While world leaders rushed to recognize a Palestinian state, U.S. President Donald Trump shocked the U.N. General Assembly with a blistering speech denouncing “global scams,” failed policies and the world body’s obsession with Israel. He also introduced a 21-point Gaza plan in a closed-door meeting with Muslim leaders, sparking questions about whether it could lead to the release of hostages, the end of Hamas rule or simply more regional tension.
In this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic,” senior contributing editor at JNS Ruthie Blum and former Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom Mark Regev—both former advisers in the Prime Minister’s Office—offer sharp analysis on these dramatic developments.
This episode examines the wave of countries moving to recognize a Palestinian state, the contradictions in Europe’s call for both a ceasefire and a “Palestinian state without Hamas,” and the entrenched bias in the halls at Turtle Bay deepened under current Secretary-General António Guterres. The hosts also discuss Trump’s fierce criticism of the U.N.’s hypocrisy on global crises, his rebuke of Europe’s immigration policies and the implications of Indonesia’s surprising openness toward Israel.
Blum and Regev debate whether or not the Palestinian Authority represents a lesser evil than Hamas; question whether Arab and Muslim leaders are truly ready for normalization; and assess how Israel can leverage U.S. backing at a time of growing hostility at the United Nations. With their trademark mix of analysis and candor, they bring clarity to one of the most consequential weeks in global diplomacy, showing how decisions made in New York and Washington will directly impact Israel’s security and the broader Middle East.
