“Israel Undiplomatic” brings sharp insight and spirited debate to the stories shaping Israel and the Middle East. Hosted by JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former ambassador Mark Regev, both former advisers to the Prime Minister’s Office, the show goes beyond talking points to tackle Israel’s toughest political, diplomatic and security dilemmas—head-on. From Gaza ceasefire negotiations to U.S.-Israel relations and from Iran’s nuclear ambitions to the war on terror, Blum and Regev dissect the week’s headlines with authority, candor and a touch of humor.
What sets Israel Undiplomatic apart is the dynamic between its hosts: two seasoned insiders who often agree on the goals but clash on the details. Their conversations reveal how even shared worldviews can lead to different conclusions about policy, diplomacy and the future of Israel in the region. Whether analyzing the latest Middle East peace proposals, exposing Western double standards, or weighing the political fallout of Israel’s military actions, Israel Undiplomatic delivers smart, unscripted dialogue that cuts through spin and gets to the truth—because in politics, as in life, the devil is always in the details.
On this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev discuss how Hamas was caught in the act hiding hostages in rubble.
