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This episode flips everything you thought you knew about modern warfare on its head, revealing that the real power behind today’s conflicts isn’t oil, but the invisible battle over rare earth minerals and the countries racing to control them. You’ll learn how these obscure elements quietly power everything from F-35s to missile defense systems to why China’s grip on supply chains is reshaping global politics. Host Doron Spielman (IDF Spokesman (Res.)) also reveals how Israel, despite lacking natural reserves, is playing a bold, high-tech game to become a critical player. By the end, you’ll see that the future of global dominance isn’t about owning resources, but about mastering the process and supply chain.

This episode pulls you straight into a high-stakes collision between geopolitics, faith and the future of technology, and it will challenge everything you think you know about AI and Israel's place in the world. Hosted by Doron Spielman (IDF Spokesman (Res.)) in conversation with David Magerman, computer scientist and investor, you’ll learn why rising gas prices might actually reflect a deeper moral test for the West, how AI might not be as much of a salvation as predicted and why Israel’s real strength may have nothing to do with startups and everything to do with spiritual purpose. From dismantling the hype around artificial intelligence to redefining what it means to stand for “good” in a world driven by economics, this conversation forces you to rethink where real intelligence and destiny actually come from...and why most people are looking in the wrong place.

This episode isn’t just another geopolitical update, it’s a masterclass in how power, patience and strategy collide on the global stage. Doron Spielman (IDF Spokesman (Res.)) explains how Iran weaponizes time and chaos, why oil is far more than just energy (it’s leverage) and how the U.S. may have flipped the entire game by turning Iran’s biggest strength into its greatest vulnerability. Beneath the headlines lies a psychological and economic battle where the real question isn’t about deals, but about endurance and who breaks first. By the end, you’ll understand the hidden rules shaping this conflict and why the outcome could define the next decade of global power.

Brig. Gen. (Res.) Amir Avivi pulls back the curtain on a multi-front war that’s not just about survival, but about reshaping the Middle East and possibly the world order itself. You’ll learn how Israel shifted from reactive defense to bold, proactive dominance, why Iran’s nuclear race triggered a historic turning point and how shocking military and technological breakthroughs changed what’s even possible in modern warfare. More than just battlefield tactics, Avivi and host Doron Spielman (IDF Spokesman (Res.)) reveal the deeper strategy behind weakening enemies and setting the stage for what Avivi calls a coming “golden age” of Israel.

The real story isn’t just the Strait of Hormuz, but something much larger. IDF Spokesman (Res.) Doron Spielman explores whether President Trump is turning global chokepoints into leverage against Iran, China and the entire balance of power? Viewers will learn how the Iran negotiations may be less about diplomacy and more about strategic positioning, why the nuclear issue remains the non-negotiable red line and how the battle over oil routes and maritime control could shape everything from Israel’s security to Taiwan’s future. It’s a bold breakdown of power and geopolitical timing that explains beyond the headlines.

While headlines focus on strikes and leadership eliminations, a far bigger story is unfolding beneath the surface. From the Strait of Hormuz to China’s energy dependence, from Iran’s terror network to shifting global power, this conflict is not just about the Middle East, it’s about the future of the world. Why did a senior U.S. counterterror official resign and blame Israel? What does the deployment of the USS Tripoli really signal? And how do oil choke points, global supply chains, and China’s ambitions all connect to this moment? IDF Spokesman (Res.) Doron Spielman unpacks the hidden strategy, the misinformation, and the next phase of a war that is rapidly escalating beyond what most people realize.

Why is the biggest geopolitical story behind the Iran conflict largely ignored? In this episode, viewers learn how global alliances are quietly shifting as Israel explores deeper ties with powers like India while carefully managing relationships with China and Russia. The conversation reveals a strategic blind spot many Americans miss: Israel cannot rely on a single superpower forever and must diversify its alliances in an increasingly multipolar world. By the end, viewers will walk away with a sharper understanding of how China’s rise, America’s reliability as an ally and Israel’s strategic calculations are reshaping the global balance of power.

A hidden force could decide the future of Iran and most people barely understand who they are. Former Pentagon Middle East expert Dr. Harold Rhode breaks down the mysterious “Kurdish factor” and why millions of armed Kurds across Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey could become the decisive ground force in the current U.S.–Israel campaign against the Iranian regime. Viewers will learn who the Kurds really are, why they have a unique alliance with Israel, how they’ve been preparing for years for a moment like this, and why their entry into the conflict could trigger the chain reaction that finally topples Tehran. If you want to understand the real power dynamics shaping the Middle East right now, this conversation reveals the strategy, history, and high-stakes decisions that could change the region forever.

