#Iran's foreign minister sounds hopeful after his latest talks with #Witkoff #Kushner -- but I still see Trump may order strikes against specific targets. Pledged to help the protesters! Hear more in my discussion with ex-State Dept official @joelmrubin.bsky.social : apple.co/3SDPaQX

Yes, yes, Team USA (I mean Witkoff and Jared Kushner) agree to talk with #Iran on Tuesday in Geneva. But does anybody expect success, for a military strike to be averted? Find/hear The #Mossad Files podcast. And consider my skepticism, guesting on @i24news.bsky.social : youtu.be/fwUem_3981c

Trump and #Netanyahu seemed to disagree -- on #Iran and probably on #Gaza -- or was that a ploy to mask a plan to strike #Iran? I discuss with analyst and ex-State Dept official @joelmrubin.bsky.social on The #Mossad Files podcast. Hear on all pod platforms incl. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Any chance the 2 men reached hidden agreements -- like just before the 12-day war last June? Bottom line: #Netanyahu wanted to get in his opinion re #Iran. I suggested on @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy before the meeting Trump is often swayed by the last voice he hears : www.yahoo.com/news/videos/...

Trump's buddy and negotiator Steve Witkoff -- and Trump son-in-law -- are trying to resolve Ukraine, #Iran talks, #Gaza future. On my audio podcast this week, expert Gidi Grinstein joins me in a deep dive on the Gaza aspirations: What could go right? And what probably will not: apple.co/3SDPaQX

Being host of The #Mossad Files and an author of spy histories, my review of these books by Samuel M Katz and ex-spy chief (w- political ambitions) Yossi Cohen is positive: momentmag.com/israel-espio...

#Iran talks are important, and I wonder if Trump will order airstrikes to heighten pressure. But keep your eye on #Gaza — war could re-erupt, or good progress #Israel didn’t plan? I discuss with Gidi Grinstein on The #Mossad Files audio podcast: apple.co/3SDPaQX

As we wait for what's next between USA and Iran -- a discussion of what could go right in #Gaza, and #Israel not driving that. My guest: the wise New York-based Gidi Grinstein who sees a lot of positives in the Trump 20-point peace plan for Gaza. On all audio pod platforms incl. apple.co/3SDPaQX.

The #Mossad Files podcast: The last #hostage has been buried in #Israel -- high emotions, and huge question marks on #Gaza and #Iran. Hear Kobi Michael and Ory Slonim on hostages, the Trump plan, and perhaps a Gaza/Iran "deal" with #Netanyahu? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

You may hear #Israeli TV's excellent "Uvda" interviewed one of the #Mossad spies who struck targets in #Iran last June. An Iranian! Yossi Melman and I have written an inexpensive e-book telling the story. TARGET: IRAN www.amazon.com/TARGET-Mossa...

Prof. Kobi Michael, a top strategy analyst in #Israel, sees a #Trump-#Netanyahu deal he calls "Gaza for Iran". USA to try regime change in #Iran, Israel makes concessions in #Gaza. Watch a video extra from The #Mossad Files with Dan Raviv podcast: youtu.be/H-jSftpOAx4

Ory Slonim describes the relief in #Israel, when the last #hostage was found in #Gaza -- and brought home for a respectful burial. Slonim, a top lawyer in Tel Aviv, is author of A KNOCK AT THE DOOR -- a memoir of his decades as a secret negotiator. Video: youtu.be/J5afjQSLTGc

A real live #Mossad veteran looks at #Iran unrest (may be too late for U.S. to take effective action) and #Gaza plans (Trump plans likely to fail): hear Oded Ailam (former head of counter-terrorism) ... also author/foreign correspondent Jason Burke ...on The Mossad Files podcast: apple.co/3SDPaQX

Is the #Gaza war over? It is "frozen." Jason Burke, covering global security for @theguardian.com (and author of new history of 1970s terrorism "The Revolutionists") tells me #Israel + #Hamas are both satisfied with this stalemate! And Trump plan unlikely to bring rapid change: youtu.be/_tahP6_3knU

#Trump just did a #TACO again. And, seeing stocks rising rapidly on his backaway from #Greenland-linked #tariffs, Wall Street has the #TACOtrade ... like last April (the initial tariffs shock).

Among lies+exaggerations in #Trump’s #Davos speech, he claimed that the #IronDome defense system was American technology and that Israel falsely takes credit for it. Ridiculous. I salute engineers/physicists at #Israel’s Rafael as the inventors in my exclusive article: momentmag.com/inside-the-i...

Connected with the book I was honored to write with top social psychologist Prof. Arie W. Kruglanski we have 7 The Quest for Significance Video Podcasts featuring people who totally live their need for meaning, dignity, and respect: mediator, activist, author, etc.: www.youtube.com/@QuestforSig...

