues--69546776https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69546776Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:46:22 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, we unpack the latest developments in the Middle East and beyond. Host Jacob Laznik is joined by Alex Winston and Noah Shusterman Dvir for a critical conversation covering: -The tragic events in a Jerusalem...3385false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-iranian-women-could-shatter-the-regime-s-oppression--69441362
Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs and Gadi Zaig.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69441362Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:46:58 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, we examine developments inside Iran through the personal story of Marzieh Hamidi. Iran is under a complete internet and communications shutdown, as we wait for the response of the world after it was reported...
Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs and Gadi Zaig.]]>2301false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maduro-s-downfall-what-s-next-for-venezuela--69369026
Join us as we explore the legal, moral, and strategic implications of this unprecedented operation, including the potential fallout for US relations with Iran, Israel, and the rest of the world. With Venezuela in the midst of a political crisis and Maduro's regime teetering on the edge, we discuss what could happen next in this high-stakes game of power.

To better understand the legal, political, and regional implications of the operation, we spoke with Dr. Daniel Wajner of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, whose research focuses on legitimacy and legitimation in international relations, conflict resolution, populism in foreign policy, regional integration, and transnational politics in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. We also spoke with Jonathan Liverman, a Reichman University student and Venezuelan Jew, who offered a personal and regional perspective on how Maduro’s capture is being perceived within the Venezuelan diaspora.

Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs, Gadi Zaig, and Jacob Laznik.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69369026Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:45:57 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week's episode of The Deep Dive, we break down the shocking US military operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This bold move has left the world questioning: What does this mean for Venezuela's future,...
Join us as we explore the legal, moral, and strategic implications of this unprecedented operation, including the potential fallout for US relations with Iran, Israel, and the rest of the world. With Venezuela in the midst of a political crisis and Maduro's regime teetering on the edge, we discuss what could happen next in this high-stakes game of power.

To better understand the legal, political, and regional implications of the operation, we spoke with Dr. Daniel Wajner of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, whose research focuses on legitimacy and legitimation in international relations, conflict resolution, populism in foreign policy, regional integration, and transnational politics in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. We also spoke with Jonathan Liverman, a Reichman University student and Venezuelan Jew, who offered a personal and regional perspective on how Maduro’s capture is being perceived within the Venezuelan diaspora.

Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs, Gadi Zaig, and Jacob Laznik.]]>3774false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/iran-s-streets-are-burning-why-israel-cannot-look-away--69272046
Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs, Gadi Zaig, and Jacob Laznik.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69272046Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:35:37 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIs Iran heading toward collapse or cracking down harder? In this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik is joined by Israel’s UN spokesperson Jonathan Harounoff to unpack Iran’s latest wave of protests, economic freefall and the regime’s...
Edited and produced by Shifra Jacobs, Gadi Zaig, and Jacob Laznik.]]>3586false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-recap-a-year-of-triumph-resilience-and-shifting-tides--69205809
Join us as we recap the biggest headlines of the year, from political resignations to terror attacks and unexpected diplomatic breakthroughs. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how these events shaped 2025 and what we can expect in 2026.

Produced by Shifra Jacobs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69205809Sun, 21 Dec 2025 18:00:31 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this special year-end episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik sits down with Zvika Klein, JPost's Editor-in-chief, to reflect on the most significant stories of 2025. From Donald Trump’s unexpected return to global politics to the aftermath of...
Join us as we recap the biggest headlines of the year, from political resignations to terror attacks and unexpected diplomatic breakthroughs. Tune in for an insightful discussion on how these events shaped 2025 and what we can expect in 2026.

Produced by Shifra Jacobs.]]>4493false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-aftermath-of-the-bondi-beach-massacre--69125158
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69125158Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:09:11 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this powerful episode of The Deep Dive, Jacob Laznik sits down with Professor Shlomo Shpiro, Shir Perets, and Rabbi James Kennard to unpack the emotional, political, and historical forces shaping Jewish discourse, specifically following the Bondi...
]]>3022false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-israel-go-back-to-gaza-fighting-draft-haredi-men-mk-s-weigh-in--68992795https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68992795Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:13:22 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week’s Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik breaks down the ongoing debate over Israel’s Haredi draft bill. Political correspondent Keshet Neev explains the current deadlock in the Knesset, while Yesh Atid MK Moshe ‘Kinley’ Turpaz discusses the...3186false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-hostage-left-israel-faces-pressure-as-netanyahu-seeks-pardon--68884402
Udi Goren, cousin of slain hostage Tal Haimi, joins us to share perspective and the unrelenting demand for everyone to return home. Finally, Diaspora affairs correspondent Mathilda Heller joins to explain why Guinness World Records is reportedly no longer accepting Israeli applicants, and what it says about Israel’s growing international isolation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68884402Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:33:15 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik sits down with Sarah Ben-Nun to break down Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a presidential pardon from Isaac Herzog. What are the legal and political implications, and is this a...
Udi Goren, cousin of slain hostage Tal Haimi, joins us to share perspective and the unrelenting demand for everyone to return home. Finally, Diaspora affairs correspondent Mathilda Heller joins to explain why Guinness World Records is reportedly no longer accepting Israeli applicants, and what it says about Israel’s growing international isolation.]]>2955false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hostage-returns-muslim-brotherhood-crackdown-hezbollah-tensions--68785195
With only two slain hostages still unaccounted for, the discussion focuses on the emotional and political significance of Or’s release. Starr also addresses the backlash against Peter Beinart following his appearance at Tel Aviv University, and analyzes the fallout from American commentator Candace Owens’s accusation that Israel and France were plotting to assassinate her. In the second segment, Laznik speaks with Dalia Ziada, coordinator at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, about Donald Trump’s renewed call to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.

