IDSF Daily Israel Briefing

The Houthi strike in Yemen has dramatic consequences for Saudi Arabia and the US war against Iran. Recorded September 15, 2026. Iran just achieved something it couldn't accomplish through years of direct conflict: leverage over two of the world's most important oil chokepoints at the same time. While the Strait of Hormuz has stayed closed under direct Iranian pressure since March 2026, Iran's Houthi allies in Yemen just completed a lightning takeover of the Bab al-Mandab Strait — seizing the port of Mocha, Perim Island, and the Hanish Islands in a matter of days, after a wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia wounded 73 people. In this briefing, we break down the evidence that this is an IRGC-directed operation — including reports that Quds Force commander Abdul Reza Shahlai, the "Shadow Man," was on the ground directing it — while giving full weight to Iran's denials and the argument that the Houthis are acting with real independence. We connect this directly to the broader 2026 Iran war, what it means for Israel's own security and its quiet new coordination with Saudi Arabia, why it's straining American naval resources across two fronts at once, and what happens next. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Iran fired missiles at a US air base in Jordan and deliberately avoided Israel. Hours later Britain sanctioned Israel. Recorded September 9, 2026. In this Briefing, Moshe Davis explains why Iran is not attacking Israel, why the UK is turning its back on Israel, and the countermeasures Israel just announced. 🎯 What This Briefing Covers: Why Iran avoided striking Israel after the US destroyed 5 Iranian oil carriers, how Israeli defense technology is deployed across the Middle East from the UAE and Bahrain to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, what the UK-France-Canada joint statement on the two-state solution actually says, and what Israelis and Palestinians in Judea and Samaria really want according to new polling. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Iran Fires at US Base in Jordan , Avoids Israel 00:45 The World Flipped: Middle East Embraces Israel, West Questions It 03:45 Proof of Power: Israel Passes UK as 7th Largest Arms Exporter 05:30 The West Moves the Other Way: UK Sanctions Coordinated with France & Canada 06:30 What Jews and Arabs Actually Want 08:45 Israel's Countermeasures to the UK 10:15 Victory and What Comes Next Sources & Proof: • CENTCOM destroyed 5 Iranian crude oil carriers after IRGC targeted US warship • Iran missile attack on US base in Jordan intercepted by Jordanian air defense, visible from Israel — 0 missiles at Israel • Israel: 7th largest arms exporter (passed UK) — buyers include India, Greece, Germany, UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia • Emir of Qatar's plane equipped with Elbit air defense system / Iron Dome + IDF soldiers deployed to UAE • Joint Statement: PM Andy Burnham (UK), President Macron (France), PM Carney (Canada) on two-state solution • Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs: 75% of Jewish Israelis, 67% of all Israelis oppose Palestinian state along 1967 lines • PCPSR Ramallah August 2026: 50% of Arabs in Judea and Samaria oppose two-state solution This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

IDF Brigadier General Res. Erez Winner reports on what really happened in the Maoz Yehuda farm, the highly effective operation that the IDF conducted in Gaza City, and the prospects of escalation with Iran. Recorded September 9, 2026. In this IDSF Strategic Briefing, IDF Brigadier General Res. Erez Winner, dispels the misinformation about the recent attack in the Samaria region of Israel wherein terrorist attacked a Jewish farmer. General Winner explains where the event occurred, the legal status of the land in question, and how the Maoz Yeuhda farm provides more than just agricultural benefits to the State of Israel. He then discusses the operation in Gaza wherein the IDF captured the Hamas Security Chief alive, and the deep implications that this complex operation has for Israel. At the end of the briefing he speculates about the prospects for another round of attacks from Iran as the Jewish holidays approach this coming weekend. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

There is a fundamental mistake that westerners - and most Israelis - make when trying to understand the war in Israel. Recorded September 2, 2026. In this strategic briefing, IDF Brigadier General (Res.) Harel Knafo, former Head of the Southern Command, explains why many Israelis have yet to fully appreciate the significant gains Israel has achieved during the war. He examines the critical distinction between making peace the stated objective of a war and creating the conditions for peace to emerge as the outcome of a war. Drawing on the lessons of post–World War II Europe, the General explores how peace was ultimately established after that conflict—and what those lessons could mean for shaping a lasting peace in the Middle East following the current war. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Israel will build Greece's multi-layered, AI-integrated air defense system — the largest defense export in Israel's history and a direct challenge to Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. Recorded September 1, 2026. In this briefing, Brigadier General (Res.) Amir Avivi, the founder of IDSF, breaks down what this deal really means: what system Greece is buying, why Athens chose Israeli technology, and why this changes the balance of power against Turkey. While the US is the largest arms exporter in the world, more and more countries are purchasing Israeli military technology. General Avivi explains, beyond Israel's technological advances, why these are becoming more and more prevalent, and the strategic value they share. The General also talks about how the IDF is dealing with explosive drones in Lebanon, and his vision for Israel in the coming year as Israeli children begin a new school year. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

IDF Brigadier General Res. Erez Winner sets the record straight on Judea and Samaria — "it's only 70 Israeli teens, and there were arrests." Recorded August 31, 2026. In this IDSF Strategic Briefing, IDF Brigadier General Res. Erez Winner, the chairman of IDSF, reveals what Shin Bet chief David Zini told him directly: the inner circle is just 70-100 young rebels, most not even residents of Judea and Samaria. From the beginning of 2025, zero Palestinians were killed by settlers — every fatal incident was IDF fire. So why does the world hear "settler violence"? Winner exposes the well-financed, well-covered media campaign using edited films that show only one side of every collision — a narrative he was forced to answer for in meetings with U.S. Senators and Congressmen. He also reveals what happens next: how Shin Bet now detains these young extremists for months without judge or trial — measures previously reserved for active Arab terrorists — why they have no rabbi and rebel against every authority, and why IDF combat motivation is SURGING despite the war. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