#Israel's #Mossad has made a big push into using hi-tech combined with "humint" (human intelligence gathering) - and now on combat's front lines. An #IDF secret soldier (demanding anonymity) lifts the veil - hear in my audio podcast, The Mossad Files: apple.co/3SDPaQX

#Israel uses its high-tech innovations for defense (and offense) - and on The #Mossad Files, hear an anonymous secret #IDF soldier, on the "intelligence equipment" brought to the combat front. For instance, to locate #hostages. (Also on the podcast: #Iran-Israel future friends?) apple.co/3SDPaQX

We are calling him “Tal” — an #Israeli secret soldier explaining intelligence-technology that’s taken into combat — including to hunt for #hostages in #Gaza. On The #Mossad Files podcast: apple.co/3SDPaQX

Let's talk about Bibi. Benjamin (Bibi) #Netanyahu. You will hear him plead for a pardon (for the public good, ho-ho), then what Rabbi Shmuley Boteach wrote in full support, then law professor Yaniv Roznai blasting Bibi. A debate. On The #Mossad Files podcast: apple.co/3SDPaQX

On The #Mossad Files podcast, a debate: Is #Netanyahu an asset or liability? From security and other viewpoints. @rabbishmuley.bsky.social Boteach's admiration for Bibi vs. Law Professor @yanivroznai.bsky.social. Hear the good and the bad: apple.co/3SDPaQX

A powerful motivation in our lives -- The Quest for Significance: the title of book I wrote with esteemed social psychologist Prof. Arie Kruglanski. Our video podcasts incl. guest Dan Rothstein, co-founder of @rightquestioninst.bsky.social, works to build democracy. open.spotify.com/episode/15Kz...

Sure, socially all great between Trump, #Netanyahu, their wives (fireworks at Mar-a-Lago party for NYE) -- but #Turkey and #Gaza are unresolved "files." #Israel's former amb. @michaelherzog.bsky.social tells me on The #Mossad Files how these summits work. Insights galore! apple.co/3SDPaQX

A unique way of looking at Aaron David Miller's work as a #Mideast mediator and author of book on Presidents -- why America doesn't want great ones: psychological aspects with my co-author of The Quest for Significance, Prof. Arie W. Kruglanski -- our video podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/25Mf...

Fascinating angles — and hopes for US pressure! — from @nimrodnovik.bsky.social of @israelpolicyforum.bsky.social — ahead of the Trump-#Netanyahu meeting on #Gaza and #Iran, about to start at Mar-a-Lago. Hear the #Mossad Files: apple.co/3SDPaQX

News about #Mossad spies - then an interview with @nimrodnovik.bsky.social @israelpolicyforum.bsky.social - ex-senior officials of #Israel who want Trump to pressure #Netanyahu Monday - The Mossad Files podcast: apple.co/3SDPaQX

#Israel officials fear Trump will pressure #Netanyahu Monday on Gaza, while Bibi wants OK to hit #Iran missiles. A lot of former security officials want U.S. pressure. Hear a half-hour, incl. proposals by Nimrod Novik of @israelpolicyforum.bsky.social : apple.co/3SDPaQX

I had the honor of co-authoring The Quest for Significance (on the motivation that drives us all) w- Prof. Arie Kruglanski: Here is one of our video podcasts, with Prof. Michele J Gelfand, a cross-cultural psychologist. Watch: open.spotify.com/episode/4M3H...

A few #Mossad angles on The Mossad Files latest podcast + deep interview with longtime #Israel official @nimrodnovik.bsky.social on organized effort to get Trump to put #Gaza pressure on #Netanyahu. apple.co/3SDPaQX

On #Israel radio news, Reshet Bet agrees with latest The #Mossad Files with Dan Raviv podcast: Isr officials fear Trump will pressure #Netanyahu Monday on Gaza, while Bibi wants OK to hit #Iran missiles. Hear a half-hour, incl. proposals by @nimrodnovik.bsky.social of Commanders... apple.co/3SDPaQX

Tons of news on The #Mossad Files podcast, but I am intrigued by my chat with veteran official Nimrod Novik (of @israelpolicyforum.bsky.social) and "Commanders for #Israel's Security" proposals: wanting Trump to pressure #Netanyahu on Dec.29! Inviting U.S. pressure. Listen: apple.co/3SDPaQX

Explaining what retired #Israel army+intel chiefs in "Commanders for Israel's Security" propose -- Nimrod Novik calls for Trump to pressure #Netanyahu at their Dec.29 meeting, to move fast to #Gaza Phase 2, to "ignore Israel's veto." Watch Novik and me in a #Mossad Files video: youtu.be/55TANmaRu7c