Ziada offers insight into the history and political context of the Brotherhood, and what such a move could mean for U.S. relations across the Middle East. The episode closes with political analyst Sasha Machta, who examines growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah on the northern border. With cross-border attacks increasing, Machta warns that a broader regional conflict could complicate and escalate Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68785195Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:05:19 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsIn this week’s episode of The Deep Dive, host Jacob Laznik unpacks some of the most urgent and controversial stories making headlines in Israel and abroad. The episode opens with Michael Starr, diaspora and antisemitism correspondent at The Jerusalem...
With only two slain hostages still unaccounted for, the discussion focuses on the emotional and political significance of Or’s release. Starr also addresses the backlash against Peter Beinart following his appearance at Tel Aviv University, and analyzes the fallout from American commentator Candace Owens’s accusation that Israel and France were plotting to assassinate her. In the second segment, Laznik speaks with Dalia Ziada, coordinator at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy, about Donald Trump’s renewed call to designate the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization.

Ziada offers insight into the history and political context of the Brotherhood, and what such a move could mean for U.S. relations across the Middle East. The episode closes with political analyst Sasha Machta, who examines growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah on the northern border. With cross-border attacks increasing, Machta warns that a broader regional conflict could complicate and escalate Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas.]]>4470false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saudi-f-35-deal-is-israel-s-air-superiority-at-risk--68675102
"Saudi Arabia is not an enemy of Israel," Frantzman argues, explaining why the decade-long procurement timeline and regional dynamics mean this deal might actually strengthen, not weaken, Israel's position. Also discussed: Breaking desk manager Shir Peretz on Iran's nuclear program pause, the Trump-Gaza stabilization force, Lebanon border tensions, and the latest Epstein files developments. News editor Alex Winston examines France's attempt to close the Dreyfus Affair chapter amid rising antisemitism - 68% of French citizens now believe France has an antisemitism problem. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68675102Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:11:56 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsSaudi Arabia's historic F-35 fighter jet deal with the US raises urgent questions about Israel's military edge. Plus: France posthumously promotes Captain Dreyfus after 130 years, and Iran reportedly halts uranium enrichment. In this Jerusalem Post...
"Saudi Arabia is not an enemy of Israel," Frantzman argues, explaining why the decade-long procurement timeline and regional dynamics mean this deal might actually strengthen, not weaken, Israel's position. Also discussed: Breaking desk manager Shir Peretz on Iran's nuclear program pause, the Trump-Gaza stabilization force, Lebanon border tensions, and the latest Epstein files developments. News editor Alex Winston examines France's attempt to close the Dreyfus Affair chapter amid rising antisemitism - 68% of French citizens now believe France has an antisemitism problem. ]]>3546false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-hadar-goldin-death-penalty-trump-s-pardon-request-israel-s-week-that-changed-everything--68564989This week on the Deep Dive, we break down Israel’s biggest stories with expert guests. Shifra Jacobs, JPost’s studio manager, joins us to discuss this weeks main stories. Sarah Ben-Nun, JPost’s legal correspondent, provides an in-depth look at the legal implications of the death penalty bill’s passage. Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, joins to reflect on the return of  Lt. Hadar Goldin for burial in Israel, and the ongoing impact of the hostage crisis. We also dive into the latest developments with the Abraham Accords and discuss Trump’s surprising request for Israeli President Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel. 

For more news, analysis and the latest updates, head to jpost.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68564989Fri, 14 Nov 2025 02:47:26 +0000Jerusalem Post PodcastsWelcome to The Deep Dive, the Jerusalem Post's flagship podcast. Each week, host Jacob Laznik breaks down Israel's biggest stories and the events shaping the Middle East. This week on the Deep Dive, we break down Israel’s biggest stories with expert...This week on the Deep Dive, we break down Israel’s biggest stories with expert guests. Shifra Jacobs, JPost’s studio manager, joins us to discuss this weeks main stories. Sarah Ben-Nun, JPost’s legal correspondent, provides an in-depth look at the legal implications of the death penalty bill’s passage. Ruth Marks Eglash, editor-in-chief of The Jerusalem Report, joins to reflect on the return of  Lt. Hadar Goldin for burial in Israel, and the ongoing impact of the hostage crisis. We also dive into the latest developments with the Abraham Accords and discuss Trump’s surprising request for Israeli President Herzog to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel. 

For more news, analysis and the latest updates, head to jpost.com]]>3532false11full