One speech, two minutes on Iran and a brutal wake-up call for Israel. In this episode, you’ll learn why President Trump’s State of the Union revealed a hard strategic truth: Israel may dominate its own headlines, but it is not the center of America’s political universe. We break down how Trump frames war, why he deliberately avoided mentioning Israel in the Iran strike, how domestic U.S. political fault lines shape Middle East policy and what the high-stakes nuclear negotiations really signal. Most importantly, you’ll walk away understanding the deeper geopolitical chessboard...where Iran is the visible crisis, China is the structural one and Israel’s survival depends not on applause in Washington, but on strategic independence at home.

What happens when a “peace offer” is actually a trap and the other side is betting you don’t understand their rules? In this episode, a senior fellow at Israel’s Herut Institute breaks down why Iran’s threats (including talk of sinking a U.S. aircraft carrier) may not be posturing at all, and why President Trump’s “handshake first” approach is less diplomacy than a high-stakes test: accept it and dealmaking begins, mock it and pressure follows, threaten it and consequences land. You’ll learn the guest’s framework for Trump’s negotiating style, red herrings to hijack attention and chicken to force opponents to blink, plus a provocative dive into Islamic strategic concepts like Hudaybiyyah and waqf that he argues the West chronically misunderstands. The conversation escalates into what all this means for Israel’s future: alliance vs. dependency, NATO’s “bluff” and why, if push comes to shove, Israel may have to act first and explain later.

The media keeps predicting a Trump–Netanyahu showdown and every single time, they’re spectacularly wrong. IDF Spokesman (Res.) Doron Spielman breaks down why pundits obsess over “daylight” between Washington and Jerusalem and why they fundamentally misunderstand how real alliances work. This episode unpacks the strategic coordination behind U.S.–Israel relations, exposes how pressure-backed diplomacy with Iran actually operates, and reveals why Iran itself fears alignment between President Trump and PM Netanyahu more than any headline narrative. If you want to understand the difference between public optics and private power plays and what may be a “Yalta moment” reshaping the Middle East, this is the episode that connects the dots.

The most decisive battlefield between Israel and Iran isn’t in the skies or on the ground, it’s hidden inside servers, code and silent rooms where keystrokes can cripple entire regimes. In this episode, viewers learn how Israel’s “digital Iron Dome” quietly intercepts threats long before missiles ever launch, from the legendary Stuxnet attack that tricked Iran into sabotaging its own nuclear program to today’s shadow war against Hezbollah and Iranian cyber units. You’ll discover how cyber warfare works not by destruction, but by deception...undermining confidence, disrupting command systems and weaponizing doubt itself. This episode reveals why the future of war isn’t just kinetic or digital, but a powerful fusion of both.

James Lindsay issues a warning: the war on Jews is now being laundered through the “Israel question,” with the radical left, the woke right and radical Islam syncing up like an unholy alliance. In this episode, you’ll learn how that pipeline works: why “criticizing Israel” is often the socially acceptable gateway back into classic antisemitic thinking, how DEI maps onto Soviet and Maoist playbooks and why slogans like “apartheid/genocide/colonialism” aren’t just rhetoric but psychological weapons designed to shut brains off. And the kicker? Lindsay argues this isn’t a passing trend but a recurring battle over resentment, envy and power…and Israel is the easiest target to weaponize it.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman argues that President Trump’s new “Gaza Board of Peace” plan is a glossy rebrand that ignores street-level reality and risks putting Israel’s enemies in the driver’s seat. You’ll learn the strategic difference between separating Gaza’s civilians from Hamas versus leaving the population (and Hamas’s human shield infrastructure) intact, why a multinational “board” that includes states like Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt creates perverse incentives and what leverage a U.S.-led plan would need to actually break the cycle of terror rather than manage it. The takeaway is a blunt framework for evaluating any Gaza proposal: instincts vs. focus groups, reality vs. committees, and who holds veto power when Israel is the one living one mile from the outcome.

