Is Israel turning military victories into diplomatic defeats? In this episode of Israel Undiplomatic, Mark Regev and Ruthie Blum tackle one of the biggest strategic questions facing Israel today: Is the government snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? From the war in Gaza to the evolving situation in Lebanon, Iran’s regional ambitions and the latest developments in Israeli politics, they examine whether Israel is capitalizing on its battlefield successes, or allowing political hesitation and international pressure to undermine them. Among the topics discussed:
- Israel’s next steps in Gaza
- Whether Hamas can truly be defeated
- Lebanon after Hezbollah’s setbacks
- Iran’s influence across the region
- Why diplomacy often lags behind military success
- The latest Likud primary elections and what they could mean for Israel’s upcoming national vote