About this episode

The episode discusses Israel's political situation post-October 7, including insights from Yohanan Plesner and recent developments involving Hamas and US foreign policy.

Headlines: USAID, the US Agency for International Development,released a new report on Friday, confirming what we already knew — namely, that UNRWA, the UN Relief and Works Agency, is infested with Hamas terrorists. A retired Shin Bet official named Adi Rotemhas come out of the shadows to confirm reports that Israel held direct talks with Hamas in 2024. Donald Trump announced a major oil deal with Venezuela just before the weekend. -- FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute. Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

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