Is the Islamic Regime about to tip or are the reports just hype? Three weeks into Iran’s uprising, this episode cuts through the viral “regime collapse is imminent” hype and forces a harder question: what does it actually take to topple a government that is organized, armed and fighting for its life? With Iran effectively dark under an extended internet blackout, the guest walks viewers through the brutal limits of open-source reporting, why comparisons to 1979 don’t cleanly fit today’s Iran and why fractured opposition movements almost always lose to disciplined regimes. You will come away with a clearer framework for reading the next headlines: what outside intervention can and cannot do, why “take out the leader” is not a plan, how sanctions and strategic pressure work over time and which regional and global players (from Beijing to Moscow to Riyadh) stand to gain no matter how the street battles end.

The streets of Iran are burning and this time, something feels different. IDF Spokesman (Res.) Doron Spielman goes inside the uprising with Hejar Berenji, a former Kurdish Peshmerga who joined the resistance at 14, survived prison under the Islamic Republic and now risks everything to speak out. From mass protests and nationwide strikes to deadly regime crackdowns and shocking fractures inside Iran’s ruling elite, Berenji explains why the regime is no longer just under pressure, it’s psychologically and structurally collapsing. But the real question isn’t if the Islamic Republic will fall...it’s what happens next and whether unity, or chaos, will decide Iran’s future.

Is Iran’s regime FINALLY on the brink of collapse...again? This time, it’s not students or activists leading the charge, it’s the powerful bazaar merchants, the same force that ignited the 1979 revolution. Middle East analyst Harold Rhode joins IDF Spokesman (Res.) Doron Spielman to unpack why today’s protests may be different, why Iranians are shouting “Death to Khamenei” in the streets and how secret coordination between President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Mossad may be fanning the flames. From water crises to economic ruin, ancient Persian pride to Islamic repression, the pieces are falling into place and one spark could ignite the explosion. Could we be watching the final chapter of the Islamic Republic unfold in real time?

It's time to face the truth: Israel is losing the PR war and the answer isn’t more data, but more identity. From TikTok propaganda to biblical truth, from archaeological proof to spiritual inheritance, Doron Spielman (IDF Spokesman (Res.) & War Analyst) explains how Israel abandoned its greatest weapon: its story. This isn’t about apologizing anymore, it’s about reclaiming indigenous identity, flipping the script and speaking with covenant-level clarity. If you’re tired of losing the narrative war, this is the message you’ve been waiting for.

Is Israel sleepwalking into a second October 7th, this time from the north? Israeli strategist Amiad Cohen lays bare the high-stakes chess match unfolding between Israel, Syria and Lebanon. From drone strikes on Hezbollah commanders to secret U.S. pressure on Netanyahu, from failed Gaza war strategies to radical plans to redraw the map of Syria, this conversation covers every possible move for Israel. Why is Europe condemning Israel while desperately buying Israeli weapons? And did Netanyahu sacrifice national security to curry favor with Trump? Get ready for one of the most honest, strategic deep-dives you’ll hear on the current geopolitical situation.

What happens when one of America’s sharpest minds visits Israel for the first time and realizes everything he thought he knew was a lie? In this episode of "True East," James Lindsay uncovers the shocking disconnect between the Israel Americans argue about and the real, living nation he walked through. From the massacre site at Nova to the tense borders with Lebanon and Gaza, Lindsay dismantles false narratives pushed by both the left and right, exposes foreign propaganda infiltrating the American consciousness and explains why Israel and the U.S. share a moral and theological bond deeper than politics. You’ll never see the U.S.-Israel relationship the same way again.

Yesterday, the Middle East quietly crossed a red line: President Trump greenlit F-35 stealth jets for Saudi Arabia and pushed a UN-backed “stabilization force” into Gaza. Both are moves that could shatter Israel’s long-guarded qualitative military edge overnight. In this conversation, Lt. Col. (res.) Jonathan Conricus, one of Israel’s most respected strategic minds, breaks down how Saudi F-35s could affect a future strike on Iran, why Turkey’s ambitions may be even more dangerous and why the new Gaza plan might drag Israel back into war if Hamas isn’t truly disarmed.

Gazaland vs. Gaza Riviera: who writes the next chapter? On this week’s "True East," IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman warns that Hamas is scripting a propaganda theme park, “Gazaland”, to turn October 7’s perpetrators into victims as global media surge back into the Strip. Spielman breaks down how staged tours, mass-grave narratives and recycled famine/genocide claims could dominate headlines, and he challenges the numbers by walking through data analyses that sharply undercut those claims. He lays out a counter-blueprint: clear ~500 miles of tunnels, remove unexploded ordnance, and build a jobs-driven “Gaza Riviera” paired with strict press guardrails, de-radicalization benchmarks (“deradicalize or leave”), education reform vetted by a pro-Western coalition and a “peace corps” of teachers from moderate Muslim countries. With the window still open before cameras roll, Spielman argues that seizing the future, not just a ceasefire, requires destroying Hamas’s apparatus while fast-tracking reconstruction for civilians who reject its ideology. The stakes: prevent a media theater of the absurd, stop Hamas from monetizing tragedy, and give Gazans a real path to stability, trade and hope.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman welcomes returning guest Amiad Cohen, CEO of the Israel Liberty Center, to break down the truth behind the fragile Gaza ceasefire, President Trump’s stunning statement blaming “rogue Hamas elements” and the diplomatic chess game now shaping the Middle East.