Ahead of Dec.29 meeting at #MaraLago with Trump, #Netanyahu seems to favor leaks that #Israel may need to strike #Iran again. More perspectives on The #Mossad Files podcast: apple.co/3SDPaQX

On The Mossad Files podcast: #Mossad director Barnea threatens #Iran’s nuclear ambitions - and #Israel’s deputy foreign minister says “Told you so!” about the #BondiBeach terrorism. Hear it here: apple.co/3SDPaQX

This week's audio podcast The Mossad Files is in #Israel: "I told you so" heard from officials on #BondiBeach #terrorism. Plus what is next for #Netanyahu-#Trump, with Sharren Haskel (deputy foreign min.). Also, hear #Mossad director Barnea threaten #Iran's nuclear ambitions: apple.co/3SDPaQX

The #Mossad Files podcast, this week from #Israel: Former head of mil.intelligence Maj.Gen. Amos Yadlin tells me how #Gaza, #Lebanon wars could re-erupt, #Iran probably not soon. And more insights: apple.co/3SDPaQX

Listen in, as I discuss #Israel’s not-fully-resolved crises with former head of Military Intelligence (Aman) Air Force Gen. Amos Yadlin - on The #Mossad Files podcast: this week from Israel— apple.co/3SDPaQX

The #Mossad Files podcast -- posted this week from #Israel: former head of military intelligence Gen. Amos Yadlin tells me the #Gaza deal, #Lebanon ceasefire, and #Iran defeat are all fragile. What will Trump and #Netanyahu do? 30 minutes of fascinating analysis. apple.co/3SDPaQX

I notice on #Israeli TV news that "someone" furnished video of General Roman Gofman bravely in combat vs terrorists on Oct.7. Intel expert @yossimelman.bsky.social salutes Gofman's courage, on The Mossad Files podcast, but thus he is a good pick by #Netanyahu for #Mossad chief? apple.co/3SDPaQX

OK, I see #Netanyahu supporters say his pick for #Mossad director Gen. Gofman is being "bullied" -- for his Russian accent? for being a close aide to Bibi? Hear wider context from @yossimelman.bsky.social on The Mossad Files podcast as he tells me... (half-hour of insights) apple.co/3SDPaQX

#Netanyahu chose a new #Mossad director -- an outsider, but he is very close to the prime minister who is putting his people, Trump-style, in all key positions. Top intel journo/analyst @yossimelman.bsky.social tells me his doubts. The Mossad Files podcast: on all pod platforms incl apple.co/3SDPaQX

Listen as espionage/security expert Yossi Melman takes a deep dive into leadership issues for #Israel's #spies. Netanyahu has named a new #Mossad director, and Yossi tells me why he has deep doubts. On my weekly The Mossad Files podcast: apple.co/3SDPaQX

.@FIFA feels it should — or must — honor the host political potentate? #Peace is a great cause; but …. Really? (Oh well, it’s not the worst thing. Not even close.)

Linked with a social psychology book I wrote with the brilliant Prof. Arie Kruglanski, "The Quest for Significance", you may enjoy 7 video interviews that underline WHY significant people do what they do: mediator, negotiator, professor, Africa activist, et.al. See: open.spotify.com/show/4PsUwRC...

Amid many feuds in #Israel re #Gaza war, I start The Mossad Files podcast with this: #Netanyahu was all-talk and not-much-action against #Iran's nuclear program? (Until June war this year.) Also, author @Samuel_M_Katz on his biography of a #Mossad chief: apple.co/3SDPaQX

On @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy CBS News 24/7, on-top-of-everything anchor @vladduthierscbs.bsky.social asked me about #Gaza -- is the war over? Why would #Hamas chiefs OK action against the ceasefire? Vlad asks about #WestBank violence, too. I offer a fair evaluation. See: youtu.be/y3SyVUnv9UE?...

Hot off the podcast press! The Mossad Files starts with claims #Netanyahu was all-talk but often slow to act against #Iran #nuclear. Then I interview prolific author Samuel M Katz on his book "The Architect of Espionage" about the late #Mossad chief Meir Dagan: an action man. Hear: apple.co/3SDPaQX

I see why some will disagree with West Point's urban warfare expert John Spencer, who tells me on The #Mossad Files podcast that #Israel did not commit #genocide, but he is the expert on the ugly thing called war. We also speak about bias. Listen, respond: apple.co/3SDPaQX

I see in U.S. media that #Israel is endangering its image again, by airstrikes in #Gaza and #Lebanon. Worth it? Meantime, John Spencer (urban warfare expert at West Point) tells me on The #Mossad Files podcast Israel abided by rules of war. No genocide. Listen. React, if you wish. apple.co/3SDPaQX