Join Moshe Davis on a daily exploration of the most pressing issues facing Israel, the Jewish people, and the Westduring the unfolding Middle East conflict. Hear expert analysis and exclusive conversations with leading Israeli military leaders, intelligence experts, diplomats, policymakers, security analysts, journalists, and thought leaders. Each episode dives into the realities of the war against Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and global terrorism, while highlighting the challenges of antisemitis ...
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A mosh pit of tabletop gaming articles, stories, art, interviews and whatever else comes to mind. The official podcast of Crit Hit!, a tabletop gaming event in Phoenix, AZ.
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Get all the dirty details and legal insights from Houston Lawyers, Kyle Herbert and Peter Taffe, as they explore exciting cases. Kyle Herbert: https://herberttrial.com Peter Taaffe: https://comeauxmediation.com/attorney/peter-taaffe/ Bill Ogden: https://fbtrial.com/attorneys/bill-ogden/
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S3 Eps 27:The Dirty Verdict — Halloween Edition 2025 🎃
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57:14The Dirty Verdict — Halloween Edition 2025 🎃 Costumes, bourbon, and big-law war stories collide. Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden welcome fan-favorites Mark Thiessen and Mark Metzger for our annual Halloween bash. It's part comedy hour, part shop talk: mediation mind games, Stowers tactics, billboard math, PI client-poaching, charging tre…
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How Hamas Uses Disinformation to Deceive the World
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29:14In this episode, Eran Lahav, Middle East Desk Chief from the David Institute talks about the Disinformation campaign of Hamas. He reviews the campaigns they have produced and the mechanisms by which they spread lies to garner world support for their terrorist atrocities. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE …
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Why Every Gaza Peace Plan FAILS! And how to actually make it work.
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26:31In this episode, Middle East expert Dr. Martin Sherman reviews the 20 point plan for Gaza and talks about whether it will work. He discusses the fundamental issues and core problems that create a complete impasse for true peace to be achieved in Gaza. He then shares his own approach to how to solve the problem. This is an episode from the IDSF Dail…
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Turkey & Qatar in Gaza - A New Foothold for Attacking Israel?
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25:48In this episode, Misgav Institute Researcher Noa provides an in depth analysis of the interests that Qatar and Turkey have in Gaza and how those interests may conflict with the goals of the US and Israel. She then talks about the emerging threat of a Turkish attack on Israel and how the geopolitical landscape needs to adapt to the new power struggl…
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Ceasefire Violations Continue - So When Will Israel Destroy Hamas?
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25:11In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the ceasefire in Gaza and what the army and Hamas are both doing during this time to prepare for the next round of fighting. The General explains that Israel has not yet accomplished its war goals in Gaza and therefore the war cannot yet end, certainly not when…
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IDF Colonel Explains What is Really Happening in Gaza Right Now
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22:29In this episode, IDF Colonel Res. Oren Zini who commands the Northern Region within Gaza provides a deep understanding of how the IDF is currently operating in Gaza, how the territory is divided, and the status of Hamas attempts to regroup and rebuild. He talks about the remaining tunnels, the supply of weapons and ammunition, and the IDF manpower …
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Trump’s Gaza Plan is Changing the Middle East in a Way No One Anticipated
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21:55In this episode, Dr. Dan Diker from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs talks about how the Trump Gaza Plan is having dramatic impact on the war diplomacy is being conducted in the Middle East and the positioning of Hamas. Beyond the immediate intended goals of the negotiated deal between Israel and Hamas, there are changes that a…
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JD Vance’s Israel Visit Explained: The Ceasefire, Gaza’s Divide & Iran’s Next Move
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24:29In this episode, IDSF Head of Research Or Yissachar explains the true nature of Vice President JD Vance's trip to Israel and answers how his presence will impact the state of the ceasefire and the prospects for peace in the region. He provides an analysis of the roles of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey and he also talks about the extent to which the curren…
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Hamas Renews the Fight and New Threat from Egypt - What you must know about the Gaza Ceasefire
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26:07In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains that the war in Israel is far from over with Hamas breaking the ceasefire and attacking Israeli positions in Gaza - Hamas not only has killed IDF soldiers in Gaza, but knows where the Israeli hostage remains are located, but refuses to return them. He also reviews…
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S3 Eps 26: Marty Lancton Enters the Race: A Firefighter's Bid for Harris County Judge
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1:02:02In this episode of Dirty Verdict, hosts Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden, and Kyle Herbert sit down with returning guest Marty Lancton, president of the Houston firefighters' union and now an announced 2026 candidate for Harris County Judge. Marty opens up about why he's running, what he's learned from decades of front-line public service, and how his expe…
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IDF General: Hostages Coming Home, Hamas Finished - Israel Achieves War Goals