Israel’s fight against Hamas may be entering a new phase, but the war is far from over. Doron Spielman, IDF spokesperson (Res.), is joined by one of the foremost authorities on modern combat: Colonel John Spencer. Spencer is the Executive Director of the Urban Warfare Institute and host of the “Urban Warfare Project Podcast.” Recently returned from Gaza City, where he was embedded with IDF units during what may have been the final day of major ground operations, Colonel Spencer offers a rare look at the complexities of Israel’s war and what comes next.

President Trump’s proposed Gaza peace deal is making waves but is it a path to peace or a recipe for failure? IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman breaks down the hidden dangers of Trump’s plan, revealing why Hamas’s willingness to accept parts of the deal should set off alarm bells for Israel and the West.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman takes us inside the dramatic reopening of the ancient pilgrimage road in the City of David — a discovery he says that speaks louder than any UN resolution. From the stone-carved proof of a 4,000-year Jewish connection to Jerusalem to the political theater at the United Nations, Doron argues that history, archaeology and faith underpin Israel’s claim to the land — and that these facts are being erased or ignored by many international actors.

Israel just did the unthinkable, striking Hamas leadership hiding in Qatar. What does this bold move mean for Israel's deterrence, U.S. foreign policy and the global war on terror? In this episode, IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman unpacks Israel’s pinpoint operation in Doha, exposing Qatar’s double game: hosting a massive U.S. military base while funding and sheltering Hamas, Hezbollah and even past masterminds of 9/11. Doron connects Qatar’s alliance with Iran, its deep ties to U.S. defense and diplomacy and its role as “mediator” in hostage talks, all while openly harboring terrorists.

What does real heroism look like when the world is collapsing around you? IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman sits down with Mike Feuer, renowned educator, founder of the Jewish Heroism Project (https://jewishheroism.com/), and host of The Jewish Story podcast, to explore the extraordinary bravery that emerged from the horrors of Oct. 7th, 2023. As Hamas terrorists stormed Israeli communities, what the world may have missed, and what even Israel’s closest allies hadn’t been told, was the eruption of acts of stunning selflessness and sacrifice. From a young couple who hid their twin babies before confronting terrorists, to an elderly man who gave his life to protect his family, this episode shines a spotlight on those who became heroes in Israel’s darkest hour.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman uncovers the shocking lies fueling global narratives about Gaza. The truth behind claims of genocide, starvation and Israel's military operations is more complex than the headlines reveal. While the world cries foul over Israel’s actions, Doron exposes the truth of how Hamas has manipulated international aid and the deadly consequences of their actions on the Gazan population. Doron then unpacks a recent Reuters report that falsely clears Hamas of stealing aid, despite evidence to the contrary, including videos showing masked gunmen hijacking humanitarian deliveries and taking them to Hamas-controlled areas. Despite international pressure and widespread misinformation, Doron presents a chilling examination of the real story behind Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. Chapters 00:00 The Genocide of Truth in Gaza 17:00 Understanding Genocide: Definitions and Misconceptions 30:29 The Responsibility of Gazan Parents 36:20 The Future of the War: Decisions Ahead

As the world fixates on Gaza, a real-time genocide unfolds in Syria, just 60 miles from Israel’s border. IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by Anan Kheir, Druze advocate and community activist, to expose the horrific truth that global media is ignoring. While international attention remained fixated on Israel, jihadist militias linked to al-Julani and formerly ISIS-affiliated groups unleashed a brutal ethnic cleansing campaign in the Druze stronghold of Suwayda, southern Syria. Civilians were executed, homes burned and Druze men humiliated and slaughtered. Chapters 00:00 The Unfolding Genocide in Southern Syria 02:56 Israel's Response and Moral Clarity 05:47 The Druze Community's Plight 08:40 The Role of International Media 11:57 The Impact of Israeli Intervention 14:58 The Future of the Druze in Syria 17:54 Geopolitical Implications and Regional Dynamics 20:36 The Call for Global Awareness 23:38 The Historical Bond Between Druze and Jews 26:27 Conclusion and Hope for the Future

