Loudspeakers in Gaza, Silence in Strategy Ehud Haik Joins Marc Schulman on Israel’s Messaging, Isolation, and What Comes Next

Marc brings back intelligence veteran Ehud Haik to unpack a tumultuous week: from the Prime Minister’s plan to blast his UN speech over loudspeakers in Gaza to the deeper vacuum of public diplomacy and strategy. They trace how Israel’s foreign messaging misfires in an era shaped by social media, why allies struggle to counter the “genocide” narrative, and how rising antisemitism in the West is gaining mainstream platforms. The conversation ranges through UN theatrics, Erdogan’s signaling, a potential West Bank escalation, and concerns around the new Shin Bet appointmentand democratic norms. Haik also assesses Trump’s “day-after” outline for Gaza, the coalition math that could hasten an end to the war, and the long road to reputational recovery. A bracing, unsentimental look at the strategic costs of a long war—and the choices facing Israel before the next election. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcschulman.substack.com/subscribe