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With new US administration, should Israel go for broke with annexation?

“Israel Undiplomatic” with Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, Ep. 28

In this episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Mark Regev, former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom—both former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office—discuss the recent political changes in the United States, focusing on President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations and their implications for Israel.

They explore the potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy, the role of the United Nations and the ongoing debate about civilian casualties in conflict.

The conversation also touches on the historical context of “annexation” and the dynamics of the peace process with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of a strong Jewish state for regional stability.

Ruthie Blum, a former adviser at the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is an award-winning columnist and a senior contributing editor at JNS. Co-host with Ambassador Mark Regev of the JNS-TV podcast “Israel Undiplomatic,” she writes on Israeli politics and U.S.-Israel relations. Originally from New York City, she moved to Israel in 1977. She is a regular guest on national and international media outlets, including Fox, Sky News, i24News, Scripps, ILTV, WION and Newsmax.
Mark Regev is an Australian-Israeli diplomat, government advisor, and former ambassador. He served as Israel’s Ambassador to the UK (2016–2020) and as Senior Advisor for Foreign Affairs and International Communications to Prime Minister Netanyahu (2020–2021). Currently, he is the Chairman of the Abba Eban Institute for Diplomacy and Foreign Relations at Reichman University. Regev co-hosts Undiplomatic on JNS TV’s YouTube channel alongside Ruthie Blum.
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