At what point in the war can Israel claim a victory? This General believes that moment has already passed. Recorded August 27, 2026. In this strategic briefing, IDF Brigadier General Res. Harel Knafo, former Head of the Southern Command, explains that Israel has already won the war. Although the fighting continues with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, he notes that their interests in harming the Jewish State will never abate. However, since they have significantly degraded to the point that they no longer pose a direct strategic threat to Israel, victory has been achieved. The General talks about the recent security breaches in Gaza and operations in Lebanon, and talks about how sever these are, and what the IDF is doing to counter. He also talks about the ability to disconnect the downfall of the regime in Iran to the wins on Israel's borders. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Turkey is quietly building a military empire on Israel's northern border — and Israel just struck first. A NATO ally may now be the most dangerous force in the region — more dangerous than Iran. Recorded August 26, 2026. On August 18, Israel struck a military airport in Idlib, Syria — targeting logistics infrastructure being prepared for Turkish military deployment. It wasn't just about one airstrip. It was a message about where the real threat to Israel's security now comes from. In this strategic briefing, Itay Medina, Head of the IDSF Security Policy Institute, breaks down why Israel is treating Turkey's expansion in Syria as a direct strategic challenge — and why the Turkey–Qatar axis may pose a greater long-term danger than Iran or the Sunni radical waves combined. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Brigadier General Amir Avivi decodes the real objective behind Washington's sanctions campaign against Iran — and what an escalating economic war means for Russia, China, and the entire region. Recorded August 25, 2026. In this briefing, the General breaks down how the US is weaponizing the economy against Tehran, why the sanctions are an economic attack rather than diplomacy, and the strategic fallout now rippling across Moscow, Beijing, and the broader Middle East — including the Russia-Ukraine war and the global munitions crisis. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

The U.S. goal in Iran is no longer containment, it's regime change. Brig. Gen. Erez Winner breaks down what that means for the region, and how close Iran's economy really is to collapse. Recorded August 24, 2026. The General explains why the US strategy is working and how the economic collapse will directly lead to a scenario wherein the IRGC can no longer sustain its force. Which of Iran's has two retaliation options will the regime choose: strike the Gulf, or unleash proxies? He then discuss the new threats coming out of Gaza with the kites that Hamas is testing, and what that means about Hamas intentions as the war continues. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

The rate of Arab construction in the Galilee is now outpacing Jewish construction — and it's outpacing the housing needs of the Arab citizens themselves. This isn't a housing story. It's a national security story. Recorded August 19, 2026. In this strategic briefing, Moshe Davis breaks down how a policy change has quietly reshaped the strategic map of northern Israel. From the Defense Minister's "revolution" declaration to the data on housing starts, the geography of the roadways, and the case study of Kafr Kanna. The strategy that failed on the battlefield in 1948 is now being pursued through building. 📌 CHAPTERS 1:45 – Why the Defense Minister Called This a "Revolution" 8:30 – The Geography: Route 65, 70, 4, and the 2021 Warning 13:00 – The Policy Pivot: Or Commission to Affirmative Action 17:30 – Kafr Kanna: 24,000 Residents, Plans for 76,000 20:00 – The 1948 Parallel: Not Through Battle, Through Building This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

President Trump is doing what once seemed unthinkable — declaring the Strait of Hormuz American territory. Recorded August 18, 2026. Brigadier General Amir Avivi breaks down what the US blockade of Iran's most vital waterway means for the regime, the proxy war, and Israel's next moves. In this briefing: The Strait is Closed Why the US declared sovereignty over Hormuz, cleared the mines, and stripped Iran of its greatest leverage — and why sanctions are only getting harsher. Syria Rebuilding Under Turkey The Assad regime is quietly rebuilding its army with Turkish money, technology, and know-how — and Israel's response so far is "not enough." Hezbollah on the Ridge New confrontations along the "yellow line," the massive underground Iranian infrastructure, and Israel's elimination of a Hezbollah battalion commander. The Hamas Gamble Why Avivi calls direct US talks with Hamas "a very bad idea" — and what giving legitimacy to the Muslim Brotherhood's heroes could cost far beyond Gaza. The Real Threat: Turkey & Egypt Beyond terror proxies, Israel is now preparing for state-level armies — navies, air forces, ballistic missiles, and massed ground forces. The Golden Age Avivi on winning the war, expanding the Abraham Accords, and securing Israel for generations. 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

