On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Col. (ret.) Dr. Michael Milshtein discuss the current status of the Gaza ceasefire deal, prospects for the U.S.-led Phase II of the deal, the upcoming meeting between Netanyahu and Trump, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/12/23/t...

Netanyahu is going to decide the make-up and mandate of a commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, a national tragedy and national security fiasco that happened on his watch. as.ft.com/r/a21f06dd-8... @nerizilber.bsky.social

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social, Michael Koplow, and Shira Efron hand out end-of-year awards and look ahead to 2026. The trio discuss the key events and biggest surprises of a momentous 2025, and predict what may happen next in the region. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/12/10/t...

🚨Scoop: Tony Blair out of running to sit on the Gaza “Board of Peace,” with his future role unclear. Former UN peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov set to head the executive committee tasked with coordinating bw BoP and Palestinian technocratic committee. www.ft.com/content/3f6c...

Netanyahu asks Israeli president for pardon to end corruption case on.ft.com/4pGCZ4t

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, Neri Zilber and Shanie Reichman discuss the state of play in the Gaza ceasefire, the recent scandal over the IDF military advocate general and the Sde Teiman abuse, the NYC elections, remembering Yitzhak Rabin z”l, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/11/05/g...

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Dan Shapiro discuss the method and timing behind the Trump-brokered Gaza deal, comparisons with the Biden administration’s diplomacy, whether U.S. officials are coming to Israel to "Bibi-sit,” and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/30/a...

The private aid group is in talks with US and Israeli officials to continue operating in the Palestinian enclave on.ft.com/49gS4EM

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Amos Harel discuss how the Trump-brokered ceasefire came into being, the state of play of the deal's first phase, the heavier diplomatic and security challenge awaiting in the second phase, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/10/21/t...

With the hostages out and the war over (for now), what next for Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel? Some analysts expect snap elections, especially as 'phase 2' of the Gaza deal causes him difficulties. Others think Netanyahu will work to push off the reckoning till late next year

‘Home, home’: Israel erupts as hostages are freed on.ft.com/48u7MMu

Netanyahu gambles Israel’s far-right coalition on Gaza hostage deal on.ft.com/3KGuDup

The Israeli government approved the US-brokered deal for a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza early on Friday morning local time after several hours of deliberations. on.ft.com/3IZMgET

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner set to join Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt on.ft.com/3KGwv6j

ICYMI: Video briefing assessing Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza with Rachel Brandenburg, Michael Koplow, and @nerizilber.bsky.social. Recording available now: youtu.be/6jANo5uxPn4?...

Good morning, Asia. While you were sleeping, one of our most-read stories was on the hurried diplomacy and backroom arm-twisting that shaped the White House plan on.ft.com/4mEGq9N

How Donald Trump’s Gaza deal came together ft.trib.al/sqgN9Mo

A Watershed White House Visit? | Webinar today at 3pm ET With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Breaking news: Far-right political allies of Benjamin Netanyahu have attacked the Israeli premier for accepting a US-backed Gaza peace plan, with finance minister Bezalel Smotrich describing the deal as a 'resounding diplomatic failure' that would 'end in tears'. on.ft.com/4gK7CCK

A Watershed White House Visit? | Webinar tomorrow (9/30) at 3pm ET With Rachel Brandenburg and Michael Koplow Moderated by @nerizilber.bsky.social Register here: israelpolicyforum.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social, Michael Koplow, and Shira Efron discuss last week's strike on the Hamas headquarters in Doha, the start of the Israeli offensive into Gaza City, the fate of the Israeli hostages, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/09/18/q...

Trump admin trying to make clear – via statements & leaks – that it had nothing to do with Israel’s strike on Qatar this week. Trump distancing himself. Netanyahu “wasn’t wise” in doing it, US tried to warn Qatar ahead of time, won’t happen again etc. Is this at all credible? 🧵

🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod (recorded before this week's Qatar strike) w/ Nimrod Novik & Ibrahim Dalalsha on: - Israeli policy in the West Bank - Perilous state of the PA - Upcoming Palestinian statehood bid - Gaza War state of play - Israel-Egypt ties + more israelpolicyforum.org/2025/09/09/t...

Israel unbound: was Qatar a strike too far? As the Middle East reels from yesterday's strike on Hamas in Doha, Israel's aggressive post-October 7 military doctrine comes under even greater scrutiny. Andrew England + Me on.ft.com/4ng5dSZ

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social, Nimrod Novik, and Ibrahim Dalalsha discuss the Israeli government's policies towards the West Bank, economic and political instability inside the PA, and the upcoming Palestinian statehood recognition bid. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/09/09/t...