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14:43In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the return of the Israeli hostages. He explains the role of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey and talks about what Israeli involvement in Gaza will look like in the coming weeks. He also explains what this deal means for Israel …
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S3 Eps 25: Billboards, Boxing & (Very) Venomous Hobbies ft. Anthony Pusch
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1:04:04Houston PI attorney Anthony Pusch joins Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden for a wild, wide-open conversation about building a law brand that actually cuts through the noise—plus boxing gyms, tasers, and… cobras. Anthony traces the path from seven high schools and a hot-headed teen to launching Pusch & Nguyen, shares the hard lessons behind…
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IDF General Exposes Bigger Picture Behind Trump’s Hamas Deal in Gaza
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20:17In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains why he knew what the Trump deal for Gaza would look like, and what he believes to be the next big developments in the region. He addresses the concerns of Qatar being actively involved in the rehabilitation of Gaza, and he also explains the fate of the Two State S…
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Gaza Trump Plan to end Israel Hamas War & Bring Eternal Peace to Middle East
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29:31In this episode, IDSF Director of International Relations analyzes the new Trump Plan for the end of the war in Gaza which is supposed to bring "Eternal peace to the Middle East." Will the terms of the 20 point plan allow Israel to achieve its war objectives, and will Hamas agree to the terms? What are the two major concerns within the plan and wha…
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Unpacking Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan: IDF General Weighs In
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23:55In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about what lies ahead for a peace deal with Hamas in Gaza and the end of the war. Recorded a few hours before President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the plan, General Avivi reviews the key issues and how the different possibilities within the plan wil…
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S3 EPS 24: Jeff Davis on Oilfield Trials, Mentors, and Moshing Gone Wrong
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1:06:16Defense trial lawyer Jeff Davis joins Peter, Kyle, and Bill for a fast-moving hour that hops from a wild "mosh pit" case at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion to the nuts and bolts of catastrophic oilfield litigation. Jeff shares early-career war stories with Peter, breaks down indemnity and Chapter 95 fights, and explains why stipulating to liability…
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The Urgent Need for Change in Israel’s Military
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13:50In this episode, IDSF members Lt. Colonel Shosh Raban a veteran of both the Israel army as well as the Shin Bet Security Agency shares her perspective of how the military has changed and what Israelis should expect as the war comes to completion. She also talks about leadership changes in the army and the Shin Bet Security Agency. To partner with I…
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Where Does Israel Stand in the Middle East?
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20:38In this episode, IDSF Director of Research Or Yissachar talks about the impact that the recent Israeli attack in Qatar is having within the region and beyond. He discusses the mounting pressure on Israel from foreign countries to make certain domestic decisions, and the extent to which Israel should be mindful of these influences. Or also talks abo…
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💥 Former MOSSAD Officer Reveals Secrets: Beepers, Qatar & What’s Next
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31:50In this episode, a former senior Mossad officer gives an in depth review of the beeper operation that completely changed the course of the war in Israel and reshaped the nature of modern day warfare. He talks about the shift in approach of the Mossad that led to the attack, and how the war with Iran was already determined when the beepers detonated…
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IDF Paving Way for Gaza Takeover and Return of Hostages
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27:50In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi provides an update on the IDF plans to takeover Gaza City and ultimately destroy Hamas, bring back the hostages and end the war. He also talks about the Mossad beeper operation against Hezbollah, which occurred one year ago this week, and shares a one of a kind commemorati…
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S3 Eps 23: Sad Beige Lawsuit Explained w/ Trial Lawyer Thomas Frashier
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1:01:09Solo-hosting this week, Peter Taaffe welcomes trial lawyer Thomas Frashier of AZA Law to unpack a first-of-its-kind lawsuit between two Austin influencers—the viral "sad beige" copyright/trade dress case. Thomas explains how the Amazon Influencer/Associates ecosystem really works, why "stealing a vibe" isn't the same as stealing IP, and how his tea…
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Netanyahu’s New Qatar Strategy After Long Hamas War In Gaza
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27:24In this episode, former IDF spokesperson and government press office director Danny Seaman reflects on the inside information that he had prior to the devastating attacks on September 11, 2001 and what has transpired since then in the endless war on terror. He then analyzes Prime Minister Netanyahu's unprecedented Israeli attack on Hamas in Qatar a…
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What Will Israel do Next? IDF Colonel in Gaza Tells Plans
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22:05In this episode, IDF Colonel Oren Zini, who commands the northern region of Gaza, discusses the imminent plans for Gaza City and how the IDF will proceed with the operations. He shares from his experience of now 23 months commanding Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip and talks about lessons learned and the spirit of the army. This is an episode fro…
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BREAKING - Israel Strikes Hamas in QATAR, IDF General Reacts