The 60-day MOU deadline has expired — and no deal was reached. Recorded August 17, 2026. Brig. Gen. Erez Winner breaks down what happens next: why an agreement was never realistic, the next round of sanctions, and why the General believes Iran's regime has now passed the point of no return.The Iranian economy is collapsing under pressure — running on emergency fuel rations — while Hezbollah's operational capacity and Iran's own missile production have been severely degraded. Winner explains why, in his assessment, the strategy of economic pressure and military containment is doing what diplomacy could not. 👏 Join the tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Elie Pieprz, IDSF's Director of International Affairs, breaks down the real state of the U.S.–Israel alliance ahead of Israel's elections — and why Tehran may be misreading what's actually happening. Recorded August 13, 2026. In this briefing: The "rift" is a ruse. When Israel's interests demand it, misalignment with Washington is sometimes deliberate — a cover used to catch Iran off guard. The elections that change everything. How Israel's vote reshapes the alliance — and what a new government means for U.S. pressure. What Iran doesn't know. The strategic gap between public tension and private coordination — and why the Iranians keep miscalculating. Where Israel acts alone. The red lines where Jerusalem defies even Washington to guarantee its own security. The settler-violence narrative. What the media gets wrong, and how supporters of Israel should navigate the shifting perception battle. 👏 TIME IS RUNNING OUT - Join the tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this briefing, Brig. Gen. Erez Winner, the officer who wrote the plan to conquer Gaza, explains why he thinks Israel can still conquer all of Gaza. Recorded August 12, 2026. Despite the standstill with Hamas and Israel's rejection of the 15-point plan, the General sees opportunity in the Gaza strip. General Winner also maps the new Sunni "Ring of Fire" closing around Israel after Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed their pact in Mecca. He breaks down the fight for the IMEC trade corridor, and what a post-election government shift would mean for every front — Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran. 👏 Join the tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Israel is executing the largest military modernization in its history — a $120 billion, 10-year plan to build unmanned fighter squadrons, robotic ground forces, and a military that looks like "Star Wars" within two decades. But Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi warns that timeline may not hold. Iran's economy is collapsing. Its proxies are weakening. And a kinetic strike on Iranian nuclear and military infrastructure is no longer a question of "if" — but "when." Avivi's assessment: "Any minute. Any month." In this wide-ranging briefing: THE IRAN CLOCK Why economic collapse and internal unrest are accelerating the timeline for a direct military strike — and why Israel is prepared to act with or without the United States. THE NEW ALLIANCE THREAT Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have signed a defense treaty. Avivi explains why a pact aimed at Iran today could pivot toward Israel and its allies tomorrow. HAMAS & HEZBOLLAH: STILL REBUILDING Despite military operations, the ceasefire reality is allowing both groups to reconstitute. Avivi's blunt assessment: "Hamas will rebuild itself." THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT PEACE "I cannot state even one country that I can say, no, we can have real peace." Why the motivation to destroy Israel outranks every other state priority in the Middle East. THE $120 BILLION TRANSFORMATION Israel's decade-long overhaul: unmanned aircraft carriers, robotic infantry, and a defense budget larger than at any point since the Yom Kippur War. 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this strategic war briefing, Brigadier General Res. Erez Winner, the Chairman of IDSF, reviews the state of affairs in Iran and how the US delay in toppling the Iranian regime is in fact benefiting the war in Gaza. He describes the capabilities that exist to progress the war in Iran, and how the delays are allowing Israel to operate in Gaza and Lebanon. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this urgent strategic briefing, IDF Brigadier General Erez Winner — Chairman of the Israel Defense and Security Forum — reveals what he learned directly from Prime Minister Netanyahu: the US-Israel strike plan against Iran is "totally ready." Liaison officers are already exchanged between Centcom and the IDF. Targets are selected. Only one decision remains. After discussing the next phase o the war with Iran, General Weiner delivers a stark warning about Judea and Samaria: 60,000–70,000 armed Palestinian Authority forces — trained by American generals — are "waiting." 188 PA police members directly participated in terror attacks in the last two years. He draws an explicit parallel to Hamas before October 7th and warns: "We are looking at another horrible eighth of October." This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Arab nations are secretly telling Israel and the US one thing: "Finish the job. Destroy this regime. In this urgent strategic briefing, IDF Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi reveals what Arab Gulf states are saying behind closed doors — and it's not what you hear in public. While Iran retaliates against Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE after 10 consecutive days of US strikes, those very nations are privately urging Israel and the US to deliver the final blow to the Iranian regime. Avivi also addresses Israel's "very decisive" strike plans, the Hamas unit dedicated to hunting every October 7th terrorist, the IDF's growing manpower crisis, and why the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea is grounds for war. ⏱️ Timestamps: 1:00 – "Finish the Job": The Secret Arab Plea No One Says Out Loud 5:30 – Israel's Decisive Strike Plan: "Full Readiness to Bring It to Its Knees" 9:11– Gaza's secret Nili Unit: Hunting Every October 7th Terrorist 15:43 – Israeli Air Force Capabilities Compared to the US 20:28 – Red Sea Blockade: Why the Houthis' Actions will Start War 24:27 – Hamas will surrender in Gaza 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Arab nations are secretly telling Israel and the US one thing: "Finish the job. Destroy this regime. In this urgent strategic briefing, IDF Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi reveals what Arab Gulf states are saying behind closed doors — and it's not what you hear in public. While Iran retaliates against Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE after 10 consecutive days of US strikes, those very nations are privately urging Israel and the US to deliver the final blow to the Iranian regime. Avivi also addresses Israel's "very decisive" strike plans, the Hamas unit dedicated to hunting every October 7th terrorist, the IDF's growing manpower crisis, and why the Houthi blockade of the Red Sea is grounds for war. ⏱️ Timestamps: 1:00 – "Finish the Job": The Secret Arab Plea No One Says Out Loud 5:30 – Israel's Decisive Strike Plan: "Full Readiness to Bring It to Its Knees" 9:11– Gaza's secret Nili Unit: Hunting Every October 7th Terrorist 15:43 – Israeli Air Force Capabilities Compared to the US 20:28 – Red Sea Blockade: Why the Houthis' Actions will Start War 24:27 – Hamas will surrender in Gaza 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

