Trump’s psychological warfare | Dr Eli David

From Tucker to Mamdani, American Jews are being squeezed | William Daroff

A fragile U.S.-Iran agreement is facing fresh scrutiny after Iranian officials deny UN Nuclear inspectors are due to visit the country. President Trump is waiving sanctions for 60 days and potentially unlocking billions of dollars for the regime. Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Gulf amid questions over Washington’s strategy and growing American scepticism about whether the deal can curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions or regional threats. Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon are holding another round of talks in Washington, but concerns are mounting over the future of Israel’s operations in the north. Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warns that Hezbollah is openly regrouping and rearming while restrictions on the IDF’s freedom of action are putting Israeli soldiers’ lives at risk. And fears that the emerging agreement with Iran could leave Israel in a weaker strategic position have rattled local markets. The shekel has fallen more than three per cent against the dollar over the past month, while shares in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange have dropped around 20 per cent. Today’s guest is William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. He warns that American Jews are feeling the squeeze from rising antisemitism on both the right and the left, yet remains hopeful that a more peaceful Middle East could eventually reduce the obsessive focus on Jews. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up [https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up] Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

The region is more dangerous than 3 months ago | Aditya Raj Kaul

Iran has begun exporting millions of barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz as an interim agreement with the United States comes into force, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan claiming that Washington and Tehran have agreed on a framework for talks aimed at reaching a permanent deal within 60 days. But Iranian state media says the country’s nuclear programme was not even discussed during the marathon negotiations, raising fresh doubts about the durability of the agreement. Meanwhile, Israel and the United States appear to have reached an understanding that the IDF will remain in southern Lebanon for the foreseeable future, although Israel may face new restrictions on its military operations and closer coordination with CENTCOM. Jerusalem is also considering handing over a major Hezbollah tunnel and military complex to the Lebanese army as a test of Beirut’s willingness to confront the Iranian-backed group. Elsewhere, a major explosion at Qatar’s flagship Ras Laffan LNG hub has left dozens injured and several people missing. And the first British Prime Minister to recognise a State of Palestine has resigned. Sir Keir Starmer’s premiership was beset by low approval ratings and u-turns. He also clashed with the Jewish community over his failure to get to grips with soaring antisemitism. Today’s guest is Aditya Raj Kaul, Senior Executive Editor at NDTV. He argues that the Trump administration has abandoned many of its original objectives in its rush to end the war and warns that, despite the ceasefire, the Middle East is now more dangerous than it was three months ago. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up [https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up] Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

This deal won’t last 60 days | Kobi Michael

The future of the new U.S.-Iran agreement is already in doubt after Vice President JD Vance cancelled planned talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland, raising fresh questions about whether the fragile 60-day ceasefire can hold. Four Israeli soldiers were killed in one of Hezbollah’s deadliest attacks in months when an apparent drone or anti-tank missile struck their tank in southern Lebanon. France has called on the United States to pressure Israel to halt its military operations, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu resists American pressure to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon. At the same time, Reuters reports that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have established secret new cells in Iraq to launch attacks on Gulf states hosting American forces, suggesting Tehran is adapting its regional strategy as many of its traditional proxy groups have been weakened. And despite war and regional uncertainty, Tel Aviv has once again been ranked the world’s fourth most valuable startup ecosystem, with Israel’s high-tech sector continuing to drive economic growth and attract investment. Today’s guest is Professor Kobi Michael, Senior Fellow at the Misgav Institute, who discusses the growing strains in the U.S.-Israel relationship and the likelihood of the US and Iran reaching a permanent agreement. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up [https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up] Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

Qatar’s hidden hand | Ruth Wasserman Lande

The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran has now been signed, the Strait of Hormuz has reopened and oil prices have fallen, raising hopes that one of the biggest supply shocks in modern history may be coming to an end. But Israel and the United States are locked in what have been described as “stubborn talks” over Israel’s presence in southern Lebanon after another IDF soldier was killed by a Hezbollah explosive device. Tehran and Hezbollah accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire arrangements. Meanwhile, a new rift is emerging between Washington and its regional partners. The Trump administration revealed how it stripped Oman of its role as mediator with Iran, accusing Muscat of acting in a “two-faced” manner, while Gulf states are reportedly seeking to reduce their dependence on American security guarantees and explore alternative defence partnerships. Today’s guest is Ruth Wasserman Lande, Former MK and Senior Fellow at the Misgav Institute, who argues such a terrible agreement can only be a ruse or, more worryingly, the result of Qatar’s undue influence on the Trump administration. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up [https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up] Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com

The UN’s Billion Dollar War On Israel | Asher Fredman

Iranian oil tankers leave the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since March as leaked details of a 14-point memorandum of understanding suggest Tehran could begin selling oil immediately and eventually gain access to a $300 billion reconstruction fund. The International Energy Agency says the global oil market should gradually recover if the agreement holds and the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens. After one of the largest supply disruptions in history, the agency predicts a surplus of oil next year as Gulf production recovers and Iranian exports resume. Meanwhile, the IDF has carried out fresh airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Iran and Hezbollah claim this is a ceasefire violation but Israel says IDF troops will remain in Southern Lebanon for as long as is necessary. A new poll by Israel’s public broadcaster KAN suggests the Iran deal has given a boost to Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party, while support for both Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud and Naftali Bennett’s Together party has fallen. Violent clashes have erupted between police and ultra-Orthodox protesters demonstrating against the arrest of draft dodgers. And Israel is attempting to reignite one of the engines that helped create the Start-Up Nation. The government has unveiled a new plan to help universities turn scientific discoveries into successful businesses after a sharp decline in academic start-ups and patents in recent years. Today’s guest is Asher Fredman, Executive Director of the Misgav Institute, who discusses his new report on how American taxpayers are funding pro-China and anti-Israel policies through the United Nations. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Sign up to receive Israel in 10 daily: https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up [https://izs.activetrail.biz/Israel-in-10-Sign-Up] Sponsorship inquiries: MisgavDailyBrief@gmail.com