The Battle for Gaza City Expectations that Netanyahu will back down from offensive fade as IDF mobilises reservists and plans strategy, despite opposing the move. Much of the world & families of Israeli hostages have also condemned the looming operation. on.ft.com/3JADwVY

Israel readies for assault on Gaza's largest city on.ft.com/4g3QpUx @nerizilber.bsky.social

🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ Michael Koplow + Shira Efron on: —Looming IDF offensive into Gaza City —Prospects for a new/old ceasefire deal —Mass demos in Israel on Sunday for a deal —Humanitarian situation inside Gaza —Where is Donald Trump in all this + more israelpolicyforum.org/2025/08/19/g...

🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ Michael Milshtein on: —Israel’s new Gaza war plan —Forces & time required to take Gaza City —Will it work? —IDF’s opposition/alternatives —Strategic drift/fantasies —Prospects for new ceasefire deal + more israelpolicyforum.org/2025/08/13/n...

Israelis reckon with growing global isolation on.ft.com/45m0mJe

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Michael Milshtein discuss the Gaza City takeover plan, the number of Israeli forces and time needed to prepare for such an operation, what is left of Hamas to destroy, and the prospects for a ceasefire deal. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/08/13/n...

Netanyahu’s Gaza war plan will fail, warns Israel’s finance minister on.ft.com/3UZVnaZ

Netanyahu’s Gaza occupation plan opens rift with IDF on.ft.com/4mgTTpa

🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ former senior Israeli diplomat Jeremy Issacharoff on: -"Diplomatic Tsunami" facing Israel -Israel's current international standing -Future of Gaza war -Craft of Israeli diplomacy -Iran's nuclear program after 12-day war + more israelpolicyforum.org/2025/08/06/t...

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Jeremy Issacharoff discuss the growing "diplomatic tsunami" facing Israel, how Israel's current international standing compares to years and wars past, Iran's nuclear program after the 12-day war, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/08/06/t...

Netanyahu’s government votes to fire attorney-general on.ft.com/3U8sGIK

Israel threatens to expand military offensive in Gaza https://on.ft.com/3ISX8Et

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Shanie Reichman discuss the crisis inside the Netanyahu governing coalition, the chances of a snap election being called, the escalation last week between Israel and Syria, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/07/24/c...

Gaza: a war without end? https://on.ft.com/4kWLeX7

The IDF’s campaign in Gaza appears increasingly purposeless to a growing number of critics. But Netanyahu & his supporters are still adamant that only military force will free the remaining hostages and finally destroy Hamas. The Gaza war, 21 months in @financialtimes.com www.ft.com/content/dcf2...

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and @talshalev.bsky.social discuss the third meeting between Trump and Netanyahu, the prospects for a new hostage-ceasefire deal, what Netanyahu may want to accomplish now that the Iran war is over, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/07/10/t...

Netanyahu and Trump to discuss new Gaza deal at White House https://on.ft.com/4lhVE4R

Israel to join ceasefire talks despite ‘unacceptable’ response from Hamas https://on.ft.com/44EmoFB

🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ Michael Koplow & Shira Efron: -Assessing the Israel-Iran war -Diplomacy & possible military action ahead -Will Bibi now end the Gaza war? -Prospects for a Trump-led "grand bargain" -State of play in Israeli politics + more Listen: israelpolicyforum.org/2025/07/02/a...

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social, Michael Koplow, and Shira Efron discuss the Israel-Iran war, the prospect of Prime Minister Netanyahu agreeing to end the Gaza war, the current state of play in Israeli politics, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/07/02/a...

”The simplest option for the prime minister may be keeping his current governing coalition intact and waiting until after parliament’s summer recess, which stretches from the end of July to October, before making any dramatic move” on Gaza. @nerizilber.bsky.social: on.ft.com/3Gl7xHW

“He’s almost 76 years old and he just fulfilled his personal dream and life’s mission.” After Iran war, what next for Bibi Netanyahu? 3 options roughly, all connected: snap elections, US-led “grand bargain” that ends Gaza war in return for Arab peace deals, and/or…retirement

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu weighs his next move after Iran war https://on.ft.com/40sa0qI

🎧Latest #IsraelPolicyPod w/ Haaretz military analyst Amos Harel on the Israel-Iran war, Donald Trump's role in reaching a ceasefire, how well did Israel do militarily, diplomacy & military force in future, the impact (if any) on Gaza, and more. Listen here: israelpolicyforum.org/2025/06/25/t...

On this #IsraelPolicyPod, @nerizilber.bsky.social and Amos Harel discuss the ceasefire between Iran and Israel, Israel's success in the 12-day campaign, the murky state of Iran's nuclear program, what impact this may have on Israel's war in Gaza, and more. israelpolicyforum.org/2025/06/25/t...