The World Cup has ended. The world is asking one question: will Trump finally escalate against Iran? IDF Chairman Brig. Gen. Erez Winner gives his unvarnished assessment — and the answer isn't what you'd expect. In this exclusive strategic briefing, Brig. Gen. Erez Winner explains why the United States is deliberately holding back from a full-scale strike on Iran — and why the current strategy of economic strangulation, Strait of Hormuz blockades, and targeted strikes is actually the most effective path. He reveals the "hunting dog" dynamic keeping Israel on a short leash, why Iran has already "passed the point of no return," and the one scenario that could trigger an all-out regional war overnight. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 — The World Cup is over: what happens next with Iran? 2:15 — The General's answer: why Trump WON'T escalate 5:40 — Strait of Hormuz: the blockade bleeding Iran dry 9:20 — "We're the hunting dog on a short leash" — Israel's role explained 17:30 — Jordan Valley briefing: security threats & strategy This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Israel’s most dangerous security threats may not all be coming from outside its borders. While the world focuses on Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas, Israel is also facing a growing internal security challenge: violence, extortion rackets, illegal weapons, land seizures, and organized crime—particularly in parts of the Israeli Arab sector. In this interview, Colonel Ronen Itsik examines Israel’s internal security paradox. Only around 20% of Israelis reportedly trust the police to deal with everyday crime, while more than 75% trust them to protect the country from terrorism and internal security threats. Why is confidence in the police so low when their counter-terrorism performance is viewed so positively? Is Israel’s police force equipped to handle a rapidly growing population and increasingly sophisticated criminal networks? Could illegal weapons currently used by criminal groups eventually be turned against Israeli citizens during a national crisis? Colonel Itsik also discusses the need to strengthen Israel’s police force, the possibility of establishing a National Guard, the dangers of expanding the army’s domestic role, and the lessons of the violent events of 2021.This is the internal security crisis Israel can no longer afford to ignore. Chapters 01:00 The Security Paradox of the Israeli Police 02:50 Police Performance in Crime and Counter-Terrorism 05:30 How Israel Can Address the Crisis 06:30 Why the Army Should Not Replace the Police 08:50 Israel’s Internal Security Hotspots 11:00 The 2021 Riots and the National-Security Connection 12:40 Why Internal Security Is Now a Major National Task This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Iran is striking American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, the Emirates, and Jordan — but deliberately avoiding Israel. Ambassador Eli Yerushalmi reveals why Tehran fears the Jewish State more than it fears the United States, and what Netanyahu's next move could look like. In this wide-ranging strategic briefing, former Israeli Ambassador Eli Yerushalmi breaks down the most significant deterrence shift in the Middle East: Iran's calculated decision to strike everywhere except Israel. He lays out why the regime's memory of Israel's last strike hasn't faded, what Netanyahu's "beyond their imagination" warning really signals, and why the Strait of Hormuz may force Trump's hand — whether he wants war or not. 🎙️ Topics covered: ⏱️ 1:30 — Honoring Senator Lindsey Graham ⏱️ 4:15 — Trump's Iran Dilemma: "he has no choice but to attack" ⏱️ 8:45 — Netanyahu's Warning: "Beyond Their Imagination" ⏱️ 12:20 — Yemen vs. Saudi Arabia: The Forgotten Front ⏱️ 19:40 — Lebanon: Israeli Forces Stay Until Hezbollah Is Gone ⏱️ 21:55 — Turkey: NATO's 2nd Largest Army — the Next Enemy ⏱️ 25:00 — Qatar Exposed: "The Most Dangerous Enemy of All" 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

NATO's second-largest military is building an axis against Israel — and Trump just handed them F-35s. Brigadier General Amir Avivi, founder of the Israel Defense and Security Forum, delivers an urgent strategic briefing on the most underrated threat to Israeli security: Turkey. While the world focuses on Iran, Erdogan is constructing a new geopolitical coalition with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia — and the US is unwittingly arming it. This briefing covers Turkey's naval expansion into the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia's double game, Israel's need for a dramatically larger navy, and why the next major war might be fought at sea. 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

85% of Gazans want to leave. The Mossad just took over the plan to make it happen. Brigadier General Res. Erez Winner, Chairman of the Israel Defense and Security Forum, delivers an exclusive post-meeting briefing after nearly two hours with Israel's Minister of Defense. This is the full strategic picture of what was discussed behind closed doors — from the Mossad's new mandate on Gazan immigration to the 1,000-ton tunnel network on the Lebanese border and the real state of the Iran confrontation. 📋 BRIEFING CHAPTERS 2:15 — Gaza Immigration: Mossad Takes Command 5:40 — The 70–85% Statistic: What Palestinian & International Polls Actually Show 13:25 — Why Departure Must Be Permanent 17:00 — US Attack Goals 21:15 — Hamas & Humanitarian Aid: Distribution Sabotage This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

After 1,000 days of war, will Israel achieve its war goals? In this strategic briefing, Brigadier General (Res.) Erez Winner, Chairman of IDSF, provides an assessment of the war on all fronts after 1,000 days. Despite the current diplomatic uncertainty he demonstrates how the situation has vastly improved on all fronts for Israel, the US, and the West. The General then speculates about what the next 1,000 days will look like in this war. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Turkey is a NATO ally. Turkey also hosts Hamas commanders, launders money for Iran, and arms the Syrian proxies threatening Israel's borders. In this briefing, a Turkey expert from the Misgav Institute for National Security and Zionist Strategy joins IDSF to unpack Israel's recent recognition of the Armenian Genocide in Turkey — and what it reveals about the Erdogan regime's true posture toward the Jewish state since October 7th. From Hamas terror cells exposed by the IDF and Shin Bet on Turkish soil, to US Treasury reports linking Turkish money launderers to Iran and Hezbollah's global financing network, this briefing maps the full scope of a NATO member's double game. The analysis covers Europe's strategic bind (needing Turkey's military while fearing its radicalism), the Trump administration's plan to anchor Ankara with F-35s and jet engines despite the Russian S-400s on Turkish soil, and Erdogan's ambition to build a Sunni bloc — with Syria as a client state — explicitly designed to counterbalance Israel. 📌 TIMESTAMPS 2:15 — Turkey's Post-October 7th Hostility: Red Lines Crossed 5:30 — Hamas Commanders Unmasked on Turkish Soil 11:20 — NATO's Strategic Bind: Can't Afford to Lose Turkey 14:50 — F-35s for Erdogan? The US Arms Dilemma 18:30 — Syria as Turkey's Client State: The Proxy Threat Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi delivers Israel's most direct message to Tehran: "Give us the excuse to finish the job." In this strategic briefing, Avivi lays out the 3-step endgame for Iran's regime, why the historic Lebanon deal is a death sentence for Hezbollah, and what comes next in the Middle East. This briefing covers why the Lebanon deal marks the first time Beirut has formally recognized Israeli military presence and self-defense rights, how Iran's 47-year proxy network collapsed in three years, and what the "3-step endgame" means for the future of the Middle East. ⏱️ TIMESTAMP 0:40 — Historic first: Lebanon recognizes Israel's right to hold territory 2:50 — "Israel will not give up bringing down this regime" 4:20 — 🔥 "Give us the excuse to finish the job" 6:00 — Iran lost everything it built in 47 years — destroyed in just 3 7:20 — "An apocalyptic, crazy regime that wants global domination" 9:00 — Trump's legacy: bringing down the regime to save the world 12:00 — "In 25 years there will be 20 million Israelis — we must expand" 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

