6 Bold Predictions for 2026 That Will Reset the Middle East

6 Bold Predictions for 2026 That Will Reset the Middle East

Author: JNS Podcasts December 31, 2025 Duration: 34:02
Could 2026 be the year that redefines the Middle East? In this episode, our hosts dive into the unthinkable: a potential Israeli-Syrian security pact, President Trump brokering backdoor deals and the collapse of Iran’s regime from within. But that’s just the beginning. From Hamas refusing to disarm to Saudi Arabia stalling normalization, the future is anything but certain. And as Lebanon simmers and PM Netanyahu prepares for a political comeback, one question hangs in the air: will the region break through or break down?

In Israel Undiplomatic, senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and former ambassador Mark Regev, both veterans of the Prime Minister’s Office, engage in the kind of frank, detailed debate that happens behind closed doors. This podcast moves beyond headlines and diplomatic niceties to tackle the complex realities Israel navigates both at home and on the world stage. While sharing a foundational worldview, Blum and Regev often clash on strategy, interpretation, and the gritty particulars of policy, proving that the most consequential disagreements arise among those closest to the issues. Each episode is a deep dive into a pressing political, social, or security challenge, dissecting the nuances that shape Israel's present and future. Listeners get a front-row seat to an unfiltered exchange of ideas, where historical context meets current controversy and where the stakes of every decision are laid bare. The conversation is direct, informed by decades of insider experience, and unafraid to explore contentious ground. For anyone seeking to understand the forces shaping Israel beyond superficial narratives, this JNS podcast offers an essential and compelling dialogue.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Ep. 13: Israel Hitting Them Where It Hurts! What’s Next? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:46
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Duration: 32:44
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Duration: 35:13
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Ep. 8: Mark Regev & Ruthie Blum: The Explosive Haredi Draft Decision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:00
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Duration: 33:38
Has the stunning Israeli operation that rescued four hostages from Hamas captivity in Gaza unified Israelis around Netanyahu? JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev cover the heroic rescue o…

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