The Last Thing a Mullah Sees: Stars and Stripes and Star of David

The Last Thing a Mullah Sees: Stars and Stripes and Star of David

Author: JNS Podcasts March 18, 2026 Duration: 38:24
Explosive strikes, shifting battle lines, and a bold new doctrine...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—pull you straight into a moment that could redefine the Middle East. You’ll learn how Israel’s dramatic targeting of Iran’s top leadership is reshaping not just Tehran’s power structure but the entire regional chessboard, while a critical front in Lebanon may hold the key to Hezbollah’s fate. The hosts unpack whether a limited ground invasion can truly neutralize the threat, why internal cracks in Lebanon and Iran might change everything and how Israel’s post–October 7 strategy marks a decisive shift toward preemption and total victory. CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & Context00:04 Trump and Extremist Supporters03:00 Trump Rejects Antisemitism06:30 Internal MAGA Tensions10:15 Tulsi Gabbard Controversy13:40 Trump “Cleaning House”17:00 Joe Kent Background20:30 Israel Blame Claims24:10 Iraq War & Iran Narrative28:30 Media & Podcast Fallout32:48 Far Left–Far Right “Horseshoe” Discussion

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.
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