A historic deal just changed the Middle East forever. Lebanon signed an agreement with Israel — and the first clause recognizes mutual sovereignty and a willingness to live in peace. Brigadier General (Res.) Erez Winner, Chairman of IDSF, breaks down what this deal means, why Iran and Hezbollah fought desperately to stop it, and how it could expand the Abraham Accords to Saudi Arabia. This isn't about trusting Lebanon. It's about deepening the breach between the Lebanese government and Hezbollah — and between Lebanon and Iran. The General also reveals: • Israel's new "Peace Through Strength" concept — and how it differs from past failed agreements • Why the IDF will NOT return to pre-October 7th borders, regardless of withdrawal clauses • The Syria front — why Israel is staying on the Golan Heights and why Assad remains dangerous • Gaza's future — IDF presence, security zones, and what comes next for Israeli settlements • The strategic rationale: "When they don't cherish life, they cherish land"This is a Strategic Briefing from the Israel Defense and Security Forum. Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

We Tricked Trump: IRGC War Criminal Brags About Iran Deal National Security expert Or Yissachar, Former head of the IDF Research Institute, delivers a chilling strategic briefing on Iran's regime — militarily destroyed, yet diplomatically pushing along. As Trump pushes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to end the war, leaked quotes from IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi reveal Iran's true strategy: "We tricked the Americans... Trump has no idea what he's doing... We are perceived as the great victors here." Vahidi — a wanted Interpol war criminal linked to the 1992 Buenos Aires bombings — now commands the very force negotiating with Washington. Yissachar breaks down why this deal is a "huge mistake," why Iranian regime change isn't imminent despite the regime being at its weakest point in history, and why the myth of Iranian "moderates" is a dangerous Western delusion. From Iran's crashed currency (1.7 million rials per dollar) to its Navy sitting "on the bottom of the ocean," this briefing exposes the gap between Iran's military reality and its propaganda victory — and why the West is losing the information war. Chapters 02:00 — Iran at Its Weakest Point Ever — Economy, Military, Nuclear 04:00 — Iran's "Amazing and Worrisome" Bargaining Skills 05:30 — The 3 Conditions for Regime Change — Why None Are Met 10:00 — Hope for Iran's Minorities: Kurds, Azeris, and the Independence Question 11:30 — The US-Israel Impasse: End the War vs. Demand Regime Change 14:00 — LEAKED: Ahmad Vahidi — "We Tricked the Americans" 18:00 — Global Stakes: What a Weak Iran Deal Tells Russia and China #IranWar #IRGC #IranDeal #RegimeChange #IsraelDefense #MiddleEast #NationalSecurity #IDSF 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Is the US negotiating a deal that will throw Israel under the bus? In this exclusive IDSF briefing, Brigadier General Erez Winner, IDSF Chairman, breaks down the emerging US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and what it means for Israel's survival. General Winner reveals Israel's three non-negotiable red lines: 🔴 Iran will not acquire nuclear capability — with or without American approval 🔴 Lebanon is not part of the Iran deal — Israel will maintain a permanent security zone in Southern Lebanon 🔴 Ultimately Iranian regime change is the only real solution General Winner exposes how Trump's push for an Iran MOU — driven by domestic economic priorities and a desire to lower oil prices before the Fourth of July — risks funding Iran's terror proxies with billions in unlocked oil revenue. Gulf states are "hugely disappointed." Netanyahu is walking a diplomatic tightrope, refusing to publicly attack Trump while quietly making clear that Israel's June and February strikes on Iran proved the impossible is now possible. Israel broke the wall that existed for decades against attacking Iran. That wall is gone. Key topics covered: • The US-Iran MOU and why Israel opposes it • Netanyahu's strategy to counter Trump without direct confrontation • Israel's proven military capability to strike Iran independently • Hezbollah's underground tunnel network in Southern Lebanon — built with North Korean and Iranian support • Why Israel will never return to the October 6th borderline • Gulf states' reaction to the MOU and Iran's continued strength • The case for regime change in Iran #Israel #Iran #USIranDeal #Netanyahu #Trump #Hezbollah #Lebanon #RegimeChange #MiddleEast #IDF #MilitaryBriefing #Geopolitics #IsraelDefense Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Before Israeli strikes, Iran had 440 kilos of uranium enriched to 60% — 4 months from a nuclear warhead. After months of airstrikes and strong economic pressure, President Trump is signing a deal with the regime in Iran. Itai Medina, head of the IDF Security Policy Institute, reveals what THE intelligence shows, why Iran wants a deal right now, and what this deal actually means for their nuclear program. Timestamps: 1:20 — 4 Months From a Warhead: The Pre-Strike Reality 4:45 — What Israeli Strikes Destroyed (90% Estimate) 8:10 — The 60-Day Countdown: Why a Deal Now? 11:30 — Mossad Archives: Iran's Pattern of Cheating 17:15 — "This Is Our Auschwitz": The Ideological Dimension 20:30 — What This Deal Means for Israel 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

