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Brief.IL

Brief.IL

Written by: INSS Israel
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Brief IL is a sharp, weekly briefing on Israel’s security and foreign affairs — hosted by a leading Israeli journalist and a former IDF general. Together, they unpack the headlines, decode the strategic moves behind them, and bring the inside story from Israel’s frontlines to the world. Clear. Unfiltered. Insightful.Copyright 2026 INSS Israel Politics & Government
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  • The Iran Dilemma & Gaza’s New Order | Brief.IL Ep. 5
    Jan 22 2026

    Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security.INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Tamir Hayman, Executive Director of INSS and former IDF Military Intelligence chief, to decode the latest security headlines.On the agenda this week:• Uncertainty in Iran: debates about a strike against Iranian targets inside the American administration and in the Middle East. • Gaza's new governing bodies: the Board of Peace, the Founding Executive Board, the Gaza Executive Board, the Technocratic Government, and the ISF. Can they all make Hams demilitarize? Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight.For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/

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    37 mins
  • Regional Tremors: From Tehran to the Northern Front | Brief.IL Ep. 4
    Jan 14 2026

    Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security. INSS Researcher Ofir Dayan sits down with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Tamir Hayman, Executive Director of INSS and former IDF Military Intelligence chief, to decode the latest security headlines. On the agenda this week: • Unrest in Iran: The increasing protests, the US response, and the implications for Israel’s national security. • Lebanon’s Credibility Gap: Why remains Israel skeptical of the Lebanese government's claims that it has regained control of weapons in the south? • The Syrian Front: Israel and Syria have agreed on a de-escalation mechanism. What does this mean for Israel’s presence in the buffer zone? Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight. For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/

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    35 mins
  • After Maduro: Is Khamenei Next? | Brief.IL Ep. 3
    Jan 7 2026

    Brief.IL by INSS dives straight into the critical issues defining Israel’s national security. Journalist Emmanuelle Elbaz-Phelps sits down with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Tamir Hayman, Executive Director of INSS and former IDF Military Intelligence chief, to decode the latest security headlines.

    On the table this week:

    - Israeli officials welcomed the US capture of Venezuela's Maduro. Is this truly a significant blow to Hezbollah and Iran's regional influence?

    - Could Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei be the target of a similar operation, and do the current street protests pose a genuine threat to the regime's survival?

    - Prime Minister Netanyahu met President Trump at Mar-a-Lago — on the agenda were not only Iran, Gaza, and Syria, but also major AI investment opportunities.

    Join us every week for a deep dive into the events shaping Israel's national security. Subscribe now and never miss an insight. For more analysis: https://www.inss.org.il/

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    33 mins
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