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman sits down with Amiad Cohen, CEO of the Herut Center, for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes analysis of Israel’s boldest strategic gamble yet: building a massive humanitarian city on the southern edge of Gaza in Rafah. Could this unprecedented move finally separate Hamas from the civilian population it hides behind and pave the way to peace? From the frontlines of Gaza to the peaks of Mount Hermon, Amiad Cohen brings battlefield clarity and strategic insight to a conversation that spans Israel’s military achievements, long-term vision and diplomacy. As a recent reserve officer in both the north and south, Cohen explains why Israel is shifting tactics from direct combat to population separation and how a tent city funded by Israel and international partners may be the key to dismantling Hamas without mass casualties. Other topics covered: * The strategy behind the proposed Gaza humanitarian zone * The IDF’s unprecedented territorial advances in Syria * Strategic control over the Damascus-Beirut corridor * The latest developments on the Iran front, including “snapback sanctions” * Why Israel must think like a regional power not a nation in survival mode You’ll also hear why Cohen believes this is a defining moment not just for Gaza but for Israel’s future as a secure, prosperous and visionary regional power. #middleeastconflict #israelhamaswar Chapters 00:00 Humanitarian City Proposal in Gaza 03:04 Current Situation in Gaza and Hamas Control 05:59 The Vision for the Humanitarian City 09:04 Negotiations and Strategic Considerations 12:09 Challenges of Population Control and Hostage Situations 14:46 Public Perception and Political Dynamics 18:00 The Role of International Relations 20:58 Hezbollah and the Northern Border 23:57 Strategic Military Operations in Syria 26:53 The Future of Israel's Military Strategy 29:46 Iran's Nuclear Threat and Regional Stability

What Happens Next?  IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by Amiad Cohen, CEO of the Herut Center and one of Israel’s top military analysts, to break down one of the most consequential moments in modern Middle East history: a joint American-Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Are we witnessing a modern-day Six-Day War? Will Israel finish the job before international pressure mounts? And how does all of this reshape the U.S.-Israel alliance going forward? IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by Dr. Mike Doran, Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute and former Senior Director at the U.S. National Security Council, to unpack one of the most consequential moments in modern Middle Eastern history.

As the Hasmonean Brigade—Israel’s first Ultra-Orthodox combat unit—enters Gaza with side-locks flying and Torah scrolls in hand, a profound question emerges: Is this the collapse of Haredi resistance to the draft and the rebirth of Jewish identity through national service? Rabbi Yehoshua Pfeffer, one of the most courageous voices inside the Haredi world, joins to discuss the historical roots of the Haredi exemption, the soul-searching now underway in Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community and the social risks taken by the young men defying communal pressure to serve.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by Major Amiad Cohen, Senior Director of the Herut Center and a reservist who just returned from Israel’s northern border. Together, they expose how Israel’s new military and humanitarian tactics are splitting the Gazan population from Hamas, destabilizing the terror regime’s power base and reshaping the battlefield. Backed by tribal militias fed up with Hamas rule, and no longer relying on international NGOs that Hamas exploits, Israel is asserting direct control of aid distribution—delivering over 1 million meals in one week alone.

With Iran racing toward nuclear capability, Israel may soon face a fateful choice: act alone militarily or risk existential peril. Host Doron Spielman—IDF Spokesperson (Res.) and New York Times bestselling author of “When the Stones Speak”—is joined by former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., Dr. Michael Oren, for a sobering discussion on the growing divide between Washington and Jerusalem over how to stop the Iranian threat.

"When the Stones Speak" available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Stones-Speak-Remarkable-Discovery/dp/1546009256 Is Israel’s fight for survival not just on the battlefield, but beneath the ground? IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman exposes how the war with Iran, Hamas and the Palestinian leadership extends into archaeology, history and truth itself. This special edition of “True East” coincides with the launch of Doron Spielman’s new book, "When the Stones Speak," available now on Amazon. Doron, who served on the frontlines of the Oct. 7 war and spent over two decades as Vice President of the City of David excavations, dives deep into what he calls the "eighth front" of the war on Israel: the battle to erase Jewish history from Jerusalem and rewrite global narratives.