IDSF Chairman Brigadier General Winner delivers a strategic briefing on the state of Israel's three-front reality — revealing exactly where the U.S. and Israel see eye to eye on Iran, and where Israel told Washington "no" on Lebanon. General Winner describes how post October 7th, Israel has a new security doctrine of being decisive, preemptive, and no longer contained. He argues that the failures of past post-war deals and agreements will not be repeated. In this briefing: 1:12 — Iran: How Israel Pulled Back Their Nuclear Program in 12 Days 4:30 — Trump, the MOU, and Why America Won't Let Iran Go Nuclear 8:15 — "We Know the Way to Tehran" — Israel's Red Line 14:20 — Lebanon: Where Israel Told Trump "No" 22:30 — "We Won't Leave Jewish Cities Without Troops" — The New Border Doctrine Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

US-Iran Deal: 60-Day Ceasefire or American Surrender? The US and Iran have reached a 60-day memorandum of understanding — opening the Strait of Hormuz, relieving the blockade, and triggering alarm across Israel. In this urgent briefing, Brigadier General Amir Avivi, founder of IDSF, breaks down what this deal means for Israel's security, why Iran sees it as an "American surrender," and the one lesson Israel cannot afford to forget. General Avivi delivers a stark warning: Hamas and Hezbollah will be emboldened, Iran will use any unfrozen funds for terror, and the window to decisively defeat the Shia axis is closing. He also addresses the critical question — is there daylight between Trump and Netanyahu, or is this coordinated behind the scenes? This is a must-watch briefing for anyone tracking the US-Iran-Israel triangle. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:45 – Israel's reaction: "Everybody is frustrated, really worried" 2:45 – Why Trump paused the blockade (the global energy crisis) 5:30 – IDF operations in Lebanon & Gaza continue 8:15 – Iran's interpretation: "They see it as an American surrender" 10:45 – The most frustrating part: Weakened enemies now recovering 13:30 – Why the US will eventually renew the blockade 14:45 – Churchill or Chamberlain? The legacy question 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Turkey is supplying the fuel for Israeli tanks — while accusing Israel of genocide. In this exclusive briefing, Jason Epstein of South Five Strategies exposes the contradiction at the heart of Erdogan's strategy: a NATO ally publicly condemning the Jewish state while quietly facilitating the flow of Azerbaijani and Kazakh hydrocarbons through Turkish infrastructure directly to the IDF. Epstein maps the personal rupture between Erdogan and Israel dating back to Operation Cast Lead, reveals how October 7th sabotaged a secret normalization deal, and explains why chaos in Iran terrifies Ankara more than Tehran itself. This is the strategic reality behind the rhetoric — a masterclass in Middle Eastern realpolitik from a former Turkish Embassy insider. 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

An ex-Ambassador just exposed the gap between Trump's Iran "talk" and his real military strategy. Ambassador Yoram Ettinger breaks down what Trump's unprecedented military deployment to the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean actually signals, and why refraining from regime change means a nuclear Iran. 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 — The Gap Between Trump's Talk and His Walk 05:00 — Negotiations versus Regime Change 11:15 — Time to abandon the failed diplomatic approach 15:00 — President Trump's real tactic in approaching Iran 19:30 — Does Israel need the US for foreign aid? 24:00 — Israel's influence on the F-35 program #iran #trump #iranwar #israeliran #trumpiran #iranregimechange #middleeast #geopolitics #israeldefense #irannews #iranisraelwar #regimechange #nationalsecurity #IranNuclear #OperationEpicFury 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Iran fired 25 ballistic missiles at Israel. Israel responded by destroying Iran's air defenses and crippling its petrochemical industry. Brigadier General Amir Avivi breaks down the strategic calculus behind the attack, why Hezbollah is on the brink of collapse, and what the next phase of this conflict looks like. In this exclusive strategic briefing, Brigadier General Amir Avivi reveals Israel's multi-layered response: the interception of 100% of missiles that reached Israeli airspace, the systematic destruction of Iran's newly rebuilt air defense network, and precision strikes on three petrochemical facilities critical to Iran's ballistic missile program and broader economy. The General outlines the path forward — including the case for renewing large-scale attacks on the Iranian regime, the blockade strangling Iranian ports, and why Israel is "ready to renew the fight" on a moment's notice. Timestamps 0:30 — Why Iran Intervened: Hezbollah's Existential Crisis 5:30 — Israel's Freedom of Operation in Lebanon 7:00 — Iran's Nuclear Program: "The Only Way Is a Massive Attack" 10:56 — Trump, Netanyahu & U.S.-Israel Strategic Alignment 16:30 — Iranian supply chains to Hezbollah 19:00 - Anti-Semitism, Strength & the Lesson of October 7th #IranAttack #IsraelDefense #Hezbollah #IranWar #IDFBriefing #MiddleEastConflict #IranMissiles #IsraelIran #StrategicBriefing #AmirAvivi 👏 Join the Tribute to General Avivi 👏 https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Today, Iran and the Houthis launched missiles at Israel. Israel struck back. The United States watched. But this is not just another exchange of fire. Brigadier General Res. Erez Winner — the newly appointed chairman of IDSF — joins us for his first briefing. He reveals why Iran just walked into an impossible strategic trap: financially strangled by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, diplomatically isolated, and now militarily exposed. The regime cannot survive without its nuclear program — and cannot keep it without triggering the very war it cannot win.Israel's post-October 7th doctrine has changed. The era of containment is over. This is enforcement.⏱️ Timestamps: 0:30 — Hezbollah, Houthis & the Collapse of Iran's "Rings of Fire" 3:45 — Iran's Catch-22: The Strait of Hormuz Blockade & the Nuclear Dilemma 6:00 — The Battle of Wills: Why Deterrence No Longer Applies 7:00 — Trump & Netanyahu: Is the US-Israel Alliance Holding? 12:00 — South Lebanon: The Ground Campaign Hezbollah Cannot Survive 17:50 — Meet Brigadier General Eras Winner, New Chairman of IDSF 18:59 — The Doctrine Shift: From Containment to Preemptive Enforcement 22:30 — The Next War: The Home Front About Brigadier General Erez Winner: 26-year IDF veteran. First Intifada. Second Intifada — battalion commander, Ramallah. Second Lebanon War — brigade commander, tip of the spear. Assistant to Chief of General Staff Ashkenazi during Operation Cast Lead. Head of Operational Planning, Southern Command (2013–recent): planned all IDF operations in Gaza against Hamas. Now leading IDSF. Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Crossing the Litani. 20 soldiers dead. 50+ wounded. The weapon costing Hezbollah under $100 is killing IDF soldiers every single day — and the Iron Dome's $50,000 interceptors weren't built to stop it. IDF Major Res. Yochanan Ben Yaakov delivers a briefing on the drone threat reshaping Israel's northern front. From fiber-optic FPV drones evading detection to the IDF's buffer zone push across the Lebanese border — this is the battlefield reality no headlines are capturing. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