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6:23In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi shares the breaking news that Israel attacked Hamas leadership in Qatar. He talks about what this means moving forward for the leadership of Hamas everywhere around the world, and the implications that this can have back in Israel. He also explains how the United States wa…
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Terror Attack in Jerusalem - PA’s Role Exposed by IDF General
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26:29In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the tragic terror attack in Jerusalem today that claimed the lives of innocent Israeli civilians. He describes how the two terror operatives from the Ramallah area were able to carry out that attack, and how the Palestinian Authority is directly responsible for…
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Israel’s Future Leaders will Come From this Gaza Area Community
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33:23In this episode, we take a trip to the Gaza Envelope to visit the community of Tekuma, located 5 miles from the border. With explosions from the fighting in Gaza quite noticeable in the background, students begin the new semester at the brand new IDSF pre-army mechina program. Instructors and students share their views on national service, what mot…
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S3 Eps 22: College Football Kickoff w/ Drew Shirley
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54:36The Dirty Verdict is back after a long summer with a football-packed edition! Hosts Peter Taaffe, Kyle Herbert, and Bill Ogden are joined by special guest Drew Shirley, who brings a unique journey from Duke basketball glory days to the world of law and sportscasting. From college rivalries and memorable interviews to his transition back into person…
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The E1 Battle: Jerusalem, Oslo Accords & Palestinian Statehood
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27:21In this episode, IDSF senior researcher and national security expert David M. Weinberg talks about the proposal to build in the E1 zone that is adjacent to Jerusalem. He talks about how it relates to the Palestinian Authority's interests in forming a State, and the new posture that both Israel, the US, and countries around the world should adopt on…
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Europe’s Antisemitism Crisis: How Immigration and Policy Are Shaping Security
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29:28In this episode, IDSF security researcher Giovanni Giacalone talks about the rise of antisemitism in Italy and across Europe. He discusses how issues like immigration and policing facilitate this growth and the impact that it has on both local community safety and how it ties into the bigger picture of the war in Israel. Giovanni shares a number of…
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Israeli Covert Strikes in Iran and Yemen as Europe Deliberates Next Move
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25:47In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the recent Israeli Air Force strike on the Houthi Prime Minister in Yemen and how Israel has adapted to the threat from Yemen since the beginning of the war. He explains the link between the Houthis and the regime in Iran and discusses the ongoing Israeli effor…
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Will Terror Groups Accept Israel’s Right to Exist?
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27:56In this episode, former Israeli police spokesperson Gil Kleiman talks about making a deal with Hamas and Hezbollah. Given these terrorist organizations were founded on there premise that the Jewish State of Israel is illegitimate and has no right to exists, Gil questions how any agreement could possibly be achieved. By taking cues from US history, …
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Northern Border Crisis: Hezbollah, Lebanon & Syria – What Lies Ahead?
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27:50In this episode, Lt. Colonel Res. Gidi Harari provides a situational assessment of Israel's northern border and the continued operations of Hezbollah in Lebanon and Ahmed al-Sharaa's government in Syria. He describes the attempts by the Lebanese army to oust Hezbollah, and the stronghold that Hezbollah still maintains in the region, and their partn…
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The New Middle East - Arab Clans Ready to Replace Palestinian Authority?
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30:06In this episode, senior IDSF member Dr. Mordechai Kedar talks about the developments with clans in the Judea and Samaria region of Israel and their positioning to take over from the failed Palestinian Authority. He analyzes how the model of emirates in the UAE can be successfully applied to a new generation of leadership in Hebron and beyond. How w…
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Israel Changes Gaza Strategy – IDF General Explains Ceasefire, Hostages & Path to Victory
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23:40In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi reveals the change in strategy for Gaza and the plan to no longer engage Hamas with a partial hostage deal. The General provides the background to the new line of thinking, its impact on a negotiated ceasefire, and how it can bring about a faster end to the war in Gaza. He…
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S3 Eps 21: Inside the Ryan Smith Murder Trial: Insanity, Defense, and the Fight for Justice
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57:10In this gripping episode of The Dirty Verdict Podcast, hosts Peter Taaffe and Kyle Herbert take a deep dive into one of Houston's most shocking criminal cases—the trial of Ryan Smith, accused and convicted of murdering his father. Joining the discussion are seasoned criminal defense attorneys Todd DuPont and Gianpaolo "GP" Macerola, who served as S…
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Top 10 New Israeli Tech Innovations Used in the Current War
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25:58In this episode, discover the cutting-edge technologies powering Israel’s defense today and advancing mission success in the current war. IDF Major Res. Yohanan ben Jacob explores 10 breakthrough Israeli military technologies that are transforming modern warfare. From AI-driven battlefield intelligence to advanced missile defense systems, precision…
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America’s National Security Depends on Israel – Here’s Why
