Is Israel’s democracy under threat from within?
This week on “Straight Up,” former senior Israeli official Danny Seaman sits down with Moshe Ashkenazi, a strategic consultant and former IDF intelligence officer, to discuss shocking revelations about the Israeli Shabak (Shin Bet) and its rogue behavior.
This episode covers:
Allegations of unlawful arrests by Shabak in Judea and Samaria
Shabak’s failure before and after Oct. 7, 2023
The political weaponization of Israel’s judiciary and intelligence agencies
External influence on Israeli protests and media
The broader Middle East strategy and Iran’s collapsing proxies
- Israel’s post-war economy and alliance with the United States
Hear firsthand insights into how deep-rooted political biases inside Israel’s security and legal systems are affecting national security and what must be done to fix it.
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JNS will host its inaugural International Policy Summit on Monday, April 28, 2025. This daylong event will convene government officials, policymakers, diplomats, security experts, leaders of pro-Israel organizations, and influencers for vital discussions aimed at addressing Israel’s critical challenges and opportunities in a post-Oct. 7 world.
Registration at this point is for invitees only. However, you can submit a request for registration using the following link.
