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The Gaza humanitarian crisis and Starmer’s threat to Israel

WATCH: “Israel Undiplomatic” with Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum, Ep. 64

Join hosts 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—UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent comments and why they could spell disaster for peace efforts in the region.

Blum and Regev examine the international pressure Israel faces, especially from Europe and how it affects Israel’s decisions regarding humanitarian aid to Gaza. With the failure of the United Nations to properly distribute food and the growing propaganda surrounding the alleged starvation of Gaza’s residents, the hosts unpack the role of Hamas and the international community’s complicity in fueling these dangerous narratives.

The episode uncovers the truth behind the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the U.N. blockade of aid distribution and the obstacles Israel faces in securing the release of hostages. It also touches on the impact of international diplomacy on Israel’s military operations and the ongoing conflict with Hamas. The hosts offer a candid, detailed breakdown of the situation, providing clarity on Israel’s position in the face of increasing international pressure.

Join us for an essential discussion that exposes the hidden realities behind the headlines and provides insights into geopolitics, diplomacy and the ongoing fight against misinformation.

Key topics covered:

  • Britain’s threat to recognize a Palestinian state
  • Humanitarian aid to Gaza and the role of the United Nations
  • The propaganda campaign about Gaza’s starvation
  • Hostage negotiations and military operations
  • Israel’s diplomatic challenges in the international arena

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Send feedback or topic suggestions to: undiplomatic@jns.org

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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