$500 drones assembled like Lego can destroy a multi-million dollar tank. And within a year, these drones will choose their own targets — with no human involved. Dr. Roey Tzezana, PhD in nanotechnology and futures researcher at Tel Aviv University, explains why the Iron Dome became Israel's "technological sedative" — and what's coming next. He explains how drone usage was able to get ahead of the IDF's readiness and he discusses the next generation of drone threats could be deployed on the battlefield in just a year's time. Roey talks about the integration of technology in national defense and the value of open source information sharing to better defense development. Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Brigadier General Amir Avivi, Founder & Chairman of IDSF, announces that he is stepping down from his position as chairman of IDSF! He is taking his leadership to the next level and is preparing to position himself in the next government. After sharing this big news, Gen. Avivi then provides an update on the breakdown of the negotiations with Iran and the failures of the ceasefire in Lebanon. He talks about the forward thinking position that Israel must have and how the US should disconnect the advances in Lebanon to the negotiations in Iran. Join the tribute for General Avivi ---https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Despite a declared ceasefire, Israel is fighting a full-scale war on its northern border. Lt. Col. Gidi Harari delivers a ground-level briefing on the ongoing Hezbollah offensive, the IDF's strike near Beirut, and why the U.S. is making a critical strategic miscalculation by restraining Israel from hitting Hezbollah's command headquarters. 🕐 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Israel at Full-Scale War: Why the "Ceasefire" Is a Fiction 03:30 — Civilian Crisis: Life in Northern Israel's War Zone 05:08 — Sending a Sign to Hezbollah 12:00 — What Israel Needs From the U.S. — And What It Doesn't 14:10 — How Far North? Ongoing Strikes vs. Ground Incursion — Where Is the Line? 18:06 — The Human Cost: Families, Children, and Security Teams Under Fire This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

In this briefing, Yifa Segal lays out Israel's most unorthodox war strategy yet — including tactics borrowed from the KGB playbook, a plan to break up the Palestinian Authority, and why Lebanon's internal fractures may be Israel's greatest weapon. She argues that Israel is in a far stronger geopolitical position than before October 7 — but closing the multi-front war requires abandoning conventional thinking entirely. From "divide and conquer" in Gaza and Judea & Samaria to actively fueling Lebanon's internal conflict against Hezbollah, this is a doctrine designed to fundamentally restructure Israel's enemies from within. Segal also addresses why traditional Hasbara has failed and proposes a radical shift: stop trying to make the world love Israel, and start making them understand what they should hate about the other side. 📌 CHAPTERS 1:50 — Why Israel's Geopolitical Position Is Stronger Than Ever 3:40 — The Lebanon Problem: Hezbollah Must Be Removed 5:30 — Fuel the Fire: Pushing Lebanese to Confront Hezbollah 7:10 — Learning From the KGB: Creating Disorder Within Enemy Societies 10:20 — Divide and Conquer: Breaking Up Palestinian Power Structures 12:30 — Why Hasbara Failed: Make Them Hate the Other Side #Israel #IDF #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #IsraelDefense #Hezbollah #Gaza #Lebanon #KGB #WarStrategy #MilitaryAnalysis #IDSF #NationalSecurity #Iran #palestinianauthority Join the tribute for General Avivi - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/generalavivitribute/ This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

