EP 180: ‘Our Existence Is Not Up For Debate’: Israeli Ambassador To US On Iran, US Relations, Palestinian Statehood and Antisemitism

About this episode

The episode features an urgent conversation with Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter about Iran, Gaza, and Israel's position in the U.S. amidst rising tensions.

As Iran tensions spike and U.S. evacuations from Israel begin, how close are we to another regional war? In our latest podcast, Mosheh sits down with Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, for an urgent, wide-ranging conversation about Iran, Gaza’s endgame, and Israel’s standing in America — at a moment that could reshape the Middle East.We begin with diplomacy with Iran, the fallout from the 12-day war, and what comes next if negotiations fail. Leiter describes Iran’s leadership as “homicidal and suicidal” argues that “if the diplomatic route is not going to work, then there’s really no other choice left,” and says Israel will act regardless of political pressure: “You’re with us — we’re happy. You’re not with us — we’re going to protect ourselves.” The conversation turns to Gaza and the future for Palestinians. Leiter says Israel will “no longer allow jihadis on our border,” insists Hamas must be disarmed and Gaza demilitarized. He argues Israel has entered a new era after October 7: “We’re October 8th Israelis now.” He also forcefully rejects genocide accusations as a “blood libel,” claims Israel fought “the most ethical war… in modern history,” and adds a…

People in this episode

Host: Mosheh

Guest: Yechiel Leiter

Topics covered

• Iran relations
• US-Israel relations
• Palestinian statehood
• antisemitism
• regional conflict
• Gaza conflict
• diplomacy

Keywords

• Iran
• Israel
• Gaza
• Hamas
• antisemitism
• regional war
• October 7
• diplomacy
• US relations
• Palestinian statehood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Israel, Hamas

Places: Iran, Gaza, United States, Washington

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