Iran & the West, diplomacy and war- Jerusalem Studio 431
Over the past several weeks, the emphasis - in what can be regarded as the Iran crisis – has shifted from belligerent rhetoric to indirect diplomacy, as well as an apparent beginning of confidence building measures. Do the latest developments indicate a mutual effort at de-escalation or are merely a pause in an inevitable military confrontation?
Panel:
- Jonathan Hessen, host.
- Amir Oren, analyst.
- Dr. Raz Zimmt, Iran expert – INSS.
- Dr. Menahem Merhavy, research fellow, Truman Institute, Hebrew University.
The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.
The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.
Lebanon, public outcry for security and stability- Jerusalem Studio 463
Israel’s northern neighbor, Lebanon, has been subjected to several weeks of popular upheaval, which include peaceful protests that sporadically turned into violent clashes. The public unrest stemmed from widespread frustration over the country’s failing economy, corruption and the meddling by outside forces and their local proxies. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr. Eran…
Is Israel headed to a third round of elections- Jerusalem Studio 462
Some seven weeks have elapsed since the second general election in Israel this year. Despite outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s failed attempt to form a new government in Jerusalem, his chief rival former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz does not seem any closer to fulfill the appointed task. Does this mean that we may…
Syria, a global effort in war on terror- Jerusalem Studio 461
Syria has been a battle ground, in which various conflicts and forces have intertwined. Along with the civil war, there is the age-old confrontation between Turkey and the Kurdish organizations fighting for aspired independence, global and regional power-struggles for dominance, and Jihadist groups vying to assert Islamic control over territory as a launching pad for…
Saudi Arabia-Iran: Between War and Diplomacy - Jerusalem Studio 460
The crisis in northeastern Syria has for a while pushed from the headlines another regional point, the Saudi-Iranian relationship. A month and a half after Iranian missiles and drones scored a direct hit on major Saudi oil facilities, the Kingdom still seems to be bracing for further attacks, with no effective response and complete dependence…
Turkey-Syria: Challenges and Implications - Jerusalem Studio 459
There are five major players in the drama unfolding along the Eastern part of the Syrian-Turkish border since early October: Presidents Trump, Erdogan, Putin and Assad, as well as Iranian Supreme Leader Khameini, whose contacts and actions are impacting on the military and diplomatic situation. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr. Mordechai Zaken,…
Israel's critics across the international community have time-and-again condemned it as an Apartheid state, claiming an analogy to the south African regime, which set its policies on racial separation. Join us for an extended discussion on the topic. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. - Dr. Hillel Frisch, Prof. Hillel Frisch, Senior Researcher BESA…
Turkey’s military plans in Syria- Jerusalem Studio 458
One of the most crucial turning points in the Syrian civil war culminated this week with Turkey’s cross-border incursion into northeastern Syria. While Ankara’s declared goal aims to implement a territorial safe-zone, as a buffer between the Kurdish militias and southern Turkey; the Kurdish forces have been forced to alternate alliances, by submitting to their…
Egypt: social unrest challenges stability- Jerusalem Studio 457
Egypt is facing a multitude of challenges on the economic, political and security fronts. President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is trying to contend with domestic unrest, while at the same time, seeking to restore his country to its dominant regional position. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, host. - Amir Oren, analyst. - Prof. Efraim Inbar; President of…
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict, international angle - Jerusalem Studio 428
The Israeli Palestinian conflict has never been a bilateral affair, with external forces – both regional and global – having their own designs and interests, at times contradictory to the parties themselves. With the U.S. initiative promised to be unveiled soon, the status of global involvement may turn-out to be more crucial than-ever - for…
Israel-Iran: prospects of wide-scale conflict- Jerusalem Studio 456
Earlier this week Prime Minister Netanyahu convened an urgent cabinet meeting, to discuss the growing threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, as perceived by Israel. The new danger discussed is a capability to launch cruise missiles with precision warheads. Panel: -Jonathan Hesse, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Prof. Efraim Inbar; President of the Jerusalem…
Israel’s economic stability and challenges- Jerusalem Studio 455
I’m Erin Viner, sitting in for Jonathan Hessen. Israel’s Finance Ministry is projecting a significant slowdown in economic growth of 1-2% – following a rapid 5% growth during the first quarter. Israel’s overall estimated growth during the first half of the year (between 3.2 and 3.4%) is still healthier than many other int’l economies –…
U.S.-Israel alliance: challenges and interests- Jerusalem Studio 454
The United States has traditionally been one of the strongest allies of the Jewish State, and visa versa - although there have been strained relations at times over the years. Panel: - Erin Viner, host. - Amir Oren, analyst. - Ambassador Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States. -…
Iran-Saudi Arabia: Prospects of an all-out conflagration - Jerusalem Studio 453
There has been a sharp rise in rhetoric between the United States and Iran in the wake of 10 drone attacks on Saudi oil installations, on top of already high tensions in the Persian Gulf. Panel: - Erin Viner, host. - Amir Oren, analyst. - Mr. Meir Javedanfar, Iran lecturer, IDC Herzliya - Prof. Hillel…
Reemergence of the Islamic State - Jerusalem Studio 451
If one were to take at face value the triumphant announcements by leaders of the global coalition against the Islamic State, or Daesh - this Islamist organization which took over large parts of Iraq and Syria has been not only decimated… but defeated altogether by the end of last year. Yet, as was to be…
Post-Election Developments in Israel- Jerusalem Studio 452
Israel just historically held its second round of national elections in one year – in fact, only five and a half months apart. The thriving democracy in this country was very much witnessed on September 17th, with a nearly 70% turnout of all eligible voters, which is very high; to participate in a political system…
Islam’s Shi’ite-Sunni Mideast Rivalries- Jerusalem Studio 450
The most ferocious religious conflicts are often not those between different religions, but rather between various streams within a common religion. That is no longer true in the context of Christianity between Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox, but it is certainly the case in Islam, with the Shiites led by Iran hostile towards the Sunnis led…
Israel’s Parliamentary Election Day - Jerusalem Studio 449
Israelis have been flocking to the polling stations today, for the second time this year, and are now anxiously awaiting the projections coming out of the exit polls, while the final and formal results will emerge in the next few days. The suspense has to do with the notion that this might be outgoing-Prime Minister…
Syria, eight-and-a-half year to its multi-sided conflict – Jerusalem Studio 448
It is now one-hundred months since Syria became subjected to - what started as a popular uprising and quickly turned into a civil war – ultimately being transformed into a multi-dimensional conflict, involving regional and global forces. What are the prospects for an end to – what has been frequently defined as – a conflict…
Iran and the West - latest developments- Jerusalem Studio 447
The tense relationship between Iran and the West seems to be moving along two contradictory trajectories. While the U.S. Administration has not budged from its official maximum pressure campaign against the Ayatollah regime, President Donald Trump has blessed an initiative by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, to seek a diplomatic rapprochement. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen,…
Israeli preparedness amid heightened tensions - Jerusalem Studio 446
Earlier this week, Israelis braced themselves for a flare-up along the country's northern border. The leader of Iran’s Lebanese-proxy Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, promised retaliation for certain Israeli actions a week prior. In the events, Nasrallah made good on his pledge – yet, the incident ended without casualties – a fact that mitigated prospects for…
Europe, a Union of Divisions in Foreign Policy -Jerusalem Studio 445
Does Europe have a distinct position on the major issues of the Middle East, and is it really united in its stand vis-à-vis Iran, Syria and other foreign policy security concerns? This question poses itself especially following last week’s G7 summit that provided a forum for world leaders to debate their various positions. Panel: -…
Iraq, a battlefield of global and regional rivalries- Jerusalem Studio 444
Attention in the Middle East has gradually returned to a country, which in recent years seemed to have faded from its center stage prominence. The country in question: Iraq, is fighting remnants of the Islamic State, which lives on through its hold on key religious and ideological institutions. The Central Government in Baghdad is also…
Rising tensions in and around the Gaza Strip- Jerusalem Studio 443
Israel’s southern frontier has been flaring up constantly over the last year and a half, with the Israeli military and the Islamist Palestinian factions in the Hamas-controlled enclave exchanging fire. Both sides appear to be relatively restrained – making every apparent effort to refrain from gliding into a full-scale conflagration. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, host.…
Iran vs West, strategies & tactics – Jerusalem Studio 442
Gibraltar Authorities ended a weekly long stalemate between Britain and the Islamic Republic last week, by releasing an Iranian oil tanker that was seized upon the request of the United States. This would seemingly help relieve some of the tensions revolving the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, but the so-called Grace affair, is only one…
Israel’s Economic Standing amidst U.S.-China Rivalries- Jerusalem Studio 441
The Israeli economy has benefited from improved relations with several of the world’s major powers. That said, when two of these powers are at loggerheads, Israeli decision makers find themselves between the American rock and the Chinese hard-place – forced to choose between the two, while knowing that either-way, Jerusalem will have to pay the…
Turkey vs Syria, amid international scrutiny - Jerusalem Studio 440
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to invade northeastern Syria and establish a so-called ‘safe zone’ by force, unless the United States follows on a pledge to scale-back the presence of the pre-dominantly Kurdish SDF alliance, a local composition of Syrian militias that are backed by Washington. This has become a major bone of…
The Iran crisis amidst global rivalries – Jerusalem Studio 439
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States government have been locked in a battle of narratives regarding their ongoing dispute over Washington’s resistance to Tehran’s behavior. While the Trump Administration claims that the conflict emanates from Iran’s expansionist policies and other actions, the Persian authorities argue that they are merely responding to Western…
Israel heads to another round of national elections – Jerusalem Studio 438
In less than six weeks’ time, Israeli political parties will once again fight their way to the polls in a general election for the country’s 120-member parliament. At the center of this election campaign, stands outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who according to public opinion polls – remains short of a necessary majority for a…
Israel’s Challenges amid US - Iran Stand-Off- Jerusalem Studio 437
In the American - Iranian stand-off in the Persian Gulf and elsewhere, no breakthrough seems to be on the horizon. Over the last several weeks, there has been no further escalation, yet there is also no apparent respite. Israel is on a unique position in this crisis, as it is not a part to the…
The European Union and Israel - Jerusalem Studio 436
The relationship between the European Union and Israel has had its ups and downs. Some may say that the Jewish State, which lies in close territorial proximity to the continent and partakes in European sports and cultural events, should be considered for all practical purposes both Middle Eastern and European. Diplomatically, Jerusalem maintains permanent mission…
Special with Former IAEA Deputy Director General Olli Heinonen - Jerusalem Studio 435
Shalom and welcome to a special addition of TV7’s Jerusalem Studio, this time from Tel Aviv, were we will discuss the Islamic Republic of Iran and its nuclear ambitions as well as the international scrutiny directed at it. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, host. - Olli Heinonen, Former Deputy General IAEA. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/iaea-chief-urges-iran-to-uphold-its-nuclear-commitments/…
Persecution of Christians in the Middle East – Jerusalem Studio 434
The Middle East, and more specifically - what is now the state of Israel - is of course the birthplace of Jesus Christ and the Christian faith. That said, Christians do not necessarily enjoy freedom of religion in most of the countries in the region – and repeatedly are face with harassment, persecution and discrimination,…
Lebanon- Israel: conflict resolution & mediation – Jerusalem Studio 433
In a diplomatic breakthrough, both Israel and Lebanon agreed earlier this month to hold negotiations over the fate of so-called bloc-9 of a dispute off-shore gas-field. The talks will be mediated by the United States, and held under United Nations auspices. Hopefully, if deemed successful, some of the tensions between Jerusalem and Beirut will be…
With 2019 nearing mid-point, predictions regarding the fragile situation vis-à-vis the Gaza Strip has yet to materialize. Earlier, there were indications of either a major Israeli military incursion into the Hamas-controlled Palestinian enclave, or a de-facto arrangement between the parties, which sought to realize a mutuality-invested cessation-of-hostilities. Unexpectedly, neither scenario took hold. Panel: - Jonathan…
Iran & the West, diplomacy and war- Jerusalem Studio 431
Over the past several weeks, the emphasis - in what can be regarded as the Iran crisis – has shifted from belligerent rhetoric to indirect diplomacy, as well as an apparent beginning of confidence building measures. Do the latest developments indicate a mutual effort at de-escalation or are merely a pause in an inevitable military…
Jerusalem's political stability and implications - Jerusalem Studio 430
Six weeks after the inauguration of the Israeli parliament, the 21st Knesset; it has surprisingly voted itself out of existence. This unprecedented move took place when outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blocked in his efforts to form a new coalition, and rather than let another candidate try his hand at forming an alternative government…
Iran's defiance amidst mounting pressure - Jerusalem Studio 429
For more than two years, the Trump Administration has exerted – what it calls – maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran - crippling its economy in general, and its income-producing oil industry, in particular. While Tehran is yet to give in to this pressure, the American measures have exerted a toll on the…
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, international angle - Jerusalem Studio 428
Due to technical issues we ask you go to the following link for the full 30 minute episode: https://youtu.be/uKfGdMpvUqk The Israeli Palestinian conflict has never been a bilateral affair, with external forces – both regional and global – having their own designs and interests, at times contradictory to the parties themselves. With the U.S. initiative…
U.S.-Iran, on a course of collision - Jerusalem Studio 427
If one were to judge by rhetoric only, the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran are inevitable drawn into a head-on clash. That said, along with a verbal escalation, there are efforts to cool the heat and bring, about some form of dialogue. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, host. - Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr.…
Israeli-Arab conflict, battle over Jerusalem – Jerusalem Studio 426
As time fast approaches for the official unveiling of the anticipated so-called "deal of the century" for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, one crucial piece in the puzzle, is surely going to be – the status of Jerusalem. While the dispute over the city could possibly face delay, Jerusalem's significance to both Israelis and Arabs makes it…
Global rivalries, regional impact- Jerusalem Studio 425
The United States government defines Russia and China as its main global adversaries, in the sectors of trade, diplomacy, cyber and security. While it has not clashed with those powers militarily, it does see such a confrontation down the road as a viable scenario. How does the Middle East in general, and Israel in particular,…
Iran's deteriorating global standing - Jerusalem Studio 424
The relations between Washington and Tehran, which have deteriorated over the last two years, are at a boiling point. A year after the United States withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, and as a result, re-imposed on it crippling international sanctions; the Islamic Republic is responding with actions - - both overt, and…
Gaza: terror vs humanitarian distress- Jerusalem Studio 423
A temporary respite that was achieved last week between Israel and the Islamist organizations in Gaza could be broken at any moment, as the situation has all the markings of in-stability. The humanitarian plight of the population is increasingly putting pressure on Gaza's ruling Hamas organization, while the Iranian-backed Islamic Jihad seems to persistently challenge…
The dangers of militant Islam - Jerusalem Studio 422
One of the most distinct phenomena of the last several decades has been the rise of militant Islam. Both regimes and organized-movements have sprung-up throughout the Middle East and beyond, with ambitious agendas and lethal actions based on modern technology and the ease of recruitment in the era of mass-communications. That said, these radical entities…
Iran under strict sanctions regime - Jerusalem Studio 421
A year after the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear agreement with Iran, tensions are steadily rising between Washington and Tehran. And as the Islamic Republic is about to implement counter-measures challenging the Trump Administration's policy, the Persian gulf could become a cauldron-of-conflict. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr. Emily Landau, Senior Research Fellow,…
“Deal of the century” amid battle over sovereignty - Jerusalem Studio 420
Next month, after the Muslim month Ramadan, and with a new Israeli government in sight; the long anticipated American peace initiative for the decades old Israeli-Palestinian conflict is expected to be unveiled. What does it mean for the contradictory claims of statehood, sovereignty and Security, which the various actors aspire to achieve? Panel: - Jonathan…