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30:25In this episode, Former Israeli Ambassador Yoram Ettinger reveals why America’s national security depends on Israel more than any other ally. He explains how Israel provides the U.S. with critical advantages in intelligence sharing, homeland security, counterterrorism, military technology development and testing, and strategic positioning in the Mi…
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Iran Making a Deal with China — While Tel Aviv Protests Shake Gaza Talks
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29:36In this episode, IDSF Founder and Chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi talks about the latest round of negotiations between Hamas and Israel to return the Israeli hostages being held and tortured in Gaza. He talks about how Israel has changed its strategy of supplying humanitarian aid in order to create a disconnect between Hamas and the Gaza…
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Qatar, Al Jazeera and a New Air Force One Jet
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22:18In this episode, Middle East Analyst Noa from the Misgav Institute talks about the influence of Qatar in the region, and more broadly the Qatari interests in the conflict in Israel. She discusses the significance of the jet that Qatar is gifting to the US, and the extent to which Israel and the US will pursue a strategy of targeting Hamas targets l…
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In this episode, IDSF founder and chairman Brigadier General Res. Amir Avivi explains the three military approaches that were suggested for the conclusion of the Gaza war. He then elaborates on the decision of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and how it will accomplish the 5 principles laid out by the Prime Minister. This is an episode from the ID…
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S3 Eps 20: Steeves Hopson- Big Verdicts, Bold Moves
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46:32In this episode of The Dirty Verdict, host Peter Taaffe sits down with attorney Steeves Hopson, founder of Hopson Injury Attorneys, to talk about his bold move from working at top firms to launching his own law practice. Steeves shares his path from growing up in a family full of lawyers, to prosecuting serious cases in Webb County, to landing mult…
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The West & the Jews: Are These Countries Turning Against Us?
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28:26In this episode, international affairs expert Elie Pieprz talks about the shift in how countries around the world are looking at Israel, and looking at their own Jewish populations. What is motivating the plans of countries like France, the UK, Canada and Australia to recognize a State of Palestine? How does it connect to the relationship that thes…
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Media War UNCOVERED – Insider View from a Lt. Colonel - and how it relates to a Palestinian State
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27:57In this episode, Lt. Colonel Maurice Hirsch from the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs and the IDSF Research Department, exposes the real source of the media campaign to destroy Israel and make false claims of starvation in Gaza. He relates this to the broader efforts of countries such as France, the UK, Canada and Australia to reco…
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Full Take Over of Gaza - Prime Minister and IDF Leaders CLASH
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21:29In this episode, Major General Res Gershon Hacohen provides an in-depth understanding of the tension between Prime Minister Netanyahu and his war cabinet, and the IDF Chief of Staff. Should the IDF take complete control of all of Gaza? Does there need to be restraint when it comes to dealing with the last hold outs of Hamas? What is the dynamic bet…
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As IDF Pulls Back from Gaza, Here’s What’s Coming Next!
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25:30In this episode, Brigadier General Res Amir Aviv talks about the failed negotiations with Hamas and the last options remaining for the IDF in Gaza. He discusses the dilemma of moving in on the known locations of the Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas and how Israel needs to proceed with taking control of the rest of of Gaza. The General als…
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A Visit to the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation - IDF Shots Fired at Civilians, This is the Full Story
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25:28In this episode, Major Ret. Andrew Fox of the Henry Jackson Society recounts his visit to Gaza and the aid distribution center of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. He talks about what he saw there and the conduct of the IDF, the Americans, and the Gazans, as well as the live gun fire that he experienced. After his full account and analysis of the s…
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In this episode, Yishai Gelb exposes 5 lies that are perpetuated by the media and the critics of Israel. Using the extensive data provided by COGAT, the UN and even the Hamas run Ministry of Health in Gaza, he paints the real picture of what Israel and the IDF have been doing in Gaza throughout the war. Is there starvation in Gaza, is the IDF using…
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Starvation, Famine and Crisis in Gaza - Media Guru exposes truth of Mainstream Media Claims
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19:39In this episode, Gil Hoffman, the Executive Director of Honest Reporting, uncovers the truth about starvation in Gaza. He reveals that there is more food in Gaza now from Israel than there had been before October 7th. Gil talks about the bias in the media and how major news outlets rely on highly questionable sources to convey what is happening in …
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IDF General Explains who Is Behind Starvation Claims in Gaza, and What the Israeli Army is doing
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27:05In this episode, IDSF Founder and Chairman Brigadier General Res Amir Avivi directly addresses the claims that there is widespread starvation in Gaza. He reviews the facts and then explains the source of this claim, and how it connects back to the narratives of the war. The General talks about three different scenarios for how Israel can complete i…
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