🚨 Israel is in FULL READINESS for a surprise attack on Iran — and Trump just issued an ultimatum to Saudi Arabia. Brigadier General Amir Avivi, Founder & Chairman of IDSF, delivers an urgent briefing on why a US-Iran nuclear deal is impossible and what happens next. In this episode, Gen. Avivi breaks down why Iran will never voluntarily surrender its nuclear program, why a military strike is now inevitable, and the explosive ultimatum the Trump administration has delivered to Saudi Arabia and Pakistan: "You're either all in — or you're on your own." He also discusses the long term plans for the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: the latest on Israel's operations in Lebanon and the campaign to dismantle Hezbollah. 📌 CHAPTERS 00:00 — Why a US-Iran Deal Is an Illusion 3:53 — The Surprise Attack: How & What Comes After 6:15 — Building the Western-Israeli-Sunni Alliance 8:15 — Can Israel and the US win the war? 14:50 — Will Qatar and Turkey join the Abraham Accords? #Iran #MiddleEast #StraitsOfHormuz #Israel #Geopolitics #IDSF #trump #SaudiArabia #qatar #turkey This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Trump says Gulf states asked him to hold off striking Iran — but OSINT data shows military assets moving into the region. Is that story a cover? We break down Netanyahu's secret wartime visit to the UAE, Israel's exposed military base in Iraq, and what it all means for Trump's next move on Iran. Atar Porat of the IDSF David Institute analyzes the most significant strategic shifts in the Middle East right now — including a stunning new poll showing a majority of Lebanese want a peace deal with Israel. In this briefing: — Why Trump's "Gulf states asked me to pause" may be a strategic ruse — What Netanyahu and IDF Chief of Staff Zamir discussed in Abu Dhabi — How Israel is becoming a "Mini US" — deploying troops abroad to protect allies — Israel's base in Iraqi Kurdistan and the emerging Ring of Fire around Iran — New Lebanon poll: Druze 84%, Maronites 77%, Sunnis 52% support peace with Israel — Why "peace deal" and "normalization" mean very different things in Arab society Timestamps 01:30 — Netanyahu's Secret UAE Visit: What It Signals About Trump's Iran Strategy 04:40 — Israel as a Regional Defense Provider: The "Mini US" Shift 08:00 — Iraq Base Exposed: The Ring of Fire Strategy Around Iran 09:40 — Was the Iraq Base Leak Intentional? 10:20 — Lebanon Poll Bombshell: Majority Support Peace With Israel 15:40 — Peace vs. Normalization: What Arab Society Actually Accepts This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

Will Israel Execute the Oct. 7 Terrorists? Here's What Just Happened Israel just passed a new death penalty law — and Lt. Col. Maurice Hirsch explains exactly what it means, who it targets, and whether Israel has the resolve to carry it out. Plus: the New York Times just published a story alleging prisoner abuse in Israeli jails. Hirsch calls it what it is — "evil blood libel propaganda" — and dismantles it source by source. Two of the most explosive Israel stories of the week. One definitive briefing. In this episode: 🔹 Why the NYT prison abuse article has zero credible evidence — and who wrote it 🔹 How the article was timed to create false moral equivalency with Hamas 🔹 Why the absence of a death penalty has historically fueled Palestinian terrorism 🔹 How October 7th destroyed the argument against capital punishment 🔹 What legal obstacles previously blocked execution — and how the new law removes them 🔹 Why critics calling it a "racist law" are actually admitting Palestinians will keep murdering Jews 🔹 Whether Israeli society has the stomach to execute hundreds of Oct. 7 terrorists Lt. Col. Maurice Hirsch is a former Military Advocate General's Corps officer and leading legal authority on Palestinian incitement, terrorism law, and Israeli military justice. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 The New York Times Prison Abuse Article — What It Actually Claims 02:40 The Real Agenda: Creating Moral Equivalency with Hamas 06:50 Why the Absence of a Death Penalty Fueled Palestinian Terror 11:30 The Legal Obstacles That Blocked Execution — Until Now 16:00 Will Israel Actually Execute Oct. 7 Perpetrators? 20:00 What Europe Gets Wrong About Fighting Terrorism 25:00 The Fundamental Asymmetry: Jewish vs. Palestinian Terrorism This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

🚨 Trump just issued Iran his most urgent warning yet — and the ceasefire is effectively dead. Iran still controls 70% of its missiles. The nuclear clock is ticking. And the next wave of strikes may be closer than Washington is letting on. Brigadier General Amir Avivi delivers an exclusive intelligence briefing on what Israel's military establishment actually knows, and what it means for the region in the coming week. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Is an Attack on Iran Imminent? 02:20 — What Iran Has Been Doing Since the Last Attack 05:00 — Iran's Nuclear Timeline: 12 Months to a Bomb 06:45 — Netanyahu & Trump: What They're Really Discussing 09:00 — Gaza: Hamas's Top Commander Eliminated 11:46 — The 20-Point US-Israel Gaza Agreement Explained 15:50 — Lebanon: Why the War Is Still Raging Despite the Ceasefire 19:01 — IDF Manpower Crisis: 8,000 Soldiers Needed Now Iran's demands were rejected. The Strait of Hormuz is under threat. And the US and Israel are preparing for simultaneous fronts. General Avivi breaks down the real military calculus — the one that doesn't make it into mainstream headlines. Key topics covered: — Trump's renewed military ultimatum to Iran — Iran's remaining ballistic missile capabilities after Israeli strikes — US focus on Strait of Hormuz vs. Israel's infrastructure targets — Iran's nuclear enrichment status and 12-month breakout timeline — The killing of Hamas's last senior brigade commander — IDF territorial control in Gaza and the path to full dismantlement — Why the Lebanon ceasefire is not holding in the south — The IDF's urgent need for 8,000 additional combat soldiersAbout IDSF #Iran #Trump #IranWar #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #IDF #MiddleEast #Hezbollah #NuclearIran #IDSF #IntelBriefing #IranThreat #MilitaryAnalysis This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp

On Jerusalem Day 2026, we take to the streets of Jerusalem to witness the celebrations — and then sit down with Danny Seaman for a powerful conversation about why this city sits at the very heart of Jewish history and Israel's national identity. This year Jerusalem Day celebrates 59 years since the reunification of the Capital of Israel during the 1967 war. Danny talks about how the historic and strategic value of Jerusalem to Israel and the Jewish people can never be taken for granted or forgotten. He shares his own personal story and how his family struggled to emigrate to Jerusalem. He addresses the present day challenges to Jerusalem in the context of the current war. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp