Qatar's Double Game | Barak Herscowitz on Netanyahu’s Political Strategy
Send us a textBarak Herscowitz, former head of communications for the Israeli government and the whistleblower who exposed TikTok’s anti-Israel bias, joins Eylon Levy to dissect the spin dominating the international conversation around Israel, Hamas, and the Gaza war.🔹 Why Israel changed its tone on Qatar—and why it might be too little, too late 🔹 The internal political time bomb over Haredi draft exemptions 🔹 Why the West can’t say “thank you” to Israel—even when it defeats Iran’s proxies 🔹 Who’s really in control of humanitarian aid in Gaza? (Hint: it’s not the UN) 🔹 The PR strategy behind hostage negotiations—and how silence helps HamasWe expose the media manipulation, challenge the narratives, and lay bare the political calculus at play in Jerusalem and beyond.Chapter Markers00:00 – Second Intifada memories00:37 – Introducing Barak Herscowitz02:24 – Qatar’s October 7 double game05:23 – Election-year politics & Haredi draft crisis10:30 – From “sanction Qatar” to “we’ve been played”14:14 – Pressuring Qatar (and other sponsors) for hostages19:33 – Resuming the Gaza war: hostages vs. total victory28:20 – Exit strategy: dismantling Hamas for good41:11 – TikTok, digital bias & radical content01:01:23 – Houthi missile at Ben-Gurion: deterrence dilemmaBoundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation
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Douglas Murray - Hamas has to lose the war and it has to know it (Pt.1)
Send us a textAward-winning British author, journalist, and political commentator Douglas Murray returns to State of a Nation for an explosive two-part special. Get 10% off your Artza box here - https://www.artzabox.com/discount/EYLON In this first installment, Murray takes us deep inside Israel’s battle not just on the battlefield — but in the court of global opinion. With rare clarity, he breaks down how media narratives, international hypocrisy, and strategic misinformation are becoming as dangerous as missiles.In Part 2 of our deep-dive with renowned British author and commentator Douglas Murray, we turn the spotlight to Israel’s communications war. How do democracies like Israel battle a terrorist organization like Hamas on the information front? What happens behind closed doors when world leaders, journalists, and spokespersons debate the truth?Douglas gives a raw, unfiltered look into the invisible battlefield: one waged on TV screens, in headlines, and through viral tweets.This is the side of the war you won’t see on the news.👇 Key topics in this episode:- Why the media war is as important as the military one- The tactics Israel uses to brief foreign press- How Hamas manipulates civilian imagery for global gain- Douglas’s take on the moral confusion in the West- What a real strategy for global messaging could look like🎧 Subscribe and hit the bell for future frontline insights.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector/Editor - Benny GoldmanStudio Manager - Lotem SegevGraphics - Thomas GirschInterns - Jesse Sklar & Alice Milner00:00 – Opening02:42 – Israel’s Media Response Strategy06:15 – Fighting Propaganda: A War of Narratives10:50 – Briefing the Press During War15:08 – Western Hypocrisy & Media Double Standards19:40 – Psychological Warfare & Image Management24:05 – How Israel Can Win the Narrative War30:20 - Hamas as "The Noble Savage"40:00 - The weaponization of Gaza51:07 - Three 'D's of defeating Hamas1:00:53 - Final Thoughts: Why This War Is DifferentBoundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation
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Disinformation Apocalypse | David Keyes Reveals All
Send us a textWhat does it really take to win the war of narratives in today’s chaotic information battlefield?In this must-watch episode of Israel: State of a Nation, Eylon Levy sits down with David Keyes, former international spokesperson for Prime Minister Netanyahu, for a raw conversation about strategic communications, narrative warfare, and the shocking reality behind Israel’s media strategy.🎙️ In This Episode: 🔹 How Israel's media approach evolved during crises 🔹 Inside stories from the Mossad’s Iran archive operation 🔹 Why legacy media is dead—and why Israel must adapt fast 🔹 The AI-driven "disinformation apocalypse" now reshaping global opinion 🔹 Secrets behind viral communication strategies that changed public opinion🚨 Learn why narrative warfare is the new front line—and how Israel is fighting to survive it.🔔 Subscribe for more insider perspectives on Israel’s fight for truth.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector/Editor - Benny GoldmanStudio Manager - Lotem SegevGraphics - Thomas GirschIntern - Jesse Sklar00:00 - The Coming Disinformation Apocalypse01:32 - Inside Netanyahu’s War Room10:37 - Narrative Warfare: How Israel Tried to Fight Back19:59 - What Went Wrong Before October 7th34:51 - How to Create Viral Messages47:39 - Building a Manhattan Project for Narrative WarfareBoundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation
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Compassion in Combat | How Unit 669 Balances Duty and Humanity (Pt. 2)
Send us a textIn the gripping conclusion to our two-part special, former Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy continues his conversation with Guy M., an anonymous IDF combat medic from Israel’s elite Unit 669. From battlefield trauma to unexpected moments of joy, this episode goes beyond the missions and into the heart of what it means to serve. 🔹 A wartime wedding: Finding love and light amid the darkness 🔹 Saving enemies: Rescuing Syrian civilians during their civil war 🔹 Psychological toll: How elite soldiers cope with trauma and loss 🔹 Life after rescue: The unseen cost of constant crisis responseGuy M., author of The Rescue and Full Throttle, shares never-before-heard stories of courage, compassion, and the complexity of modern warfare from inside Israel’s most elite rescue force.📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to help us get these stories out to the world.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector - Lotem SegevEditor - Benny GoldmanGraphics - Thomas GirschIntern - Tal Segal & Jesse SklarChapters:0:00 - Coming up & Welcome2:16 - Planning the wedding8:21 - Planning the rescue mission15:47 - The psychological impact on soldiers22:21 - Israel treatment of Syrian patients28:07 - The Rescue and Full Throttle31:51 - OutroBoundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation
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Who Owns Jerusalem? | Archeology, Politics & the War Over Truth
Send us a textThis Passover edition of Israel: State of a Nation takes you deep beneath the surface—literally and figuratively—into the archeological war for Israel’s legitimacy. Host Eylon Levy sits down with Doron Spielman, former IDF Spokesperson and VP of the City of David Foundation, to explore the ancient stones that are shaking modern politics.📘 Doron's book When the Stones Speak hits shelves May 13th — Preorder now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/When-Stones-Speak-Remarkable-Discovery/dp/1546009256🟢 In This Explosive Episode:Why the City of David threatens Israel’s enemiesHow archeology became a battlefield for truth and identityThe global campaign to erase Jewish historyA behind-the-scenes look at the Israeli government’s PR strategyShocking discoveries that upend anti-Israel narratives🎙️ Featuring stories from deep inside the City of David and powerful firsthand accounts of diplomatic showdowns, this episode is a must-watch for anyone who wants to understand why history matters now more than ever.🔔 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more unfiltered truth from the frontlines of Israel’s information war.Co-Creator and Host - Eylon LevyCo-Creator and Creative Director - Guy RossExecutive Producer - Asher Westropp-EvansDirector - Lotem SegevGraphics/Assistant Director - Thomas GirschEditor/Assistant Director - Benny GoldmanIntern - Jesse Sklar00:00 - Introduction and the City of David’s Historical Battle05:30 - Confrontation at the Church of the Nativity11:51 - Archaeological Evidence and the City of David’s Significance19:00 - The Campaign Against Jewish History25:38 - International Pressure and the Pilgrimage Road34:43- Defending the City of David and Personal Stories41:42 - Remarkable Discoveries in the City of David49:39 - Personal Stories and ConclusionBoundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what’s happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showStay up to date at:X: https://twitter.com/stateofapodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/state-of-a-nation
Acerca de Israel: State of a Nation with Eylon Levy
Israeli spokesman Eylon Levy has been the global media’s #1 address for understanding Israel’s perspective in the October 7 War with Hamas. In the State of a Nation podcast, Eylon brings his idiosyncratic blend of “eloquence and ability to transmit outrage” (The Times) and “rhetorical tour de force” (The Guardian) to his exclusive channel, to explore the most pressing questions facing the Jewish state – and all with patience and panache. State of a Nation takes you into the spokesperson’s briefing notes, delving into the real stories and their surprising details. The series invites listeners into insider conversations with thinkers, policymakers, and media personalities — conversations that take you between the lines and beyond the headlines. Listen, watch and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.--FIND US ON:--YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stateofapod--X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/stateofapod--Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stateofapod--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556030695001
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