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Major Doron Spielman (see below to purchase his new book) speaks with Eylon Levy, former international spokesperson for the Israeli government, about a battlefield far from Gaza and Iran—the frontlines of Western universities, where Jewish students are under siege. As antisemitism explodes on campuses from Columbia to Oxford, and pro-Hamas rallies become normalized, Eylon shares chilling firsthand accounts of being chased off university stages and the rising fear Jewish students face just for expressing their identity. But he doesn't stop at diagnosis—he offers a strategy.

Recorded live at the JNS International Policy Summit, this special episode examines the historic moment facing Israeli leadership. With Iran accelerating its uranium enrichment and U.S. diplomacy failing to halt Tehran’s ambitions, IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman reveals exclusive perspectives from a variety of military experts—including Gen. Amikam Norkin, Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi and Lt. Col. Sarit Zehavi—to weigh in on whether Israel must strike unilaterally before the window closes.

As global attention focuses on Iran, a new Islamist threat is emerging from within NATO: Turkey. In this eye-opening episode of “True East,” IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by Dr. Harold Rhode, a former senior advisor at the U.S. Department of Defense and expert on Turkey, Iran and Islamic ideology. Together, they unpack Turkey’s transformation under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan—from a secular Western ally into a rising Islamic powerhouse with ambitions rivaling Tehran’s.

What happened to Israel’s military acumen on Oct. 7 and how can it be rebuilt? IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman is joined by IDF Major (Res.) Amiad Cohen, CEO of the Herut Center and publisher of Hashiloach Journal to break down one of the most urgent questions facing Israel today. With fresh insights from the battlefield, Amiad shares his firsthand experience from the northern front since Oct. 7 and reveals how close Hezbollah came to launching a full invasion into Israel. The discussion traces Israel’s once-successful military doctrine, established by David Ben-Gurion, through its erosion over decades of political shifts, miscalculations and strategic complacency.

Will Israel or the U.S. strike Iran first? As tensions between Israel and Iran reach dangerous new heights, “True East” dives into the heart of the region’s most critical security dilemma. In this explosive episode, host Doron Spielman, IDF Spokesperson (Res.), sits down with Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former international spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces.With U.S. B-2 stealth bombers reportedly deployed to Diego Garcia and President Donald Trump warning of a devastating response if Iran refuses to halt its nuclear program, this episode unpacks the real possibility of imminent military action and what it would mean for Israel, the U.S. and the Middle East.

Get ready to unpack the IDF’s ground tactics as it begins another ground invasion of Gaza!Host Doron Spielman sits down with acclaimed Israeli investigative journalist Akiva Bigman to discuss the IDF's tactics and one of the most extraordinary developments in Gaza since the war began: civilians protesting against Hamas.

Welcome to “True East,” JNS’s weekly deep-dive into Israel’s security and geopolitical realities, hosted by IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman. This episode features Lt. Col. (Res.) Sarit Zahavi, founder of the Alma Research and Education Center, for an expert analysis of Hezbollah, Iran and the ongoing battle for Israel’s northern security.

What’s really happening inside Iran? This week on True East, IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman sits down with Dr. Harold Rhode, a distinguished senior fellow at the Gatestone Institute, to break down exclusive, secretly recorded footage from inside Tehran, and the shocking reality it exposes.

Welcome to True East, your weekly source for in-depth analysis on #Israel’s most pressing issues. Hosted by IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman, this episode features Mike Doran, a leading expert in Middle East geopolitics, as we dissect U.S. President #Trump’s controversial #gaza plan and its potential impact on Israel and the region.🔹 Topics Covered:✔ Trump’s bold new vision for Gaza: realistic or impossible?✔ Could millions of Gazans be relocated? Where would they go?✔ The Arab world’s reaction: why are Middle Eastern nations silent?✔ Hamas’ control in Gaza: can any plan work while they remain in power?✔ US-Israel relations: How does the Biden administration's stance differ?✔ The Saudi-Israel peace deal: a major breakthrough or political misstep?✔ The hostage crisis: is Hamas stalling for time?

IDF Spokesperson (Res.) Doron Spielman hosts Dr. Eli David, founder of multiple AI companies who is ranked the second most important founder on X (Twitter) behind Elon Musk, for a discussion about AI on the battlefield. Specifically, they will discuss how Israel and the United States will utilize AI development to maintain an advantage over tyrannical regimes across the globe. They will take a deep dive into how the Israel Defense Forces will successfully use defensive and offensive AI; the October 7th security failure and AI; and what will be replaced and improved with AI on the battlefield.