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The 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 week that may shape the region for years. They unpack what the US-Iran deal actually contains, oil waivers, $12 billion in unfrozen Iranian assets, a reported $300 billion reconstruction fund, and Taylor's central argument that the deal makes the next war with Iran more likely, not less. They walk through research showing Hezbollah's October-7-style plans for the northern border have existed in broadcast form since at least 2012. Then they pivot to a string of antisemitic incidents across continents, Berlin, Haarlem, Manchester, Montreal, and what it tells us about a climate political leaders are still struggling to name.
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The 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 worst deal ever. I cannot believe it." In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs (filling in for Jacob Laznik) sits down with Yasmin Sayeh — an Iranian-Israeli analyst with an MA in security studies, a member of Forum Dvora, a Persian speaker, and the daughter of immigrants from Iran. Sayeh works to bridge the gap between academic strategy and the human reality inside Iran, and she brings both to bear here. She walks through what the deal does and doesn't address, the way the regime has spent the past months brutally suppressing internal protest, and her conviction that any agreement that leaves the regime intact will simply hand it the resources to attack again — Israel, the Gulf states, and most of all its own people.
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Israel 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 signed. In this episode of The Deep Dive, Shifra Jacobs filling in for Jacob Laznik, sits down with Shir Perets, The Jerusalem Post's senior breaking news desk manager, to make sense of one of the most chaotic news weeks since the start of the war. They walk through the sequence that led from a single Israeli airstrike on Beirut to a multi-front exchange of fire that pulled the United States in for the first time in months, and they unpack what the latest round actually reveals: the central tension is no longer between Israel and Iran but between Israel and the United States.
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Behind 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 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. -
He 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 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. -
Antisemitism 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 removal of its exterior signage due to terrorism concerns.
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. -
The 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 happened, and what it reveals about modern journalism. The Civil Commission's report on October 7 crimes documented not only sexual violence as a deliberate tool of war, but the torture of family members as a mechanism of psychological terror. Yet within hours, the discourse had shifted, deflected by a competing narrative and the media's reflexive return to Israel-Palestine "both sides" framing. As Marks Eglash argues, this isn't accidental: it's a structural failure of how journalism handles asymmetric atrocity. The question she puts on the table: "Is journalism dead?" — is less provocative than it sounds. As editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Report, Marks Eglash brings decades of experience navigating how Israeli and Middle Eastern stories are framed, distorted, and consumed by international audiences. This conversation is essential viewing for anyone trying to understand not just what happened on October 7, but why it remains so difficult to report honestly.
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Bennett 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, 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. -
Is 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.
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The 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.
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In 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 day after the announcement, this episode examines how tensions escalated, why diplomatic efforts appeared to fail, and what may have led to the sudden ceasefire that few anticipated. They also discuss developments on the ground in Israel, including sirens reported on the morning of April 8, and how the situation unfolded in real time. This episode provides a clear, fact-based analysis of the conflict, the timeline leading to the ceasefire, and what could come next for regional stability and security.
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Shmuel 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 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. -
Nearly 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 noted that the IDF has struck thousands of targets since the start of the operation, including key intelligence and military infrastructure. -
In 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 global players are reacting to the crisis and what the future holds.
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. -
Join 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 and military dynamics, including Iran’s new leadership under Mujtaba Khamenei, escalating tensions with Hezbollah, and the ongoing international reactions. With over 5,500 targets struck in Iran and major shifts in public opinion, they discuss the broader regional and global implications of this conflict. Tune in for insights on what’s next, from the psychological impact on civilians to the challenges of navigating this two-front war.
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In 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, 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. -
In 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 action, we explore historical precedents and discuss the potential consequences of a strike or a nuclear deal with Iran. Tune in for expert insights on this ongoing crisis, and gain a deeper understanding of the possible outcomes and implications for global security. Want to hear more from Gil Troy? Check out his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Resist-Academic-Intifada-Students-Defending/dp/B0DHD9X1KZ
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Jacob 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 on female soldiers in Bnei Brak to the growing tensions between Israel's secular and religious communities, we dive into the challenges faced by women who serve in the IDF. Tal shares her insights on the societal pressures women endure, while Rabbi Slifkin offers his perspective on how Israel’s religious divide is impacting gender equality. The episode also covers Arbel Yehoud's recent interview where she shared her horrifying testimony of abuse in captivity. What’s the real cost of balancing faith, national duty, and women's rights in Israel? How can Israel address the gap between the government, religious factions, and the women who are putting their lives on the line? Join us for a thought-provoking discussion that examines the complex relationship between religion, gender, and the military in Israel today.
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This 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, Laznik and Katz discuss how Israel has come under intense scrutiny for its security protocols following October 7.
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. -
In 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 surrounding the ceasefire, the opening of the Rafah crossing, and the complicated plans for post-war governance in Gaza.
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. - Mehr anzeigen
